April was a blast Part 1

Boy did April just fly by for us? I still can't believe it is May already. We had half the family come out and spent time with us last month and it was just so fun. Mom came and spoiled Hayden rotten (me too!) and we got to spent Easter together. We kinda did the big dinner on Saturday because Mom was leaving. But Lori and her friend came over to kick it with mom too, so we had a pretty full house, I loved it for the most part!

Dan flying a kite right before a huge thunder storm hit, thank you Ohio weather. Hayden was NOT in the mood, but he definitely liked the tail on the kite.

Mom's OBSESSION with Deal or No Deal. Yeah she is now a millionaire after hours and hours of playing! Howie and I.........not on speaking terms!
Coloring Easter eggs.
Hayden finally decided that he really likes Grandma this trip and actually snuggled and let mom smother him to death.
Kiddo at the Zoo. No clue as to what was going on!

All the girls on a boat ride. We had a lot of fun at the Zoo, Jen was bugging the Lion so bad that she got him to roar at us. Pretty cool. Anyway it was so fun to have Mom here. It makes me miss her looniness, always better in person than on the phone :) Thanks Mom for coming!

Cheesier

Just thought I would post a few random pic of my cheeser.


Sacred Grove
I really don't want to smile for the camera but I will try
Me and Corbie
Easter morning
I know food is coming
I am just a cheese ball

Picture overload

Is it just me or are people leaving the blogging world? I swear nobody blogs anymore! Come on people, you can't be stocked if you don't blog! So I will lead the way. I love showing off pic's to the fam, so sorry if you aren't interested my feeling won't be hurt.

Hayden on his first ride in the stroller sitting the big boy way.

Cold, but fun St. Patty's day parade
Doing Landry is so tough
Beautiful Smokey Mountains
The gang Dan, Hayden, Jen and Lori on one of our many hikes in the SMokeys
Dan lugging Hayden around, which Hayden actually kinda liked
Highlight of the trip was a Nascar race. So we doubled up on Hayden's ear protection. Oh, it was hilarious. He did so well, I think the vibrations of the Bristol cars really calmed Hayden.Yes this is mountain cold water, but i think Hayden would have dived all in if he could. The freezing water didn't bother him a bit!

Domestication

My wonderful husband got me a sewing machine for V-day and I am loving it. I have been trying to think of ways to work on some Holly talents (I am few and far between) so this machine has been speaking to me! Here are some recent projects.

Another rag baby blanket. I know just basic but so am I.

Hayden modeling Corbin's apron which is now called a "bibb"
(Yes my son cooks naked!)

Another apron I made for Keen.

I have more ambitions up my sleeves, I will keep you updated.

I have out done sham wow!

Take this Sham Wow! I know I am not the only one with disgusting looking cookie sheets. I was just so sick of looking at them, I was about to start a new.... When I saw the morning show that showed me how to spruce up the place :)

Before

during

After............WALA! Hey I thought it was blog worthy! :) Nothing a little baking soda and vinegar can't take care of.

Lucky five!

So this is circulating in the blog world..... Sounds like fun!! Sign up, you won't be sorry! The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me, Holly.My choice. For you.

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1-I make no guarantees that you will like what I make.
2- What I create will be just for you.
3-It'll be done by April 21sat.
4-You have no clue what it's going to be. It may be a story. It may be poetry or an article on properly cleaning your face before a masque. I may scrapbook something. I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must repost this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did it will then win a fabulous homemade gift made by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it! Have fun playing!

6 Months

Holy Cow time flies, I know everyone says that but it is so true. Our little guy has been kept alive for 6 months. If Dan and Holly can raise a child to 6 months ANY one can do it! I have definitely discovered the joys of motherhood. Hayden is so entertaining and knows to pick mom's side on any dispute! :) He just keeps getting smarter and cuter everyday.

The fascination with books is endless. Who knew they could sound so cool when you slap and pound on them?

Kissable lips! Oh boy, very kissable! Do you want to have a go?

Toys everywhere, is the only way Hayden will have it. This picture looks so much like his cousin Corbin, what do you think Keen?

Anything I can get my hands on is considered a toy.

No I am not hiding anything in my cheeks!?

Hayden is none stop! Seriously the only time he slows down is in his crib for naps and bedtime in mom or Dad's arms. So I was utterly surprised when I turned around to see this! Just kicking it watching mom pretend to exercise, I couldn't stop laughing.

All smiles as I try to bust the buttons to show my super human baby strength!

I can't believe Hayden has grown up so fast, but I love it. Every stage gets funner and funner. Granted we have a few ruff days here and there, but this boy loves to play and let mom torture him with love! He takes after his dad and sleeps whenever gets the opportunity. With Mickey and Minnie at his side of course. He will eat anything you put in his face, and sweet potatoes are his all time favorite food. He is a pretty good kid and I am looking forward to what may come along! Happy half Birthday Hayden!