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Dear Hayden,
Today, our friend “Meggy” came by to hang out with you. Then she went home and posted the most awesome entry to her blog. It was about you!
Here it is:
The small things in life… May 1, 2009
Megan @ 6:39 pm
Sometimes I wonder how it feels to be a momma. I have a few little ones in my life who I love more than the world itself and would do anything for. It makes my whole day better when I get to see or talk to them. When I hang out with Hayden, I always wonder how I could possibly love my own kids more than her. That has to be an incredible feeling as a mommy. I love Hayden so much and every little thing she does amazes me. She is labeling everything these days and it is so neat to watch her experience the world. I love a little peak into her head when she talks. She puts her little fingers on my face and labels my nose, eyes, ears, etc. and my heart just melts. That little girl could have anything she wants at that moment. It is also incredible for me to look at her and she how much she has grown. She is not a baby anymore, she is a little person. I never really understood why people say babies are miracles until I got to watch her grow. God picked her, gave her to Suz and Ryan, and blessed the rest of us with an opportunity to know her. She is so smart and beautiful! God is so awesome!
Hayden
We are so lucky to have so many people in our lives who love you. I couldn’t agree with Meggy more… You are smart and beautiful… God is so awesome.
Love you,
Mama
New Mexico!
We spent this weekend in New Mexico with Lacy, Erik, Nadia and Mason! We had a fantastic time — they were amazing hosts! We visited the Albuquerque Zoo, the aquarium, and the botanical gardens. We had a great time hanging out and you loved playing with the kiddos. It’s a wonderful thing to reconnect with old friends!
You were great on the plane — except on the way home when you were leaning your head on my shoulder and I did not see you reach over and start twirling the bangs of the lady sitting next to us who was sleeping! You are quite a hair twirler! Luckly, she did not move and it went unnoticed! Dad and I were laughing pretty hard, though!
Love you,
Mama
Waiting at the Airport
Looking at the Giant Eagles
Polar Bear!
Walking Around with Dad
A Rare Photo... Mom in front of the camera!
Dad Pointing Out the Seahorses at the Aquarium
Walking with Dad
Riding the Trike Back at the House
Inside the GIANT Pumpkin at the Botanical Gardens
Kiddos on an Ant!
Crafting with Nana
Dear Hayden,
Nana is a very crafty lady. She makes all kinds of things! You find this very fascinating — you love to wander into her bead room and start touching things and you like exploring her work area in the garage. I think you are going to love creating things with her as you grow older! Here is a picture of you working with her in the workshop!
Love you,
Mama
Easter Morning
Dear Hayden,
We’ve had a great Easter morning! We ate resurrection buns (a cinnamon roll that is completely empty inside!), you had a little egg hunt and you found the basket that the sneaky Easter Bunny left for you! It’s fun watching you have a great time!
Love you,
Mama
Eating Resurrection Buns
Easter Egg Hunting
Easter Bunny
Dear Hayden,
Last year, you loved the Easter Bunny:
This year, not so much:
Maybe next year!
Love you,
Mama
Cleaning
Dear Hayden,
Lately, you LOVE cleaning. You like to pretend to wipe everything down with a paper towel, tissue or baby wipe and you get really excited when you get your hands on a mop or broom of any kind. You also like to wipe the food around on your plate or tray, kind of like you are cleaning it up, even though this usually makes a much bigger mess! Here are some pictures of all of this — best of all is your big smile when you have completed a cleaning spree — you step back, take a look and smile big at how well you clean everything! You are cracking us up!
Love you,
Mama
Cozy Coupe!
Dear Hayden,
There is a little red and yellow car that you LOVE! Everywhere we went that they had one, you were glued inside of it the entire time. I have been keeping my eye out for one, and they were on mega-sale last weekend at the toy store. Before Dad even got it fully assembled, you were playing with it, and the first day it was here, you were in it all day except for when you were eating or sleeping! I had to take some pictures! It is your all-time most favorite toy, so far.
Love you,
Mama
18 Months Old!
Dear Hayden,
You are 18 months old today! You are such a cutie — blue eyes, blonde hair with little curls in the back, and a little hop in your step! You are talking a lot — you walk around here saying, “Wa-wee” (water), “Hey-go” (Hayden) and “Uppppppp” (With spit on the “p” sound)!! You love “doggies” and “ducks” and you are getting good with the “Peez” and “Tank-oo” s, too! You are a joy to have in our lives. This time is passing too quickly!
Love you,
Mama
Your Room is Finished!
Dear Hayden,
We’ve been working on your room this week, and it is finished! Donnie and Anthony started painting it on Monday, and then Megan and I finished painting it on Wednesday! Then, Dad and I hung all of your stuff back up on Wednesday night. It’s a pretty purple room!
Love you,
Mama
More Family!
Dear Hayden,
There have been a lot of people in town to celebrate GGP’s 76th Birthday! We’ve spent a lot of time together and you are really enjoying your cousin Dyllan!
Love you,
Mama
Cousins!
You and Dyllan
Family!
