Dear Baby,

This morning we learned that you are a very healthy little boy! The doctor says you are looking great! We agree!

Love you,
Mama

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Dear Hayden,

This last week, we took a road trip to California. It was a total blast!!

First, we visited Uncle Jim and Andrew in Rancho Cucamonga.

We played at this great park near their house and Andrew pushed you on the swing:

We hung out in their yard:

You helped Uncle Jim make pancakes:

He made you a very special one:

We went to a Fourth of July BBQ, and then you slept through the fireworks:

You spent a lot of time in the Garden with Uncle Jim, too. He is a VERY talented gardener:

Also, Andrew taught you how to play the guitar:

Next, we got back in the car and headed toward Great Grandpa Rog’s in Santa Maria.

We stopped for lunch and walked around in a great little town called Solvang:

And then we got to Great Grandpa Rog’s house:

We spent one day exploring around downtown Morro Bay and Cayucos beach. Your dad has fond memories of these places as a little boy, so it was fun to take you there. We have a lot of pictures on this very anchor:

You and Dad fed fish parts to the seals. Mama did not participate:

Then we headed to the beach and walked the pier:

We visited with Uncle Jon, Auntie Kim, Ben and Madison, too.

You played dress up with Madison:

And Ben let you ride his indoor surf board:

Then, we got in the car to head toward Aneheim.

We stopped at a children’s museum on the way, and you got to touch a starfish and sea urchin:

Finally we got to Disneyland!

The front gate:

Minnie Mouse Ears:

Dumbo:

You and Minnie:

You and Mickey:

You giving dad an eye patch in line for Pirates of the Carribean:

Meeting Belle:

Meeting Ariel:

Autopia:

Carousel:

It’s a Small World:

Astro Orbitor:

Disneyland Corndog:

Crashed Out:

We had a great time hanging out! We got to see a lot of family and we had a fantastic time just being together.

Love you,

Mama

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Dear Hayden,

This is VBS week at church, and you are having a wonderful time! This year’s theme is pirates and sailors on the high seas! You have played with your friends, made some great crafts and watched the pirate opening and closing each day! You made t-shirts and sailor hats the first day, and they put you in them each day when you get there. Ms. Lauren is your teacher and it has been so much fun for you!!! You are loving all the pirate stuff, and you are saying, “ARRRRR!” a lot.

Love you,
Mama

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Dear Hayden,

Today we went to Family Farm Day at a farm near us. You had an absolute blast! You fed the goats, held some little ducklings, rode a ladybug train and picked some vegetables! You also used your first port-o-potty! It was an exciting day!

Love you,
Mama

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Dear Hayden,

You are having some seriously fun times in the backyard these days! Dad set up your kiddy pool so that you can slide right into it, which you love. You also spend a lot of time watering your garden and flowers, dancing and jumping around, and playing with the cats. It’s fun to watch you have a blast doing ordinary things. I hope you can hold on to this sense of amazement with what you have to discover around you!

Love you,
Mama

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Dear Hayden,

This weekend, we were down at Grandma and Jiddoh’s house. You went swimming 4 times in less than 48 hours! You absolutely loved their pool — probably because it was as warm as your swim school pool!

Love you,
Mama

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