On the move and going fast

Hayden has been cruising along furniture and holding hands to walk for a couple months now. I knew the day would come that he would just let go and walk but I didn't know it would be so soon! Sorry, I don't have a video yet but I will post it soon. He is also climbing stairs like a pro even though he has only been exposed to them 4 times!!!
He will be a year on Dec. 17th. I can't wait to see how he attacks his birthday cake:) I think we will just have a family and friends party at our place Saturday the 19th. Everyone is welcome just let me know so I can get enough cake and ice cream!!!
Bret got out all our Christmas decorations this morning and had to put the star on our tall tree before he went to work today. We were a bit concerned Hayden would not leave the tree alone but so far so good, he has not really gone for it yet! So the Holiday spirit is alive and well in our home Christmas music and all :)
WE LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR!!!

Trick or Treat

Hayden has 4 teeth on top and 2 teeth on bottom with a handsome smile. He had long hair until I told Bret I wanted to trim it. Bret used the razor and you can see in the last picture that he took off about 2-3 inches :( At least it can grow back:)

Hayden was a very happy Tigger for Halloween and was the life of the Branch party!!!

I decided to accentuate my gray hair for the occasion. When Hayden 1st saw me with the wig he was so very confused. I wish I had gotten a picture of his expression.

Hayden's treat was his adventure in the bathroom while Bret was getting ready for Church. I leave them alone for 5 minutes and look what I get.

A couple of weeks ago Hayden found a big soft teddy bear. It is now his sleeping buddy. He gives him hugs and loves to chew on his furry hat. It's so funny because the bear is as big as Hayden and just as cuddly :)

Hello everyone

We are all doing well. I am just finishing with my last infection. (I thought it would never end fever and all) Unfortunately, I shared with Hayden and then Bret but its on its way out!!! To celebrate we went out as a family to the Airzoo. It was so much fun and free.

Maybe we are raising a pilot...

Hayden liked walking through the plains.

Hayden has 6 teeth now! That's right 2 on the bottom and 4 on top. The 4 on top all came in at the same time. He is such a good boy I only knew they were coming in because I could feel him trying to bit my finger. He just turned 10 months this last weekend. I can't believe time goes so quickly. He crawls every where and gets into as much as possible before I go to check up on him. Our apartment is mostly baby proofed so I let him explore. He loves to find new treasures and check himself out in the mirror. He usually comes when we call him. (just need to teach him how to bark :) He is the best baby ever!!! He pulls himself up to everything and cruises along all the furniture. Hayden is getting so fast he may run before the year is up :) He really likes to wrestle with daddy on the floor and gives a powerful body slam!
Bret is doing well. He is busy with classes Monday, Wednesday and Friday, works almost every day and somehow still finds time to study, play with Hayden and cuddle with me. I wish I could do more for him... He is the best!!!

Watch out world here I come!!!

I got a new hair style. Thanks Kari

A little visit with aunt Kari.

Hayden's Moving

We are so excited to see our little man out and about in our home. He has been walking with help for about a month now. He just skipped over crawling because he thought he was just too good for it. He cruses along the couch and dances when you hold his hands. We will post those movies latter. He also likes to roll from place to place until this week when he finally tried getting up on all 4s. Bret and I were both home and cheered him on. Before long he will be running!!!

The Rest of our Utah Trip

Bret reminded me yesterday that I still have not finished our Utah trip or posted new pictures of Hayden. So I informed him that he is just as capable yet has not posted anything either... :)

Anyway, we had a wonderful vacation in Utah and Idaho!!!! Here are some pictures a bit of our fun trip story.

Grandma with Ty and Hayden getting excited for the fireworks. Hayden ended up falling asleep in my arms latter and slept through all the show.
Jeff, Jackie and Ty hanging out before the 4th of July fireworks.
Grandma Colleen, Grandpa Wayne and Daisy smiling for the camera.



The annual Helpingstine BBQ on July 3rd, 2009.
Andrew and his son Johnathan, Dave, Trevor, Chris, Bret and our son Hayden
It was so fun to hang out with all the old group and the next generation.

Family outing to Shashone Falls near Twin Falls, Idaho. Grandpa Wayne and Hayden loved being with each other the whole vacation. They became great buddies.

Four generations of family love. Great Grandpa David Widmer, his daughter Grandma Colleen, her son Bret and his son Hayden. We had a fabulous time at the Widmer picnic in Ogden, Utah where Hayden and I were able to get to know more of Bret's fun loving family.

These are 3 of my great aunt's Sharlene, Kaye and Marva from Stockton Utah. They came up to meet Hayden and to hear how all the family in Michigan is doing. It was so very nice to see them and catch up on the Reynold's family.

Our final stop was a mini FTM Sisters reunion. Melissa, Me and Hayden, Amy, Julie and her son Heath, Kelly, and Linzi. It was really nice to see everyone and introduce the babies to eachother.

Melissa opened her families home to us that evening so we could rise early the next morning to fly home to Michigan. Thanks to everyone for your hospitality, love and friendship. You are always welcome to visit with us in Michigan.