Tag Archives: Sawyer

The spunky Sawyer entered our world on January 23, 2012 and we have been trying to keep up with his amazing energy ever since. Sawyer is the master of facial expressions as he keeps the family light hearted and laughing.

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Check out all of the family events that Sawyer has been a part of!

Travel to Disneyland Resort – Spring Break 2016 Day One

Patrick March 18, 2016 2 Comments

The first day of our spring break 2016 trip involved a lengthy flight from Orlando to California but once we arrived we were ready to explore. We arranged a limo ride from the airport to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel where we checked our bags and headed out to the parks to explore. We enjoyed the afternoon at Disney’s California Adventure park where we made plans for all the things we wanted to do the rest of the week. Because of the time change we retired to the room early, excited for the rest of our week.

Hunter’s Birthday Celebration… Before the Celebration

Patrick March 13, 2016 Comments Off

Although Hunter’s birthday was still a week away, we wanted to have a little celebration for him at the house with Grandma Curly and Papa Colonel before taking our birthday/spring break trip. Ever since Hunter could read, we have written scavenger hunts for him to find his birthday presents. Each year we try to create the clues around his favorite interests. Well,… Read more »

Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Guys’ Day!

Patrick March 6, 2016 1 Comment

It was another absolutely gorgeous day in Central Florida, one of the main reasons I moved down here from Wisconsin almost 20 years ago (hard to believe I have been here half of my life). Since Emily gets more than her fair share of quality time with the boys, coupled with the fact that she had a ton of things… Read more »

Kee & Colonel’s 50th Wedding Anniversary

Patrick February 25, 2016 Comments Off

I can honestly say it has truly been a pleasure having Kee and Colonel be such a big part of our lives. I have had the pleasure of knowing them for about the last 15 years and have come to know them both as remarkable human beings. Kee is an amazing mother and best friend to Emily, as well as a loving… Read more »

Shopping in Cocoa Beach, Disney Cruise Ship & Trains – A Fun Valentine Birthdayfest

Patrick February 14, 2016 1 Comment

Our long weekend shopping in Cocoa Beach, watching the cruise ships at Jetty Park, and a Sunrail trip to Winter Park, all got started Sunday morning as Emily prepared her delicious Chocolate Chip Scones and I went to get her morning go-juice from the local Starbucks. I returned home to the delicious aromas of baked breakfast goodness. To accompany her tasty… Read more »

High Five Kee

Patrick February 10, 2016 Comments Off

It has been roughly a half of a year that Kee (Emily’s Mom) has been going through treatment for breast cancer. Those of you who have been through cancer, or close to someone who has, know that it takes quite a toll, not only on the body, but on the spirit as well. What has been amazing about Kee this… Read more »

HayesPlays 407 Launches on YouTube

Patrick February 1, 2016 2 Comments

Over the last few weeks Hunter and I have been having a lot of fun photographing and editing stop motion Lego videos. Hunter decided that we should create a YouTube channel for he and Sawyer so they could share their video creations with the world. With a little brainstorming we decided on the name HayesPlays 407 (Orlando area code) for… Read more »

Sawyer’s 4th Birthday – Mariachi Cobre Part Dos at Epcot

Patrick January 23, 2016 Comments Off

Today, Sawyer officially met his 4 year birthday milestone, and the fact that it was Saturday meant we could all celebrate the entire day together. I wrote about the day below, and I also created a video of some of the highlights of the day, so please check it out right here. Although we took advantage of the long holiday weekend last… Read more »

Sawyer’s Birthday Weekend – Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Magic Kingdom, & More!

Patrick January 15, 2016 10 Comments

A weekend at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Magic Kingdom As Sawyer’s birthday is a little over a week away, we wanted to take full advantage of the four day weekend that the schools provide in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday. We decided that it would be a great weekend for a birthday staycation at Disney. Emily… Read more »

The Old Spanish Sugar Mill Breakfast… Errrr, Lunch

Patrick January 2, 2016 Comments Off

The Old Spanish Sugar Mill Restaurant at De Leon Springs State Park It was a year ago this month when we first ventured out to the highly recommended Old Spanish Sugar Mill Restaurant in De Leon Springs. For those of you who have been there, you know that the visit to the De Leon Springs State Park, and the restaurant… Read more »