Just another day?!

Happy Fathers Day!!

To my husband.....
who is an amazing father to our little boy.
Hayden loves to play with his daddy,
"help" with tools to fix things,
and generally do anything
daddy is involved in!!

To my dad......
Who is always there for me no matter what,
and no matter how old I get.

To Ralph's Dad......
There is only one thing I need to say
that sums these two characters up.....
"like father, like son!!"

P.S. Happy Birthday to my sister-in-law, Tessa,
who shares her special
day with all the daddy's out there!

Hup Holand!!

June 9, 2008

Holland played Italy....and won 3-0.
We were all decked out in orange
to support the team!

Crazy hats....for crazy boys!

Hayden had no nap
'cause he just wanted to
"watch soccer!"

Hayden's 1st Camping Trip!

June 6-8, 2008

What a brilliant idea.
Let's take Hayden camping.....
we'll have so much fun....
when the forecast was for nothing but rain?@#!

All in all, we did have fun, but we got
tired of being wet and cold.
It's pretty tough not to have sunshine.....at all.

We went in to Banff on Saturday so that we could
hang out at the mall just to get warm!
We were stinky, and dirty and didn't care because
we were out of the rain for a while.
We even stopped in at Starbucks and enjoyed
a coffee....all huddled around the fireplace.
Now, that's what I call camping!

Our last day, Hayden looked at me and said;
"Back home, mommy."
We were totally okay with that.

We did manage to capture a few cute moments:

Playing tug-o-war with Zeus

Where's Hayden?

He loved being outside, camping, exploring,
and visiting with the neighboring campers.
Even in spite of the rain.

A face only a mother could love....
he was SO dirty....

Home sweet home.

Calling all squirrels!!

We were out for our walk and saw a train
up close. Hayden loved it!
However, he almost fell over
when the conductor blew the whistle!

My mountain men.

This picture was taken right before
Hayden almost took a dip in the river.....
what a great mom....sacrifice the kid
for a great photo-op.

Okay, so I lied a bit.
The sun tried to come out on Saturday night.

This is Martijn, Ralph, Hayden Roeland and Brechtje.
(Joost had to tend the fire, and I was happily
behind the camera!!)

I'm an Auntie...again!!

Congratulations!
to Scott, Tessa and Brody
for welcoming home their new baby.....

GIRL!!
Baby Sienna was born on Friday June 6th
and everyone is happy and healthy
and 'resting' at home!

I now have a beautiful niece
(who looks exactly like her mama)
and I promise I will share photos....

....I guess I should let the proud parents post
their pictures first!!

I'll just help myself.....

....when you aren't in the room!

Special K, Vanilla Almond flavor,

anyone?!

Cuz'

Gotta' love having your cousin
around to play with.....

....or just push around....

....or share cake with!
(In your jammies, right before bed.....what were
the mommies & daddies thinking?!)

Hayden and Brody actually get along very well.
They have the odd screaming match
over a toy, but it is usually
resolved quickly.

They are so cute to watch.

An Apple a Day....

May 29, 2008

Hayden has a penchant for apples lately.
He'll help himself to one from the fruit bowl on our table.

I guess he just wants a taste.
They end up back in the fruit bowl.
Looking like this....

Consequently, mommy has been eating
lots more apples too!

I think it's time

Hayden is getting so grown up.
He has been trying to
climb out of his crib.
I keep catching him with one leg over the side,
ready to take the leap....
right on to his Home Depot tool bench!

I think it's time for a big boy bed.

This is Rube and Rutje.
They are from Holland, and
they will be helping us decorate Hayden's
new bedroom, and bathroom.
Aren't they cute?!

Stay tuned for the finished product......

Dr. Jeckyl & Mr. Hayden

Later......on May 27, 2008

So sweet.
Playing in mommy's bed.

I wonder if I can order curtains for my bedroom
in "Hayden-eyes blue?"


Bonus Question:
How do you get Hayden's hair to stay spikey?

What?! Part two.....

Earlier......on May 27, 2008

To my surprise (?)
Hayden was NOT playing upstairs quietly.
He was being a stinker.
As usual.

Nice.
A little cocoa butter conditioner
never hurt anyone, right?!

Might as well fingerpaint a bit
while I'm here!
Mommy has to clean up here anyways....

Even better.
$70 eye cream from Estee.
Makes a great moustache!

(I worked until midnight last night......so in
Hayden's defense, these tempting items
are not normally on my nightstand)

Answer:

Cocoa Butter & water!!

I wonder what 'Supernanny' would say
about the fact I take pictures
of my son doing naughty things
before I discipline him?

P.S. For all you ladies who have "charted......"
I'll be taking my temperature tomorrow
with a slightly cocoa butter flavored thermometer.
And my charts are a bit smudgy.

What?!

These are my famous last words;
"I walked out of the room for 2 minutes and....."

Hayden poured himself a tall glass of apple juice
without spilling a single drop!!

Hayden was changing the music selection
in the CD player..... one more rendition
of itsy-bitsy spider please?!

Hayden was washing his toys in
Mommy's bathtub.

Hayden was reading Green Eggs & Ham
aloud to himself.
(Dr. Seuss himself would be proud!)


Saying that I need to have eyes in the back
of my head is an understatement!!

Don't let him fool you....

May 17, 2008

He may look like an angel, but I
can tell you that this stereotypical
2 year old is alive and well
and running through my house!

A few things I have learned recently:

"thanks mommy" makes me tear up everytime it
comes out of his mouth, and it's not prompted.
He actually uses his manners.
And plays me like a fiddle.

Walk-thru pantry's are a blessing and a curse.
It's an awfully fun place to hide.
And get into trouble.
(Up to your elbows in peanut butter kind of trouble.)

Hayden is an angel for Oma and Opa.
He's on his best behavior.
Are everyone's kids like this?
Why can't he be the best for his mommy??

Please be patient with me!

Okay, I know it has been forever since I have posted
but I have good reasons.....

We have finally moved into our beautiful new house,
and we are still getting settled in.
I have been working 20 hours a week (I'm actually
adapting to the midnight shifts!)
We had 4 friends visiting from Holland from Saturday to Tuesday.
(They'll be back for a few more days in June as they
finish up their Canadian/US camping trip.)

We did manage a night out, just the 6 of us,
and we were out until 2 in the AM.
Lots of fun....lots of drinks!!

Hayden had a sleepover at Oma and Opa's house.
He loved running around the yard.....
especially since we are missing ours!
He even "helped" Oma plant her flowers.

I will start rapidly firing out posts again.

Soon.
I promise.

Look who came to visit!!

May 12, 2008

We are still unpacking,
and things are a bit messy,
but we love to have visitors!!

The Blakeneys came over with dinner
'cause our fridge is not working.
(yes, I know that it is brand new but, they obviously
don't make things like they used to.....)
We had a nice little visit.

Hayden is totally thrilled with this
little cutie-pie!
Who wouldn't be?! He's adorable!

Hayden asked Jakzen for "knuckles,"
and they shared a macho little boy moment
and knocked their fists together.
Gently.

Brothers (from other mothers)
for life little buddy.

Safety first!

May 7, 2008

Mere days before our move, (you may have noticed the
million boxes in the background)
I took Hayden out to get a little prezzie.

We came home with a few cars, some books
and an adorable hard hat with a light on it.

At least he was safe in our somewhat

'hazardous' house!

P.S. The move went smoothly.....stay tuned for photos
once all of our belongings find a place!!