Dear Hayden,

Happy Halloween! You are the sweetest little butterfly I’ve ever seen.

Love you,

Mama

Dear Hayden,

You are officially a walker! You have been taking a few steps on your own at a time since before your first birthday, but just this last week, you became a confident little walker. Your favorite place to walk is right into your dad’s arms.

Love you,

Mama

Dear Hayden,

We are purse people!

Mama

Hayden

Love you,

Mama

Dear Hayden,

We spent this weekend in California celebrating the life of your great great grandfather, Poppie. It was a good weekend because we got to spend it as a family. Poppie lived a long life. He was married to Grams for 75 years and had the rare opportunity to meet his great great granddaughter — you! It is a lucky thing to live a lot of years, and to have a lot of life in them! We will miss Poppie, but we know he was finished here on Earth.

Love you,
Mama

You at Poppie’s Spot

Walking with Madison and Auntie Kim after the service

Exploring with Auntie Jill

Playing with Charlie, Grams and Poppie’s Dog

Playing the Piano

Talking with Dad and Poppie in January

Dear Hayden,

We spent yesterday and today in Flagstaff. I happen to know the mayor of Flagstaff, Sara Presler. She’s a good friend of mine from college. In fact, she stood up with me when I married your dad. I think she’s a great choice for mayor because she tells the truth, isn’t afraid to speak up and cares about things that matter. Anyway, I took some pictures of you sitting at the mayor’s desk and sitting with the mayor!

Love you,
Mama

Dear Hayden,

Just a little update for you! You have such a personality! Here are a few pictures of you doing what you do!

Love you,
Mama

Sweet Face!

Eating Dinner

This is what we call the “Food Do”

Here you are watching the kitties outside