Poppaw

Is there anything better in the world than a Poppaw?

Not in Hayden's world, there is not. These photos were taken on the day of Hayden's birthday party. He was so wired and ready for the party to start ALL day long. However, just as it has been since he was born, Poppaw calmed him down and they rested for a bit.

When Hayden was just a wee baby and no one could get him to go to sleep, Poppaw would sit down with him (anywhere) and place Hayden across his chest and the calmness began. Something about the beat of Poppaw's heart just was the key. It still is!

The only thing missing in these photos is for Hayden to have on his white t-shirt. All of you who know my dad know EXACTLY what I mean.

Poppaw was / is a great dad but he definitely got his calling as a Poppaw. His grandchildren think he is the best thing ever. My sister and I became second when those three came around. :-) I cannot say that we do not understand though because those are three of the finest kids around!! (I'm not biased at all)

Poppaw and Mommaw have bought all the grands cowboy boots over the years. They bought their first ones and have just continued. Poppaw has lots of cowboy boots and the kids like to have them too. Before Hayden's birthday party, Poppaw and Mommaw took him to get a new pair. This is what he wanted from them for his birthday "new boots that actually fit". (his words) So as grandparents who do a fantastic job of spoiling, off they went to get new boots that fit. When they came home and Poppaw put his boots by the couch to rest, guess who followed suit?

I don't have a photo of him but at one point Hayden had on his Levi's, his new boots, a white t-shirt and his new leather belt (which of course Poppaw and Mommaw bought). As he was walking around the house, he said "Hey look at me, I'm Poppaw, just better looking". Shame on that kid! Shame more on Mommaw who thought that was just hysterical!