Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Mid-week Update

Well, I can't update everyone too much because Hayden is perfect as always. Today he woke up screaming but we cleaned those boogies out and he was just smiling up a storm. He has been awake most of the day, becoming more aware of his surroundings. Still eating good, as you can see by his chubby cheeks and is still loving his diaper changes. Not much more to update about, but we will keep everyone posted! Oh yeah! Jon forgot to mention Hayden has started talking. Well, technically cooing but still it is very cute!

p.s. Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes it was a good day!

Monday, February 25, 2008

Birthday Trip

Yesterday we headed to Seattle for Amanda's birthday. It is about an hour drive from our place and Hayden slept the majority of the way.

When we got there we put him in his Jeep carrier and he was extatic to be able to look around again. We walked around the market for a couple of hours; got some of those fresh doughnuts that you wait in line a half hour for and Amanda got a caramel apple. Pops asked me to stop and check on shipping some clams back to Wisconsin and I think Hayden liked the fish smell. His eyes got really big and he was "ohhh"ing. (I forgot to mention he started drooling, so add that he was drooling really bad too. Lets just say he made his own Lake Hayden by the end of the day.)

After the market we headed down by the piers and decided to go to the aquarium. You'd think being on the ocean, Seattle would have a great aquarium. Not the case, my recommendation is save the $30 and look at the birds around you, basically the same experience. They did however have some bright yellow fish that Hayden followed around for a while with a smile.

By the time we were ready to leave Hayden had already passed out in the carrier. (That doesn't happen much anymore since he can face out.) We stopped in Tukwilla at Bahama Breeze and had some dinner. The food was actually really good. Of course when we got home, Hayden and I had to sing Happy Birthday.

It was a beautiful day and it was even more beautiful that Hayden was so tired he slept from 10-3:30. It was the second day in a row that he slept for more than 5.5 hours. Hopefully this keeps up.

Friday, February 22, 2008

Hello Everyone

Howdy all!! These past couple of weeks have been interesting. Lots of things going on with my (Jon's) work; them possibly moving us back east...etc.

Hayden has been doing great. He is starting to stand with a little assistance and there hasn't been a day when he has not smiled yet. (As I type this Amanda just called to let me know he is a cranky boy today.) Other than that not much has been new with him...just sleeping, playing, pooping, peeing, eating, smiling and crying. I uploaded more pictures to flickr so be sure to check them out!

Hope everyone is still enjoying the snow in Wisconsin. (It has been sunny and about 50 all week here.)

Friday, February 1, 2008

Growing up too fast

Well it is official. Hayden is growing up too fast. On Wednesday, Amanda and Lisa called me to let me know he rolled over. I was at work and didn't see it, so I was hesitant to believe it. Nevertheless, they got video of 3 different times and even showed me when I got home. He can now go from his tummy to his back rather easily. We are in so much trouble if he keeps going at this pace. I like him not moving and knowing he will be exactly where I left him.

Anyways, Hayden had a little cold this week; nothing serious enough to go to the doctor though.

Well thats all for now, I posted some new pictures and will post the video of him rolling when I get a second. Hope all in Wisconsin are enjoying the lovely snow!!!

Guess when Hayden will arrive!!