Hayden-isms

Don't you love his toothless grin! He has lost four teeth really fast which has left him with quite a smile. He sure is having a hard time saying his letter "s" lately.

Here are a few quotes from Hayden -
He came home from school the other day and told me a conversation he had with one of his teachers. He said she was down tying his shoe and he was looking at her and decided to grab her cheeks like we do with Chloe. He then told her "I just love these chubby cheeks". I was mortified that he would say that, but he told me it was okay because she laughed really hard. Does that make it okay?
Yesterday he asked me when it was going to be "Sunday". I said it is today. He said no mom you know "sons" day like daughter or mother's day. You get a Mother's day. I want to sign up for a "Son's" day.
This kid keeps me laughing everyday.

Just for Fun!

Spring always seems to be full of fun activities. Here are a few shots of what we have been up to.
Hannah at her Fame performance. She loves gettting up on a stage and performing. The school did a great job on this. Indoor soccer in Idaho is the way to go in the spring. The games have been much warmer this year and it is great having Hannah and Hayden on the same team.

Easter was a great weekend. They had a great time finding their baskets, paiting eggs, and having an easter egg hunt/treasure hunt at grandma's.

Heath surprised the kids with new bike's last Saturday because they had outgrown their other ones. They were so excited to open the garage and find them. They have been riding their bikes non-stop since they found them. I'm excited for a lot of bike rides this summer. They keep up with me a lot better now with the bigger wheels.
Now that Chloe can stand herself up I find her asleep in the craziest positions. I have found her sitting asleep with her nose to her toes a few times and then there was this one. I think she just finally gives in to sleep in whatever position she is in.
Uncle Cody performing one of his famous baby tricks. Chloe loves it though. My other two were too scared of heights to give it a try.

Chloe loves to tackle and play with Hayden. This girl is all about moving and having fun. She doesn't like to be alone. She loves to be where everything is going on. Hayden loves to play with her. They have a great time.

Happy Spring! (especially now that the weather is warm - at least for a few days)

She's Mobile!

Chloe has learned how to crawl this last week. She is cruising all over now and is really fast about it. It is fun watching her explore new things and be so proud of herself. The downfall is I need to vacuum more - she is finding every little piece of anything. It has also surprised me a few times when I put her down somewhere and she follows me where I go. Time to baby proof the house. She is also learning to pull herself up on things. It shocked me when I went in the other night when she was crying in her crib and she was standing. I jumped a little because it was dark and all of a sudden there were two eyes looking at me. She is growing up so fast, but is so fun to be around! She brightens every ones days with her smiles and laughs.

Spring Break 2011

We decided to stay a little closer to home for spring break this year i.e. gas prices and screaming baby on a long drive were pretty convincing. Here are a few shots from our trip to Fairmont Hot Springs in Montana. We love swimming here. It is a nice fast drive, the hotel is newly updated and Chloe and I especially appreciate how warm the water is. The kids love that there is an outdoor and indoor pool, a great slide, a playground, and a small animal zoo.

Kent helping Hayden fly a kitePlaying outside the hotel.

Walking around the little zoo.

Hayden playing on the playground.

Our family in the pool. The Beck's and Cody's family also came with us.

Chloe loved her first time swimming!

Hannah coming out of the slide.

Celebrating Tylee's birthday at Pizza Hut.

Having fun in the room.

Two cute babies

And thank goodness there was no crazy blizzard drive home this time ending in a trip to the hospital (reminiscent of two years ago). When we did get home, Heath took Hayden to his first Jazz game. I gave Heath tickets for Christmas when the Jazz were doing a little better. They had a fun, quick trip anyway. They just drove there and back in one day. Hayden decided he loved going to these kind of games.

Somehow in this crazy weather that is suppose to be spring break Hayden got a picnic in outside.

He's Six!

Hayden had a great time turning six. He woke up to his room decorated, his favorite breakfast and presents from the family. He was actually brave enough to share his poster with the kids in his class and he was happy to pass out brownies and a drink. His dad took him to lunch and then I took him to Blastoff! He also had his first soccer practice. The family came over on Sunday to celebrate and spoil him. What a great day!

Other happenings around here. Not much beside the normal routine. We were sick of the weather one night so for FHE we decided to go to Hawaii - to bad it was just in our family room but it was fun anyway. We laid out the beach towels, drank smoothies with umbrellas in the cup and ate pineapple, listened to music, and played beach games. It took away the winter blah's at least for a night.

This cute girl just keeps on growing. I can't believe she is 7 months old now. She is a pro at sitting up. She is even starting to get up on her hands and knees and move around a little. She loves to be entertained and have something going on at all times. She is constantly moving but loves to have fun. She might keep me really busy when she can move on her own.