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Sunday, March 29, 2009

Andrew's Fifth Birthday Party



Yesterday, we had Andrew's fifth birthday party. He actually turned five two weeks ago, but due to various circumstances, we couldn't have his party until yesterday. This year, he knew something was up! He had the hardest time waiting for his party day to come. He wanted a Thomas the Tank Engine birthday cake, but I wasn't up for that this year, so he had to settle for a plain ole chocolate cake with a Thomas the Tank Engine themed party. Steven and Ryan helped me with the decorating. We pulled out our bin of trains, and they went to work decorating a number of places around our living and dining rooms. I think they did a great job! Chris practiced with Andrew, so that he could show everyone that he is five now. He still likes to do his "pose," so he went back and forth between "the pose" and his five year old sign. The top left and bottom right pictures were taken while he was eating M&M's - so he's a little sticky.

1 - with Uncle Derek
2 - with More Grandma
3 - with Grandpa Mike
4 - with Grandpa Bill
5 - with Auntie Lisa, Jillian, and Uncle TJ
6 - with Grandma Nancy
7 - with Grandma Deb
8 - with More Grandpa



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Spring Break Trip to Milwaukee



Last week was Andrew's spring break, so we took advantage of the schedule change to take a short trip to Milwaukee to visit our friends, the Continos. We hadn't seen them since a very brief visit in December, so we were all very anxious to see them. We hit the road after a late dinner Sunday night and arrived around 11. The kids were so excited to see each other that it was kind of hard to settle everyone down. Unfortunately for the Contino children and older Hayes boys, school was still in session, but they buckled down and worked hard, so that they could maximize their free time together. The middle bottom pictures shows the "campfire" that Nick came up with. (He must have some of his mom's creativity!) My camera actually lit up the room really well, so you can't tell that they were in the dark. The boys told stories around the table during each meal, around the campfire, and any other time they had opportunity. They had such a good time. Andrew and Natalie seemed to have fun together too. Natalie was a good sport to hang out with Andrew during our whole visit. The moms you ask? We had a spectacular time as well. We are so thankful for our friends, the Continos. God has blessed us with a special friendship.

On Wednesday morning, we had to say the tough goodbyes as we struck out for Madison. It was time for Andrew's first check-up with his orthopedist in a year. The appointment went great. I am amazed that each time we go, I find out new things about clubfoot. Andrew looks so good, though, that Dr. Nemeth said that we don't have to come back for two years this time. Woohoo!

We capped off our Milwaukee/Madison trip with lunch at Noodles. Yummy!

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Happy Birthday, Andrew!



Andrew turned FIVE last Friday (March 13th). What a little man he has become!
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