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!