Hayden's Big Day

November 26 was the day that millions of people across the country celebrated Thanksgiving. However, for our little family November 26 was the day that we celebrated the momentous second anniversary of Hayden's day of birth! That's right- look out world- HAYDEN IS TWO! We still had a very yummy Thanksgiving dinner with our friends, but we must say that Thanksgiving was a bit overshadowed by Hayden's birthday. Justin and I decorated our apartment the night before so that Hayden would wake up to a festive little party- and that he did!

The second he saw the family room he screamed "BALLOONS!" He played with those balloons for a very long time. Never mind the presents from family in Utah (you are all the best!) on the couch for him to open- he has balloons! Guess we know what Santa is bringing him this year...




I even made him a car cake, which is quite the feat considering last years cake fiasco. I made Hayden a Lego / block cake. Unfortunately no one could tell what it was. One brother-in-law said the following when he saw it- "Uh, what is that? An upside down cow?" It was bad. Not good at all. So I wasn't sure if I would give it another go this year, but I finally decided to. It wasn't hard deciding what kind of cake to make. Hayden is all about "driving daddy's car!" Pretending to drive is hands-down Hayden's favorite thing to do.




Now don't look too close. Had I known how long it would take for me to make this cake, I don't think I would have even attempted. But Hayden sure loved it and that's all that matters. We couldn't even get him to take his eyes off the cake long enough for a picture. Can you see him drooling?

We finally quit torturing him and let him DIG IN!

After all was said and done!

Hayden is still a sweet little boy for the most part, but he is definitely into the terrible two stage when he wants to be. That boy can throw a fit. But we still love him to death! Hayden is honestly my best little buddy. I LOVE to be with him. He keeps me smiling. Thanks to that little guy this move to Memphis has been fun and gone very smoothly. Simply put- We can't live without him!

Thanksgiving break was probably our favorite week here so far. We got Justin back for a whole week! A week that went by way too fast. Now we have given him back to school. Hayden and I are just waiting until Christmas vacation when we get him back again. We also can't wait to see our family and friends in UTAH! The countdown has commenced- mission "Beehive State" will begin in two weeks, one day, nine hours, twenty.........