Christmas Cookies

So I always make sugar cookies a few times throughout Christmas time and I decided that I would add Hayden into the mix and make it a tradition to start letting him help in one of those cookie baking times. He was very excited about getting up on the counter and getting in the "mix" of things. So it actually wasn't as messy as I thought it was gonna be. He cut out all the cookies with the cookie cutters for me and then once they cooled I gave him his own little bowls of frosting and some sprinkles to decorate. He absolutely loves frosting and sprinkles. I don't know what it is with kids and sprinkles (I hate sprinkles), but for Hayden, the more sprinkles the better! He would put some on and then pick them off and eat them and put more on. It was funny. Hayden also has a weird thing where if he doesn't know what it is, he won't eat it! So I made the frosting and wanted to give him the beater. There was no way he was gonna lick it. So I had to place some frosting in his mouth first and once he got the taste of it, he loved it! He kept trying to dip it back in the frosting to get more (Don't worry these were our personal cookies and not ones that I have given out). All in all it was a good, fun experience that we will continue to have every year. I love having kids because you get to start all your own holiday traditions with them!

Christmas Tree Fun

So I haven't blogged for a while so now I'll add a few! First off is our tree! We went up like we always do in the mountains to chop our own tree but there was NO SNOW!!! I don't remember there ever being no snow in all the years I've been going to get a tree in the snow. So it was as fun as it usually is but Hayden enjoyed riding in the back of the truck with Benny and the guys while in search for the perfect tree. Putting up the tree is more fun now that Hayden is interested in it. He was so excited when Ryan brought it in and got down and wanted to help with everything! He really was into putting the ornaments on and was very focused and serious as he placed them on the tree. It was so fun to watch! He was not very happy however, when there was no more ornaments left to put on. So he turned to taking them off and then putting them back on. An everyday fight with him since we put it up. Oh well it keeps him busy. There are no presents under our tree yet. Hayden thinks every time he sees a gift that he has to open it so we'll be waiting for "Santa" to place them under there Christmas Eve after he goes to bed. :)

Helping Daddy get the tree in the stand
Placing the ornaments on the tree

Our finished product!!

Not so much the outcome I was hoping for, but it was fun...

So the beaver game didn't end up how we all had hoped and thought, but it was fun. None of us even had tickets but we set up a tailgate and all ended up getting in anyways! It was so much fun hanging out with friends and family and having some great food and drinks. And nothing is better than tailgating, but tailgating when the sun is shining is even better! I can't wait for next season, we are for sure getting season tickets again cause I've missed the whole atmosphere and fun we had last year going to all the games. Civil war is just such a fun time! Here are some photos of a little bit of our fun...

My little beaver fan dressed for the day
Best friend and I having some yummy homemade Kahlua and coffee. (Don't mind her duck attire, she's a confused fan ha ha)

The hubby and I

What a bunch of cute girls!

Some of the peeps at our tailgate

Rivalry Love

Hello Gene Simmons...

This picture is so funny!! We are convinced that Austin has a tongue like Gene Simmons. He can stick out to just about the end of his chin. He loves to play with his tongue so it's always sticking out. He is just too funny!!

4 months old already!

My little love bug is 4 months old!!! He is getting to be so big and so much fun. One of the things he is finally doing is sleeping from about 8-9pmish until 7:30! It feels so great to get such a good nights sleep. Hayden is finally sleeping in his own bed too so I've also been getting to sleep without getting a foot in the face here and there. Now to just keep both the boys in their beds and life will be great! Back to Austin, he is still not rolling over yet but he gets about half way. He's not too fond of tummy time! Something he is taking the liking to is spitting. It is super funny cause he will imitate you doing it as well. He's also starting to chew on his fingers and drool quite a bit so it's bib time for him! We are just having so much fun with him as he's getting to such a fun age where he really loves to interact with you. Hayden loves to make him smile and giggles every time he gets him to. It's so cute!! Everyday is a play date for Austin with us watching Ellie. I love to watch him look at her and smile. Pretty soon he'll be really interacting with her. We'll be in trouble when they are both crawling around!! :) I can't wait though to see it. Life is going great right now and I am getting excited for the holidays!! It's such a special time of year when you have kids of your own. We look forward to spending lots of time with the family these next few months. Here's some super cute pics of the boys...

Always has his tongue sticking out!!

He has the biggest blue eyes that I am in love with!

Austin loves his big brother
Hayden loves his baby brother...so precious!!

He's just too cute...

I took this today with my phone and just couldn't resist posting it! He is just getting so big so fast and is such a happy little boy. He looks bald in this picture, however he is not. :) And his hand looks a bit funky cause he moved it as I shot the pic. It's amazing to me still how he looks nothing like Hayden. Anyways, just wanted to show you just how cute he is getting! I can't believe he will be 4 months in 3 days!

Happy 1st Birthday Colton!!!

Happy 1st Birthday Mr. Colton!!! We cannot believe a year has already went by. We miss you lots and hope your day is super special!