Show me the true-blooded Aggie from Utah....

Last weekend Hayden and Mike made the road trip up to Boise to watch the Aggies play in the NCAA tournament. They went up with Grandpa Bob, David, Matt, Nicole and Justin.

On the way up, Mike was having a conversation with Grandpa Bob when Hayden leaned over and whispered to Mike:

Hayden: "Don't listen to Grandpa."
Mike: "Why?"
Hayden: "Because his stories are boring."

It was a long drive but they had a lot of fun. Hayden liked the basketball game (except when it got too loud) and loved staying at the hotel. Too bad the Aggies lost by one point--but if you ask Hayden, he'll say that they won. If only Mike could have a selective memory like that he wouldn't have been depressed all weekend.

Hayden took a lot of pictures of the game.

Happy Birthday Andy

Andy celebrated his second birthday last Saturday...although he still refuses to say he's two. "Noooo, I'm one!" He had so much fun!

Sweet little Andy (likes to pose for the camera)

RAARRR!

Say Cheese!

Mike made his invitation and I love it!

Old GeeDonald had a foam!

Say That Again?!?

Hayden: Dad, I don't like it when mom checks my pockets.
Mike: Why?
Hayden: Cause then she finds stuff I borrowed. (e.g. my dad's, SD camera card that was in a plastic "suitcase", breath mints from the store, etc.)

(This happened right before Christmas when there was a small Christmas tree in his room)
Hayden: An angel was in my room last night!
Me: Really...what did the angel say?
Hayden: That I'm going to be a superhero when I'm 5!

Hayden's dinner blessing for the last week:

Heavenly Father, please bless that I can bring the ring of doom (Lord of the Rings) to church, and to school. Amen.

My favorite phrases from Andy

"Is Hayden naughty?"
"Mom, what you doin?"

My boys always put a smile on my face!

Disneyland Vacation
We all had a blast in Disneyland! The boys had so much fun running from ride to ride. Both boys got a kick out of meeting Mickey and the other Disney Characters. Hayden's favorite part was when he was chosen to participate in the 'Jedi Training' show. He is soooo excited that he is now an official Jedi. It hilarious watching him up on stage taking things so seriously. As usual, I took a million pictures so there were a lot to post......

Trip to the ER

Hayden decided it would be a good idea to crack his head open the day before we leave to Disneyland. I was getting ready to take Andy to the doctor because of an ear infection when Hayden fell off the top of the couch and cracked his head on the edge of our baseboard. We nixed the doctors appointment and Thad's birthday party (sorry Thad, Happy Birthday!) and ran Hayden to the ER. I felt so bad for the poor kid! He had 8 staples put in! (the doctor said it would be easier on Hayden to have stapes put in rather than stiches, he's the doctor?) He was so brave!

I have to say that there was a crazy variety of people in the ER. My favorite was the guy in his mid 30's, covered in tatoo's, with a sweet haircut who walked in and stated with his gruffy voice, "I've been bit by a pit."

So, still covered in blood, we ran home to put the kids to bed and finish packing. While Mike was getting Hayden in bed Hayden said, "Hey Dad, I know what's in blood! A little bit of jelly, and two spiders." Funny kid.


After about 1 hour of sleep (I wish I were exagerating) and running to our flight (apparently it's the busiest travel day of the year at SLC airport) we made it to Anaheim. Andy was finally seen by a doctor and perscribed meds for his ear infections. Now it's time for some sleep. I'll post some pictures of the trip when we get home.

December Photos

It's blog catch up time...so here are some pics from the last month. (There are a lot of them since I am so great at updating my blog:) It's my New Year's resolution to update at least twice a month...yay! (sadly that will be an improvement)

Hayden's fabulous gingerbread house he made in preschool



The boys dressed up for Christmas brunch with the Steed/Anderson family
Andy wasn't a fan of Santa (I'm so thrilled I was given the opportunity to sit on Santa's lap!)
Hayden snuck away from our brunch table numerous times to spy on Santa.

After the first snow fall I dressed the kids to play outside, but by the time we got out there...it was gone. Poor kids! Andy was thrilled to just be outside! I made one snowball and we had to keep track it and reuse it!
A little disappointed.