Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to everyone. I didn't know my mom's letter would bring so many visitors. Thanks for looking at our blog. We are glad that everyone can see how big Hayden was gotten over the last 2 years. We just started this last month, so take a look at the back blogs, there aren't too many. Happy Holidays.
Love The Smiths.
Jason, Kasie, and Hayden

Wow! We had an awesome day! Hayden was in the best mood. We had so much fun. I love it when I can go a whole day without yelling at him, or punish him. It just makes life better. We had a blast. He was playful and helpful and very very loveable. He would just run up to be and say "BIG HUG" and then give me a hug. It just melts my heart. We went shopping for a few things and then went to OCB for dinner.(We like it there because he always eats! They have his fav, Corn Bread!) When we pulled up to the Mall he saw Barnes and Noble. Do you know what they have? Thomas the Train Table. He OF COURSE remembers this. So we told him if he was a good boy, we'd go there after dinner. He was a SUPER good boy at dinner. He ate mostly carrots!!?? Turkey, cornbread, and meatballs (other fav). For dessert he thought he wanted cheesecake, one bite of that was all he took. He's not a big fan of funny textures. So I got him an orange sherbet cone. Boy did he like that. Orange is his color of choice for everything, but it must of tasted good too! There was a baby next to us, and he kept trying to share with the baby. He was giggling up a storm, because we'd say "no gross!" So after we left he wanted to go to Hayden's House, we didn't get very far. We got in the car drove down 3 aisles and he spotted B&N. So in to the trains we went! He loves Trains! I just wanted to share a day where he was good. In the mix of all the days, the bad ones seem to stick the most. Today I truly enjoyed being the mother of a toddler, we had so much fun!

I took this last summer in Brainerd at Paul Bunyan Land.
I love the light in the pictures.

Boy had he grown up!

Wow! Here is Hayden exactly a year ago. Wasn't he sweet. Boy has that changed! Hayden has now learned a new great word. No. Its not just no its NO! A big forceful, NO MOM. When i tell him we don't tell Mama no he will say Mama, Mama, Mama, until i answer him, and then says NO. Stinker. Also he yells, Move, and Come Here. He is being a good little potty trainer. He woke up this morning and took off his diaper and went "Winky" on his potty chair right away. We are getting there. I haven't really tried pull ups or anything. I am waiting for him.
He talks all the time. Tonight we were driving past our house and i didn't stop or slow down or anything and Hayden said Bye Hayden's House and he also LOVES christmas lights. He does have one favorite house though. All it has is LED blue and green lights. But everytime we drive bye its Oh pretty lights. Every other house its just Oh Lights!
Hayden also misses Jessica very much. All morning along its Where's Jess. Where's Lissie. Poor kid. Its hard to tell him where they are. But Lisa is always working and Jessica is always at home. Everytime we see a beige colored SUV, its Lissie's car, Jess's car. Today we pulled up next to a rusted out old jimmy and he thought that was theirs too.
Today was Jacob's 3rd birthday. Hayden gave him a birthday smack. It was the first time at Angie's that he was naughty! We had a good talking to tonight. Hayden now knows that we dont hit. We don't take or break toys. And we don't push. Sorry Lisa but i think Hayden picked that up from Jessica!!!! Remeber when we use to talk about them picking things up from each other like crawling, Sitting, Standing, talkingm, and Walking! But i suppose they have to pick up those Two year old habits somewhere!!!! I am sure Jessica is walking around screaming "OW." That's what Hayden says whenever he doesn't like something. And Hayden yelled at Jessica a few times. He yells even if someone gets like too close to him, its awful. In the middle of Target, screaming ow isnt so cool. I swear people think i beat him or something right there in the store! Hayden misses Jessica so maybe that's his way of keeping her close to him!!! =) (But then again he could of gotten it straight from Jacob who i do recall did push him after my sweet innocent little son stole his train!) See Jessica is innocent! She is our princess. Kasie thinks that Princesses are perfect! She has a lot to teach my little prince! Here I included a picture from Jessica giving Hayden the first lesson in being perfect no stealing! Those were Jessica's crackers!
Well i hope everyone has a great week. Good Night!

Yes, A Picture

What is this, why its a professional picture. And he is smiling. Thank goodness, i have faith in him again. Boy did we have a fun time with Jessica today, her mom and dad too. We had such a lovely lady at Sears do the pictures, she was great. Can't say that about all their staff though. Manager gave me some issues, oh well. They played and played today. They both were so good. We took them to lunch and i was so suprised at how long and well they sat. Thanks to Grandma Sandmon for lunch. She really takes good care of us. Then Auntie Renee came over and played at our house too. We had yummy pizza and watched the kids play. They are so much fun to watch. They grow up so fast. Jessica is the cutest. She is a little mommy, she takes care of everyone. We had so much fun today. Hayden fell fast asleep in his new Elmo jammies from Auntie Lisa. He had pictures in those too, i'll post someday. We have the cutest kids in the whole world.

We Have Snow

Yesterday we finally got some snow that stayed. Boy does Hayden just love it. He keeps looking out the window and says "Snow, Snow, Snow." "Mama, Look snow on the window." We went out yesterday and played a little bit too. He liked walking up and down the little hill in our yard. He's a trooper. He loves to be outside, no matter how cold. Mom only lasted like 15 minutes. I can't help it i just get too cold. I took a few pictures. Have a great day.

Oh Pretty

We put up our Tree last night. Hayden loved it. He got out of the bath and walked into the living room where i had just put the lights on and said "Oh, Pretty." Then we put up the ornaments. He didnt really seem that impressed by putting them on the tree, oh well. He does like my IKEA ornaments. They are silver and gold balls. Thankfully they are just plastic. But he of course throws them, kicks them, and tries to play catch. I told Jason that we werent going to yell at him and tell him no about the tree we wanted him to enjoy it too. Yeah that lasted about 10 minutes. We are enjoying the tree from a distance now. He wants to water it every five minutes. He likes to "Help, Hayden Help." Last night we were at my mom and dad's and my mom was offering everyone cookies. She put the tray down and Hayden told her. "Nana, I wanna pick a coo coo too." He of course got to. He can't help but give me things when he's cute. Jason is off to the Cities for training for the week. I don't know what i am going to do with out him. We can't wait until next weekend. Hayden's favorite little buddy is coming to visit. Jessica. He is SO excited. We are going to go and TRY to get their pictures taken, again. But i think i will give up for a while if it doesnt work out. I hope everyone is all geared up for the Holiday Season we are. We can't wait. I just hope Hayden loves the Christmas season as much as i do. Have a great week everyone.