Cousins

Bobby's sister and brother-in-law came through for a quick visit last weekend. It was so fun to see Lauren and Hayden with their cousins. It's a shame they aren't able to get together more...they had such a fun time together. The kids really enjoyed the aquarium exhibit at Crown Center and eating lunch at Fritz's!

Easter!!

The last couple of years Lauren has enjoyed filling the eggs just as much as hunting them. This year she thought she should hide them as well. She promised us that she would forget where she put them. Much to her dismay, Mommy and Aunt Jennifer hid them in Granny's living room and dining room. It was absolutely too cold to hunt eggs outside!! She also enjoys dyeing the eggs...taking great pride in making designs with a wax crayon and then dyeing them just the right color. Gram thought Hayden should have been in on this, but Mommy vetoed that, and Hayden napped during the dyeing process. The next picture is of the kids on Easter before church. They both looked darling. Too bad we had to wear winter coats and cover Hayden with heavy blankets.

Catching Up

This has been a crazy month!!! Hayden has had two ear infections, Bobby's parents came to visit, then his sister came to visit. I don't know where March went! Anyway, here are some pictures of the events from the last month or so to catch up!!

Hayden's new chair

Hayden loves to sit up! Whenever we hold him, he always wants to be upright, looking around at the things around him. So, we thought we would try out a Bumbo seat. They didn't have them with Lauren, but it lets them sit up once they can hold their head up themselves. And, he loves it. I haven't gotten brave enough to have him sitting in it without me close enough to catch him if his head starts bobbing, but he definitely enjoys sitting in it and looking around (usually at Lauren playing or acting crazy!)

Hayden's new trick

Hayden has been able to lift his head for awhile, but just in the last few days he's really been keeping his head up and looking around (and not hitting his nose on the floor). He's even started to get interested in the toys that we lay on the blanket around him. Also notice the stream of drool coming from his mouth..that's another thing he's been doing a lot of!! :)

Happy Valentine's Day!

Lauren could hardly wait for Valentine's Day to get here! She loves the cards, the presents, but mostly I think she loves Valentine's Day for the candy!!! My parents, sister and grandmother came to celebrate with us too. (They also brought Hayden back from his first solo visit to Granny's house). We enjoyed dinner, presents, and Lauren sharing all her valentines from school with us.

Football Fan "In Training"

Bobby is more than just a little excited to have another "guy" in the house to hang out and watch football with. Hayden hung out with his Daddy watching the game, enjoying a bottle, and laughing at the funny commercials. Notice Hayden's shirt (it says "Hut! Hut! Hike!" on it) - thanks Aunt Jennifer.