Christmas Moose

Hayden had a good time playing with the Antler Headband last night. He would shake his head to hear the ornaments jingle. Needless to say, it was short-lived but I managed to snap a quick shot. Aren't those cheeks just to die for? I'm the lucky one that gets to kiss on them all the time :)

Tis the Season

We bought an artificial tree this year (with much disappointment) so that the new floor won't get ruined with a leaking tree stand or Hayden pulling it over. After only a few seconds of shopping, Hayden and I found the perfect tree. It is quite gorgeous!!! I put the tree up on Friday night so when Hayden got up on Saturday morning this is what he saw...

He kept saying "tree" and "pretty" and "lights" over and over. He was so excited to see it.

One Little Indian

Hayden's class made little indian headbands equipped with a feather. They are too cute!

Here's a short video of Hayden showing us what sound an indian makes...

18 Month Checkup

Hayden went for his 18 month checkup and got a good report as usual. He now weighs 26.2 lbs and is 33 inches tall. The doctor was very impressed with his speaking and knowledge of animals, sounds, and many other things he rambled off to her. Overall, he is growing and developing like a genius!!!

Contagious

There's something about a child's laughter that is contagious. Hope it brightens your day!

New Hat

Hayden has found a new hat - the Happy Meal Box! He puts it on his head and walks around saying "hat". It's too cute!

Happy 1st Birthday Addison

Addison had her first birthday party over the weekend. She was too cute and had a great time at her party. It was hard taking pictures so I only got a few. Here are some of her with her cake or what was left of it :)

Addison's mom and dad got her a great Radio Flyer Wagon. The kids had a GREAT time in it!

A plus side to the wagon is that both kids were still enough to eat some fruit and veggies!

Addison and her parents had a great birthday. It's amazing how fast these kids grow in a year. She is such a cutie and fun to play with. Happy Birthday little princess!!!!!!!

What Sisters are For

Beth and I are 4.5 years apart. We never really got along as kids due to our age difference and maturity levels (mom may disagree with that sometimes). Now, I can ask anything in the world of her and she would do it for me because she knows I would do the same for her.

When Hayden was born, Beth became a different person much like myself. No only was I now "mommy" but she became someone very special herself. You would think Hayden was her child most times. She loves him whole-heartedly. She was still in college while I was off on maternity leave. Like clock work, she would come by a few times a week to just hold him. I could leave him with her for a few hours and NEVER have to worry. She has such the motherly touch and will be great with her own children some day. I love her very much for the woman that she is becoming and also for the girl she already is.

This picture is from Hayden's "birth day". He was only a few minutes old and had already stolen her heart.

A little over a year later, this is them:

I'm not sure if I have mentioned it before, but she is a great photographer. She is great with kids and great with capturing moments when you are just being you! I often take advantage of her for Hayden's pictures and family pictures. Here's a little preview of some fun pictures taken this past weekend.

More Pictures

I love this one. It looks like he is chewing on a piece of hay.

Gotcha!!!!!

Here is Hayden with Uncle Justin and cousin Addison. Looks like they both want down to play!

Hayden pushing Addison

Isn't he adorable!!!

This is one of my favorite pictures of me and Brian.

Happy Halloween

Here is a pics of our Cowboy. Hope everyone had a great halloween!

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