Handsome Hatcher

Since Hatch didn't get much camera time on our last two weekend adventures here a few pictures of our handsome little man. What a sweetheart he is! He has always been a great sleeper but as of June 17 he has slept all night...and we do mean all night! He had been taking a little nap after his evening bath and waking up between 8:00 and 8:15 to eat and go down for the night, sleeping until five or six. But last night he wanted to eat after his bath around 7:30 and I had to wake him this morning at 8:30 so we could make it to our 9:00 MOPS meeting. He was ready to eat by the time we arrived! Tonight he also wanted to eat after bath time so I am curious what time he will wake tomorrow.

Hatcher has gotten so good at his hand eye coordination. He can easily find his object of interest and reach out and grab it. He will let go and do it again and again, all the while smiling with pride!

Gotcha silly bird!

Five adorable little piggies!

Hatcher loves to keep his toes curled.

Are his feet folded in prayer?

What kissable lips and cheeks!

He already has mommy all wrapped up! I love this little guy!!

Family Time

This weekend we loaded up the Sequoia for another road trip. This time we were headed to East Texas for the Watson family reunion with a layover in Dike to visit Ma Ma Doris. This time we hit the road at 10:00 Friday morning and made it to our first destination just after 6:00 pm. Hayes slept much better since she was able to eat dinner, play and have bath time. Hatcher slept like a champ as always!

Saturday morning we went farther east to O'Farrell, Texas for the Watson Family Reunion and after it was over began our journey back home around 3:30. We pulled into our casa on Stonewall Bend just after Midnight. The kids were exhausted. I had both kiddos asleep by 12:30 and Hatcher woke up at 8:30 to eat and then slept until 11:30 this morning. Hayes didn't make a peep until she woke up at 10:40 this morning. We enjoyed our weekend with family and hope to see everyone again sooner rather than later. We love you all!

Saturday morning Hayes was giving us a little hint of the mischievous side that would emerge later after two straight days with no nap and lots of time in the car (and she doesn't sleep in the car).

Hatcher with his Great Grandmother Ma Ma Doris.

Hayes giving Ma Ma kisses.

Hayes enjoyed her play dough. Here she is entertaining Aunt Cindy, Great Aunt Betty and cousin Tyler (AKA Tatoo as Hayes calls him!).

Aunt Cindy worked her magic on our sweet little Hatcher.

Uncle Greg and cousin Tyler made Hayes a pink hat.

Mingie and Hatcher.

Precious! We don't think he favors Hayes as much anymore.

Hatcher and his Great Aunt Linda. Linda always does such a nice job organizing the reunion. Thanks Aunt Linda!!

Great Grandmother Ma Ma Mae and little Hatch.

So very alert!

Hatcher and his Great, Great Aunt Charlie. This was Charlie's first time to meet Hatch. Hatcher had already met everyone else a few weeks ago when we were at McCamey. I didn't take pictures as it just didn't seem quite appropriate.

Lou Ann with her three children, two daughter-in-laws and half of her grandchildren.

Here Little Fishy!

The highlight of our Fourth of July weekend for Craig was taking his little girl fishing for the first time. We loaded up in the Gator and headed to the pond Monday morning. Hayes had her cute pink rod and reel that Aunt Betty and Uncle Earl Wayne gave her and was ready to go. Other than a little windy the weather was perfect. Enjoy the pictures. Hayes Lauren Watson caught her first fish on Monday, July 5, 2010 when she was just barely two years old. Pop would have been so proud.

Daddy explaining how the reel works.

Now daddy is explaining to watch for her bobber to start moving and telling her how to set the hook. He was beaming!

The girl can reel!

"Cheese!"

Wow, it's really a fish!

Tickle, tickle, tickle fishy.

"That's my fish!"

Hayes learned a very important part of fishing...patience. She also quickly learned how to reel!

She did it!!!

Family Fourth

We hit the road around 4:00 on Friday afternoon to head north to Oklahoma to spend the Fourth of July weekend with my family. After a few stops to nurse Hatcher and change diapers we made it to my parent's house just before 12:30 Saturday morning. Not too bad, our normal 6 1/2 hour drive was just a little bit longer! My sister and her family were already in bed when we arrived but Gigi and Pa Pa greeted us before we hit the hay.

We were excited to introduce Hatcher to his Aunt Ginger, Uncle Jon, and his cousins Hannah and Mya. Hayes loved, loved, loved playing with Hannah and Mya. We were happy Hatcher also got to meet his great Uncle Rick and great Aunt Lisa. We had a weekend full of family fun! The weekend went by very quickly and before we knew it it was Monday morning and time for us to head back to San Antonio.

My only picture of Hatch with Gin. When I had the camera out it seemed I was wearing him in the Baby Bjorn so no pictures of our handsome little guy.

Sweet Mya turned one May 27th.

Hannah celebrated her fourth birthday April 13th.

Hayes kissing baby ma ma as she called Mya.

Hayes and Mya waiting for the fireworks to begin.

Hannah is ready for the fireworks too!

My dad, Mike, and his brother Rick and wife Lisa. Hannah banana still waiting for the show!

Daddy is getting Hayes ready for her first firework show...which she LOVED!! Jon, Mya, my mom Melinda and sister Ginger sitting in the background. Hatcher slept through his first firework show.

The little town of Davis, Oklahoma put on a very nice show. We had a great time watching the fireworks and visiting with family.

Our little angel running in the park. We had a picnic on the fourth complete with some water time for the kids.

Stomping in the chilly spring water.

Bringing Pa Pa his stick boat.

Hannah riding the waves!

Mya getting in on the water fun.

Our Angel Turned Two!!

Can you believe that sweet little Hayes turned two on June 27th? We can't, where has the time gone? In honor of her special day we had ice cream cone cupcakes...pink cones, pink cake, and yummy butter cream icing complete with sprinkles. She gave them two thumbs up! Her special day was all about cake. After church we had cupcakes for dessert, cupcakes for a snack and after nap time we went to Kiddie Park for our friend Jack's second birthday party. His party was complete with, you guessed it, more cupcakes! We officially exceeded our cupcake quota for the summer all in one day!

We are planning on having Hayes birthday party on July 24th. Let us know if you are planning on being in San Antonio...we'll save you some birthday cake!

Dr. Benbow was quite humorous during our two year appointment. He walked in the room and said he was going to ask if Hayes was talking but instead he wanted to know if she ever stopped talking! The girl was talking a mile a minute about anything and everything. I explained that she comes by that trait honestly! He was quite impressed with her vocabulary and knowledge of numbers, colors, shapes and letters. We are so amazed at how big Hayes is getting. She will repeat anything that you ask, regardless of syllables, and amazes us daily at the words that she speaks. She is such a little sponge and knows so many words. She is truly a doll!

Hayes still loves her "cheese" face...when will this phase end? It is cute though!

Taking a bite of her yummy pink cupcake.

More cheese, really!! Sitting in her red car that Pop and Mingie got for her birthday.

After seeing mommy's pony tail she insisted on one, but didn't have time for me to brush her hair before putting it up...busy girl!

Happy Birthday Sweet Baby Hayes! We love you dearly!!

Our fearless angel, not even afraid of eating fire!!

We Love You Pop

We have been at a loss for words for updating our blog. On Friday, June 18th we lost our beloved Pop. We have many great memories and we will make sure that Hayes and Hatcher know how much Pop loved them and how proud he was of his grandchildren. We love you very much Pop and we will miss you.