Is this my boy?

Who's child is this???!!! This is certainly not MY child!!!!

Actually he has been really good lately, I just thought these pictures were funny. He was mad at me b/c I wouldn't open the door so he could go in the basement.

Hiking at McConnell's Mill

The weather was terrific on Saturday so we decided to go hiking at McConnell's Mill. First we stopped at Quakertown falls. They were nice but we couldn't get really close b/c it was a steep climb down. If we didn't have Hayden we could have done it.



Hayden liked seeing the water at McConnell's mill, whether it be the river, the rapids, or waterfalls. He would scream when we started to walk away from it. He also loved every dog that walked by. He better not get any ideas! We will not be getting a dog ever!!!!!











We also stopped and let Hayden play at the playground. He has been loving riding the swings and the slide at Webb park and this was no exception. He also enjoyed swinging sticks. He is definitely all boy!

What WE are up to

Since most of our posts are about Hayden here is somethings that are going on with us right now:

Brooke --
* Still working in the kindergarten classroom.
* Working with the u-13 Hotspurs soccer team. We have some tournaments coming up.
* Playing soccer in a coed league.
* Trying to run everyday if its nice out.
* Created a cooking blog here


Mike --
* Officially got a promotion at work.
* Will be traveling to Cleveland and Baltimore for work.
* Joined a weight loss challenge at work
* Can't wait to go golfing again.
* Started a new hobby -- wood working.


I know the picture is old. I couldn't quickly find a recent picture of just the two of us. Lame! Technically Hayden is in that picture too b/c I am a few months pregnant there.

Hayden at 15 months

Hayden Right Now:

Giving Tons of Hugs and Kisses. I love it.
He is a little more cuddly (mainly when he is tired)
Enjoys climbing tables and sitting on them. Or if he thinks he is sneaky standing on them.
Turns off the TV or Mike's X box to get attention
Still loves wires, outlets, computer mouse/mice?,
Blows kisses
Saying more words here and there (once he says some we never hear them again!) Recently he has said these words at least once: Kennedy, Grandma, Ryan,done, banana, Dia, Thank you, Hi, Bailey, dad, mom, bottle, no
A pretty good eater -- still loves yogurt. Always will eat bananas.
Favorite food is mac n cheese (homemade or the box kind)
Knows where the M&M's are and will ask for them.
Will trick me to come help him and then bolt to my computer chair and steal my seat.
Gets no more bottles. They are put away for good.
Will throw things away in the garbage if you ask him. Or take things to the sink if you ask him.
Loves to say Uh oh! Will drop food on purpose just to say it.
Also says Whoa!
Climbs in the dryer when you try to load it.
Likes to show his belly button and get yours.
Broke open all of child proof cabinet locks. So we had to buy new tougher ones.
Constantly dumping out my scrapbook supply drawers
Loves to listen to the Imagination Movers Cd
Watched an entire episode of the Freshbeat band (the first show he has ever sat and watched that I know of)
Needs a hair cut. Not sure when I will break down and do it though.
Says a combination of Please and Up... "Bup". We have managed to confuse him!
Has lots of teeth with more still coming in. Over 10 so far.
Listens to my ipod.
Likes the annoying Kei$ha song Tic Toc. Dances to it.

He is also stubborn, active, athletic, bores easily, dramatic, high maintainence, and bothers Kennedy just to make her cry (then laughs). I wonder who's child he is???

Is spring here????

We have had great weather the last 3 days. Today it was 60 degrees...Yay!! We have been outside each day. We took Hayden in the running stroller and jogged around Rennerdale on Monday and Tuesday. Then today we went to Webb park and took Hayden's power wheel's bus. We also played on the swings and slides. Girls lacrosse has been practicing on the tennis courts and Hayden is absolutely fascinated by them. I hope there are more warm days to come!

Good deals, ripoffs, and more

Today I had to go to Monroeville for a meeting. I HATE it out there. To go two blocks on the main road took 20 minutes. It took me well over an hour to get home. I hate that side of the city.

During my downtime I hit a consignment shop. I got a new pair of BKE capris (usually about 60+ dollars) for $10! To make it even better, someone had left $10 in the pocket of the capris. Score!!!


Then I went and tried on bridesmaid dresses for my sisters wedding in June. All of the sample dresses we tried on were a size six. They all fit well (well minus the top, I have no chest!) So we pick out the dress we would like and get measured. The lady then told me that my measurements were a size 10 or 12! Not sure how she got that, I am thinking it is an alteration scam to get me to pay for alterations.
Too bad.

While I was gone Hayden enjoyed a nice day with Dad and had lunch with dad and pap. Then visited the golf store.

We are celebrating a bunch of birthdays this week in our family...renee and Paige. And Hillary is the big 3-0! Happy Birthday!

Forgot...Misc Vacation pictures

Here are some misc pictures from our trip to florida. It seems so long ago already! Most of these aren't the greatest quality b/c they are from the iphone.


On the way to florida the plane wasn't full so we could take the car seat on board. That was so much easier and Hayden actually took a nap. On the way home the flight was full so Hayden sat on my lap. That was not fun. It was rough! He did not nap that flight.






When Hayden and Bryton first saw each other they ran to each other all happy and hugged. Then they just sat by each other and did nothing. Then Hayden just kept putting his hand on Bryton's head for some reason.



Hayden did not like the pool. It probably wasn't warm enough outside when we went. The sun was out all day but left when we went to the pool. I should have known that it wasn't going to be a good pool trip. Hayden pooped in his swim diaper as soon as we got to the pool. Gross!


I wish we were in Florida right now. Only a few more months before we go back!

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