Stride & Ride

We just returned from the MDA Stride & Ride Walk! It was really big this year and alot of people participated. I brought all the boys with me and they loved it....even Hayden! They got their Stride and Ride t-shirts and "Team Trae Hays" buttons and they were so proud!! It was alot of fun and for such a great cause. I have to thank all of those who donated for our group, we raised $850 online and a couple thousand in checks. It means so much to me to be able to walk in Trae's memory and especially to give money to an organization that does so much to help.

Thanks for your help!!!

Austin's 5th birthday party!

Austin and I have decided to have his party at The Zone in McKinney this year. He wants to do laser tag with all of his friends and play in the arcade room, have pizza, drinks and cake. We also decided to do a Camo theme for all the party wear and party favors. I booked the date and ordered all the invitations. We are ready to go! Now I need to find a new cake lady since mine doesn't do them anymore. :(
I am thinking about getting him a swingset or fort for the backyard. He would love that!!!!

After we get through with Austin's bday party I am going to start planning Hayden's first party! I already know what I am going to do!!!!

Austin is getting his tonsils out

I took Austin to the ENT on Weds. Dr. Rohn confirmed that he does need to have his tonsils removed soon. He said in most cases it is a red flag if your child gets strep 4 times in a year. Austin has had it 4-5 times in 6 months. I really liked this doctor, he explained everything to me and Austin and took his fears away. He just told Austin that they will put him to sleep so he can take a little nap and then when he wakes up he will see Mommy right there next to him. He asked Austin if he liked Gatorade, Popsicles and ice cream. Austin said yes he did (of course!) and the doctor said he will have to take Mommy to the store before the surgery to load up on all these! Recovery time is 2 weeks and I will have to take off a week from work. The second week he can return to preschool but no strenuous activities.

I hate that my baby has to be put to sleep and undergo this surgery but I know it is best for him. I too had my tonsils out at 4 years old. He is tough and will do fine. I still hate it though!!!

So we go in for pre-op on Feb.1st and he will have to have blood drawn. The surgery date is on Feb.13th. Please keep Austin in your prayers! Mommy might need some too!!!

New Year...New Beginning?

Christmas is over and I am on to my next project....Austin's 5th birthday party! I need to pick and party place and get some invitations made up. I cannot believe he is going to be 5 years old and will start Kindergarten this coming August. The years fly by!

Trae is about to start soccer again, no soccer for Austin this time. I am going to sign him up in gymnastics again until football starts in August.

Hayden is growing and growing. He is now saying "nanananana" and "mamamamama" but has no idea what he is saying. He also says "goo" and "gaaaa" of course. He is teething and not too happy about it. He will be 6 months old in 2 days! He is all over the floor and seems like he is ready to crawl. He is sitting up on his own with a little help here and there. He LOVES baby food and eats very well.