Take a walk with me if you will, down memory lane. With the weather being so nice lately and teasing us with some 70 degree days, I am beginning to think of summer.
Summer is full of so many good memories. But when I think of summer's past, there is this one day that always sticks out in my mind. It was back in the summer of 2006 and it is just one of those perfect days.
Everything about the day was perfect, the weather, the people, the activities, the food, everything.
It all began with a boat ride, Hayden's first big boat ride on Papa's boat.
Then there was a stop for some ice cream.
Yum!
Hayden was almost 2 in these pictures and at this stage, he was obsessed with animals. He had some pretty unusual 'sounds' for some unusual animals that he would graciously share when ever asked.
Hayden, what does the crab say?
Hayden, what does the Hippo say?
And the day ended with a boat ride back to the cottage and a nap in mommy's arms.
Seriously, you couldn't have planned a more perfect day.
I think that this day sticks out in my mind because the babies are doing so many things that Hayden used to do. They are about the same age as he was in these pictures. I just can't wait to take them out on Papa's boat, give them ice cream cones and watch them enjoy the summer.
Life does pass us by so quickly but what a wonderful ride it is. And thank God for pictures so once in a while, I can go back and relive all those 'perfect days'.
Life does pass us by so quickly but what a wonderful ride it is. And thank God for pictures so once in a while, I can go back and relive all those 'perfect days'.
Wordful Wednesday host by Angie.
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Pinch pinch! Roar! What a darling blondy:) I know this blog! I fell upon it ages ago through Shannon! It's wonderful to rediscover it!
Oh Jen, beautiful post! And was he not just beautiful, even then ;)
What a great post!! He is a cutie pie!!! My in-laws used to have a boat and it was so much fun taking it out!
You are truly blessed, with Hayden.
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HAVE A GREAT MOTHER'S DAY this weekend. Happy Wednesday to you.
Oh wow. How beautiful. And to think that this was a few months before you fell pregnant with Quinn, Jacob and Claire, so much water under the bridge since then!
Sounds like a perfect day! I love Summer too :)
That's a beautiful memory!!
Time does fly by, doesn't it? I have snapshots in my mind of my favorite times with my girls. I cherish those memories.
Happy WW!
How sweet! Oh, if only one of our "super mommy powers" allowed us to relive some of our favorite days like those! I'll trade the super power of multitasking for reliving a day anytime! ;-)
Thank you for that memory and a great post! I love those moments!
oh how sweet
Hi! I love your blog! What a sweet sweet memory! My oldest 'baby' will be 21 this year and it's those precious memories that have kept me from sluggin' him a few times! Have a great day!
Look at the blonde hair! Sooooo frickin cute!
I love to do this too. Look at old pictures because with kids time just goes way too fast!
That age(from one year to two) is my second favorite age. You can let them walk around and don't have to nurse them every hour but they're still cuddly and take naps. I love teaching them new words and little songs and seeing them notice things for the first time.
My last baby is now 19 months old, so I'm enjoying it and wishing time would just stop!!!
his hair is soooo cute! and i love that you all are like us in the spending time with granparents. sooo much fun and life changing memories!!! love it!
the last shot of you holding him is more precious than gold!
he was such a cute little thing! well, he still is, but he isn't as little now :) i love summer days + i am so excited about this year too, i think this age is going to be a blast!
That just sounds like the perfect day...*sigh*
Jen,
What a beautiful memory! Hayden's such a big boy now. I LOVE the picture of you and him. Your life has WAY changed since then huh? HUGS! JEN
Such precious pictures! Happy Wednesday!
I love perfect days. Sometimes you are in the midst of one and you can even look around you and realize it. Those are the best.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures and memories!
LOVE when those days come around!
That picture of you two is so adorable. And I love that it brings back those special memories for you.
I hope you have that final picture enlarged and framed, and on prominent display in your home...because it is gorgeous.
p.s. Hayden--what DOES the crab "say?" I gotta know the answer to this one.
That little hippo face is adorable!! And I'm with Lula...what does a crab say???
Oh, we used to always ask the girls questions like that. What does the moose say? (I don't recall the answer to that one...but I do recall being told that they eat Purina Moose chow :-)
I loved when my girls were that little that they would fall asleep on my chest.
You could not have said it better. Thank God for pictures to help us relive all the wonderful memories.
That does sound like a prefect day!
It is fun to relive all those great time! definitely looks like a fun day!
Loved this post! I am ready for summer just reading that! The photos of your sweetie pie are darling!
What sweet memories and photos. Love that blond, blond hair! : )
What a perfect day!
That last picture is absolutely priceless! I know exactly how you were feeling in that moment and it is GOOD. I want to hold on to that feeling forever.
It's amazing how your kids resemble one another ... ok, maybe not THAT amazing given they ARE from the same gene pool and all, but you know what I mean.
Aww, great post, Jen. I love the last picture!
I tagged for a meme today, if you wanna play along.
So sweet! I am so ready for summer. May this summer bring you many more happy memories!
Oh what I wouldnt give for the 70's. It has been about 100 here this week! Looks like a beautiful day for you and little Hayden. I bet the babies will have just as much fun, and make even more memories!
Aww, how sweet.
I love the pictures.
I really enjoyed that trip down memory lane!
I LOVE simple perfect days like this!!!!!!!!!!! Love the boat ride pic!!!!!
Oh my gosh, Hayden was such a cute little guy! I love his "hippo" sound face! Haha!
Oh that does look like a perfect day! Wishing you many many more like that!
Great pics!!
Oh, look how sweet Hayden looks. I love the picture of him sleeping on your shoulder. Oh how you make me miss my girls being little......well, until you mention poop in the bath tub. :)
A fantastic day! Photos are worth more than words, aren't they?
Hayden was (and still is) way cute.
What precious memories. Your little Hayden is so darling.
Love posts like this... I LOVE SUMMER & BOATS & BABIES... : )
What a great memory! I love boat rides! Love the pics...the last one is my favorite...SO sweet.
sweetness.
I enjoyed the walk...and great pictures.
But girl - 70 degrees is not summer weather. That's late winter/early spring weather. It's 95 degrees here today.
great perspective for the sitting down shots!
Love the pic on the boat!! So sweet!! Don't ya just love it when they are sleeping? LOL!
Pictures are definitely some of life's greatest memories for me. It looks like a perfect day, just as you said! Beautiful :)
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