Beach Baby

June 8, 2008

Today was a very, very hot day. We took the boat out on the CT River again to enjoy the fresh air, cool breeze and water spray. We dropped anchor off of Haddam Island, waded onto the island, and spread out our picnic lunch.

Hayden did OK in the water, although he wasn't thoroughly excited. That may have been due to being nap time. Once we settled onto the beach and got him calm, he dozed off into a blissful sleep. Now if only Mom & Dad had packed some magazines to keep themselves entertained, it would have worked out great! Lesson learned for the next adventure!!

Biker Baby

June 7, 2008

Today Dennis and Heather went out for their first post-baby ride together. Grandma volunteered to watch Hayden for us! She's a trooper for putting in so many hours. After Dennis cleaned up the bikes, we decided to see how Hayden would fit. Here he is checking out Mom (red) and Dad's (silver) Ninjas!

Kitty Kitty

June 2, 2008

Hayden's starting to have interest in the kitties. Today Lacy cuddled up next to him and actually let him "pet" her. In the last picture you can see he got a handful of her ear. Poor Lacy!

Breaking in the hiking shoes

June 1, 2008

Today we attempted our first hike with Hayden. Our timing was off but we made the most of the short hike we had. Unfortunately Hayden was ready for a nap while Mommy & Daddy were ready for the trail.

Dennis nearly stumbled onto a huge (4 feet) black snake as he wandered down to the Connecticut River. He did a very fast jump back and managed to shoot a few pictures instead.

Hopefully our next hike will be better timed with no dangerous critters!!

Cereal Time!!

May 27, 2008

Today Hayden had his first experience with solid food. He learned quite quickly that the mushy stuff on the spoon was actually quite yummy! He's a very good eater and is getting the knack very easily!

Breaking in the new "Damn" boat

Memorial Day Weekend, 2008

We acquired Heather's parents old "damn" boat last year. After Dennis fixed it up, buffed her down, and installed the new fancy bimini top, we took her for the first offical trip down the Connecticut River. Dennis even christened the boat the "Heather Beth", after his amazing wife. ;) For an old girl (the boat, that is), she does pretty well.

Hayden did OK with his first ever boat trip. The poor little guy is so small in that great big life jacket. Hopefully he'll get used to it and find boating as much fun as Mommy and Daddy do!

Four Months Old!!

May 21, 2008

Our little boy is growing by leaps and bounds. Today he turned four months old and also had his four month check-up at the doctor's office. He now weighs in at a whopping 15 pounds even. He did very good with receiving shots; the poor little thing. Mommy nursed him once everything was over and he was smiling again by the time we made it to the receptionist.