News from Haydenhold

The Power of Butterfly Compels You!

2012-01-18T19:09:00.000-05:00

My First Exorcism(tm) Deluxe Playset not included.

Boots

2012-01-13T12:15:00.001-05:00

And we're back for 2012 here at the Haydenhold blog. Here's Mack showing off some new silver boots she received at Christmas in Albuquerque. Now, if we can only get her to wear them again. (sigh)

Dress up

2011-07-04T15:19:00.002-04:00

I'm not quite sure what she was shooting for here. I wonder what Tim Gunn would say? "Make it work!"

Happy Fourth

2011-07-04T15:16:00.003-04:00

It's Fourth of July Weekend. Mackzenzie decides to have a dress-up and reading party in her room.

Fathers Day Donuts

2011-07-04T15:12:00.002-04:00

Just got around to posting this pic from the "Donuts with Daddy" day at Mackenzie's school. She licked the frosting off. Not quite ready to consume donuts like her daddy.

First Easter Egg Hunt

2011-04-28T18:51:00.000-04:00

Thanks to our friends, Pam and Nance, for hosting this year's easter egg hunt. Mack had a great time.

The Dancing Queen

2011-04-28T18:45:00.000-04:00

Check out Mack's moves!

Mack's official third birthday portrait

2011-04-04T10:49:00.000-04:00

Springtime!

2011-04-04T10:46:00.003-04:00

April showers means "Daddy, I want an an umbrella!"

Lunchtime Interpretive Dance Master Class

2011-04-02T19:04:00.003-04:00

While we were at Pei Wei today eating lunch, Mack decided to express herself. Enjoy.

Gem from last summer

2011-04-02T19:02:00.001-04:00

Just found this on my iphone. Mack chasing me, or, me chasing Mack.

Our holiday property

2011-01-02T18:27:00.003-05:00

I'm posting this pic here to record for the ages that yes, we assembled a ginger bread house in 2010 - with our friends Blake, Elena, and their daughter Olivia. The so-called "hexen haus" (thank you, Trader Joes) sadly did not survive the great Post-Christmas Cleaning Storm.

Jaime and Mackenzie in 2010

2011-01-02T18:25:00.002-05:00

I liked this pic, so I thought I'd share. Enjoy!

Christmas 2010: Unwrapification

2011-01-02T18:17:00.006-05:00

Here's a few pics from Christmas morning. She scored a big haul - including a kitchen set from Grandma Lois and Grandpa Dave. Mackenzie got so many presents, she had to start outsourcing the unwrapping duties. Seriously. It's all downhill from here.

My Thomas the Tank Engine Birthday

2011-01-02T18:14:00.003-05:00

So a few weeks ago, Mackenzie was in charge of selecting a cake for my birthday. And evidently, she thought it was an appropriate occasion for a Thomas the Tank Engine cake. Who am I to complain? She got to keep the the little decorate train, too.

Mackenzie Holiday Pictures for 2010

2010-12-12T18:21:00.007-05:00

Some Halloween 2010 posts

2010-11-09T19:29:00.004-05:00

Here are some pictures from the Halloween party at Mackenzie's pre-school. Mackenzie is dressed as Dora the Explorer. Minus the dark hair.

Showing off her new house

2010-08-17T16:38:00.003-04:00

As part of our great family migration this summer, Mackenzie managed to land a house of her own in the backyard. She even invited her friend Jaime over to show off the new digs. I think she's still a little shy about it, and we occasionally find her poring over old issues of "Dwell" magazine - presumably for decoration ideas.

Mackenzie enjoys some new amenities

2010-08-17T16:35:00.003-04:00

Here we find Mack having some applesauce in the new backyard. She also discovered the tot-lot swings near our place, which she was very excited about.

More pics from the beach 2010

2010-08-17T16:30:00.002-04:00

Mackenzie was very excited about the water. She would approach the surf, then turn back shouting "run away, run away!"

Engineer's hat

2010-08-17T16:19:00.002-04:00

One of the final pics from our place in Fairfax before the big move. Mackenzie is sporting her train engineer's hat (from someone's train-themed birthday). The move to Burke went fine (amazingly), and Mack loves her new, larger room.

