Today I Went To A Party!

Today I went to a birthday party at Nunley's Carousel for my friend Megan.  She turned 4 and her party was so much fun! 

I loved seeing all the beautiful horses and I rode the carousel today for the first time!

My brother Brendan was really taken with how big the horses were. 

My brother Royce didn't want to go to the party at first, because he said carousels were for babies.  He whined and complained all morning.  To get Royce to stop whining and come to the party, my mom made a bet with him.  She said that if he went and didn't have a good time, she would take him to the candy store, but if he did go and had a good time, he would have to give my mom 1 full day without complaining.  Since he clearly had a great time, my mom is really looking forward to her complaint free day...although, she told me she thinks it's a long shot that it will actually happen.

For the first time, my brother Brendan was able to go on the carousel without my mom or dad holding onto him.  He has gotten so big and strong!

             

This is Royce's friend Daniel.  He is the son of one of my dad's best childhood friends, Francisco.  My dad says that Royce and Daniel look exactly like he and his friend did when they were 5.

                                   

      Here's a nice picture of my dad and my brothers.....

             

......and here's Royce doing his new favorite thing which is to make goofy faces when Mommy is trying to take a picture.

Yummy cupcakes, yummy, yummy.........

"Look mom, I'm eating a cupcake like the big kids!"

Here's Brendan giving me a big hug.  He loves to give hugs, he's the best brother!

This was a really fun party!

My Favorite Finds - Thirsty

My mom's good friend started this great company called Pitaya Plus a little over a year ago.  While I'm still too young to enjoy it, my mom, dad, and brother Royce, all love it!  My mom told me that Pitaya is also called Dragonfruit and it is a superfruit.  She said that pitaya is famous for it's ability to keep your digestive system fine tuned and working to cleanse your body of harmful toxins.

Pitaya Plus is one of the lowest sugar juices on the market and is full of fiber and disease fighting antioxidants.  It is gluten free, dairy free, made with non GMO ingredients and packaged in a BPA free bottle.  Pitaya Plus also makes organic dried fruit snacks and freezie packs for smoothies - we love smoothies in our house!  My mom told me that Pitaya Plus also has an incredible social mission.  She said they are committed to sustainable farming and operate out of one of the only solar powered facilities in Central America.  They also create new employment opportunities for single mothers.  Pitaya Plus is developing new education initiatives and is giving back to poverty-stricken communities.

Pitaya Plus is available in Whole Foods markets and other natural food stores across the country.  To learn more or find out where to buy, check out www.pitayaplus.com.

We were not compensated for this post, we just love Pitaya Plus!
Love, Hayden

My Favorite Finds - On the Changing Table

When my brother Royce was born 5 years ago my mom said there were really no chemical free baby wipes available.  She knew she didn't want to buy wipes and went looking for an alternative.  She found these amazing Soft Bottom Cloths from The Pump Station and loved them.  She would fill a spray bottle with lukewarm water and leave it in the changing basket along with the wipes.  She would spray 1 or 2 cloths with the water and clean my brother.  My mom said there's no better way to get clean after a dirty diaper than a mini bath and she loved that it was 100% natural.  

My mom loved the soft bottom cloths so much that she used them with my brother Brendan and uses them with me now!  I love how soft they are and I feel so clean.  Even though there are plenty of chemical free wipes on the market now, my mom says there's nothing more natural than a cotton cloth and water.  I agree!


To find out more about Soft Bottom Cloths or to purchase visit www.pumpstation.com
We were not compensated for this post, we just love these cloths!

My Favorite Finds - Accessories!

My mom just gave me this beautiful headband from Liv and Lily - I love it! It is so pretty!  My mom said she recently met the owner, Melanie, and thinks that Liv and Lily have the prettiest hair ornaments she's seen.  I have to agree!  My mom loves how well made and special Liv and lily accessories are.  We've already given many of their headbands and bows to my friends.  Accessories from Liv and Lily are our new favorite gift to give!

You can learn more at www.livandlily.com and www.etsy.com.

We were not compensated for this post, we just LOVE these accessories!  

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My 1st Valentine's Day!

This was my very 1st Valentine's day and I loved it! I was so lucky to get 2 very special gifts and celebrate with my family! Did you know that my Papi's middle name is Valentine? His initials are HVH and so are mine!

Grammie and Papi came over and they gave me my first Raggedy Ann doll.  My mom told me that Grammie and Papi gave her one when she was my age that she still has!

I love this doll - she has beautiful red hair just like me! I think we'll be great friends!

After I got my Raggedy Ann doll, my dada took out a beautiful blue box.  My mom said that getting gifts in this blue box is very special!  My dada said that this is a charm bracelet that he is going to add a charm to every Valentine's Day just for me! That sounds great!

I'll take that thank you!

Weeeeee.....I love Valentine's Day!

My Favorite Finds - Cozy

Just after I was born, one of my mom's friends gave us a blanket from Roberta Roller Rabbit.  My mom had never seen one of these before and it quickly became one of our favorite things.  It is 100% cotton which is something my mom loves.  They are quilted and a little fluffy making them perfect for the beach, park or anywhere that needs to be a little more cushy.  My mom also likes to use them to line restaurant high chairs, public restroom changing tables, grocery cart seats and anywhere else that needs to be clean and soft.  She also uses these blankets to drape over my stroller when I'm napping in a public place like a restaurant, store or park.  It really helps drown out the sound and light so I can sleep.  We love briging them on the airplane too, because they make my mom's arms even more cozy to sleep in.  They also come in really pretty and unique prints.

 

We love Roberta Roller Rabbit blankets - one of our favorite finds!

You can find out more at www.robertarollerrabbit.com

We were not compensated in any way for this post, we just love these blankets!

My Favorite Finds - Bathtime!

After having 3 kids in 4 years and developing her own business, my mom has found some great products and companies that she really loves.  I thought it would be fun to share my thoughts on our favorite finds here every Sunday.  Welcome to my first Favorite Finds!

Even though this has been a mild winter in New York, my skin was still getting chapped and red.  My mom found these awesome bath products by Shea Moisture and they have really made a difference. While my mom only recently discovered Shea Moisture at a trip to our local Walgreen's, the company has been around a long time.  We use their Head-To-Toe Wash & Shampoo as well as the Head-To-Toe Ointment.  While they call it an ointment, it's more like a thick balm and can be used on my body, face and lips.

The wash and ointment have an amazing smell, not fruity or flowery, but serene and peaceful. Shea Butter Baby is fragranced naturaly by chamomile, lavendar, honeysuckle, frankincense, calendula and myrrh. They are rich and moisturing without being too heavy.  All of my dry patches disappeared within 3 days and I find the smell really relaxing before bedtime!

My mom is very conscious of all the products she uses on us and only buys those that are safe and chemical free. Shea Moisture Baby products are free of parabens, phthalates, paraffin, gluten, propylene glycol, minerol oil, synthetic fragrance, paba, synthetic color, dea and sulfates. They are not tested on animals and are Made in the USA.


You can find out more and where to buy at www.sheamoisture.com
We were not compensated for this post, we just really love the products!