Weekend in the desert...

This weekend we were in Palm Desert decorating my grandparents house there for Christmas! My whole family will be spending Christmas there this year, so Mom, Josh, and I took it upon ourselves to get it all decorated! We also went to the Palm Springs Light Parade, which was actually quite cool (by cool I mean about 45 degrees), and definitely got us in the Christmas spirit!Riding on the Pooh Firetruck!
"No worries guys...I'll put out that fire!!"

"Now what?!?!"

Hayden in the lounge chair...circa 2009.

Mommy(Lauren) in the lounge chair....circa 1982.

One of the old firetrucks in the parade. Beautifully lit up!

One of the best in the parade...circus theme and Hayden LOVED IT!

Having so much fun at the parade...playing with a Uncle Darrell's beanie.

Hayden and Daddy watching the parade.

Hayden, Mommy, and Daddy!

Recent Happenings

Hayden has been...........

climbing on toys at the park.

eating snacks on the slide with Mommy.

rubbing toast with strawberry jelly all over her face.

putting ice on her wounds.

standing on the chair even when Mommy and Daddy say to sit down.

cute.

getting a cut on her lip, bruise/scratch on her nose, and a bruise/scratches/goose egg on her forehead.

trying to watch cartoons around Mommy who won't stop taking pictures.

going to the park with Daddy.

learning to like milk.

working hard on the computer.

trying out new hairstyles.

helping Daddy barbecue.

playing with dog toys.

Today.

It was a year ago on this day that my Grandma (Betty Jo Vogel) passed away. She was such an important person in my life and I miss her so much. I know that she is watching over Hayden from above.

Mom, Josh, Hayden, and I are going to what was Grandma's favorite restaurant in Newport Beach....Mi Casa! It seems like a very true way to remember my Grandma.

Grandma, you are missed and loved SO much! Thank you for all of the wonderful memories.

To read a previous blog I wrote about Grandma, go here.

Hayden's 1st Birthday Party!!!

On Saturday, it was Hayden's 1st Birthday and her ladybug birthday party! We had SO much fun sharing this day with our friends and family. All of the time, effort, money, and stress definitely payed off! Hayden got some wonderful gifts....and was truly blessed to be surrounded by so many great people! Thanks to all who were involved! Enjoy the pictures!

The Invitation!

The party!

Friends & fam!!

Opening presents. She had SO much fun!!!

The Birthday Girl!!!

Food, decor, cake, etc.