Activity #7

Some of the best things come in twos! Hayden belongs to a play group for other children with Down Syndrome. She goes every week, and has made a lot of good friends. One of her friends is a couple years older than her, and her name is Katelyn. She is 13, and spent the night at Hayden's house. The next day, they decided to come over for a swim day at Aunt's house.

We played lots of fun games, and basically enjoyed a day of fun in the water. The most memorable moment, was when Katelyn and Aunt had to close their eyes so that Hayden could throw the diving sticks in the pool, so we could all race to see who would get the most dive sticks. Katelyn and Aunt were both "closing their eyes", when Aunt looked over and saw that Katelyn was actually CHEATING by watching where Hayden was throwing the sticks. Katelyn saw she was "busted" by Aunt for cheating, and started laughing, and with all the simplicity and pureness that could come from her heart, turned to Aunt, giggling, and said "I LOVE YOU!" I love you too, Katelyn.

Activity #6

So, a few years ago, we were all gathered at Hayden's house to have a family dinner. Makena had brought a friend, named Lauren. Hayden's other cousin, Kilinoe was chasing her around downstairs where all the kids, including Makena and Lauren, were waiting for dinner. Hayden almost tripped while being chased around by Kili, and in true little kid fashion immediately got angry. She steadied herself and turned to Lauren, whom she hadn't ever met before and shouted "I don't like YOU"... Even though Lauren had absolutely nothing to do with the incident. It's been about 3-4 years since this had happened. And while at a bbq at Aunt and Makena's house, Hayden was enjoying herself in the pool when Lauren walked in. As soon as Hayden spotted Lauren she said, in a sing-song voice, "I hate youuuuu".. We all started cracking up and then Hayden lovingly looked up at Lauren and said "I'm just kidding, I like you"...

Activity #5

Sammy aka Pickle, is a black, schnauzer/westie mix dog that lives at the Ongoy house. Hayden has a WHITE dog that was in need of serious grooming, so we suggested she take Lucy, her dog, to the same groomer as Sammy. When her mom told her that Lucy was going to go to the same groomer and get her haircut like Sammy, she was very excited that Lucy would be cute like Sammy, after her appointment. She thought for awhile, and asked her Mom, "are they going to put black in her hair?". "no", her mom replied. "GOOD!" said Hayden. "I don't want her to be black".

Activity #4

One morning, her Mom had a feeling that Hayden might not be eating a balanced breakfast that day as she saw Hayden walking through the kitchen. When she asked her what she was doing, Hayden quickly reached into the cupboard and pulled out a box of Honey Nut Cheerios, and said, "just getting out these Honey Nut Cheerios". "But you don't even like Honey Nut Cheerios, Hayden!" She saw Hayden throwing a napkin with crumbs on it into the trash can and walk away. "Did you have cake for breakfast, Hayden?" Shoulders slumped, Hayden said "You caught me!" and turned and looked at her mom with a look of complete seriousness, and said in a sweet Hayden voice, "I just like the taste." Ahhhhh, don't we all, don't we all my sweet girl.

Activity #3

Getting her toenails cut is one of Hayden's least favorite things. So, when her mom was getting ready to cut them, she told Hayden that it was no big deal. Everyone cuts their toenails. Dad does, Mom does, Spencer does...Hayden thought for a moment and said "Hobos don't!" Another nugget of wisdome that only Hayden would be able to come up with.

Activity #2

The picture on the left was taken today, after the swim excursion, and before dinner.

This would be the H in HAM and the M in HAM.

The picture on the right is the A in HAM and the H in HAM...at Kilinoe's High School Graduation.

All things considered, we had a lovely time tonight at Chevy's, Hayden's pick. There was a pink clown there that made her a pink poodle with a tail, that later was confused for his "weener". When Makena pointed out that Chevy's had ice cream, Aunt reminded her that her mom said she had already had a lot of junk. She looked at Aunt, and said, "what do you say?" Aunt said, "I think that if you eat a good dinner, what your mom doesn't know won't hurt her." "YES!" said Hayden, and she ate all of her dinner.

After dinner we went to the hospital, where Hayden asked a lady in the elevator who she was there to see. When the lady said her dad, Hayden asked what is name was: "JOSE", said the lady. "Oh, Jose", said Hayden, and then exited the elevator.

When we got into the car, Hayden rolled down her window, and as the wind was blowing her hair, she said "I'm sorry for Grandpa."

Check back for the amazing list of "HAYDENISMS" to come...we will leave you with a teaser, one I am sure most of you are familiar with.

1. Hayden, eat your applesauce! I know, don't be jealous!

Activity #1

Hey there world! Hayden, Aunt (Kristen) and her cousin (Makena) here...we ARE the 3 H.A.M. bloggers! (Hayden.Aunt.Makena) Welcome to our blog!
Hayden says: (to her aunt and cousin) You are the best! And the awesomest ever!
Makena thinks that this is partially becuse we all just got out of our pool, where Hayden always always always has a blast.. Anytime we do something cool we are magically her favorite people in the whole wide world! Which I don't mind one bit..
Hayden is still trying to wrap her head around the idea of a "blog".. but I'm pretty sure she'll get the hang of it soon enough :) and then this thing will really be worth reading!
AUNT Kristen is uploading a pretty amazing picture of Hayden and cousin to her facebook right now.
Hayden and cousin are currently discussing what our animals would say if they had collars that made it possible for them to speak english. Hayden seems to think that all the dogs would be saying "WOOF! I WANT SOME FOOD! WOOF!" which is not far off from reality..
I think it's time for din din...so until next time..
"We like to move it, move it!"