Four Months

Soooooo, I was hoping to get this post off before we left on vacation but, as you now know that did not happen. Hayden began rolling over about a week before his 4 month birth date. We had been watching him get so close for days and every time we'd pull out the video camera and he'd stall. Then off course after an early morning wake up I set Hayden down on the floor and was stealing a few minutes on the computer when I glanced over to find Hayden on his belly. I was so sad that I'd missed it and yet excited at his accomplishment. Now if I'd truly known what this really meant I don't know if I'd been as excited, Hayden preceded to roll over several times that day and hasn't stopped, now this includes during nap time. Which is when I'm wishing he'd stop and go to sleep. Hayden has also really began to get into Trigger. He loves to watch Trigger walk by wagging his tail. We also discovered that if Hayden's cranky all we need to do to perk him up is to play ball with Trigger. This gets Hayden smiling and laughing in no time. I just know they are going to be the best of friends.

Just after rolling over for the first time.

Hayden sitting with his proud daddy.

Reading with mommy before bed.

Look I've found my thumb.

Eating out with mom at Lady and Son's.

The boys of the Dean household chilling on the couch.

Aunt Aubrey and Gabriel's Visit

Around the middle of August Preston's sister Aubrey came to visit with her youngest son Gabriel. We had lots of fun getting the boys together as they are only 3 days apart in age. I enjoyed showing Aubrey around Savannah. She had lots of memories from when her family lived here during her childhood. While Aubrey was here I got to experience my first trolley tour of Savannah with her. And even though we could have driven to all the locations on our own, I loved hearing some of the stories and history attached to the sites. I would highly recommend a tour like this to anyone wanting to learn some fun history about Savannah. We also did the usual River Street activities and such. What was new for us was a trip up to Charleston, S.C. We didn't get much time to explore but, we did enjoy an authentic tea lunch and the local city market. The down side was the 2 and a half hour drive with two babies who we learned don't like riding in the car for long periods of time. We had a fun time visiting with Aubrey and Gabriel and are so happy that we live in a place that beckons visitors.

Gabriel and Hayden checking each other out.

Trying to get a picture of two smiling babies is super hard!

Hayden cruising down River Street in his stroller.

All of us out tea in Charleston.

Finally a video!

I've been hoping to post video footage of Hayden now for a while. But, due to some computer issues I had been unable to do so sooner. So, this video was actually taken a couple of weeks ago. I guess better late than never.

Three Months

Hayden playing with his toys before bed.

Hayden loves sleeping with daddy in the morning. This is the only way we are ever able to sleep in on the weekends, and even then it's usually only for another hour or so.

Hayden is changing so much right now. It seems that just as we're getting a schedule down he changes and we have to figure it all out again. He's certainly a happy little guy and seems to take everything in stride. We are such proud parents and are sad to see how quickly these baby days are flying bye.

Hayden is 2 months old!

I just can't believe how fast time is flying, this is my excuse for not posting sooner. Hayden is growing like a weed, at his 2 month checkup he weighed in at 13.0 lbs and 23 inches long. As he is growing we are seeing more and more of his personality shine through. He is such a fun happy little guy most of the time. He's starting to reach out and swat at his toys on the play mat more and more. I can often hear him gurgling and cooing across the room, which makes me smile and walk over to join in every time. We were able to spend the 4th together as a family with some friends of ours. I was excited to see that Hayden seemed to enjoy the fireworks, or maybe it was just being outdoors.

Hayden is learning to hold his head up.

Hayden's first night in the sleep sac.

HAYDEN'S FIRST 4TH OF JULY!

Preston was gone for the last few weeks of June on a training exercise and got home just in time for the 4th. Hayden and Trigger were very happy to have their playmate home. We all missed having him around the house. We spent the 4th with some family friends and I was excited to see that Hayden seemed to enjoy the fireworks, or maybe it was just being outdoors. Having Preston gone was a sad reminder of what little time we have left together as a family before he deploys again this fall and we're taking advantage of it every chance we get.

A Day in The Life of Hayden @ 7 weeks

Preston's mom, Connie, just posted this on her family blog so, I thought I'd move a copy of it over here for all of you to enjoy. We did this on one of her last days here, on which we drove up to Hilton Head, SC. Thanks Connie!

Hayden loves bath-time - it's a great way to start the day!

Getting lots of hugs and kisses makes getting dried off more enjoyable.

Now that Hayden's bathed and dressed, he naps so mom can get ready too.

Still sleeping but it's time to go, so into his car seat he goes...

Waking up and starting to smile... Oh Boy! We're driving!
Hayden loves going places in the car!!!

Patiently waiting in the car with mom...

Hayden's in a very happy mood...

There are lots of things to smile, wave, coo and goo about...

Seeing downtown Savannah from a new point of view...

More hugs and kisses...

Then back in the car seat he goes.

While mom drives, Hayden loves smiling at himself in his own little mirror!

It's lunch time so mom eats while Hayden takes a nap.

Still sleeping, but now that mom's full it's about time to wake up...

Awake and smiling again after lunch and a diaper change!

Posing for a Hilton Head picture with Grandma Connie.

At the outlet mall, Hayden's in his stroller and mom's headed towards the stores.

Learning early that boy's have to wait and be patient while girls shop...

Starting to get hungry again, but patiently taking in the Gap
while mommy tries on clothes.

Feeling content after mom took a feeding break in the dressing room.
Just before majorly spitting up on Grandma!

Finally done shopping and ready to go home, after a change of everything! Good thing mommy brought a changing pad and plenty of spares. (She knew her Coach diaper bag would come in handy!)

At home, Hayden likes watching mom open the mail.

Then it's time for bed after a an exciting day.

It's always good to get rocked to sleep at night.

Ah Oh. In the morning Trigger's on the bed with Hayden and mommy... that means daddy must not be around!

Looking around... wonder what's going to happen today?

Being adorable and smiling at mommy!

What was that??? Hayden's not quite sure what he thinks about Trigger giving him a good-morning kiss...

Oh well... maybe it means it's time for another bath :)

Fort Pulaski

While Ashlee and Grandma Connie were here visiting we went out to Ft. Pulaski, an old civil war battle site. Ft. Pulaski is one of the few memories Preston has from growing up in Savannah. He remembers his mom taking him there often to see the cannons.

Preston, Connie and Rhianne

Connie, Ashlee and Preston by an old cannon.

Hayden slept the whole time we were at Ft. Pulaski. The only time he awoke was for a brief few seconds after they let off the cannons. What a trooper!

Old civil war flag flying over Ft. Pulaski