Spring Has Sprung

Spring is a VERY busy time at our house! We celebrate ALL of the Hayworth boys birthdays (Jonathan, Drew, and Joshua) AND our anniversary all in 13 days! Each year, Jonathan and I try to go eat at a nice restaraunt downtown for our anniversary. A little change of pace from the normal La Parilla and Stevie B's dinners that we eat each week with the kiddos :) This year we went to the Atlanta Fish Market and it was yummy!!



Drew has also been playing T-Ball throughout the Spring for the Cubs. His daddy has been the coach and has loved every minute of it. Drew has come along way this season. He has made a few great hits without the tee and has even made some outs.

He even got the game ball for his great play...

This year, we hunted Easter eggs at the Seven Hills Easter egg hunt. The kids had a great time. Joshua was more interested in opening the eggs to see what kind of candy was inside than in looking for the eggs.

Ready, set, hunt!!

They also had a petting farm with baby farm animals. The kids got to hold the animals. We have come a long way since Drew terrorized the bunny during live bunny pictures when he was 1!!

Fun at the hunt...

Mama Judi and Papa Johnny had a special birthday celebration for all of our boy's birthdays. We had a yummy dinner and the kids had a pinata. They loved hitting it! Drew stuffed all of the candy into his pockets. I had no idea they would hold so much!!

Good times...

The birthday boys...

My Birthday Boys

April brings a whirlwind of beautiful weather and birthdays at our house!! Drew and Joshua's birthdays are just 3 days apart, so there are alot of celebrations!

Drew decided that he wanted to eat at La Parilla on his actual birthday with his best buds Tate and Chappy, and sweet Bella whose birthday is the day after his. He LOVES to eat cheese dip and got to wear the birthday sombrero!!




I can't believe that Drew is FIVE years old! He is such a sweet boy with a heart of gold!! He loves to look out for his "little buddy" Joshua, and gives the best hugs in the whole world. This has been a big year for our Drewsey. He is finishing up his very last year at Ms. Carol's house (tears) and moving on to Kindergarten. He has played fall ball and spring ball at Oregon Park, but really likes to just roll around and play in the dirt with Chappy! Drew has learned how to swim by himself and is doing a great job learning how to read! His very best friends are Tate, Chappy, and Mariella and he absolutely loves going to Ms. Carol's house. Some of his favorite things are:

• Super Mario Brothers



• Playing on the Wii and DS



• Watching superheroes on TV



• Playing with his brother and sister



• Riding his motorized truck outside



• Running around the cul de sac



• Cheese dip!!



• Suckers



• His blankeys



• Cuddling with mommy

This year, with our crazy, hectic schedule, we decided to do the boys' birthday parties together. For Drew, we rented a Rolling Video Game Truck which was AWESOME!! It was definitely one of the most fun parties that we have done. All of the big kids stayed in the truck the whole time playing. Drew played Mario for most of the time with the crew from Carol's house. Anna Caitlin rocked out on Just Dance with her friends. So much fun!

For Joshua, we did an Elmo theme and rented a toddler jumpie. The little kids loved it and it was just their size. We also did pin the nose on Elmo, which Joshua LOVED! He wanted to keep the blindfold on and keep trying!

Drew had a yummy Super Mario cake thanks to our favorite cakemaker, Ms. Vivian! And Joshua had a yummy ice cream Elmo cake from Maggie Moo's.

Happy birthday to the birthday boys...

And then...time for PRESENTS!!

Drew wracked up with games for his Wii and his DS. So far, the favorite has been Mario Hoops and Donkey Kong Country. Joshua got all kinds of toys to play with. He got his first tricycle, a water table, a truck, and an Elmo chair. And of course his favorite...BALLS!!

We had a great time and are so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family!!

The family...



Joshua gets in on the video action...

Cousin love...

The crew from Ms. Carol's...



The best of friends...

Anna Caitlin on Just Dance...

The food tables...

The day after the party, was my Joshua's second birthday! I cannot believe how fast this year has flown by. So many milestones at this age, I wish he would stay little longer! This year, Joshua learned to walk (4 days after he had tubes put in his ears!), he has learned to talk (his favorite words are Mama, Daddy, Sissy, Do (Drew), NO!, bom bom (sucker), Nonnie, and bite), and he has melted our hearts with his sweet smile. He loves bath time, eating snacks and candy, Barney, Elmo, his night night (blanket), his pa pa (pacifier), and he LOVES to sleep! (Score for mommy and daddy!!) He is such a precious gift and we are so thankful for him every day.

Happy, happy birthday to the best little boys in the whole world!!

Jonathan's Birthday Fiesta!!

This year, we celebrated Jonathan's 34th birthday at La Parilla. We were joined by lots of good friends; the Riveras, Arnolds, Osterholts, Browns, Phillip, and Robert. We had planned the party before I broke my knee, so it was my first trip out. It all worked out...I just propped up on a pillow and chair :) The kids all sat down at the end of the table and entertained each other. We tipped our poor server really well to have to clean up that mess!



Some of the highlights of the evening included:



Jonathan's birthday song with the sombrero...







Drew dancing with the Mariacchi band...







And good company...









Happy birthday Jonathan!

Just Call Me Grace

Well, it is official. After 34 years of gracefulness including numerous falls and injuries, I have now succeeded in actually breaking a bone. And not just any bone...my kneecap to be exact. On Friday afternoon, I was cleaning out the playtherapy room at my school and hauling a sandtray down the hall, when my foot got caught and I fell on the floor with my left knee catching the brunt of the fall. As you can imagine, I made quite the raquet out in the Kindergarten hallway when both myself and the sandtray fell over. All of the sweet Kindergarten teachers rushed out to help get me onto the couch with my knee propped up and iced. Although they really thought I should have an x-ray, I assured them I would be okay. Afterall, who actually breaks their knee, right?? Well, as I tried to stand up and ended up collapsing, I thought I might better have an x-ray, just to be sure. I met my mom and Jonathan at urgent care, and my mom took the kiddos to her house. Three and a half hours later, I met with the doctor. Who, by the way, said "I am sure you are fine. It is next to impossible to break your knee." Well, turns out, if anyone can do it, a Hayworth can do it. It was confirmed to be fractured and I left in a knee brace. I spent the whole weekend laying in bed and on the couch. My sweet husband and kids have been fabulous! Jonathan has gotten me everything that I need. Anna Caitlin loves getting me ice packs, and Joshua loves to bring me my crutches (and my get well soon balloon!) And sweet Drew is happy just to lay next to me in bed and play his DS. Yesterday afternoon, I went to the orthopaedic surgeon who put my in a full leg cast for AT LEAST 6 weeks! Yuck! How am I supposed to do laundry, straighten up the house, and drive in a full leg cast?? I am also extremely clausorphobic, so they had to do a "split cast" with velcro that allows me to get it off if I have a panic attack. How nice is that?? I am sure that I will be updating my blog more often than usual as I spend my afternoons laying around since I cannot walk. A huge thank you to all of my sweet, sweet friends and family who have offered to bring meals and help with the kids. I am so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life! Until next time, Grace