I lost my tooth!

Hayden was walking into his basketball practice the other day and he bit down on his water bottle. He didn't realize his tooth was loose and came in and asked me if there was something wrong with his mouth. He had lost a tooth. We had to go back out in the hall and search but we found it. He was so excited. After writing the tooth fairy the longest note possible ending it with "You can have it, but please leave me some money!", he went to bed really early which is surprising for him. He was truly hoping for $100 bill (seriously he must think the tooth fairy is rich). He was so excited to get his note the next morning and $98 short of a hundred but he didn't care. I think he was most excited to share his news and to be like his other friends that have already lost one.

Christmas Snapshots

There is so much you could blog about Christmas it is overwhelming so I am letting some of the pictures do the talking this time.

Decorating Gingerbread Houses at Aunt LarRene's.

Chloe's First time meeting Santa

Our new Christmas jammies on Christmas Eve

Hayden giving his dad a Baby doll on Christmas morning. He thinks he is so funny.

Thornton Christmas Party

Jackson Christmas party- It was so nice to have these parties on a different day than Christmas because for once we stayed home all day on Christmas in our jammies. It was so great. We let everyone come see us for breakfast and games.

New Year's Eve - all these kiddos partied at our house with three babysitters while the adults went to anther house for games. It was great. Hayden said it was the best party ever!

This picture is blurry but it is the only one I got with them all together.

Hope everyone has a great new year!

Lucky 13

Yesterday, we celebrated our 13th Anniversary. It waw nice to spend most of the day just together as a family. We pulled out some photo albums from the past and they were fun to look at. We did go out to dinner just the two of us and that is always a nice treat.

5th anniversary on a cruise in the Caribbean. They gave a cute little cake to enjoy.

Our family now. It is amazing all the great memories 13 years has given us.
Happy Anniversary!

Merry Christmas!

To all our family and friends ~ we hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a great new year!

Snapshots

This blog is for Hayden. He is always wanting me to take pictures in the hopes it will make it to the blog. He even wants me to put some of them on other people's blogs. I'm sure they don't want our pictures so we will update our little blog with our latest happenings.

Hayden has loved this week out in the snow. He has built so many snow forts until the roof falls in and then they will start on another spot. His favorite time is when his buddy, Zach, builds with him. I can't believe how long he can stay out there. It has made for one tired little boy when it is time for bed, but he is having a great time.

My girls all beautified for church.
Harley loves to snuggle with anyone who is laying down. This time it was Chloe. She didn't seem to mind but I'm sure it won't be long before she starts grabbing him and then he might think twice before laying down with her.

I love, love this time of the year. It is the one time of the year I love to shop. I love decorating the house. I love listening to Christmas music. I don't even mind the snow for a month because it just fits with the season. I love how excited my children get. I love the twinkling lights all over the house. I love my children's faces when they watched their video from Santa. I love thinking of ways to serve others. I love the magical feeling that I'm sure comes from everyone turning their thoughts to our Savior. Here is a picture of part of our Christmas room.

Hayden has loved showing everyone his Christmas train. He gets so excited to set it up every year. Here he is showing Chloe how it works. His favorite new trick is to take a dog treat and put it right in front of the train so that Harley goes to grab it right in front of the train. Good thing Harley is fast and Hayden is now banned from the trick. Poor dog, he will forever be teased by this little boy.

Hannah and Hayden's first time roller skating. We went for their cousin Alexis's birthday party. They had a great time. Hannah really got the knack of it. Hayden tried but only would let go of the side rail to dance his best moves.

And, oh, how we love this little girl. We just can't get enough of her cooing, talking, giggling and smiles. She is sleeping through the night so well now and is just growing so much. We love having her as a part of our family.

Happy December everyone!