Haden turns 14

I can't believe Haden is 14! How did that happen?? Really, where does the time go? He has grown up into a fine young man, is all teenager, and so much fun to have around. He was surprised and excited to get his new foot pedal for his guitar and not so surprised (but still excited) to get his coat that he picked out. Happy Birthday!!

Family Party

Travis and Maria invited us over to their new home for a house warming party. We also celebrated Kerry's birthday, Haden's birthday and the upcoming arrival of their new baby girl!

Our little beauty

Evie, you are so beautiful! I have to pinch myself on a regular basis because of the great blessing I have been given to have this precious little girl. Sometimes I look at her and she just takes my breath away, I don't know how else to describe it... true feelings of gratitude and joy!

Reflections Contest

Haden was given an assignment in Creative Writing to enter the Reflections contest. He decided to write a song on his guitar. The theme for Reflections this year is "Beauty is...". Haden wrote the most beautiful song entitled "The Way Life Goes." The chairman over the Reflections contest called Haden to let him know he was one of the top finalists in the Music division and asked if he would perform his piece at the Awards night because the judges raved about it. He did a wonderful job!

Fall Choir Concert

October 28th - Haden's first choir concert. Troy talked Haden into taking choir this year. After a few days of being in beginning choir the teacher asked Haden if he wanted to be in advanced choir (after Haden sang a few bars to him). I was thrilled with this new development, because that means my boy can sing! A couple weeks later they announced try-outs for the school musical. Haden loves to act and so he decided to try out. We thought he would surely get a part based on his acting ability, but the singing part we still weren't so sure, (since he won't sing for his parents). Anyway, to make a long story short, Haden got the lead role in the school musical!!! He will be Troy Bolton in High School Musical. He is going to do great! Haden has a real natural ability to perform and we're so proud of him!

Halloween 2009

This Halloween was a little interesting because Haden's championship football game was right during "trick-or-treat" time. So after the game, we came home to eat taco soup and cornbread and the kids made it to just a few houses before it just got too late and too cold. Still it was nice to be with family and the kids didn't seem too heartbroken that their Halloween night got cut short.

Halloween Carnival

October 24th we went to our traditional Halloween Carnival with the Layton 2nd Ward. As you can see, Haden and Kaiden dressed up as cheerleaders. Both Brooke and I happened to be cheerleaders in high school and now our sons are gracing our uniforms - who would have guessed!! The Young Men and Young Women were able to perform the "Thriller" dance they have been working on for about a month. Lindsey Brown and I taught it to them. It was a lot of fun! The carnival also included a chili cook-off and trunk-or-treat.