Seven Peaks Swimming

Hayden and I have been going to Seven Peaks about every other day to swim.

I don't know who's having more fun, me or him?

There are 3 pools that we swim in.

1. The Wave Pool - 

We sit and let the waves wash over us. 

(Hayden has fallen asleep twice in this pool. The waves make too much of a calming sound and rock him back and forth as they come and go.)

2. The Kiddie Pool - 

Hayden will stand on the steps and do his little 'hop/bounce dance' then he'll kick up his legs and let them float back down. Once he feels the step he will stand-up again and repeat his dance (of course I'm holding on to his arms the whole time, this kid is fearless).

3. Lazy River -

I'll put Hayden is his floatie and we'll float around. 

We usually go with Amber and Baby E.

I'm so grateful to be a stay-at home mommy, 

Hayden is so much fun and there are lots of perks!

Hayden's First Pet - NOT!

Well today Hayden got his first pet. Actually, Hayden got 3 pets.

I went out back, on our little patio, to hang-up Hayden and my bathing suits when I heard meowing. I couldn't hear where the sound was coming from so I called, "Here Kitty, Kitty". All of a sudden a big, ugly, black cat came darting out from under the bay window. She climbed our little tree and hoped the fence. I could still hear meowing so I looked under the bay window and to my surprise I find...

three tiny kittens, probably less than a week old. There are two white ones and a black. 

Does anyone want a kitten?

TOO Cute and TOO Funny!

Hayden has been spoiled these last couple of weeks. He got two new outfits, one from Aunt Tina and the other from Grandma Warren. He also got books from Nanna Quigley. 

I guess God made Grandmas for a reason, one of them being to buy grandchildren things that their parents can't and won't.

This picture is of Hayden in one of his new outfits. 

Isn't he just TOO Cute!?

TOO Funny!

On Friday we went to Aunt Tina's house to help her set-up for a yard sale. Her five year old son, Gavin, was also helping, or at least trying. Gavin was putting $1 stickers on EVERYTHING, including his older brother's Tacoma truck. Gavin decided to put a sticker on Hayden (or as he says "BABY HAYDEN"), but instead of being only a dollar, he decided that Hayden was worth $100. 

Clever Brian (always rolling with the punches) shouted, "Clean diaper for a limited time only!" When I asked if the cute outfit was included, he stated, "Accessories sold separately."

"This is the Place" Heritage Park

My Grandpa Warren celebrated his birthday last Saturday at "This is the Place" Heritage Park. It was a beautiful, sunny day. And we had a great time. 

Here are some pictures and videos from the day. 

Gavin and Tiffany

Brian pushing Hayden, and Uncle Pat 

Brian's actually not pushing Uncle Pat. (Misplaced Modifier)

Ashley and Gavin

Trista, Korbin (in stroller), Carlin, Grandma Warren, Uncle Richard, Aunt Alice, and Shauna

Ashley, Grandma Warren (Birthday Boy, not in his Birthday Suit), Stephanie, Uncle Stan, and Travis

Pioneer Man, Grandma Warren, Carlin, Ashley

Brian and Nick

At Heritage Park they have historical houses brought from all over Utah to this location. The little town has a bank, barber shop, black smith, dance hall, school house, and many more. At one of the little houses a man showed the kids some of the chores the pioneers performed.

Here is Gavin washing some clothes. After washing them he hung them out to dry. He also watered the garden and beat a rug.

After doing the chores, the pioneer man showed us some games. (Everyone wanted to play the games, even though only the kids did the chores. I wish it was like that at home!)

One of the pioneer games was Stilts.

The first one up was Nick.

He did pretty good. In fact, he looks like Michael Jackson on stilts!

Next up was Brian. He didn't do as well.

He reminds me of Iron Man, kinda of clumsy and heavy at first. 

Last up was Grandpa Warren. Yep! Grandma Warren!!

It took him a while to get up, but once he did, he performed better than the younger guys. (Don't be thinking dirty now!)

Here are more pictures of the fun-filled day.

Nick and Hayden

Brian actually shot that pistol, but of course I didn't have my camera ready.

Nick shooting the Sheriff's riffle. 

"My gun is bigger than your gun!"

Hayden Bo-Bayden and Mom

Nick, Brian, Hayden, and Jessica

(Ahh-ohh! Brian's loose in a Candy Store!)

Here's most of the group. We went on a Train Ride around the town.

Gavin, Brian, and Travis

There was even a petting zoo at the Stables.

Jessica and Hayden posing with Pony.

Gavin riding Pony

Jessica, Hayden, Gavin, and Ashley with Goat #1.

(Goat #2 was kind of shy, you can see it's 'behind' on the right side).

Hayden and I looking at the little, baby lambs.

We had a great time at Heritage Park. It was a great way to start off the summer and celebrate the birth of our grandfather!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDPA!

Motor Boat, Motor Boat

While visiting in Washington, Hayden went swimming for the first time. 

He enjoyed it! And I'm glad, because I already spent money on a Seven Peaks pass, swimsuits, towels, and toys; I need an outlet to get out of the house; and I desperately need a tan! 

Here's a picture of Hayden Bo-Bayden's first swim suit and beach towel. 

And a picture of Handsome Hayden's Hilarious, Happy, Handy Hat!

I enjoyed swimming so much as a kid. It was the only activity my brother and sisters did during the summer, and now I get to share that happiness with Little, Baby Hayden.

