Let Summer Begin 2010...

Swimming, Tennis, and Camping

Look what I can do?

Tyler had to double check to make sure he put his hand in the same place as Hayden... on his cheek! Buddies for life!!

Camping at Pinecrest... last minute reservation, we had so much fun spending the day at the Lake! Hayden made friends almost instantly with our neighbors, Tyler was a little unsure of sleeping in a tent, but survived, and Heath and I actually somehow survived with only two little $1.00 flashlights that we bought for the boys. The Lake was cold, but relaxing!

We really like pictures.. can you tell???

Hayden growing up...

June 3,2010
Our little Hayden has officially graduated from Kindergarten. Every time I dropped him off for school he was so anxious to get out of the car but luckily he had time to squeeze in a hug and kiss for his Mommy and a big wave to his brother. Kindergarten Graduation was so special! Hayden was proud as ever to receive his certificate and had so much fun singing the songs. He sang a number of different songs in different languages English, Spanish, and Chinese. I still can't believe our "little" Hayden is so big. He sure has the kindest heart and is always thinking of others. He was the bestest friend to just about his whole class. Every day he would come home and tell me all the friends he played with. He somehow figures out how to include everyone. One of his favorite past times during recess was running. He got his class in shape by having them all line up and race just about every day. And of course being a "Grant" he came home from school all the time with love notes from a very special girl in his class. And I was told at one time or another that all the girls liked him. Most of all it's been so much fun seeing Hayden learn how to read. From sounding out to sight words he has really latched on to reading and now enjoys reading to us before bed instead of the other way around. Way to go Hayden kindergarten down first grade to come!!





Hayden and Mr. Stimson


Hayden's bestest buddy Thomas






We love you so much Hayden and are super proud of you!!
Bring on the Summer Freedom!!!

This is a super long post from December 2008 just enjoy the pictures!!

Hayden's first time bowling... and he got a spare, yeah!!!



Hayden and his bestest bud Eli



I had a birthday... and I got something other than The Dark Night, that was released on my birthday... Roses, I love roses!!



Cheese or Cheeks?





We got a chance to visit with Santa at the ward Christmas party...as you can see no one was willing to sit on Santa's knee, but Hayden did whisper in Santa's ear what he wanted!

Let the holidays begin... first off to Modesto to spend a time with Heath's family...




And then off to my sisters we went for Christmas...in Utah. We got a chance to see Angela and Brandon, Emily, Lizzy, Mom and Pops, Ben, Andrew, and Paul... what an adventure all under one roof... hehehe, we had a blast!

Christmas morning...Merry Christmas boyz...



I love wheels...


YES...Santa remebered what I wanted!!!



"X" Marks the spot... Heath got his xbox... finally, at 6pm Christmas Day!


I'm in a box, X marks the spot, I'm in something cold... and green! Heath figured it out... and finally found his xbox in the truck out in the garage. He "moped" around all day wondering if he really only got a book for Christmas... to his surprise, I totally spoiled him. Needless to say... he was busy the rest of vacation.

Us..

Hayden has been praying that his Dad would take him to the snow... I think Dad did alright, what do you think?... Thanks to Utah!!

Look two Angels in the snow!!

Is it really cold outside? Maybe I'll just stay in and play...

Tubing Rules!
Tyler was learning all about the cold too... anything to stay warm... even if it is a pink!

Me and my favorite sista, Nanner... wahooo!!!

Lizzy, Uncle Andrew, Emily, and Hayden

Brandon and Angela

What a stylin hat Ben, where can I get one?

Mom and Pops know how to bundle up too!!

Mom, Pops, and Pauly too... they barely made it Christmas day at 6am.

Hayden with his cousins... silly faces and scooters!!

Us.. with Grandma and Grandpa Fairbanks before they had to leave to go back home to New Mexico.. good-byes are always hard, but we sure had fun being together for Christmas!!

Hayden, Emily, Tyler, and Lizzy... bestest cousins ever!!

The girls...Angela, Mom, and Me! We actually got to spend a little time together... without kids...a little shopping, and painting our toes!!



Thanks Angela and Brandon for letting as crash at your place for the holidays! We had so much fun, and can't wait to come visit again. Thanks everyone for making an effort to come, so we could see all of you. Love you all and miss you already.

Curt and Lisa couldn't make it this Christmas...We heard they had a very Merry Christmas without us.. We love you guys and hope you know you are loved
Let the New Year begin...good bye 2008... hello 2009!

Halloween Fun!

A little fun at the ward Halloween Party...

Hayden with his bestest bud Eli!!

Scawwy Graveyard Ninja and Pumpkin...

I love that Hayden is always trying to figure out what day of the week it is... the best part is that he reminds us to have family night. "Mom, is tonight family night?" Yup it is Hayden... lets carve pumpkins!! (Dad even spared a few minutes to spend time with us and carve pumpkins in the middle of homework, thanks Dad!!)

Hayden's first time helping!!

Can you guess which spooky pumpkin belongs to Hayden?

Mom braved it alone with two boys...

CAMPING!! Heath really wanted to go, but had to meet with a teacher Friday night. So, a little encouragement from some good friends and off to the ward camp out we went. We had so much fun hanging out with friends by the fire. Hayden had a blast riding his bike with his buddies and playing on all the trails outdoors. Tyler enjoyed himself too, a few sticks and rocks and he was set! It was a little tough finding the bathroom in the dark, we took the long road that's for sure. I ventured off with my two boys and a flashlight, it was so dark we walked right past them and had to back track. Hayden was a little afraid of the dark, I felt pretty good flashlight in hand until I heard a weird noise in the bushes. We were just fine, found the bathrooms and enjoyed the beautiful stars on our way. Most memorable moments of the trip... Hayden waking up early Saturday morning and jumping out of the tent to go ride bikes with his friends. He just wanted to keep up with the 7 year olds so bad... and of course then what did I hear, screaming like "end of the world" screaming. It's a little tough to be in two places at once, luckily while I was trying to get Tyler dressed for the day... a friend carried Hayden back to our campsite to me. I just have to say Hayden was wearing his helmet, but man oh man what an oweee on his forehead. I felt so bad and all I could do was hold him, a bandaid wouldn't do the trick this time around. Big old bump and all scraped up... of course that just means family pictures will have to wait for another couple weeks.

Lovin the outdoors!!

Then after breakfast someone suggested a little hike to the old tire swing. I was thinking a hike sounds fun and a tire swing for the kids, great! Well, the tire swing was a blast for all. Hayden was a little scared at first, we just learned that we couldn't push the kids to high. The hillside was slanted so it was easy to get on the swing and then you swing way out over the slope, I was going to sit back and let everyone enjoy this moment. But, someone offered to hold Tyler for me and so me being me a little timid sometimes finally gave in. Wow, what a rush!! It was so worth it, I even got a little tickle in my stomach... so awesome. Hayden couldn't get enough either he was patient and took his turn about 5 times probably!! Tyler even got a chance to sit in the swing too! We sure missed having Dad with us, but we took a few pictures so we could share our fun moments!

Boys and sticks!

Wahoo!!!

Can I go a little higher? Please??

We missed you Dad...