We had a very busy weekend! Basically only sleeping at home. Jason hasn't gotten his Buck yet. But Rae Ann did! She got a "Basket 8".(Deer Hunter language) But Jason hasn't give up hope and it will be a long week until he does! He is happily sleeping in today and only going out tonight.
Hayden, Emily and I went Christmas Shopping on Saturday to a very crazy Duluth. The mall was packed as well as TJ Maxx. I bought the cutest baby boy outfit. Its stripped Ralph Lauren summer outfit. We have multiple weddings this summer and if we have a boy this will be his "wedding outfit". I also have the majority of my Christmas shopping done! Yeah for me. We are very into Christmas this year and it really can't get here fast enough. I bought Hayden a cute shirt for Christmas as Gymboree and he wants a tie now, bad, like Daddy wears to work. So i am on the look out for a black or red satin tie!
Sunday Emily and I made a ton of Christmas cookies. Sugar cookies, sprtiz and peanut butter kiss cookies. Like 14 dozen cookies. We are giving half to church for our bazaar in a couple of weeks for the big cookie exchange.
We also went out to The Smith's house each night to have dinner and chat. We got to see Smith's buck too. Hayden wasn't a fan of the yucky stuff inside of it, the blood. But has gotten over it already.
I hope everyone is going to have a Happy Thanksgiving. I'll try to do another post soon! Hayden and I will be out of town this weekend with my Mom and Dad. We are hitting up a play and other fun things down in the Cities.

Another Post For It Works For Me Wednesday over at Rocks In My Dryer.

This idea I sadly can't take for my own, as my 3 year old came up with this one on his own, and then I thought darn why didn't I think of that!

Super Why on PBS is a favorite by Hayden, loving the songs and letters. I take pride on him knowing his letters and some of their sounds. So if he likes a show that incorporates all of this, let him watch! So the other day he asked me for his Doodle Pro(better known at our house as a Manga Doodle, that's whats i grew up with) and drew his letters along with the show. Spelling out words and letters we don't normally work on. If you don't know the show, they sound out the letters and put them on the screen giving him enough time to write all the letters. I was so proud! But whats better than interactive TV, huh? That's what works for me!

I Love to Spell! S-P-E-L-L!

Few more tidbits!
I forgot almost the funniest Haydenism! We were sitting at East End Cafe last Wednesday and must of been talking about Christmas. All of sudden Hayden says "Nana, for Christmas I am going to buy you a new "phone" " Okay this may not be funny but he put air quotes around phone. So we would like to know what "phone" really means, crack, weed??? What Nana is that you really want?
Hayden has been having a hard time sleeping lately, we don't know why. He was up from 2:30 until 4:30 last night. At about 3(I think) he came into bed with us. Jason had to open, so he was up at 4 getting ready. I told Hayden that he needed to go back to sleep and he said " I can't close my eyes, they won't stay shut, i am tired" Poor kid! He actually went to bed at 6:45 tonight and he is still asleep at 10:30, we'll see what happens i guess tonight!
I thought I'd though a few pictures in too! Have a good week and opening to hunting season here in Wi!

Haydenisms-

Papa Moe- "I think i see little finger prints all over the Screen"
Hayden-" That would be Me"

Hayden-"Nana, WHAT did you do to your hair?"

Hayden-"Smith, Your hair is Crazy!"

Hayden- "Did you see that boy with the fancy hair?" In reference to a 8th grader who hadn't cut his curly, uncontrollable hair in 6 months.

Mom- "Hayden you need to go to bed" As Hayden climbs into our bed
Hayden-" I am going to bed, in here"

Hayden-"Jessica is just so adorable"

Hayden- "(giggle, giggle) It would be super funny if we drove backwards all the way to Nana's house!(giggle, giggle)"

He has been so funny lately. He has a super personality. I am sorry in advance to any of his teachers. I am pretty sure they will be entertained next year in preschool!