He didn't like back floating too much, but we'll work on it.

Little Fishy Hayden swimming with Mom.

(Usually girls have the problem of swimsuits coming off, but never boys. Hayden defiantly does not have his Mom and Dad's big booty.)

Hayden loves to feel independent, so he did great in his tube. And it was the perfect time to introduce "Motor Boat".

"Motor Boat, Motor Boat go so Slow. Motor Boat, Motor Boat go so Fast. Motor Boat, Motor Boat Step on the Gas!" (Hayden has plenty, he takes after the Quigley boys.) 

I think Hayden will fit into his swimming trunks ALL summer long! 

(Man I wish I had his problem.)

Hayden enjoyed swimming, but I think he enjoyed being cuddled by Dad just a bit more. 

(Don't you wish someone wrapped you in a warm towel and then cuddled you to sleep after stepping out of a cold pool?)

Colt's Mission Homecoming

My brother, Colt, returned from the Cuiaba, Brazil mission on Saturday, May 23rd. 

The first thing Colt did was hold Hayden. (Hayden was asleep. It was an hour after his bedtime, but I made an exception and let him stay-up to see his Uncle Colt for the first time. But he didn't make it, he fell asleep 10 minutes before Colt's arrival.) Colt packed Hayden around the house for about an hour and Hayden slept on his shoulder the whole time.  

We had a family dinner. Colt requested Homemade Pizza. 

I must say, pizza would be on the top of my list for American Food, along with a cheeseburger, fries, and a milkshake. Oh! And cheesecake, strawberry banana pie, peanut M&M's, Costco swirl yogurt, DQ ice cream cake, snicker doodles, and string cheese. 

(Man, I wouldn't gain weight on the mission, I would gain it all at home!)  

Jamie, Colt, and Aunt Tina dishing-up dinner.

Picture of the Fam celebrating Colt's return.

James (Dad), Leigh Anne (Mom), Aunt Tina, Uncle Dave, Jessica, Hayden, Brian, Ashley, Gavin (cousin), Nick, Jamie, Colt, Grandma Warren, David (cousin), Shirsten (cousin), and Grandpa Warren.

Colt showed-off some of his Brazilian souvenirs.

("Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue in 1492") 

The fam played some Wii.

Notice how the missionary is not in the picture. I think he was in the other room studying his scriptures! :)

He thought the mission was tiring.

Hayden and I stayed for another whole week in Washington. We loved the attention and company, but we missed Daddy and a sleeping schedule.

Here are some pictures of Hayden with his admirers. 

Hayden and Grandpa Warren

Colt and Hayden

(Colt put Hayden to sleep twice, just by singing Brazilian lullabies and tickling his face. I wish I had that kind of help all the time!)

Grandma Warren blowing bubbles for Hayden. 

(Do you like how Brian babysits Hayden?)

Nanna Quigley with Hayden

Hayden with Pops Quigley

Nanna, Hayden, and Uncle Kyle

(Kyle leaves for Lima, Peru on July 8th. We are so excited and proud!)

While we were there in Washington, Grandma Warren got Hayden to giggle on the last day. Of course I didn't have my camera handy. So this is Hayden's second giggle. It's not as good as the first, but it will do. ("That will do pig, that will do.")

Hayden and I had such a great time in Washington. I think Hayden's laugh reflects all the fun he had with the family. 

THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE GREAT VACATION!

Washington Weekend

Hayden and I are in Washington. My parents are picking up my brother from his mission in Brazil, so Hayden and I went north to help out my sister, Jamie. 

Last Friday Hayden took his first plane ride. While we were waiting for our plane to leave, Hayden entertained the sitting area. He is such a social bug, he would stare at someone until they looked at him, he would then grin until that person smiled back (which didn't take long because his smile is too cute). He would then move on to the next victim. He went around and around smiling at each individual sitting in the waiting area. It is so cute to see his little personality developing, he reminds me of his dad so much (a little entertainer and a social bug). When we boarded the plane he had to eat and then nap, so it worked out perfectly. He woke up just as we were exiting the plane. It was a great experience, I would take it over driving 12 hours any day!

 

Jamie had Prom on Saturday. We helped her get ready for the big event. I think she looks pretty good. Here are some pictures of Jamie and her prom date, Chris. 

(Hopefully you realized that it's not Chris next to Jamie, it's me.)

Hayden is having a great time in Washington. Grandma got him a new swing to sit in while he visits. But the swing should come with an operator warning. If the swing is put on high Hayden might just fly out (the batteries have some juice). When we tried the swing out for the first time Jamie turned it on high, not knowing the strength of the swing, and Hayden had his first carnival ride followed by an encore of spit-up.

(This picture was taken before the 'wild ride'.)

Hayden has been making lots of new friends with Jamie's stuffed animals. He loves the texture. (If you look close you can see Hayden's arm around Hoppy.)

Since arriving in Washington, Hayden has been practicing a new trick. He hasn't quite perfected it, but it's still cute watching him practice. He has been taking his binky out for the last couple of weeks but now he is trying to put it back in. While practicing he usually gets the wrong part in his mouth. Sometimes he keeps trying, other times he gives up and sucks whatever part he can get.

One of the great benefits of visiting Washington is all the extra help. Here is a picture of Hayden with his Uncle Brandon.

 (If anyone knows of a hot girl, looking for a returned missionary who is great with kids, I know just the guy. Call me and I'll hook you up!)