Happy 15th Birthday Haden!

McKenna and Tammy Watts really made Haden's Birthday extra special. They came over and decorated Haden's room to the hilt. They also gave him some Layton Lancers sweats, hoodie, and t-shirt which he LOVES and wears any chance he can get. After the initial surprise, friend pile-up, and opening presents...the Watts topped it off by taking him out to dinner to one of his favorite places...Sill's Cafe! They are so good to Haden and I was so grateful they made his day extra special! Happy Birthday Haden... next year it's dating and driving... could time slow down just a little bit please?

Typical Haden

If Haden knows you're pointing a camera in his direction, this is what you typically get... until I don't give up... and he finally lets me take the picture just to get it over with and appease his mom. These pictures were taken the morning of his 15th Birthday. I fixed him his favorite breakfast... pancakes, eggs and bacon.

Big Surprise!

Our game closet downstairs has been a nightmare to keep organized. The kids love to pull out the game pieces and not put them back. The closet was to the point where you couldn't even walk in it. Troy had just about enough, when he announced, that we were done with games! Stratton was determined to fix that in a hurry, when unbeknowns to us he worked long and hard on organizing and cleaning up the closet while Troy and I were on a date. We came home and Stratton met us at the door, excited to show us his surprise. The closet door was closed and a note was taped to the outside. We opened the door and to our amazement the closet was all cleaned up! What a great surprise! Stratton worked for over 2 hours on this project according to Haden. Love that kid!! I guess we won't have to get rid of the games after all :)

Layton Surfers Swim Team

Andrew joined the Layton Surfers swim team in July. He is such a great swimmer and has tons of natural talent. From the very first swim meet to present he has been winning a lot! He has received tons of ribbons and regularly takes 1st place in his swim heats. It has been so much fun to watch him excel in this demanding sport. He goes to practice at least 3 times a week and works really hard. We are so proud of him!!

Halloween 2010

Tinkerbell (Evie), Darth Vader (Stratton) and Cheerleaders (Haden and Kaiden). Andrew opted not to dress up this year, but took part in "Whack a Deacon" at the ward Halloween party. The kids got to trick or treat twice this year. Once at the ward Trunk or Treat and again on Halloween night. It was a cold and rainy Halloween night, but it didn't phase the kids, they were determined to get as much candy as possible, and they did!

Little Lamb

One of the special activities they do at Mary's little lambs preschool is bringing home little lamb. Each child gets several opportunities throughout the year to bring little lamb home. The child is supposed to take little lamb with them everywhere they go and record in the special journal the adventures they had with little lamb. Evie has really enjoyed this activity!

Pickin' Pumpkins

An annual event and highlight for the kids... pickin' pumpkins from Grandpa's garden. The kids get to pick and take home as many pumpkins as they wish!