Morning run with Moses

Almost every morning as soon as Moses wakes up he gets snuggles and a new diaper and then we're off to the river. We both get fresh air and I get some exercise.

Isn't it lovely?

We took a few of our maternity photos here!

Moses enjoys it as much as I do!

How does the garden grow?!

I hope you all aren't too sick of garden photos. I'm just amazed that things are growing! It seems like every seed we planted has produced two plants and each plant is producing multiple fruits! (fruits??) Several weeks ago I was talking with my grandma about the garden. Granny has always had a green thumb and this was her advice: "Darlin', just have faith in yourself and have faith in Gooood" (that would be God with a drawn out Southern drawl. What she really talking about the garden?

The strawberries are finally getting ripe! Next year I am planning on planting dozens and dozens of these . What good does two ripe berries do?

This cucumber was HUGE! The cucumber taste has been so much stronger in these. Sometimes almost bitter.
Butternut squash!

Have a happy Wednesday!

Mesa Verde, again!

Last week we were blessed to have Cris come and stay with us. Meghan and Jacob Black came to visit us on Friday and Saturday, and the Bracht's stopped by for lunch on Sunday. It was so wonderful to see so many old friends! On Saturday we, Cris, and the Black's went to Mesa Verde. I love these kinds of outings! Enjoy the photos!!

The last time we went to Mesa Verde...

This time!!


Mo's favorite place to hangout...

Mo's first picnic. Please take note that they have the same expression on their face!

So.. to bring water, or not to bring water?

Water it is! Dehydration is the #1 cause of daytime fatigue, after all.

I just can't get over this place.

Happy family break!

More fun on dad's shoulders!!

We were ALL exhausted at the end of this day!!

Hope you all had a great weekend, too!

Almost foundation time!!

This corner is the future home to spare bedroom #2!

Moses and Dad are standing in the dining room!
A full view!

Standing in Mo's bathroom!

Inspection this week and then the foundation is poured on Saturday!!

Tummy Sleeping.

If he is going to sleep on his belly, why does he have to do it face down??

I know this picture is awful.. but look at this!

Gourds and tomatoes and beans, oh my!

Decorative gourds!

Broccoli!
Cucumbers!

Strawberries!

Tomatoes!!

Beans!

Beans.. and beans..

Sage..

Squash.. more squash than we could ever eat..

Carrots!!

Four Years Ago Today..

..we became the Hayes'...

So to celebrate we went to Kennebuc Cafe and enjoyed a delicious lunch...

Miah cares less about photos and more about eating...
I love this guy more today...

... and it all started with this little letter that Jeremiah left my step-mom...

The important parts read:

PS: Susan is beautiful! You ought to give me her email or something... Ha! What would we do without you moms?

P2S: And she sounds pretty awesome, too.

I am so glad he asked, and that she obliged! What a lovely life we're leading!