A first 'real' haircut!

Back in May we (well, I) were procrastinating on getting Haden's hair cut.  Weekend after weekend we said, "This is it - haircut THIS weekend."  Each weekend something happened and there was no haircut.  His hair was ridiculous and was beyond the cute baby hair stage.  Well, I decided to just cut it myself so into the tub he went and the butchering began.  And a butcher's job it was - uneven but trimmed up - it would do for now.

Hot mess hair getting ready to go back to get his hair cut!

Well, by July it was finally nearing the 'must cut' stage again.  Decided one morning we are going TODAY.  There are none of those cute little shops for kids with the airplane and race car seats..bummer.  But we do have a little sports barber shop which is geared towards children.  Haden was very nervous and not so sure what was going on.  But, the cartoons were turned on, Scott sat with Haden on his lap, and away the hairdresser went...chopping off all my little boys baby hair. 

Eventually, Haden got a little squirmy.  Safety Pop from Easter egg hunting to the rescue!!! (I'll have to write a post about Easter soon - he looked darn cute that day!)

What is this knock-off Toy Story mess on me...I know Disney and this ain't it...

The TV is AWESOME!!!

Almost finished...

Alright, Mom, enough pictures already.

Voila!

And by the end I no longer had a baby boy.  Now I officially am beginning to see the little boy he will soon be.  And boy is he cute!!!

Growing up!

Okay...so the kids are now all around 15/16 months old and I'm just now getting around to this post. My bad! Life with a 1 year old is non-stop. That on top of moving classrooms and houses this summer...we got a lot going on over here.   Anywho...looking back a year to this post about me and my best friends all having babies within a month of each other...I wanted to give an update. We made it through their first year...these three sure are cute!

Meeska Mooska Mickey Mouse

We had a wonderful day!!! 

Yay!!!

The big O N E !

One year ago right now we Haden was just minutes old! Born at 8:13pm, Haden has forever made the lives of those who love him better!  One year ago he was getting weighed and measured for the first time...7 lbs 14 oz and 22 in (really 19.5). 

Today I welcomed a toddler into my life with open arms.  Haden is walking all over and getting into more joyful trouble than I had ever prepared myself for.  Taking his 1-year shots without a tear he now weighs in at 19 lbs 12.5 oz and is 28.5 in tall. 

Haden, we LOVE you! May you continue to thrive and grow and change every day! We are amazed by how much we need you and are blessed each time you run to us with arms open wide!

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Catching Up!

I got busy! Learning how to walk at 10 months keeps Mommy busy! As they say, a mother is on the go from "son up to son down." So true! Love it though!

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Week by Week

 I did it!!!  A picture was taken once a week for a whole year!  52 weeks of Haden!!!  My how he has changed and we are lovin' him more with every minute!!! 

A year gone by...

It was a year ago...the world lost a very loving man...Heaven gained an angel.  A year ago, on January 20, I lost my Grandfather.  He passed on and we were grateful that he was at peace.  It has been a long year of missing a great man!

I was around 7.5 months pregnant at the time.  My son will never get to meet him.  But he will carry part of his memory with him always.  This past Christmas, Haden was given one of my Grandfather's ties.  My March baby was given a piece to remember his Irish heritage with, a green tie with shamrocks. 

In Grandpa's honor and memory I dressed my little boy up in that green tie.  It's a little big for him now but he will grow into it and wear it often, I'm sure.  He looked so darn cute in it today! 

Grandpa,
     We all miss you and know you are watching over us all from up above.  I promise you that I will raise my son to be a man you will be proud of, a man who will carry on a piece of your legacy, an honorable man, a man like you!  We will miss you always and remember you forever.  We love you.
                                                           -Jill

Swim Lessons at the Y

Today Haden took his first swim lesson.  It was the beginning of 6 weeks of lessons.  He is the only boy there with two other girls!!!  I think he is the youngest too. 

This kid sure does love the water.  He immediately started splashing!

 He wanted to eat the firetruck bath toy!!!  He loved all the cars, duckies, and fishies!!!

This is Haden with his instructor, Patsy (I think).  He had no problem being the demonstration baby!!!

 When we put them on their bellies, Haden would kick and wave his arms - he is quite the little fish.  He also kept voluntarily putting his face in the water...slow down kid, that's another lesson!

 The red ball was a favorite too!!!  The kids kept passing it back and forth.  When it was Haden's turn he just had to check and see if it was tasty each time. 

 While I can't say this is my best picture of either of us individually - I'm happy with it as a photo of us (there aren't too many)!  I'm so going to enjoy taking these lessons with him!!!  And am grateful that Scott came to the first one and was a great photographer (usually a hater of photos)!

 He is so fun!!!  I just love this boy - he loves everything!!!

I guess he inherited my love of the water - it will be fun to see if he continues to be the little fish I always was!!!