Summer Vacation in Sandbridge, Virginia

2010-08-17T16:15:00.002-04:00

Here are some pics from our beach trip in July. It was Mack's first time at the beach. She really enjoyed building sandcastles and watching the wildlife. Going in the water - not so much.

The Bunny Backpack

2010-06-22T16:35:00.003-04:00

Mack likes her bunny backpack. (cue the Dora the Explorer "backpack" song). Also note the pen and crayon marks on the wall in the background. Who am I to deny her artistic ambitions?

"Fair use" and all that

2010-06-05T13:29:00.003-04:00

So I'm counting the minutes until a certain mouse-branded corporation sends formal intellectual property inquiries to the proprietors of Haydenhold. In the meantime, here's Mackenzie thoroughly enjoying her Mickey ride.

Helmet

2010-06-05T13:26:00.002-04:00

We went to REI the other day, and Mack was determined to wear a bike helmet. As Dora the Explorer might say, "So we can be safe."

Cars

2010-06-05T13:22:00.002-04:00

Mackenzie likes cars, but not always to share. "Move, Mommy!"

"Look Daddy, I'm a Bunny"

2010-06-04T21:09:00.003-04:00

That's exactly what Mackenzie told me when she put this shirt on her head the other day. Just thought I'd share.

Smile on command

2010-06-04T21:03:00.004-04:00

Actually, Mackenzie really does like the book "The Grouchy Ladybug." She's still working on the smiling on cue part.

A little help here, please

2010-06-04T20:56:00.002-04:00

Mack likes to hang and climb, even though she can't really do either very well.

Mackenzie flirts with the camera

2010-04-24T15:53:00.005-04:00

Just a few pics of Mackenzie this month. She's not exactly shy around the camera lately.

Note the giant cardboard house in the background. Yeah, that's pretty much taken over our living room.

Springtime 2010 in Fairfax

2010-04-24T15:38:00.010-04:00

Here are some pics from the flowers around our home.

Mackenzie's Birthday Party, or, Invasion of the Elmo Cakepops

2010-03-31T09:48:00.010-04:00

Mackenzie is two years old! Here are pics from Mackenzie's recent birthday party. Jaime bravely put together some cake pops, and I have to say there was a bit of a learning curve, but I think they turned out great. Mackenzie thoroughly enjoyed the party. Especially the 82 million balloons we had decorating the house. The Elmo cake pops. They are watching. Waiting.

Here's what the place looked like before the wave of toddlers hit the scene. Mack is inspecting the spread in her pajamas.

Mackenzie knows how to be 'camera-ready.'

As you can see... Mackenzie was super excited.

In Between Days

2010-02-08T21:17:00.007-05:00

It's been four days of shoveling, and now we are expecting the next round of heavy snow. Here are some pictures of the house and (temporarily) cleared driveway. Thankfully, Mackenzie was able to get out of the house for some much needed freedom.

Day after the big snow

2010-02-08T21:01:00.006-05:00

Here are some shots from around our house after the big snow storm. You'll notice the deer, our monumental shoveling task, and one of the gigantic icicles forming above our door.

Couple of Pics from December

2010-01-21T12:07:00.001-05:00

Grandma Lois visits!

2009-11-22T17:15:00.004-05:00

While Jaime and I were busy traveling around the country for academic conferences in early November, Grandma Lois came to the rescue to help us out with Mack!

Happy Halloween!

2009-10-31T19:13:00.004-04:00

Happy Halloween everyone! Here's a few photos of Mackenzie, who's still trying to figure out this holiday.

Fall Color

2009-10-31T19:09:00.002-04:00

This was our driveway a week ago. Now, the leafpocalypse has already begun... so much for all the colorful leaves. Now we're wading through drifts of fallen leaves.

First Hair Cut

2009-10-25T19:42:00.004-04:00

Mack had her first hair cut today. We took her to Cartoon Cuts, child hair cut specialists. They have TVs, video games, and toys to distract even the most sensitive kids. Mack did well as long as she was in Mom's lap, had a toy, and the TV going.

