Hayden is ONE

The birthday boys!

Opening Presents

I think the smile says it all. He is one happy boy!

Hanging out with Grandma Krahn

My mom, Grandma J made this amazing birthday cake or Hayden's party!  Thanks Mom!

Cousins!  My kids have the most amazing older cousins!!!!  I love that they have such great role models in their lives!!!!

One of the amazing young ladies who has on occasion baby sat the kiddos with their cousin Rachel. 

Hayden and Rachel. My kids LOVE their older cousins 

Hayden and his new ducky!

Hayden turned 1 this past Tuesday. The day before on Jeral's birthday we took the family to Kangaroo Creek to see the Kangaroos, after we went out for lunch, and finally we went to a water park. We had a great day celebrating the oldest member of our family an the youngest member of our family. On Hayden's birthday we just hung at at home and did the whole present thing and I made large cup cakes for dessert that evening!  Then this Saturday we had some famil ove or a party to celebrate Hayden's 1st birthday. 

This past year has been amazing and rough for us yet Hayden has been a constant joy. Looking at him now I find it hard to believe he ever was the 9 lbs newborn small baby that he was. Okay I know 9 lbs is not that small. Yet compared to 30 lbs that is tiny!  Hayden, you are a constant joy to our family. I have loved watching you change and grow into the little boy you are. I know beyond a shadow of doubt that you were created by God especially for our family. I love how connected you are o your older sister Kenzie and how th two of you giggle when you play together. I enjoy watching you try to do everything you older brother Jaris does an how intently you each all he does so ou can follow behind him.  I have loved all our snuggles and cuddles. While I am slightly sad that you want to be more independent I am thankful for every moment you just want mommy. I am thankful or the people God placed in my life before you were born who walked with me as I processed the things I needed to so I could successfully nurse you. Being able to nurse you was one of the greatest blessing about becoming your mama. 

My prayer for us still the same as it was the day you were born - that you will grow up the be a man after Gods own heart. That you will stand for what you believe in even when it goes against what is "popular" or what the majority of others say is right or true. I pray you will one day choose to follow God, and that you will know how much God truly loves you. I hope that you will live a long and full life, filled with love and adventures!

I Love you my son!  Thank you for making our family that much better!

Love, Mommy