Hayden's 9th month photography session

Hey guys here are some pics and the slideshow from Hayden's last session with Liz Power Photography. She does such an amazing job! We are really going to miss having her around when we move to Memphis.

http://www.dianasimpson.com/slideshow/hayden/

Here is the very first photo session with Hayden was only 2 weeks old. We cannot believe how much he has grown!

http://www.lizpowerphotography.com/slideshow/haydenjohnson/

Summer is here!

On Sunday, we spent the day at the Hogan's lake house. It was a beautiful day and it was also Hayden's first experience in a swimming pool! The water was really cold! Hayden did not know what to think about it. He was not a big fan at first! When we finally got him in he had a blast! His Aunt Linds even taught him how to kick his feet!

Bye Bye, Chattanoogie!

David and I have been so blessed to have such a great group of friends. They have always been there for us and are such a great support system. We are going to miss Chattanooga, but we are really going to miss our friends! On Saturday night, they threw us a going away party at Las Margaritas. Las Mas was one of our favorite hang-outs in college. They have the best margaritas! They also got us a Chattanooga print and they all signed the mat. What a great keepsake that we can hang in out new house to always remind us of our Chattanooga family!

Here comes the Bride!

Hayden with his Aunt Lindsay!

Okay, I know this is wrong, but it was so much fun! Kelly, one of my best friends is getting married next April. On Saturday, we all met for lunch and went wedding dress shopping for the big day. Since Hayden is the ring bearer he went too! While Kelly was trying on dresses we decided to have a little fun with Hayden. David was a good sport about the whole situation, but did say never again. Here are some pics from our trip to the bridal store!

Bailey Conkin

Last Thursday Hayden and I got to spend the afternoon with the cutiest little girl, Bailey. Her parents, Mark and Mary Conkin, are great friends of ours. Since we were driving home from Kingsport, with thought we would stop in Knoxville for a visit. Bailey is such pretty girl! She is already walking and she loves cameras. Here are some pictures from our visit...

A week a GiGi's!

Hayden absoultely loves his "GiGi!" Since Dave has been traveling so much we thought we would pack up and come spend the week with my mom. It was so good to come and visit! I got to visit with friends from high school and spend a lot of time with my mom. She taught Hayden how to say "clock, kitty-cat, and dog!"

Lady Family Reunion

Last Sunday, Hayden, my mom, and I went to our family reunion at my great-aunts' house. It was so great to see all of my cousins that I had not seen in years. Hayden of course was the entertainment.

Hayden's 1st Tooth!

Finally there is a tooth! We were starting to worry. The last few days "Little H" has been a bit on the fussy side. This is pretty rare for him. This morning it dawned on me that there might be something trying to make its way through. Sure enough there it was, his very first tooth! We couldn't be more excited about this milestone! Here are some pics I tried to take this morning of the new discovery.

The Shields Kids

The future Mr. & Mrs. Hayden Johnson

Look at those pretty blue eyes!



Today Hayden and I got to spend the day with two of our very favorite people, Jackson and Haley Shields. Jackson is the smartest 3 year-old and Haley is the sweetiest little girl. We had so much playing. Hayden did not know what to do with himself. He was so excited to have friends over to play. Thanks Jen for letting us hang out with your kiddos.

10 months old!

On Monday Hayden turned 10 months old. We took his monthly picture with "Barley the Bear" to see how much he has grown. This month it was a little challenging to take his picture. Hayden is all over the place! He did not want to have any part with sitting still and letting me take his picture. I finally had to bribe him with my cell phone. Oh, well desperate times call for desperate measures.

Happy Mother's Day!

Today was the best day ever! My wonderful husband and my little "monkey man" started the day off by bringing me breakfast in bed. After church, we spend the beautiful afternoon at Coolidge Park. I got to take Hayden on his first carousel ride. At first he was not sure about this horse that was taking him round and round, but he soon started laughing and waving to everyone as we went by. Today was a great day! I am very blessed to have such a caring husband and happy child to make this day so special!

My Grandad's Rocking Chair

Here is a picture of Hayden rocking in what was my Grandad's rocking chair. Can you believe it has held up this long?

A visit to Pikeville!

Hayden playing with his TN football

Sleepy Hayden with his Great-Aunt Alice

Hayden loves to build with his hammer!


Last Saturday we went to Pikeville to visit with Hayden's Gram and Grandpa. David's Aunt and Uncle from Michigan were in town so we all got together for a fish fry! We absolutley love Aunt Alice and Uncle Ralph! They are so much fun! We wish we could visit with them more often.