Spring time around the Smith House looks a little like this…
Granddaddy and Hayden bailing hay.
Jeff and Dad moving hay. 22 at a time.
Flowers are blooming.
Even weeds are blooming.
Butterflies are abundant.
Lots of time outside.
What are you doing to enjoy this beautiful Spring weather?
Hayden had so much fun with his cousins Blaze and Blade this weekend. They played and played. Especially Blade and Hayden. They chased each other around the couch, played with all the cars, trucks, tractors and other toys, and just laughed and laughed!
“Line em’ up” definitely runs in the family. Hayden and Blade spent a considerable amount of time this weekend lining the cars and trucks smallest to largest and largest to smallest on Nanny and Granddaddy’s ottoman. Once they got them just perfect, they would crash them to the floor. Over and over. Good times!
We celebrated Granddaddy’s birthday this weekend. These boys love their Granddaddy!
Hayden has his eye on the prize! That boy loves him some cake!
We also spent some quality time hanging out with Granddaddy’s cows.
Robin took this picture as we went for a Ranger ride this weekend. Jeff, Hayden, and Granddaddy were riding in the front. Robin, Blaze, and I were riding in the back. It was so much fun. Gotta love making family memories “redneck” style! ;-) Wish I had a picture of us all piled up in the Ranger!
Here’s another random line em’ up picture for you.
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!
Saturday. THE PAST. Last week.
Last Saturday we went to our friend Payton’s 2nd Birthday Party. It was a Minnie Mouse, zebra print, and pink and white polka dot themed party. It was absolutely precious! They had hot dogs and all the fixin’s, yummy fruit, Mickey/Minnie Mouse Chicken Nuggets, chips and Kristin’s yummy dips for everyone to eat. And of course, yummy cake!! Look at this cute cake! I think Payton might or might not have taste tested the icing before the party. Ha!
And those Minnie Mouse chocolate suckers were so stinkin’ cute and Hayden thought they were delicious too!
This boy was loving him some Capri Sun too!
I think sweet Payton was a little shy when everyone was singing to her but she got so excited opening her gifts. I just love that those girls (Payton, Parker, and Grace) were all coordinating and and so stinkin’ cute! Their momma’s, Kristin and Marla, have an etsy shop if you want to check it out!
Hayden thought he would sit back, relax, and take it all in!
Hayden loved Payton’s new playhouse. He was so excited about it! So was she!!
I did not do a great job of getting pictures at the party. But, you should definitely go check out Kristin’s blog to see everything from the party! Everything was just perfect! Thank ya’ll for having us!!
Saturday, THE PRESENT. Today.
This morning, I woke up bright and early (minus the bright at 5:00 AM), to head to the Komen Race for the Cure in Tyler with my mother in law Corene , sister in laws Sherry and Yolanda, and my niece Brooklyn. We had so much fun! I haven’t done a Komen walk since I was pregnant with Hayden and participated in the 3 day event with Jen. We used to do the Komen walk in Dallas and the one in Tyler every year. It was good to be back this year walking for my Momma, Mother in Law, and my Aunt Mary Helen!
After we walked around gathering our beads, free pens, and fans, Brooklyn and I hung out at the 5k finish line for a little while waiting and “cheering” everyone on (i.e. people watching). There were A LOT of 5k runners from all ages and walks of life. Really, quite fun to watch.
Brooklyn got her a medal for doing the kids 50 yard dash! We were so proud of her!
Brooklyn and Nana stayed at the finish line while us girls did that 1 mile walk. I think we started to break a sweat at the end. That’s hard work you know. ;-) The best secrets are told during that 20 minute walk. :-) Love these girls!
Last night was Hayden’s first time to stay the night away from home without Jeff or I. I didn’t get home until really late from a Thirty-One Party and Jeff had to work. So, Hayden hung out with his Nanny, Granddaddy, and Aunt Robin. I would say he did well. I was really torn on whether I should take him today but I have to say I am really glad I didn’t. Thank you Nanny, Granddaddy, and Aunt Robin!!!
PS…we just hit over 45,000 “hits” on our blog since right before Hayden was born. Thank you to all our loyal followers. And new ones too! Welcome! ;-)
{Reading this post back to myself, just makes me laugh. We are so country and I love it! Especially for our sweet boy! I feel like I should be reading this as a commentary or something and have it on video. Pretty sure it would make it that much more funny. Because, I don’t have a country accent or anything. Ha Ha!}
On Saturday, Hayden and I met up with Kelly and Kaden (like we do most Saturdays) at Good Samaritan and spent 50 cents on an Easter basket and Clifford Easter book. Big spenders I tell ya. After that we went to the local feed store and bought us a new outdoor rug for the front door. I have been eyeing that rug for a long time. Finally got it. :-) You know, part of the whole finishing up the landscaping project thing. Ha!
Then, I decided to call Daddy to see if he was at the local sale barn. Silly question really. Pretty much every Tuesday and Saturday, you can catch Dad at the sale barn. In his same seat I am sure. :-) Sure enough I could hear the loud auctioneer in the background and I told him that Hayden and I were coming to visit. I haven’t been there in MANY years! When we got there, I took Hayden up the outside stairs to look at the horses and cows in the holding area. Then, we went inside to the actual sale. I think Dad and I both have been a little worried that the commotion, noise, and gates slamming might be a little much for Hayden. Well, not so much! Hayden, LOVED it! Hayden was able to see horses, goats, and calves sale before we came home. Junior, one of Dad’s friends, became one of Hayden’s buddies pretty quickly. He asked Hayden if he wanted to go ride one of the calves. Hayden was sitting in Jr’s lap at the time and he jumped down and headed toward the calf. He was ready to go ride that thing! So funny! Just one of those “first” memories I didn’t want to forget!
Hope ya’ll have a good week! We are busy getting ready for our first Easter Egg Hunt Playdate here at our house with some of our friends on Friday and then Hayden’s 2nd birthday party next weekend. So much fun but I can’t believe our baby boy will be two in just over a week!
When playing outside, Hayden likes to ride his 4 wheeler.
But…he LOVES to push this lawn mower around. No doubt he has put many miles on the mower! One of the best purchases from Good Samaritans!
Hayden and “mower” went muddin’.
Oh me…
He thought playing in the water puddles was kind of fun too. He liked picking those nasty bugs out of there too!
Got a little wet from the rain!
Lucky for us, we got a lot of our outside work done before it started to rain. Jeff got the yard (weeds) mowed, dirt spread around the house, and our our garden spot plowed and ready for a “garden” soon!
And just so I don’t forget…Hayden can now say all the grandparent’s names. Hayden has said Nana and Nanny for quite some time. But, he recently started saying “Da-Day” for Granddaddy about a week ago. Tonight, when we went over to Nana and PaPa’s, Hayden started saying PaPa. Jeff and I just looked at each other. That was the first time we heard him say it! Makes us happy and I am pretty sure it makes all the grandparents happy too! :-)
