Saturday, February 27, 2010

Yes, Another Snow Post!



So 2 weeks ago when we got the crazy amount of snow, school was canceled for the entire week. So I didn't have to work. It was just me and Hayden at home all day. It was NOT fun. We both had cabin fever so bad. Hayden was miserable. One day he cried almost the entire day. I was going crazy. We are lucky we made it out alive. Hayden made it through the week with one black eye, a bump on the side of his head and one on the top of his head.

I learned that I could NEVER be a stay at home mom. It just is not for me and not in my personality. I love Hayden lots, but am a better mom if I get out and work or something else for awhile. So part time work is perfect for me. (Not to mention that I like my job and working with Adam...he needs me. I couldn't just walk away from that)

To top it off that week, Hayden decided to let me know that he can climb out of his crib. He climbed out and fell right on his head on the hard wood floor. The noise seriously is stuck in my head forever. I almost threw up after I calmed down. I sobbed and sobbed once I knew he was ok. I felt like such a bad mom. We had an awful week and this just summed it up. (We now have couch cushions around his crib and lowered it to the lowest setting). It was an awful week.

So anyways when I found out it was going to snow again I wasn't too excited. We spent the day home on Friday and we actually had a good day together. So that made me feel better. Hayden really is a great little boy, just gets bored easily like his momma! The only bad part of the day is when he peed on my chin, and then later ran to Mike's book and peed on it!

This week I decided we would go outside a little bit even if it was cold, boy did that help. Hayden has loved going outside. His snow suit and batman mask keep him so warm that he would stay out all day if i let him. He never whines or cries (except when he is inside and wants to go out to play).

So on Saturday we invited his cousins John and Kennedy to come sled riding. Uncle Ryan even came (but my pictures of Ryan were the ones that are missing) Hayden really enjoys the sled now. We all had a blast. Hayden was outside for about 2 hours! Since we were out longer we busted out the pink snow pants to keep Hayden extra warm!

The camera ate half of my pictures so I only have a few. It deleted some really good ones and I am sad about it. I hope I don't have to get a new camera. I can't go back to a point and shoot one, and the digital SLR's are not cheap. I don't want to invest in a new one.


Hayden doesn't look happy in the picture above. But that is b/c he wasn't getting to ride in the sled, just pose for pictures. That's no fun mom!


Megan's face is awesome in this one (and every other picture we took!)





That is about it for now. I hurt my knee really bad sled riding so I am going to go prop it up and possibly ice it. I am supposed to run a soccer practice tomorrow...

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Playing in the snow



Since the sun was actually out and it was a bit warmer, we took Hayden in the snow to play today. He actually had fun this time and we were out there for a long time.



He still does NOT like the sled.

We made him a "sliding board" out of snow and he enjoyed that.




He liked to throw snowballs and try to shovel like Dad.






At the end he just wanted to aimlessly crawl up our hill in the back yard.

And here is what his nose looked like after being in the cold...

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Recipe Site

I have been bored being cooped up in this house (enough snow already!)so I started a recipe site. Check it out here:
My Recipe Site

Monday, February 15, 2010

More snow?



So as we get more snow tonight I am trying to think of things that I like about winter...

1. You can get a cold drink immediately from the faucet.
2. I hate being hot and enjoy sleeping under blankets. I would rather be cold and warm up under blankets, then be hot and try to find a way to cool off.
3. Hot Chocolate
4. Good weather for having soups, chili, etc.
5. A few years ago I would have put skiing, but I haven't been skiing since before Hayden was born.
6. Indoor Soccer Season. I would much rather play indoor soccer then outdoor. Indoor the field is smaller (so less running) and you have to use more skills then speed.
7. Vacation! I love to leave cold Pgh and go someplace warm. Its like time traveling! We have gone on several cruises this time of year, and to Florida also. (And skiing twice).
8. School Delays and Closings (as long as its not a full week stuck in the house, then I get antsy)
9. Hayden wearing cute winter hats.
10. Northface jackets. I want one.

That's all I've got so far...

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Vacation Pictures are fully updated

I updated each day of vacation. So scroll down and make sure you see all the posts.

Vacation Day 6 -- Magic Kingdom Revisited



Our last day we decided to visit Magic Kingdom again. We rode all of our favorites again. The weather was great.


We went to see Mickey with everyone.





We stopped to see the princesses. Mike and larry got their picture taken with their favorite princess...belle.







We tried to get a group picture...





And ended the day with this yummy ice cream sandwich made with fresh homemade chocolate chip cookies. It was huge.

Vacation Day 5 -- Epcot



Now that I am older Epcot is now one of my favorite parks. We got to ride Soarin and Mission Space. Hayden liked the Nemo Ride.

We saw all of the main characters at the Character Connection with no lines! Hayden liked pluto the best today.

We enjoyed walking around and visiting all of the countries. We had lunch in Morrocco. It was a Schwarma platter (lamb, chicken couscous, pita bread). It was delicious. We also had dinner at Tepan Edo (a Japanese Steakhouse where they cook the food in front of you). It also was very good. Hayden gave me a hard time here but we worked thru it.





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