Grandma is trying to catch up!

Dear Hayden,

Once again you have been a very busy baby and Grandma has been trying to update the blog but trips, work, helping friends, and a hurricane and earthquake have intervened recently. I had promised to finally catch up last weekend but a not-so-sweet hurricane named Irene took that opportunity away as she took out 75% of Richmond's power. Grandma finally got hers back last night and vowed to write at least a short note to you tonight.

After your visit to Richmond, Grandma came to Burke to babysit you while Momma and Daddy went to a wedding in Pennsylvania. We had a very good time together and you were an angel.

The snail toy that Pat gave you continues to bring huge smiles every time you play with it--when you see it your smile is instantaneous! We had a grand time with some other toys and books while we were together.

The mess that you and I could create with simple foods like cereal, squash and carrots is unbelievable and shown in the pictures that Grandma was taking with her left hand while trying to feed you. It would appear that you think that your food goes better if stuck on a finger or fist. Unfortunately it then ends up in your nose and ears. But you are doing well with eating and Grandma did pretty well with cleaning you up eventually!

More to come sweet baby boy as we have the trip to the beach to share.

I love you so very much,

Grandma Gammon

Photos from your July visit to Richmond

Dear Hayden,

Grandma loaded some pictures from you visit to Richmond. The photos came from your Momma and Daddy's camera. Thank goodness they take much better pics than Grandma. In the photos you will see Aunt Etta, who met you for the first time and of course you were your usual charming self. Aunt Bones came to see you also but we didn't catch a snapshot. Grandad Gammon came over for dinner and had a good visit with you. You got to have a bath in the big guy tub and as always loved the water.

You were able to visit with Aunt Meg and baby Owen (who was born with an amazing head of hair!) You and Momma also spent time at the pool with Jess, Debbie, Troy and other friends. You enjoyed the water and your crab float ring. You had on your pirate swimsuit and top which comes with a hoodie to protect your sweet bald head (which is becoming less bald, slowly but surely).

I love you very much and enjoy every moment with you and love to have you come to Richmond.

Grandma