Hayden has had a big couple weeks, with lots of change, and lots of excitement!
First and foremost has been becoming a big brother again--which is a job he takes VERY seriously! He is in love with his little brother, and wants to hold him any chance he gets. When I was pregnant and asked him whether he wanted a brother or a sister, he would respond, "a healthy baby." He is happy to tell you now, though, that he truly wanted a brother all along! He reminds Erica and I all the time that "now the girls are out numbered by boys!" He thinks that is pretty great. Below are Hayden and Bennett snuggling:
Secondly, on Wednesday 9/9--Hayden started Kindergarten!!
It was a much anticipated day, as he thought he was ready to go last year, but missed the Kindergarten cut-off by one week. When the bus came to pick him up on Wednesday morning, he didn't even look back....he was so ready to go, and be a big boy. He will be doing full day Kindergarten, Monday-Friday--which we think will be so good for him, and challenge that big brain of his. We are looking forward to seeing him blossom over this next year.
Secondly, on Wednesday 9/9--Hayden started Kindergarten!!
It was a much anticipated day, as he thought he was ready to go last year, but missed the Kindergarten cut-off by one week. When the bus came to pick him up on Wednesday morning, he didn't even look back....he was so ready to go, and be a big boy. He will be doing full day Kindergarten, Monday-Friday--which we think will be so good for him, and challenge that big brain of his. We are looking forward to seeing him blossom over this next year.
and boarding the bus for the first time!
And finally on September 10th, Hayden celebrated his 6th birthday!
It was only his second day of school, but I had talked with his teacher ahead of time, and had arranged for him to bring in birthday treats--so they celebrated his birthday all day at school that day. We also celebrated that evening when he got home with dinner of his choice (which of course was McDonalds) & gifts from Mom, Dad, Erica & Bennett.
The weekend prior we celebrated with the entire Smith crew. Here is Hayden with his birthday cake from that party:
It was only his second day of school, but I had talked with his teacher ahead of time, and had arranged for him to bring in birthday treats--so they celebrated his birthday all day at school that day. We also celebrated that evening when he got home with dinner of his choice (which of course was McDonalds) & gifts from Mom, Dad, Erica & Bennett.
The weekend prior we celebrated with the entire Smith crew. Here is Hayden with his birthday cake from that party:
And (below) with his gift haul from that party. I told my sister-in-law that H had requested a Nerf blaster/shooter, and low and behold.....everyone purchased him a Nerf gun. So, we now have 4 Nerf blasters of varying sizes & all their darts hiding behind all of our furniture, etc!!
A few photos from his Sharpe family party where he got to pick the menu of fish (bass and sunnies caught up at Isle O' Dreams by he, Daddy & Papa), macaroni & cheese, green beans, bread, salad, and home made ice cream cake for dessert.
A few of his favorite gifts from that party:
A knight costume including sword and shield from Auntie Ali,
and a pirate costume from Auntie Katy:
And finally, last Sunday we had a big party for him at our house with all of his friends...complete with a surprise guest....a magician!! Hayden was completely surprised, as were all of his friends. They had a great time, and were in awe of the magic tricks--which even included a live bird!
Part of the crew-- we had 30+ people at our house, 17 of which were kids.
Here is the birthday boy participating in a rope trick:
...and finally blowing out more candles. Think how many wishes
this kiddo got for his 6th birthday!!
Happy Birthday, Hayden. We love you so much, and are so proud of the big boy you have become!!
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