Moments that take your breath away...

Last week we took Hayden to the beach for the very first time. There are absolutely no words to describe how unbelievable this is. Watching your child's eyes through this experience is such a great reminder of how good God really is.

We vacationed in South Carolina at Hilton Head Island. This is my favorite place on earth! I have so many wonderful childhood memories on this very same shore!

I love this picture of my Mom and Hayden! She is so good with him and has so much patience when teaching him new things. Hayden really loves spending time with his "Gigi" and we are very lucky to have all of her love and support in our life!

I love this picture taken at Shelter Cove Marina. I love having all of my family together. I told my Mom this should be her Christmas card picture.

I love watching daddies and their boys, especially mine!

This was Hayden's first experience with the water and sand. He was not sure what to think about it at first, you all know he does not like to get messy! Gee, I wonder where he got that from?

Hayden's Party

We had Hayden's party at the Walker Pavillion in Coolidge Park. It was a perfect day for a party! The guests ate lots of cupcakes and we all went for rides on the carousel. Some even played in the animal fountains. Everyone had a blast! Thank you to everyone who shared this special day with us. We could not be blessed with a better group of friends and family!

Hayden and his Grandparents. Hayden is one lucky kid to have so much love from his Grandparents. Thank you all so much for all of your love and support!

Beautiful Haley Shields!
Haley's big brother Jackson helped Hayden open all of his gifts. What a great helper!
This is Hayden with his Mimi and Pop. Mimi kept Hayden when I was working. Hayden is still very attached to the Baskettes and loves going to visit.
Hayden with his Gram learning how to play his first musical instrument.
Hayden with his "GiGi." Gigi thinks Hayden hung the moon and I am pretty sure the feeling is mutual.
Needless to say, Hayden loved his first taste of sweets!
Even the guys came out for the party!
This is Harris and his parents. Harris was born two weeks before Hayden was. His Daddy and David were fraternity brothers in college.
This is Mr. Wyatt hanging out and enjoying the scenery!
Here is the pregnant end of the table. Danielle who has only three weeks to go and Magen who is due in November. I cannot believe we are all having babies. It seems like yesterday we livin it up in college on our parents dime (man I miss those days).
Here is Hayden's train cake. It is actually made up of cupcakes!

Hayden loves spending time with his grandparents!
Here is Hayden riding the carousel with all of his friends!

Monkey's One!

On Saturday, July 12, our "little man" turned one! He had his one-year old check-up on Monday. He now weighs 22.1 lbs and is 30inches long. Wow! I cannot believe how much he has grown! Dr. Tigar said that he was perfect and right on track in his development. He is going to have to see an Ear Nose and Throat doctor. He has now had seven ear infections since the end of December. We do hope he does not have to have tubes, but if it will prevent the infections then it will be in our best interest.

Hayden Michael One-year old!
This picture of Hayden was taken right after we got home from the hospital!

Hayden loves fishes!

Hayden loves going to the aquarium! Last Wednesday, my new friend, Melady and I took our boys to see the fishes. Melady and I are in the same mom's group and are also in Junior League together. Her son Wyatt is 8 months old and as cute as he can be!

Hayden's favorite exhibit are the penguins. He was waiting for them to come back around.

The stroller shots!

The best part of the day was eating at Souther Star (one of my favorite restaurants). Hayden ate all of my food!

A great week!

Happy Birthday America! We had such a wonderful week! David was home all week! We had such a great time spending it with friends and family. Thursday, we went to "Pops in the Park" with Ashley, Bryan, Kelly, & Chris. It was Hayden first experience with fireworks! He loved them and was not scared at all. Of course he was extremely excited about all of the attention he was gettting from Uncle Bryan, Aunt Ashley, Aunt Kelly, and Uncle Chris. On Saturday, we spent the day at the Hogan's lake house. It was a great day and we had a blast! We are really going to miss our Chattanooga family! Thanks guys for making our 4th so special!

Hayden with Aunt Kelly and Uncle Chris!

Kelly, showing her "classy side"

Posing with Aunt Ashley and Uncle Bryan!

This was Hayden first time seeing fireworks! He loved them! He kept pointing and smiling as they exploded in the sky. He was so tired, but he had so much fun!

Hayden in his crab with Uncle Bryan! Hayden loves the water!

Our family! We are so blessed to have such a wonderful, happy, and healthy child!