Shorts & Sitting Up!

We'll its official...warm weather is here! I got to wear shorts for the first time on Thursday and it was so cool; really! Here I am trying to stand on my own to show off my little legs but the couch helped a little. I look pretty good if I do say so myself.

On Friday, April 23 Grandma Anne came to see me and we went shopping and played. Here's us sharing a meal together. Ok, ok so I'm the one eating but it was sure good. :)

On Saturday, April 24 Mom, Dad and I got to hang out at home together because it rained and Dad didn't have to plant. I was so excited that I sat up all on my own. Dad and Mom had to help position me a little and caught me when I started to fall over but I think I did pretty good. We've been working on it and I'm getting better each day. I can't wait until I can do it and not fall over and go boom. Soon!

Dad we miss you!

My Dad and Grandpa have been putting in a lot of time for planting as God has graced us with amazing weather! Dad we miss you at home but I'm so glad you got to sneek home and read to me a bed time story. Dad said he really liked my zoo P.J.'s with my rhino feet :) I'm gearning up to go to the zoo this summer. Can't wait!

Miss you Daddy! Love, Hayden

Busy Boy!

Hello everyone! It's been a long time since we last talked but I've been a busy boy! Don't worry I've got lots of pictures for you this time.

First, April 3rd & 4th was Easter Weekend and there was a lot going on. My Ehr cousins, Owen & Issy (*with Mom Diane) stopped by to play. Here we are with Grandpa Mark Vogel. Owen is 9 months and I was 4 months here and I'm almost caught up to him! Grandpa Mark said he was real proud of my growing and how strong I am. I kept telling Grandpa I wasn't trying to catch anyone but oh, well. It was so fun to watch Owen as he was just starting to walk. I hope I walk as good as him someday!

Grandpa & Grandma Vogel came up at the same time and we played until Dad got home. Then we went out to eat at Pizza Hut. Dad didn't know we had a surprise party waiting for him! Yep, Grandma & Grandpa Prestegard, Grandma & Grandpa Sergeant and Uncle Kyle, Aunt Jenni and my favorite (*& only) cousin Hannah came too! Dad's face was really red but it was worth it as Dad got confirmed at Easter Vigil Mass that night and we all wanted to be there to support him. They even had ice cream cake but too bad I'm only on a liquid diet...maybe soon.

I must say that mass got kinda long so after about 5 minutes or so I decided to go to sleep. Everyone tells me that Dad did a good job though & didn't fall over or anything. Dad told me he was kinda sad I didn't stay awake as apparently he stayed awake for my Baptism but hey, at least my ceremony was during the day. What did he expect?!?

That night Grandma and Grandpa Sergeant spent the night and the next morning the Easter Bunny came! Mom and Dad said I was a good boy since he brought me a basket that even has my name on it and filled with books, toys and even some fun shoelace socks. I dressed up for the occasion as I wore my first Easter P.J.'s that even had bunny feet and a bunny tail on my bum. Grandma said I looked adorable. I think Grandpa and Dad had other opinions but they didn't say anything because Mom was around. I didn't mind except the ears got kinda old. Here's me and Dad Easter morning!

Later that morning we went to Grandma and Grandpa Prestegard's for Easter lunch. Here's me in my Easter outfit. We had a wonderful Easter weekend and a lot of fun.

The Monday after Easter, April 5th, Mom left to go out of town for almost the whole week for work. Just Dad & I hung out then. Grandma Judy helped a lot and picked me up from daycare each day and we had lots of fun together. Here's Mom & I playing when she got back; I missed her a lot!

While Mom was gone we had our bathroom remodeled. Everything turned out great although I think Dad didn't like using the bathroom in the basement as it was a long way to go. I told him I didn't mind as I still use diapers. I don't think that made him feel better though. Can't wait for you to see the bathroom; it looks awesome!

The weekend after Easter we went to Waterloo and Grandpa & Grandma Sergeant babysat me for the day. We had lots of fun playing and meeting some more friends and family. Even Great Grandma & Grandpa Schaefer stopped by to play with me. On Sunday I went to Jesup to see my Grandma & Grandpa Vogel, my Great Grandma & Grandpa Vogel and even my Uncle Derek, Uncle Adam and Aunt Audra were in town! It was so much fun to see them. I miss them all already.

This past Tuesday, April 13th, I turned 5 months old! Dad and Mom say they are proud of me because this last month I've rolled over, I sit up and stand up with little assistance, I really pay attention to what is going on and I laugh and smile more based on who's around me. I've even started to pull on Kato's fur. Apparently he doesn't like it too much but he still lets me do it! As of my last doctor visit this past week I'm now over 19 lb. and 28.5 inches long. Still in the 97% but aiming for 100!

This past week things were a lot more slow which was nice. On Friday, April 16 I went to see Grandpa Allen and we planted together! Yep, I got to ride in my first tractor and Grandpa must have been crazy because he let me drive. He didn't even seem concerned when I took my hands off the wheel. I was just trying to see if he was paying attention but he did say something about autotrack or something. Maybe that was why he wasn't worried. I've got lots to learn before I take over. I did wear my Prestegard Farms coat and if you look close you'll notice I was so excited to see Grandpa I lost my shoe. I think Mom found it though. It was so much fun and I can't wait to ride with him again. Mom said she was proud of me because I didn't even get scared with all the noises or anything. Here's some pictures of us.

Later that afternoon Grandma Judy stopped by and played with me. She even read to me. Here's she's reading one of my favorites, "The Belly Button Book". My Great Aunt Debbie & Uncle Brian got it for me. It's really funny and even has half naked Hippos in it that sing!

Not much else has gone on. Daycare is going well and I've even been on a walk with my girlfriend Ava. The weather is so nice out we've been going outside a lot more. On Friday, April 9th Mom even took me to the park in Frost and I got to swing for the first time! I loved it and even cried a little when we had to go home. Hey, you can't blame me for trying to get to stay a bit longer. It's so much fun being outside I just can't wait for summer to start. Hope you've enjoyed my update and hope you have a great week. Love, Hayden