Sick Hayden!

This weekend our poor, little monkey got sick. It started on Friday night, but we assumed that she was just teething. By Sunday, nothing was staying down and our poor girl felt awful! She is getting plenty of rest because her Aunt Shanda, Uncle Kirt, and Cousin Carli are coming in this Tuesday for a whole week....and we are going to Disneyland!!!!
How sad!

On Saturday night we went to Dave and Busters. Hayden didn't seem sick at all and loved all the games!

She loved Auntie Mandy's necklace

Daddy and Daughter

Playin Whack a Mole

Vroom Vroom!

Next week the blog will be posted late because Shanda and Kirt don't leave until Tuesday. So check back on Thursday and it should be updated....

Marisa in town

This weekend my college roommate Marisa was in town for business. The last time we saw her was 2 years ago so she got to meet Hayden for the first time. We had a great time and spent Saturday walking around Balboa Park
Sorry that this picture is sideways, but at Seaport Village there was this guy stacking these rocks with no glue, nails, etc. Purely balancing them. Pretty neat, huh?

Hanging out around Seaport Village....

Saturday night we met some friends for burgers and fries. Hayden likes wearing her Daddy's hat

This is hard to see, but she has yogurt all over her face. We let her eat it all by herself with a spoon. She ate it all, but a lot ended up on her face :)

Here is a video of Hayden saying her favorite word......."WHAT?"

Oops! Late on Blog

I am a bit late on the blog submission this week. We had a busy weekend and I will post them this week. Please check back on Wed. for cute pictures of my monkey! Thanks for your patience!

Mandy's Wedding and Memorial Day

We had a wonderful weekend! We spent most of it in Julian for Mandy and Michael's wedding. Julian is a small mountain town east of San Diego. They got married in Mandy's mom's backyard. Isn't it gorgeous?

Hayden was the flower girl. The plan was that Michael's step brother and Mandy's nephew would pull Hayden and Andre (Mandy's other nephew) in the wagon. We attempted this in rehearsal, but Hayden just cried and tried to jump out.

She lasted about 2 seconds in that wagon. She was not having any part of it!

She hated that wagon :)

The day of the wedding, we had perfect weather. It was an absolutely perfect day for a wedding! Everyone had a blast!

Daddy and his flower girl. Kevin spent the early afternoon trying to get Hayden comfortable in the wagon. He put her binkie, blankie, sucker, dolls, everything he could think of to make her happy in it.....

the cake

The wagon was a no go, so mom had to carry her. It worked out just fine.

How beautiful were the colors against those trees?

This time, I was a bridesmaid and not the minster :)

I did give a reading, though

The beautiful bride and groom

The happy family. Look how far Kev has to squat to get to my level :)

During dinner, I let Hayden play with her flower basket that was in the wagon.

Can you believe the little "stinker" climbed into that wagon on her own and wouldn't get out for like 5 minutes during the dinner!

Me, Kev, and the happy couple!

Wasn't Hayden just the cutest flower girl! The flower in her hair was made by my cousin Abby. She made it for Hayden when we were in Ohio and it matched her dress perfectly! Purely accidental as Abby had never seen Hay's dress.

Ahhh, how adorable are Loli and Yogi?

Here is Hayden opening up her gift from Mandy and Michael (with a little help from Gina)

And by the end of the night, we had fallen apart :) It was a long day and she was a trooper!

The next day at brunch

Hayden was soo tired that on Sunday night she slept 15 hours! But by the time she woke up, she was ready for the beach!

Daddy and Hayden

Ms. Potato Head

After the beach we went to Mandy and Michael's for a BBQ. Hayden LOVED all the food (minus celery). She begged everyone for the food.

Mandy and Loli enjoying the food!

Lucas and Lauren

Auntie Lauren and Hay Hay

Ohio Vacation - It's a long one :)

We were in Ohio for a week and had a great time! When we landed we got to spend some time with my college friends. None of them had met Hayden and we had never met Sid's daughter Reese. This is a picture of Heather and Tenille with Tenille's youngest Parker. Last time I saw her, she was 6 weeks old!!!
Sid, the back of Reese's head, Brace (Tenille's oldest), and Nikki

Brace taught Kevin a cheer dance and they performed it for us. By the way, Josh and Nick were there too, but I didn't take any pictures of the husbands :( They were too busy cooking us food!

Here we are!!! What pretty young ladies we have.

We then drove to Kevin's parents and Hayden had a great time with Grandma Jo and Papap! She loved the high chair that Grandma Jo scored for her.

On Sunday, Clay, Lisa, Mitch, Will and Grace came down. Here is Grace with Hayden and I.

Clay and Kevin

We then went to hear Papap sing in a church. Will got to hold "sleeping Hayden"

Outside the church, Will, Grace, and Mitch posing with Hayden

Grandma Jo gave Hayden a deck of playing cards to play with and we had a blast sticking them to our foreheads

Kevin and I went out to hang with friends. When we got home, we found Hayden like this. Grandma Jo and Papap really tuckered Hayden out :)

Grandma Jo saved a snowball for Hayden to play with. She had kept it in the freezer for all these months. Hayden thought it was awesome!

Oooh, that is COLD!

Rylee (aka Little Frank) is sooo stinkin cute!

Yeah Noah, I'm keeping my eye on you.....

We spent an evening with Jessica. She has Noah and Rylee. Two really keep you busy, right Jessica? :)

Sitting on Grandma Jo's lap

Chillin’ with Papap

Kevin, Hayden, Papap, and Grandma Jo

We spent a night with Clay, Lisa, Mitch, Will, and Grace. Hayden loved being held by Aunt Lisa!

Getting ready to go see Grace dance The Wizard of Oz

Awesome action shot!!!!

How many cousins does it take to give Hayden a bath? ALL OF THEM!!!

We hated to say goodbye, but Will, Grace, and Mitch had to go to school! Hayden misses you!!!!

Then we made it to Kalida and Hayden got to hang out with her other cousins. Here is Allie, Hayden, and Carli

Don't forget Mr. Grady!!! Hayden and Grady really bonded over their love of Barney :)

Ahhh, How cute are we?

Allie took Hayden for a spin in her Power Wheels!

We also got to see Carli graduate from PreSchool. Not sure which one she is? Look for the giant, scary smile!

Hayden got to play dress up with Carli and Allie

On Saturday, my friend (Jill) got married. I was their Minister (yes, I am ordained....did it all online.....very intense :). Here is me with the Father-Of-The-Bride.

The wedding was gorgeous. That is a picture of the podium that I stood behind.

Aunt Linda and I

It was a beautiful day for an outdoor wedding

Here I am! Look how Professional I look :)

The happy couple (Jill and Jeremy)

The reception was a great time!! Here is a typical Jill picture :)

Here is a typical Denise picture. Just kidding! HaHaHa!!!!

The Happy Couple at the end of the night! It was an awesome wedding, an awesome night, and an AWESOME VACATION!!! We miss you all already!!!!