3 More Weeks

Today marks 3 weeks left. Our c-section is scheduled for May 4th (my 40 week mark is May 13). I have started to swell more and feeling more miserable. Hayden was born at 37 weeks so we will see. Saturday and Sunday I felt like my legs and feet looked like Fred Flinstone feet. I go back to the doctor this week. Probably from here on out I will be going every week.

Keep us in your thoughts as we are nearing the end. Thank goodness.

Hunting Eggs with the Family

Yesterday we went over to my sister's house for lunch. Hayden was so excited to see his cousins, Jack and Reagan.

Reagan, Hayden, and Jack getting ready to hunt for some Easter eggs.

Hayden and Reagan were going for the same egg. Reagan was so sweet by putting it in Hayden's bucket.

Visit from the Easter Bunny

Hayden really enjoyed Easter. The Easter Bunny came to our house a day early. I had to be at church early Easter morning to help out and didn't want all of us rushing around. I wanted him to be able to enjoy his gifts from the Easter Bunny.

He wasn't too sure about this bunny. To be honest, I wasn't either. He was so excited to see Santa but did not want to sit on the lap of a Giant Rabbit. I told him that if he would just sit there and smile I would take him to the Mickey Mouse store (the Disney Store). Well, at least he just sat there. Poor little guy.

After visiting the Easter Bunny he was given a set of bunny ears. He told me, "I happy now."

He was so excited to see his gifts from the Easter Bunny. This is a bubble gun that I am sure will get a lot of use.

He loves Lightening McQueen. The Easter Bunny got him a thermos with Lightening McQueen on it and a shake-and-go racer that was Lightening McQueen.

Super excited!

Hayden and Dad coloring Easter Eggs.

Bunny Cake

Each Easter my grandmother would bake us a homemade bunny cake. Well my cakes are semi-homemade. They were made at home, but came from a Betty Crocker box. Next year I am going to tackle homemade bunnies. This is a tradition I want to start with my kids.

I made the chocolate bunny just in case people didn't care for coconut. The grass was edible as well.

This was like the bunny cake my grandmother use to make me. Coconut grass and a white coconut bunny.

Easter Play Date

Today Hayden had an Easter Play Date at his friend, Carson's, house. It amazes me that all of my friends do not have a single little girl that is the same age as Hayden. We both had a great time just hanging out with our friends.

The Gang

On the hunt. You can see my huge baby belly in the doorway blocking the way for all of the kids.

Some Treehouse fun with Blake and Beau.

Hayden and his friend Beau.

Hayden and his buddy Carson.

Getting to be a pro at hunting eggs.

Hayden and Carson eyeing the same egg.

4 More Weeks

Today marks my four week mark until our scheduled c-section on May 4th. I hope and pray I can make it until May 4th. I will be 39 weeks then. Hayden was born at 37 weeks so we are crossing our fingers. I have packed my hospital bag and the baby's diaper bag. I still need to pack a bag of fun things for Hayden. My in-laws will be staying with Hayden while we are in the hospital. I am excited for him to come to the hospital and visit us each day.

Continue to keep us in your thoughts as we prepare for this next step in our family. Lord help me as I will be surrounded by boys.

Finished Playset

Hayden's "play park" as he calls it, is finally finished. We got play sand for his Turtle sandbox and his tarp roof arrived Saturday. I have a feeling that my days will be spent outside this year. That is okay. The smile on his face is enough for me.

Milestone

I made it to 34 weeks without having to go on bed rest. This is a milestone considering I was on bed rest with Hayden at 33 weeks. I had my check-up yesterday and everything went well. I did have the doctor examine me because of some constant back pains and lower abdominal pains. Everything was fine, which is good. The doctor told me to drink more water, I already feel like I am drinking like 100 gallons a day, and rest as much as I can. So most of my days will be me on the couch. This will be hard as I have a two year old who requires my attention. May 4th couldn't come any faster for me.

Hayden's New "Play Park"

This playset belonged to my sister and her family, but it has been over to my mom's house for the past three years because they just do not have the yard for it. The grandkids seldom go to my mom's house anymore so they gave the playset to us. We were planning on buying Hayden one this year, but when you can get one for free that is even better.

We power washed it, stained it, and Hayden has been having a good old time ever since. We have a tarp ordered and should be here soon for the top of the fort.


"Yee Haw Pilgrim!" (Hayden says Pilgrim instead of Cowboy)

Who goes there?

Climbing the Great Mountain.

Can someone give me a push?