More Silly Halloween Pics

2009-10-25T19:37:00.002-04:00

Garden Gnome

2009-10-25T19:32:00.002-04:00

After an exhaustive search for a funny costume, we dressed Mack up as a garden gnome. She paraded her costume around the Air and Space Museum Halloween event yesterday and ran into a few friends. Jamie dressed as an olympian and Luca was a dinosaur. The kids were super cute! See you yourself.

Our Little Cone Head

2009-10-25T19:31:00.001-04:00

Mommy's Clothes

2009-10-25T19:29:00.001-04:00

Mack is really excited to try on Mommy's clothes.

Battle of Wills

2009-09-30T10:57:00.002-04:00

We bring you now to the Cox Farms Fall Festival here in VA, where Mackenzie and Jaime are locked in a game of mental combat. Who will blink first? Stay tuned...

Inside the Writer's Studio

2009-09-30T10:52:00.002-04:00

As you can see here, Mack has wasted no time getting started on her first literary masterpiece. Either that, or she's already obsessively checking email. I wonder where that bad habit came from? "I learned it from watching you, Daddy!"

Flower Girl

2009-09-26T15:21:00.003-04:00

Some of you may know that Mackenze was recently a flower girl at the wedding of our childcare provider, Pandita. Here are some pics of the day. Mack decided that she wasn't ready for primetime (she decided against going down the aisle), but she was definitely up for some pictures.

Mack's Statistics

2009-09-26T14:04:00.004-04:00

Mackenzie just had her 18 month check up and round of vaccinations. Here's the breakdown for those of you interested in numbers and comparisons:

Height: 32.25 inches

Weight: 21 lbs 11oz's

Weight percentile: 12%

Height percentile: 70%

Summary: Mack remains tall and thin. Clearly not taking those traits from Daddy.

Backpack

2009-09-11T10:00:00.001-04:00

Hugs and Kisses

2009-09-11T09:54:00.001-04:00

Laughing on the Swing

2009-09-11T09:51:00.001-04:00

George Get a Phone Call

2009-09-11T09:48:00.002-04:00

Mack loves to swing

2009-09-11T09:40:00.002-04:00

Live in Technicolor

2009-09-11T09:34:00.003-04:00

Our Happy Kid

2009-09-11T09:34:00.001-04:00

Pig Tails!

2009-09-11T09:33:00.001-04:00

Pics from Tayrn's Trip

2009-09-11T09:29:00.002-04:00

Taryn came to visit us in July. Not only was this her first trip to DC, she also had her first trip alone on an airplane. We took her to all the DC sites and a Jonas Brothers concert.

Yes, she WAS pulling my hair!

2009-07-28T12:45:00.000-04:00

Fun at the Park

2009-07-28T12:44:00.000-04:00

Mack with John

2009-07-28T12:43:00.000-04:00

Mack had a great time playing with Craig's high school friend, John. Thanks for visiting with us in LA!

Playing with Grandma

2009-07-08T15:50:00.000-04:00

Mack and Chrysta, The Bundt Lady

2009-07-08T15:48:00.001-04:00

We have some great pics from our recent trip to LA. Chrysta opened a fabulous bundt shop in LA, Kiss My Bundt. Check is out if you are in the area!

Mack Walks!!

2009-07-05T12:29:00.003-04:00

Couch Potatoes

2009-07-05T12:27:00.002-04:00

Water Fountain

2009-07-05T12:23:00.002-04:00

Near our home is a water fountain that shoots out of the concrete floor. Kids gather there to enjoy the water in the warm sun. Mack needed a little help, but she loved watching the kids and getting wet. She also seemed to enjoy getting Craig wet.

Mack's Trip to the Reston Zoo

2009-07-05T12:19:00.002-04:00

Sorry to be so delayed in posting pictures. I'll post a ton this week, including a video of Mack walking.

Our baby is starting to look like a toddler

2009-06-03T22:18:00.001-04:00

Look Mom, I have teeth!

2009-06-03T22:17:00.001-04:00

One More

2009-05-14T12:32:00.001-04:00

Photo Shoot at the Park

2009-05-14T12:30:00.001-04:00

Pandita took Mack out the park for another photo shoot.

Mack with her cake

2009-05-07T13:32:00.000-04:00

We are in so much trouble!

