I got nada

It's really sad to say that there has been NOTHING going on lately. No new cute pics of Hayden, no spectacular news, no fun little play dates or activities. For the entire month of March it has been work and sleep, work and sleep.

I did have a birthday...27 years old now...nothing special. I had a little family birthday party, that was nice....um let me think let me think...

I found a website http://www.shoedazzle.com/ that I think I am going to join...hope it's not too good to be true...hmmm...Matt has been working a lot of overtime this month...so that stinks. Even though the extra money is nice I would rather have him home with me.

What else? I'm having a Mary Kay party at my house on Saturday...so hopefully that will be fun...

Well, I guess that is everything...I know, I just gave you a super exciting post...you're welcome!

2 Years Heart Healthy Hayden

Well, it's already been two years. Two years since Matt and I was scared out our mind. Two years since we signed scary consent forms that said "greatest risk death" Two years ago today two sweet little cath lab nurses had to pry my 4 month old baby out of my arms and take him to have his heart valve fixed.

We were at Dell Children's Hospital. It was about a 4 hour procedure. They called us every 30 min with an update on his condition. The minute he was in recovery they took me back to nurse him. I got to see his sweet swollen little eyes, but the best part was that I felt Hayden's hands and they were WARM. For the first time in his 4 months of life Hayden had warm hands and feet! I knew at that moment he was going to be fine. Dr. Wong came and told me that the cath was a success. So.So.So. thankful!

That day to me felt so traumatic and scary. Now 2 years later it makes me laugh of how dramatic I felt...like it was really no big deal. Even though it totally was to me.

I still don't understand why this had to be my baby. I never would have thought I would have a child with heart disease, but he does and that won't ever change. So instead of asking God why, I say thank you God! Thank you for giving Dr. Ferguson the knowledge and quick thinking to get him tested and diagnosed. Thank you for giving us Dr. Wong and asking him to be so sweet with me while I bawled and bawled on the phone with him, and for promptly taking Hayden to the cath lab. Thank you God for giving us Hayden.

This is Hayden, 4 months old, 4 or 5 hours after he got out of the cath lab 3.7.2008

This is Hayden today enjoying a special chocolate 2 year anniversary donut 3.7.2010

Neighborhood Watch

This is were Hayden loves to be lately. He tells me when cars drive by, when a puppy is out, or when somebody is jogging. He constantly wants to look out the kitchen window!! He especially loves it on nice sunny days like today, because I will open the window. If someone is taking a stroll around the neighborhood he yells hello to them and they just look around like where is that coming from?? It's pretty funny!
When it snowed earlier this week he HAD to sit here and watch the snow. He didn't want to miss anything! We would go out and play come in and strip our wet clothes off and he immediately needed to be on the counter to watch the snow. My parents also came by earlier this week to visit and this is where he needed to be to greet them.

I always know where he wants to be when he comes running up to me with his arms high in the air yelling "I want to see!" Maybe when he is all grown up with a house and family of his own he will be head of his neighborhood watch!

Snow Yo!

So we played and played and played in the snow. I didn't get any good pics during the day b/c I was chasing a 2 year old around and didn't want to drop my camera in the snow :( but when Matt came home he snapped lots of shots.

Hayden loved the snow so.so.so. much. He could have stayed in it all day! We made a "snowman" I added the quotes for sarcasm because it really turned out to be three balls of snow. I forgot the buttons, carrot, cole, pipe and top hat inside {I totally don't have any of that stuff!} and it was getting late so I didn't feel like getting creative...I know I'm a horrible Mom, thinking about getting inside and getting him in the bath! Nevertheless he loved helping me make the "snowman" and loved knocking it down even more!

Getting dressed for the weather

Hayden and Mom about to head out for the first time.

"Snowman"

Hayden putting in the arm

He totally didn't want to take this picture...but I made him!

It's Michael! It's Michael!

So Matt and I offered to have Michael for the day on Saturday to get him out of the hospital and give Holly and Doug a break. Holly called Friday and said that Michael wanted to spend the night with us on Friday so it was an extra special treat to have him as our first sleepover guest :)

Hayden was so excited when we told him his cousin was coming to play. When he arrived Hayden acted happy but shy. Michael did so well! I thought with being in a strange place at night we would be calling Daddy by 11, but nope he went right to sleep and woke up in a great mood. When Hayden woke up and realized that Michael was still here he was SCREAMING It's Michael! IT'S MICHAEL!!!!