I have been meaning to update the blog and I just haven't had the time and energy! We had a fun, fun weekend. Hayden had a friend over to play, Jessica. He was so excited and just a crazy nut. He is such a show off, kinda like his Daddy! They played Hungry, Hungry Hippo, Lucky Ducks, Kitchen, Running around(a favorite of theirs), and hide from the Monster. He is still talking about it her coming over. I got a few pictures, mostly of her that I am sure to post. It was nice to see her Mommy and Grandma too!

Friday Jason and Hayden drove to Menomoniee and back from 10:45 to 4:15. They had haircuts at 4:00 that they were a little late for but they blamed the snow. Which we got and loved! Hayden said "Now its Christmas time, that means its my Birthday." Close but not quite yet, kiddo.

Nothing else real exciting going on, but thats okay. We are enjoying it!

Works for me Wednesday: Toy Edition! Courtesy of Rocks in My Dryer (Check it out!)

Okay anyone who knows us, knows we could rival a daycare with the amount of toys our child has. But only a few have stuck the test of time, well all 3 years of Hayden! I always suggest these items when people ask for ideas.

Wooden Train set-We have a Target set, Sears seat, Thomas set and a few others. They all fit together(be careful with the Thomas). Hayden plays with this almost everyday and at my mom's. I like the Learning Curve, as they have good sales often getting real Thomas at a good price. Sometimes even free.

Cash Register-We have 2 the Parents and a McDonald's one. We love the Parents one. Its big, bright and very durable. And you get a free year to their magazine.

Books- Of course! I like the classic books. Goodnight Moon, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, you get the idea. I buy from our book order at school for very good prices.

Some other Good items are: Don't Break the Ice, Wooden Blocks, and for my child anything related to sports!

**Disclaimer: If you voted Democrat my views aren't pointed at you, or all politicians these are just my personal opinions! I am not allowing Comments about this post! If you can't take my political heat don't read this post.

First of all, Why America? I am seriously afraid of what is to come. All I think we can do now is prepare ourselves and pray. And hope the next 4 years go fast and without much action. Mike told me that back in Clinton(I think!) Era nothing got passed because everything was controlled by the Democrats and they were all "Greedy Bastards" trying to get money for their own states and not for the whole of the country, well bring on the Greedy Bastards, I guess.

I hate the color blue.

I vow not to take Nationalized Healthcare, I like my doctor, hospital and insurance company. I'd rather be taxed than not have the choices i have now.

I think that pulling our troops out of Iraq in 18 months is going to royally screw up the world.

I believe my Father in Law is now the proud owner of a new gun after today!

And darn it, I voted for George Bush and still not sorry for it!

Bush is not to blame for our poor economy, Greed is.

I think I should of been a Southerner. I like the way they vote, their food and their accents.

Okay, all done being a sore loser. If you voted for Obama, and I am wrong feel free to tell me I was wrong in a few years.

Oh yeah Emily is moving to Switzerland.

Thanks everyone for the Congratulations. We are excited and having a hard time waiting until May! But oh well, we still have lots to do, buy, decide, you know how that goes.

Hayden had a very lucrative Halloween! We only went trick or treating for at the most 2 hours and he got 2 serving bowls full of candy. Its insane. He had a blast and Jason and I just laughed at him. He just ran from house to house that had lights on. He'd ring the bell and when they opened the door he "Trick or Treat" and then "Thank You" if you asked him anything else he usually responded with "Trick or Treat"! Silly boy. It was just beautiful and he didn't even wear his coat(he did have layers on under his Mr Incredible suit) After he was done we went out to Smith and Papas house to Trick or Treat and than it was home to look at the candy and he feel asleep, pretty fast. He had a hard time waiting all day long before we went but did good!

Saturday and Sunday we celebrated Brandon's birthday. His party was at Carnival Thrillz. Where Hayden ran wild and played games and climbed around, he had a blast. Sunday it was at my Mom and Dad's house and Hayden had fun playing with Brandon's Legos.

We had beautiful weather this week and got out and played a few times, even having a picnic at the park, its suppose to be nice again this week!

Don't forget to vote! =)