Memorial Day-Fun in the Sun

On Sunday, before Memorial Day, Hayden and I went over the Potts house for a little cookout and fun in the sun.  They had slip and slide and pools for the kids to play in.  They also had volleyball and washers for the adults. 

And guess what?  Jen and the kids are in town, so they got to come too!  We stayed way longer than I ever expected us to be able to (without naps) and we all had the best time!   The kids played hard and the mommas got to relax and chat! 

I love this!  Trying hard to blow those bubbles!

Wonder what they were anticipating here?  Cheetos?  Juice?  Hmmm, I am sure it was something good!  Ha!

All they needed was some cups and water and they were entertained for hours!

Before Hayden went to bed tonight, we were talking about going to church tomorrow.  He wanted to know if we were going to get to go back to Hudson Potts’ house for his party since we went last week after church.  I don’t blame him, it was pretty fun! 

We do have our church youth group summer kick off party tomorrow.  Jr. High and High School kids.  Big water guns.  This should be interesting!   

Fun in the Sun

We have been spending a lot of our free time having a little fun in the sun at home and at the pool with friends.  Hayden got this sprinkler for his birthday so Hayden and I suited up and had a little fun.  Good thing we live in the country and not just anyone can see me running through the sprinkler with my 2 year old.  Except, the UPS man that drove up right about this time.  Nice! 

 

We got us a pool installed too.  Installed, meaning, Jeff put the handle on the slide.  Ha!

The slide is perfect for a truck ramp! 

Hayden has recently started making this face  and says “Go, Go!”.  He wants you to say Ready, Set, Go!

 

Jen, Hudson, and Landree even came over a few times to swim and play in the sprinkler.  Except Landree and Jen were the only ones that would brave the sprinker.  The sprinkler is a little crazy! 

 

Not sure what Hayden was doing.   Running away from the sprinkler maybe? 

 

The boys got in a little tractor and 4wheeler riding!

 

We all also went swimming with Marla, Parker, Grace and Kristin and Payton one day.  We had so much fun swimming and then enjoyed pizza and more playing at Marla’s house.

 

Hayden was more concerned about snacks than swimming.  Hudson decided to join him!

 

Hayden and I also went swimming with Payton and Kristin.  I am not sure who enjoyed themselves more.  Hayden and Payton or Kristin and I.  It was a zero entry children’s pool area.  It was so nice  and we can’t wait to go back!

 

Hope you had a great Father’s Day with your family.  We did.  We went to my brother’s house this afternoon and enjoyed ribs.  They were delicious!  We spent most of the rest of the day relaxing and playing at home!  (Jeff’s family was suffering from a virus so we didn’t make it there today.  Hope they are better soon!)

Morning at the Park!

This morning, Hayden and I met Mia, Landree, and Hudson at the park.  The weather was perfect and the kids had such a great time! 

These two stuck together pretty much the whole time!

Hudson enjoyed climbing up and down on everything and swinging too! 

Last time we went to the park, I had to go up and down the slide with Hayden.  Today, he was so brave!  He went up the first time and sat down ready to slide but got back up and came back down the stairs.  The second time, he decided to go for it and did it all on his own! 

Then, it was a race between Hayden and Landree to see who could get back up the quickest!

And, what is a trip to the park without collecting sticks and playing in the dirt?

We are so excited to be able to spend time with them!  I am pretty sure we will be getting in a lot of park/play time with Hudson and Landree over the next 10 days while Jen and Jeff Gray are gone with a college group from their church to Haiti for a Mission Trip. You can read more about their “mission” here and the creation of Alex’s house (that was in the works before the Earthquake).  If you have a few minutes, be sure to watch the videos!  (Especially the 2nd and 3rd one).   Have kleenex handy!  Really puts everything in our lives into prospective.  Those precious children MELT my HEART!   Please pray for them as they share God’s word and LOVE, provide leadership and worship,  and just pray for safe travel!!!   

Our week in review!

Long time, not post.  Again.  I just realized that Hayden hadn’t had his picture taken in over a week until today.  That is just crazy in itself.   Ha!   

Our Mother’s Day was good!  Jeff let me sleep in and cooked breakfast.  We missed Sunday School but made it to church and I was so glad that Mom and Robin joined us!  Dad was out of town, so they even joined us for lunch at the Smith’s!  After a yummy “cook-out” lunch made by Lulu, Hayden and I came home and took a nap while Jeff got a few things done.  That night, Mom, Robin, and I went to the movies to see Something Borrowed.    Such a cute movie!  I love Emily Giffin’s books and loved the movie too!  I couldn’t tell you the last time I went to the movies.  We even got popcorn, cokes, and milk duds!  What a treat!!!!

Monday, Jeff played in the Guns and Hoses golf tournament that benefits families of fallen fire fighters and police officers.  Hayden and I just hung out at home Monday and Tuesday (as far as I can remember).  Of course, we have our daily visits with Nanny and Granddaddy!  We are so lucky to get to see them almost every day! 

Wednesday, Mom, Hayden, and I did a little shopping.  Then, Jen, Hudson, and Landree came over to visit for a little bit that afternoon and endured the stormy weather with us!  (YES, they are in town.  We are so excited!)  I think the kids were so excited to see each other!  Hudson enjoyed splashing in the water after the rain.   He is the only one that got his picture taken that afternoon.  No doubt there will be a lot more over the next several weeks!  :-)

 

Then, Hayden spent the evening with his Nanny and Granddaddy while I went to a meeting at church.  He got to bed late that night and I thought for sure he would sleep in on Thursday morning.  WRONG!  :-) 

Thursday, we just hung out at home except to go to the post office, grocery store, and Sonic to get  a “tea”.  This is Hayden’s new request.  He. is. not. spoiled.  HA!  Thursday night, Nana came to hang out with Hayden while I went to Robin’s academic banquet.  I am so glad I was able to go.  I still can’t believe this Senior year is coming to and end.  Just yesterday she was sleeping on my chest.  Thank you Nana for coming to watch Hayden!!

A few pictures from the evening…

  Robin and her BFF Stephanie

(I think Robin looks so much like me in this picture.  What do you think?)

Robin and her boyfriend Ruston

 

Robin and Stephanie sporting their awards!

I was so sad that I didn’t get a picture of Robin with Mom and Dad.  Carla, why didn’t we get a picture of the girls together?  We must do this at Graduation! 

Today, another day at home!  We did venture out to the post office again and then spent some time at Nanny and Granddadys….

Playing basketball with the volleyball.

 

Looking at bugs “bees”.  Every bug is a “bee” to Hayden.

 

Going on 4wheeler rides to check the trail camera with Granddaddy.  Dad said that Hayden “found” the throttle today (it was in neutral) when Dad was opening a gate.  Oh dear! 

 

Riding the pedal firetruck. 

(I think this old pedal firetruck would make for some GREAT pictures!)

And…jumping with Aunt Robin. 

Hayden is really trying hard to learn to jump. He is getting better by the day!  We are actually clearing the ground now!

Hope you have a good weekend!