All I Want for Christmas...

Hayes and I took a quick trip to visit Santa last Saturday. He settled right in on Santa's comfy lap and nearly fell asleep before Momma could whisk him away. We are busy wrapping presents, decorating and finalizing plans for the Christmas holidays. What a wonderful time of year!

Peek-a-Boo!

Hayes and I had a little fun on a Sunday afternoon. Okay, I had more fun than he did but at least we got some updated pics. He is such a good sport. Hayes will go along with most anything we throw at him... posing for pictures, noisy dinner parties, passing around the elderly great aunts and great grandmothers. And when he's had enough he just falls asleep... as seen below!

Roll Tide Roll!

Yea Alabama!

Happy Halloween and more!

Hayes is growing like a weed! He is 3 months now. Smiling and cooing and having so much fun. We took some fun pictures during tummy time.

Happy Halloween. I am dressing up like a Sweet Pea. Very fitting!
Taking a much needed nap with my big cousin Richard.

Here I am with my teachers on my first day of school. Ms. Mervette and Ms. Zandra take good care of me. School is so much fun although most of the time is spent sleeping.

Happy Birthday Mommy!

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday to Mommy!

Happy Birthday to you!

Have a great day! I love you! Hayes

(Thanks Aunt Cate for the help!)

Roll Tide!

Guess who I am cheering for! We are gearing up for the big match up on Saturday. My dad has his pride riding on the outcome of the Ole Miss Alabama game. Oxford is a hard place to hold your head up after getting whipped by Alabama. It's happened before but NOT THIS YEAR!

Happy Fall!

After a busy adjustment time and many changes, we are finally getting back on board with blogging. Hayes is doing great and growing everyday. We went to the pumpkin patch to pick out a pumpkin and take pictures. Hayes was dressed up in his Halloween Happys from various family and friends.












Time to go! Hayes had enough fun at the pumpkin patch!

Never Say Never

I never thought I would be blogging... sharing personal thoughts and activities for all the world to see. With the arrival of Hayes I must admit that a blog would have made things a lot easier to get the word out. But news of our miracle baby has been shared and I hope to keep you updated from time to time.... maybe after the 2 a.m. feeding I'll have some time!

The other "never" I'd share is never give up hope. For nearly six years Jeffrey and I have prayed, begged, and occasionally tried bargaining with God to give us a child. The thing is that His plan wasn't necessarily in line with my timeline. But in looking back over the last six months I can clearly see that He was preparing us for Hayes. It's all so obvious now... why couldn't I see it??

Hayes Edward Hollis
July 31, 2008
7 pounds 1 ounce
19 inches
Bentonville, Arkansas