Friday, December 14, 2007

Best mom EVER!


I know that there are a few of you that think you are going to get mother of the year. I mean, Sarah has the coolest blog in town and Amber Lindemann runs a successful business while being a kick ass mom. Holly just brought another Farley male into the world, god help her. I personally think I have got them ALL beat.

Okay, I thought that I was doing really good. It had been a couple of weeks since Hayden had started crawling. So far, we only had a few minor spills, until last Saturday. Hank and Emily went to Centralia to get yet another boat. Yes, we now have 2 boats in our garage. I haven't lost my mind, the newest edition is only a borrower. Anyway, back to the original story. Hayden and I were having a great time at home; cuddling, playing, eating. I decided to clean the kitchen, when it happened. Hayden crawled into the kitchen to see me and was deterred by the STAIRCASE! Next thing I hear is him crying all the way down to the basement floor. I had forgot to close the door behind me after carrying laundry down. I had that instant sick feeling. I picked him up and immediately looked him over. All I could find was a few rug burns on his leg and a huge bump on his left eye. Needless to say, we didn't go to the weekly Baltzell family dinner on Sunday, I didn't want to answer all the questions about what, why, and how it happened. I know that this is only the beginning.

Are there any other nominations for this prestigious award?

My dream came true.


So, soon after Hayden started crawling, he started to REALLY enjoy shoes and shoe strings. One day, I was watching TV when I saw Hayden with somthing in his mouth, looking as proud as he could be. It was mud off of Hanks work boots. It was actually mud and soot, great diet for the gut. Hank reminded me that I always wanted a kid who would just eat dirt; be a normal kid.

Hayden is MOBILE


Hayden started crawling around Thanksgiving. It was like he was instantly a curious toddler, looking to get into anything.

Sunday, December 2, 2007

Emily's first masterpieces

Emily got a Fisher-Price digital camera for her birthday. I would recommend it to anyone, she had figured out how to use it by the time the party was over. Here are a few of her first masterpieces.


Her most artsy, the sky. Notice the telephone lines and trees

Hank, Hayden, and many pals.


John Bennett's deer and piggy



Meme in curlers, she would be so proud




Piggy


Hayden





Sophie, mom's dog

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Hayden

Emily trying to play with Dalton on Thanksgiving. Hayden chilln in his bouncy seat. Man he loves this thing.
Emily dressed herself, she is so proud of herself. It doesnt look that bad, until you get to the socks and shoes.

Hayden and Hank, watching TV after dinner.



Hayden is such a joy to be around, he just wants to eat. Compared to Emily, he is so easy going. Here are a few newer pictures of them both.

I am a bad blogger


I havent blogged in a month, but I got on to Sarah Sez and poof, she once again inspired me. Thanks again Sarah, you remind me of the important things in my life.

For Thanksgiving, Hank's grandparents came up from southern Illinois. I took a picture of Hank's grandpa Billy, his dad Dick, Hayden and Hank. Its four generations of Williams. I am really glad that I have it.