Choo Choo!

Hayden absolutely loves trains. During the Christmas season there are many places near us where we are able to see train gardens. Hayden will watch the trains for hours! Here are some pics of him enjoying the Choo Choo's....

While I was out of town for the weekend, Eric took Hayden to the B&O railroad museum in Baltimore. He even got to ride a mini train.










































He had so much fun with daddy, I took him to the B&O museum in Ellicott City. The real train passed by twice while we were there and he ran back and forth yelling "train come back". It was the highlight of his week.

























































Checking out the Train Garden at the Marley Station Mall in Glen Bunie














Hayden received an early Christmas gift from Nana & Papu.....his very own train! He was super excited to wake up from his nap to a new train under the tree. Here are a couple pics and a video of a very excited little boy! He calls it the Polar Express. :) (pause the background music when watching the video)

Meeting Kyle

I traveled to Atlanta in early December to see one of my best friends Stephanie and meet her new baby Kyle! We had a great time just hanging with Kyle and we also fit in a girls night out while I was there. Kyle is such a cutie and I miss him already. I look forward to going back to Atlanta in February with Eric for the guys to do a Tough Mudder race! Here are a couple pics from the trip....

Me, Kyle, & Steph



















Steph & Ang - I can see why people ask if we are twins in this pic

Thanksgiving 2011

Hayden and I traveled to Fredericksburg, VA to spend Thanksgiving with my sister's family. Grammy & Pops were there and we had a great dinner. We missed daddy but were grateful he was off the rest of the weekend!

Out for a walk with Pops after dinner



















Being silly with Sarah



















Sarah, Ryan, and Hayden














Cuddling with Grammy

Halloween Fun!

This year for Halloween we had lots of fun events to attend. First Hayden was able to wear his costume to school for his class Halloween party. His school also had a fall festival we were able to go to including a bouncy house and pony rides! Hayden had his first trick or treating experience as well. It took him a little while to get the courage up to go outside but was excited for all the candy once he realized what it was all about. He also enjoyed giving candy out to the neighborhood kids. I have to say I think he was the cutest pirate I've ever seen! Here are some of my favorite pics....

Pirate Hayden. Aarrgh!



















Walking into school with Daddy



















Pirate on a pony














My first trick or treat



















Giving out candy

Visit to the South

In October we made a trip down south to visit Eric's family. Eric's parents recently moved back to Georgia/Alabama from Germany and had just finished settling into their new home. We were able to spend lots of time with the family. We enjoyed many family dinners, a trip to the local pumpkin patch, and shopping with Nana! Hayden was happy to have so much time with Nana and Papu and loved playing with his cousins, Emma, Alyse, and Aaden. Here are some pics from the trip....


Playin Ball with Emma



















Fun with my cousins at the pumpkin patch!














Family Dinner at Mel & George's - Karen, George, Aimee, Aaron, Wayne, Tammy, Ang, & Eric














Last night in Georgia - playing outside the restaurant














I'll miss you Aaden!



















There's my plane!