2009-05-07T13:27:00.004-04:00

I found this series of pictures the other day that show how Mack reacted to everyone singing her, "Happy Birthday." Look at how she temporarily acts shy and surprised at all the attention. Craig and I are in so much trouble!

Cherry Blossom Festival

2009-05-07T13:23:00.002-04:00

At the end of March, we took Mack to the annual DC Cherry Blossom festival. The trees were close to full bloom!

More More Pictures

2009-04-09T07:58:00.002-04:00

More pictures

2009-04-07T15:48:00.001-04:00

1 year photo session

2009-04-06T07:42:00.002-04:00

Mack LOVES the camera. During her latest photo shoot, she smiled for 95% of the pictures. If she keeps this up, we should buy stock in Portrait Innovations.

Pics with Grandma and Grandpa

2009-04-06T07:38:00.002-04:00

Grandma Vicky and Grandpa Jim visited for Mack's birthday. They jumped in during the photo session.

Ridin' on the Ladybug

2009-04-02T08:33:00.001-04:00

Grandma Vicky and Grandpa Jim's birthday present.

Cake or Death

2009-04-02T08:30:00.002-04:00

One of my favorite comedians has a bit titled, "Cake or Death?" Mack went with cake.

One Year Stats

2009-04-01T09:13:00.001-04:00

Weight: 18 lb 13 oz (10 percentile)
Height: 29 1/4 inches (50 percentile)

Her Special Day

2009-04-01T09:10:00.001-04:00

Balloons!

2009-03-31T08:17:00.004-04:00

We discovered a few weeks ago at another birthday party that Mack LOVES balloons. She was so excited on Saturday that we had a difficult time getting her to take a nap.

Birthday Friends

2009-03-31T08:15:00.002-04:00

Mack's Barnyard Birthday Party!

2009-03-31T08:12:00.002-04:00

We held a small birthday party for Mack this last weekend. The centerpiece was a creative cake of animals having their own birthday party. Check it out!

Photo Shoot

2009-03-18T21:04:00.002-04:00

Here are some pics that Pandita took of Mack at a local park. She loves the camera and I think that the camera loves her. God help us!

Mack and the doggies

2009-03-18T21:02:00.002-04:00

Pandita took Mack to see her two doggies yesterday. Mack appeared to try and boss the dogs around. I wonder where she gets that attitude?!?!

First Steps

2009-03-01T19:44:00.004-05:00

In this video, she takes a couple steps on her own. I believe we're almost at the "cruising" stage.

Mack Plots World Domination

2009-03-01T19:41:00.002-05:00

Here we find Mackenzie at the National Air & Space Museum. In one of the pictures, she is gleefully smiling at the fellow visitors, and of course the missiles. In the other picture, she's checking out her diaper wipes.

Modeling the New Bathing Suit

2009-03-01T19:37:00.002-05:00

Check out Mack in her new SPF 50 bathing suit. Pandita is doing a great job at containing Mack's excitement.

Already going for the wallet

2009-02-11T12:34:00.001-05:00

Houston We Have Lift Off!

2009-02-08T09:55:00.003-05:00

Here fishy, fishy, fishy!

2009-02-05T12:01:00.002-05:00

Mack's first trip to an aquarium.

More fun in the tub

2009-01-29T16:33:00.000-05:00

Swim Lessons

2009-01-27T11:56:00.002-05:00

Mack attended her first swim lessons yesterday. She is quite the fish!

Round up the Usual Suspects

2009-01-22T07:39:00.002-05:00

Here are the grandkids at Christmas. Clockwise from the top, Aidan, Trinity, Mackenzie, Lauren, and Taryn.

Mack and Lauren

2009-01-20T19:13:00.000-05:00

The two girls!

Holiday Pictures

2009-01-19T07:52:00.001-05:00

This week, we are showcasing the professional pics that we had made in NM.

Visit with Grandpa Art

2009-01-16T11:47:00.002-05:00

Visit with Grandma Kathy

2009-01-15T11:35:00.001-05:00

Now begins the vacation photos. First off, we have a visit with Grandma Kathy.

Wrapping Paper Rocks

2009-01-14T16:18:00.001-05:00

Chicago Airport: When are we boarding?

2009-01-13T18:54:00.000-05:00