~Then and Now~

This first top pictures is Hayden the day he was born. The other picture is Hayden at 9 years old. Actually a few weeks ago at Gulf Shores.

My baby came into this world at 3:14 in the afternoon weighing 9 pounds and 3 ounces.

I pushed for 2 hours and 45 minutes and ended up having a c-section. It was a day I will not forget. I think Donald was more exhausted than I was. Not really!! He just couldn't "hang".

He didn't make it to the operating room! My mom went in with me. I think that is one reason she is so attached to Hayden. She tells me all the time that he is hers. I am glad they have each other!! I was watching him play football today and am just amazed at how he has grown. I can't believe on his next birthday he will be 10. Double digits! Oh My! I guess soon we will hear that he has a girl friend and wants a cell phone. How do you let them go? I just really want to hold on to him forever! I know that I can't! I only can raise him to be the best he can be and pray for the best! He sure is a great kid! Tonight was open house at school. His teacher said that he was "very bright"! Of course, his mother already knew that!!! She said she was surprised at how well he can remember. It sure makes a mama proud. I am so blessed to have such wonderful, handsome, healthy kids. I don't take that for granted either! Everyday I think the Good Lord for giving them both to me.