Hay Happens and Hay's Happen

With the C-virus, we must be all masked up at church. This makes greeting harder because they cannot see your smile.

Luckily, we smiled with our eyes, and they gave us a few signs to hold.

The beauty of this morning was that Tatum had the opportunity to focus on others, and she could feel how good it felt to BLESS OTHERS with something as simple as a smile. Especially when she had had a hard morning. (the best time to serve is when you are sad or down…Y.O.U. go out the window and T.H.E.Y. become your focus).

What fun. We love our church and all they do to serve and love others.

While we were at Trader Joe’s, Tatum wanted to get something for Mrs. Phillips, her 2nd grade teacher. She also remember that Zoe was coming over that morning, so she wanted to get something for her. Supposedly, she is always thinking about what can she give someone. I love this about her. When we got home, she made a Scavenger Hunt for Zoe to find her pumpkin.

She couldn’t wait to give it to her!

Then, on Sunday, Tatum made a card for Mrs. Phillips (just because), and she got a gift bag altogether. Her heart is truly one of a giver.

(She inspires me).

Can you get cuter, please? You pretty much look cute constantly.

Case in point:

I read every night on the couch. Where do you think Cooper is? You guessed it:

Glued next to my side or under my side or around my side. One of the three.

Cooper, at least we know if anyone scary enters our home, they are in big trouble.

You’ll cute them to death.

XXOO

Tatum’s new birth certificate came in the mail. Officially, she is Tatum Isabella Hay.

The timing was perfect because we just picked up the plate she made him at As You Wish.

Dinner will now taste so much better! We love you, Daddy. XXOO

The Tot. She has a fast hand. She loves to write, and sometimes, she can write in a way that….well, it just isn’t her best. She has it in her, and she C.A.N! It’s a choice.

So, you can imagine when she got her Spelling test back, I did the happy dance. I do the happy dance weekly when she gets an A, but this time, 100% across the board, handwriting included. Proud Mommy of my 2nd grader.

Keep it up, Taties! XXOO

We have to say goodbye to the Cordova!

But it’s not forever. We will take you with us home. We’ll take the joy, the memories, the peace we felt..

Daddy did it! He got us off at 8am, and oh, it’s Sunday, so we won’t have the San Diego commute traffic.

Look at that sun!

We finished (one chapter left) of the Trumpet Swan! We also listened to the sermon, many podcasts, and some TobyMac (of course, what else is there!?)

Tot drew some fun pics.

Our trip was almost perfect. Probably one of the best Hay trips ever.

Thank you, honey, for making it comfortable. Thank you, Tot, for being YOU.

May we continue to grow as a family and make many special memories.

Another beautiful day to walk down for a stroll on the beach. It was much sunnier this morning and much warmer. But we still bundled up.

We made Tatum promise she won’t get wet this morning especially since she is wearing pants.

I promise. (Daddy videod her response).

The sand dollars just amaze me. Look how perfectly symmetrical they are. God, you are so amazing.

After gathering a few more, Daddy and Tot held hands. Bestill my heart.

What is that noise?

Just a very loud military plane overhead. There is a naval base just down the way.

We headed back to the bagel line, and Tatum just couldn’t wait for her bagelwich. She was beaming with joy!

We are now ready for our bike ride! We had to go down to the ferry to rent our bikes;

Tot, you look ready!

We travelled around the island, and then weaved through the homes. Remarkable.
Eight miles later, exhausted (GO TOT!!!), we returned our bikes.

Hot and tired, it was now time for some lunch. We welcomed Panera because they actually let us eat inside. (in CA, there is not many places that have indoor dining).

Tot got busy drawing us some pictures.

A family. My kind of drawing.

Her drawings make me smile. We all had so much fun together.

When we got back to the room, Tatum had some homework to do, but we were so spent!
Daddy especially. I didn’t want to wake him! He looked so peaceful.

We are all getting ready to get back home. Tomorrow (Sunday), we depart. We are hoping by 8am so we can get back to Scottsdale early. (School is Monday!)