I’m loving it…

I am loving these days that are just perfect for playing outside  all day and enjoying a  picnic lunch on the back porch.

Perfect for throwing your feet up on your “table” too…

Beatin’ the Heat with a Water Hose!

This afternoon, Hayden  had a little impromptu fun with the water hose.  I decided I could use my time to water the pretty much dead shrubs.   Hayden decided he would like to do it instead.  He is such a good helper. 

 

It helps to water the window…

Oh there you go…There is the shrub that needs watering.

Got sidetracked again…

The landscaping stones need watering too, of course.

The tractor definitely needs a good washing every now and then!

We found a little friend.  Hayden thinks frogs are so cool. 

Poor frog…

Just because…

I guess sticking your finger in the water hose and getting soaked is much more fun than watering the shrubs. 

 

One last 4wheeler ride for the day.

How do you like that DEAD grass?  I had to go after Hayden who had run into the okra plants and got stuck in the garden.  That dead grass is brutal on you bare feet!  Hayden will just have to spin out for a minute longer while I go find some shoes next time!  He literally just yells “MOMMY, DADA, MOMMY, DADA” and spins his tires until you come rescue him.  Today dirt was flying everywhere in the garden.  Heaven forbid him get off and have to get himself unstuck.  No need to do that.  That’s what Mommy’s and Daddy’s are for.  HA!  

He looks so big.

New Landscaping…

 

We have again, spent our time outside this “weekend”.  With Jeff’s new schedule, our weekend is in the middle of the week!  :-)  We got so much accomplished and really enjoyed our time together after we got our baby boy feeling better!  Monday morning Hayden slept until 10 AM.  I knew this was abnormal but thought it was because he was just worn out from playing and the lack of quality naps the past few days.  Then, that afternoon, Jeff, Hayden (in the jogging stroller), and I went for about a 3 mile walk and Hayden was not feeling so hot when we got back.  He was pretty lethargic and very clingy to his daddy.  He kept moaning and was quite warm to touch.  So, we took his temperature and sure enough it was 101.  We gave him a little Motrin and he seemed to feel better.  Well, he woke up in the night with a “different” cry and running 102.  We decided to take him to the doctor that next morning and sure enough he had a double ear infection.  Tuesday was a pretty rough day for him.   Luckily since then, he has been pretty much back to his old self.   So, we were able to spend the next few days outside doing some work around the house!  Lucky for us, we were able to do most of our “work” while Hayden was taking a nap.

We wanted to put in some new landscaping in front of our house.  So, that we did! 

We did a little dirt work…

We maneuvered these 25 pound stones (120 to be exact).  My legs are screaming right now!  Jeff did way more work than I did.  I am sure he was happy to be able to go to work tonight to get some rest!  Ha!

Swept some dirt…

Looked for bugs…

Found some bugs…

Oh yes…and did a little planting too!

Here is what all we planted…Yuletide Camellia tree, dwarf yaupon holly, dwarf nandina, loropetalum, fushia, impatients, sweet potato vine, hybrid begonia, and melting fire heuchera.  I really felt it hard to find things that took shade or mostly shade.   Now all we need is some mulch and for it all to get to growing!  We are going to put in a  retaining wall in the back  and we ordered two pallets of St. Augustine to fill in in the front and back for next week.  More back breaking labor.  Can’t wait!  ;-) 

I also did a little more painting to these pots! 

Before…                                                                                      After….

Last night we had us a little bonfire!  We had two piles that needed burning. 

While Hayden ate his dinner outside. 

He kind of likes to do that.

We had a great “weekend” and hope that you do too! 

Gone Muddin’

Hayden had the time of his life today.  Doing what?  Spending his entire day outside!  He rode the lawn mower, the tractor with both his Daddy and Granddaddy, pushed his lawn mower, rode his 4wheeler, played in the rain, and went muddin’.

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!  :-)

Our Valentines Day 2011

Today, for Valentines Day, we took full advantage of the beautiful weather and spent most of our day outside.  Jeff and I cleaned up vehicles and around outside and Hayden played.  He was one happy boy!

He has just figured out how to climb up the ladder to get into the “fort” and slide down on his own with confidence and end up on his feet. 

He played with his wind chime that his Nana and PaPa got him for Christmas.   Hayden always loves to play with their wind chimes, so they thought he needed one of his own! 

He loves to carry sticks around and this one is a favorite of his! 

He put dirt in his tricycle storage area.

He pushed his tricycle.

He rode his tricycle.  He is so close to being able to pedal on his own! 

 

And…he rode his 4Wheeler.

He also rode the 4Wheeler with his Granddaddy (Boo on me for not taking  a picture).  We were all (Jeff, Granddaddy, Hayden, and I) were all going to ride our Ranger to work on the deer stand by our house.  Hayden insisted on riding Granddaddy’s 4Wheeler.  So, guess what?  He got to ride the 4Wheeler with his Granddaddy.  That boy is so spoiled!  Ha!  He LOVES riding the 4Wheeler with his Granddaddy and the tractor with is Granddaddy and his PaPa.  Those are definitely two of his favorite things to do! 

We did take a lunch break and went to eat yummy Mexican food at Monroy’s (a local place).  We enjoyed some beef fajitas that were oh so yummy!!  They{in our opinion} really have the best fajitas that we have ever had! 

Nanny and Granddaddy came over tonight and surprised Hayden with a “heart” balloon and a Sonic Gift Card.  I told you he was spoiled.  What other one year old do you know that gets a Sonic Gift Card for a gift?  Ha! 

Tomorrow we are getting Hayden’s hair cut for the first time.  I have so many mixed emotions about it.  At times, his hair is so curly and I love it.  Other times it is straight as a board and sticks out on the side like Bozo the Clown.  So sad.  Anyway, we just feel like it is time for a little trim.  I hope it goes ok.   I AM SO NERVOUS! 

Hope you had a great Valentines Day!  Time to go relax and watch my favorite show…The Bachelor!