We ate a big breakfast and then got ready to go to town. First, we stopped and visited Papaw at the Gun Shop, then off to the Zoo. {where I forgot my camera at home :( } We came home and had lunch and a sweet Popsicle treat. Hayden took his nap and as soon as he was up we took off for the park!

I asked Michael if he wanted to spend the night with us tonight and his reply was "he has had a big day, and he would really need to talk to his parents about that" SO FUNNY! Needless to say he told me he was ready to go see his family. So we went to the hospital to visit Kathryn, but Michael just wanted us to drop him off at the elevators!

We had so much fun spending time with my funny little nephew. I hope we have him again soon!

**Kathryn Update**

So Kathryn is doing so.so.so. much better. She has been so sick with fever a almost 2 weeks getting Motrin and Tylenol round the clock by her parents and also when she was admitted to the hospital. The doctor realized that she may developed an allergy to Motrin {even though she has been taking Motrin for a long time with no problem at all} So he stopped the Motrin, her fever went down, her rash started to fade, and her swelling decreased. She also hasn't had any seizures {her EEG results still aren't in} So hopefully she will be discharged from the hospital soon!

Thank you to everyone who prayed for my sweet sweet niece. God heard all of you!

I took this picture today. I wish I had a before and after. I'm sure my sister Holly will post something on her blog once they are home and settled. She looks A.MAZ.ING!!!

Pleading for Prayers

My 21 month old niece, Kathryn, is very ill. She has been having off and on seizures {currently being managed by medication} when her fever gets very high. She has a horrible rash all over her body. She is so so so swollen. Her fever was up to 105 when I visited her at the hospital tonight. Currently checking for rheumatic fever and among other things! Thankfully Kawasaki Disease has been ruled out.

My heart is breaking for her. She is the sweetest thing...she lights up the room with her smile, she is just so full of life and fun. To see her so pitiful is just devastating. To see her laying in the bed miserable it is just flat out heart breaking.

I am asking, begging, pleading for your prayers. Please pray for recovery for Kathryn. Please pray for peace of mind for my sister and brother-in-law. Please pray for my sweet nephew who is going out of his mind stir crazy :)

I love you doodlebug~Aunt Heather

ELMO LIVE

We went to see Elmo live today. The entire Sesame Street gang was there. The show was all about using your imagination...so cute! Hayden had a blast! He thought it was A.MAZ.ING!! I don't think he ever blinked for the entire show! We took TONS of pictures but not any good ones of Hayden's face because he refused to look away from the stage!

Hayden and Daddy before the show

Proud Momma

Cookie Monster
Elmo

Big Bird

Burt and Ernie

An imaginary octopus

Oscar (my favorite Sesame character!)

We had so much fun! Can't wait to go again next year!!

Goin' out with my boots on...

Hayden has been telling me he wants boots. He has rain boots that he wears occasionally but he wants "REAL BOOTS" Today he decided that he was just going to wear daddy's boots and didn't want to take them off. So I said ok we will get you your boots TODAY!

So we went to Richie's and bought him the cutest pair of boots ever! He looks adorable and was so happy at the store. He was telling the sales lady that these were HIS BOOTS! She fumbled with the boots and accidentally drop one and Hayden said "You dropped my boot!" she thought he was too cute!

He loves them so much he wont take them off! Watch out little girls Momma is raisin a STUD!!!

How sweet it is to be loved by you...

Yesterday was a wonderful day! Matthew and I celebrated our Valentine's Day early.

First, I was surprised at work with such a sweet gift! It really means a lot to me because up until the end of last year Matthew and I haven't exchanged gifts with each other for any holiday for 6 years! Not because we didn't want to, but something was always needing to be paid...or someone is always having a birthday or wedding...we always seem to put something else before us!! Not that I need a sweet gift...but it sure makes me feel special ;) Then, I was surprised with a date night! We went out to eat and we were going to see a movie, but we decided to rent one and go to our warm home instead. Can you believe this weather?? FREEZING! Anyway what a wonderful feeling it is to know your loved! I love you Matthew!