9 months old!

Ok, so its taken me a few days because I had hoped to have time to air down and make it a good one...well thought put and all.  I guess its that time of year and I do have a 9 month old BUSY little boy...we leave town tonight so I'm posting pics from my phone to ensure the memory is posted!

Also thought I'd add a shot of my little wolverine!  He was too captivated by his Baby Signs video to look at the camera!

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ACC Mascot Time!!!

Had a great time at the ACC Football Championship Game.  Haden enjoyed his first big time game as well!!!  We loved hearing Dierks Bently and love the connections we have (aka: Aunt Amy) who get up VIP close-up seating.  Surprisingly, Haden slept through the whole concert even though it was loud and we were close.  Haden also got to enjoy the box seats we were lucky enough to get.  Nana, Papa, Holden and Alle enjoyed keeping him busy and Haden eventually fell asleep on Papa.  He is such a trooper and is a great baby!!!  Just goes with the flow!  Scott and I took him to bed at half time, watched the rest of the game on TV and crashed ourselves. 

Before the game we enjoyed FanFest as well and took many photo opportunities with the beloved mascots!!!  A few important ones are missing though...

 The Clemson Tiger

 Georgia Teck BUZZ

 UVA Cavalier

 BC Eagle

UVA Hokie

Sneek Peek

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Ordered the Christmas Cards today!!!  Here is a sneak peek - well - I guess it's pretty much the whole thing :-)

Turning 30...

I don't actually feel any older but yes, today I leave my 20s behind. I feel like I'm embarking into the "living my life" portion of my trip here on Earth. I mean, my 20s were spent creating my life...now I've got to go live it!! At 22 I graduated college and started my career...at 26 I walked down the isle and started my marriage...at 29 my son was born and we started a family. Now is the time for me to embrace these gifts and enjoy them! I am happy with my life and am eager and excited about all that is still to come! Ready or Not 30s...here I am! And I plan on sticking around for about 10 years...maybe more ;-)

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8 months old!

First of all - this kid NEVER stops moving!!!  He is in constant motion!!!  I'm really in for it whenever he learns to walk, which isn't too far away.  Just yesterday he decided to hold on to things with only 1 hand after pulling up to standing.  He is just a ball of energy and I love him too much!!! 



8 months...I can't believe it!!

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7 Months Old!!!

And I swear...they do not make a happier baby anywhere... Haden never stops smiling and laughing!  We couldn't love him more - but somehow we do each day!

7 months has brought about crawling, climbing, pulling himself up, venturing EVERYWHERE, moving to 3 meals a day, standing, and so much more.  He is growing and changing so much each day!!  Life just gets better and better.

Happy 1/2 Birthday, Haden!

What I've learned in 6 months...

* I am a MOM...first

* There is just too much to worry about

* Haden has to be the cutest baby EVER

* Baby food goes everywhere when Daddy is in charge

* Grandparents are WONDERFUL

* The worst part of my day is leaving him in the morning

* The best part of my day is picking him up in the afternoon

* Mrs. Cheryl (daycare) loves Haden as much as his family does

* Diaper rash is HORRIBLE

* I have to let some things go

* Nothing sounds more beautiful that when Haden laughs

* There is never enough money

* Seeing him smile make me smile - every time!

* When grandmas stay with the baby - they help with housework too!

* Dinner is way less interesting now that there is no time to cook

* That's okay

* I'm always over prepared...and also under prepared

* My house is not ready for him to be moving as much as he is

* TOYS are EVERYWHERE

* I keep buying toys

* Things don't always go according to plan

* Often times things are much better than expected

* Haden is ALL boy, already

* God gave me a BIG responsibility

* I'm glad God chose me for Haden

* I need a maid

* He is growing up WAY too fast!

Haden - We love you very much!   You truly are a blessing!

Face Dive!!!

We're sitting up!!!

5 months old!

Happy 5 months little boy!

Wow, how life has changed in 5 short months...loving everything about it though. This little boy is so much fun!

He can't help but smile ALL the time. You just have to look at him and you will soon get a big gummy grin! He loves kisses and will laugh and laugh when you give kisses in his 'sweet spot' (you know, right in their necks, right where they smell sweetest!). He has started rolling and scooting all over the place. Sitting up on his own is right around the corner, I just know it!! He is now eating dinner with us every night...a little rice cereal and either a fruit or veggie. We think pears and sweet potatoes are his favorites, while peas seem to not taste so good.

We find him all over his crib now...busting out of his swaddle and doing okay sleeping partly out of it. We are still waiting for the day when he sleeps through the night but we know we'll get there soon.

I'm trying hard to enjoy these last few precious minutes of summer as it is quickly coming to an end. I will miss my little guy soooooo much!

Life just doesn't get better than when spent with my baby boy!

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