It's A New Day

I'm sure my dad is laughing at the title of this blog post!!  But seriously, it is a "new day" at the Bland house!

We began 2011 by doing an "overhaul" on our house and getting rid of tons of "stuff".  I took loads to goodwill and donated a car full to Junior League's rummage sale.  We organized all of the closets, drawers and bins in our house.  Additionally, Derek cleaned out and organized our entire garage!  It looks amazing!!

Hayes met a new friend, Bennett Elkins, who is just 3 days younger than him!  It seems as if all my friends have had little girls lately so it was so nice to finally meet his male buddy!!  Here they are playing on the play mat and in their bumbo seats:

My new job has been going well other than having to miss a few days due to being sick!  We have actually all been sick several times this year and found out this week that poor little Hayes has croop!  Croop is "a condition that causes an inflammation of the upper airways — the voice box (larynx) and windpipe (trachea). It often leads to a barking cough or hoarseness, especially when a child cries."  It has been so sad to hear him in pain!!  With all the germs that have been circulating, I have been on a mission to sanitize EVERYTHING in our house!

Despite being sick, Hayes still manages to smile and warm our hearts.  Here he is in his argyle sweater.....

having fun in the exersaucer....

and taking a quick "cat nap" on daddy

Neyland is no exception to the new year clean out.  He got a brand new bed and took a much needed trip to the groomers!  Here he is sporting another new bandana....