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Happy Hayes Family

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Cousin Time


Chris, Jeff holding Evan,
Amelia, and Laurel


Amelia and Laurel

What do I say about these pictures? That I am excited that Chris got to spend an evening with Jeff, Heather, Laurel, Amelia, and Evan? Well, I am. Do I say that I'm jealous that he got to spend an evening with them, and I didn't? Because I am. Do I say that I miss all of the people in these pictures? Because I do!

Jeff, Heather, Laurel, Amelia, and Evan graciously came down to San Francisco last night to have dinner with Chris. They ate at Umbria,
a great restaurant near where Chris' conference is going on; and afterwards they went on a walk. Chris thoroughly enjoyed the time with them, and they treated him like royalty. He loved the kids and their antics. He got to discuss Cars with Evan and observe the changes in the girls since Summer 2006. I am so thankful for our friendship that transcends the fact that we are related. And that they want to get together even when I can't be there. I still haven't gotten over the fact that Chris got to meet Laurel before me one of the last times he was in San Francisco for a conference. But I just need to get over myself, since she's seven now!

Thank you, Jeff and Heather, for taking such good care of my hubby while he's away! Thank you for your love and sacrifice of time for us. Because really, anything you do for Chris, you are ultimately doing for our whole family! :) I love and miss you terribly!

P.S. I alluded to it in the title, but for those that missed it: Heather is my cousin. Sorry for the confusion.
posted by Robin Hayes, 6:18 PM | link | 2 comments |

Saturday, November 03, 2007

Ryan's Eighth Birthday Party

We were able to have Ryan's 8th birthday party tonight. We were supposed to have Ryan's party last Saturday, but Andrew came home from school that Friday with pinkeye. So we called everyone and rescheduled it for tonight. The party guests included More Grandpa, More Grandma, Grandpa Bill, Grandma Nancy, Grandma Deb, Uncle Derek, Auntie Lisa, TJ, Jillian, Mr. Wilbur, and Mrs. Linda. We missed you Grandpa Mike! Thank you for all the nice presents and cards!

It was kind of neat that Ryan celebrated his birthday on his cousin William's actual birthday. Happy Birthday, William!


The Big 8-Year-Old With His Chocolate Cake
with Chocolate Frosting


Singing "Happy Birthday" - Ryan couldn't
plug his ears for this rendition.


Fun Presents! (Uncle Derek in the background)


Putting Together His New "Mars Mission" Legos Set



Checking out one of the new DS games


Too much excitement for Andrew!
posted by Robin Hayes, 7:22 PM | link | 3 comments |