Four Years Old Already!!!!!

We were able to celebrate Hayden's (and my) birthday on the 18th. Hayden had requested a zebra birthday so that is what she got. It was so fun planning and decorating this party.
She is the sweetest little girl and acts much older than a four year old. I could not ask for a better oldest child. She is such a great example to Carson and to all her friends. I love her more than words can describe. I am so lucky to have her!!
Some fun facts about Hayden:
* She LOVES playing with her friends and cousins. She could play all day if we let her.
*She loves having sleepovers. She is constantly asking to sleep at her grandparents or her neighbors.
*She is very thoughtful. For my birthday she cleaned the playroom and drew me a picture all on her own.
* She went to the doctor today and had to get shots. She was determined no to cry even though I could tell it really hurt her. She is so brave!
*She can write almost all her letters and can recognize all of them.
*She is a big time daddy's girl. They have a great relationship...I hope that lasts!!
*She is a girlie-girl and does not like most things that have to do with boys.
*She loves reading books and will just sit and read by herself for hours.
Sheylie, Jozy, Hayden, Mckenzie, Drew, Abby and Emma


Ready to open presents!
Hayden and her bestie Emma
We gave her a zebra pillow pet



The cake. It didn't turn out exactly how I planned and I had to do some last minute improvising, but all in all I was happy with the finished product and Hayden loved it.

The morning after, she wanted me to take a picture of her with her new stuff.

Our Week in Oregon

We just returned home from spending a week and half in Tualatin Oregon with my sisters family. Her and her husband went to Hawaii for six days so we got to babysit their kids. We all had a great time and their kids were so good...it made having five kids seem way too easy (I am not getting any ideas). The only hard part was the little man I brought with me. Carson decided he didn't like to share his mom's attention. :)
When Scott and Shelly got back we got to go to the BYU v. Oregon State football game. It was a great game and a lot of fun. Thanks Scott for the tickets!!
Colin intensely watching the game.
Heidi's first game. She says she wants to be cougar someday...I hope it stays that way!
Carson enjoying the hayride.



One of the few times Carson entertained himself and wasn't crying or throwing a fit.
These two played great together for half the time and by the end they argued over EVERYTHING!!



These two never really got along. Tyler was not Carsons biggest fan.

My little Pumpkin!

My kids for six days.
One of the days Colin, me, Hayden and Carson drove out to Astoria. It is the cutest little town right on the coast. We love it there. Unfortunately this is the day I was feeling pretty sick, so I didn't totally enjoy it, but it was still fun to go.
Riding the trolley.
Goonies house. Pretty cool, huh!
Our sweet ride.
Children's museum.


We had such a great time and loved spending so much time with the Williams. Despite me being sick, Nicole throwing up three times, Hayden throwing up once, Tyler teething with a fever and Carson being Carson the week really was great!!

First Field Trip

Growing up I lived for Field Trips!! There was not much better than packing up a Lunchable and a bag of Funions, getting on the bus and going somewhere awesome!! So I was very excited for Hayden's first field trip. We didn't have the bus or lunch, but we did go somewhere pretty awesome. We went out to the Red Barn in Santaquin. They took us on a hayride out to a pumpkin patch then fed us a donuts and gave the kids a coloring book. It was a lot of fun...I love the fall!!

Paiute Trail 2011

Colin finally cashed in on his 30th birthday present. A couple of weeks ago we spent three days and two nights on the Paiute Trail. We went with my parents, my brothers and my uncle.

The first day we rode for just about 100 miles and saw so much pretty scenery. We started in Aurora and ended in Circleville. We stayed at Butch Cassidy Inn and attempted to see one of Butch Cassidy's cabins, but couldn't find it.

The second day was quite a bit shorter. It rained and hailed on us, so we weren't too sad we only had to go 50 miles. I also wasn't feeling too hot towards the end of the day so I was very happy to see the The Big Rock Candy motel and restaurant. Colin did one too many "donuts" and I got pretty nauseous!! We got a cabin so we all stayed together and spent the night watching Hitch. It was a nice little break!

Day three was supposed to be another 100 miles or so, but by the time we got to Richfield it was getting a little late in the day and the storm clouds were rolling in. So we took a shortcut which was basically like a frontage road along the freeway from Richfield back to where we started in Aurora.

After all was said and done we rode about 300 miles in three days. It was a blast and I can't wait until I can go again!!

We left the kids home with Colin's parents, I was pretty worried about leaving them, but they had a ton of fun and really weren't that excited to see us when we got home.
Poncho Joni!
My Dad
My Mom
Carlos
Denim, Chris and Colin.
Colin and I waiting for whoever was supposed to be behind us. The first day was a lot of waiting and wondering where everybody was...we had a few mishaps with taking the wrong rode.

Exciting Day!!

Today was Hayden's first day of Preschool. We are doing it with six other girls in our neighborhood/ward. It was my turn to teach today and it was a lot of fun. The girls were so well behaved and are so cute together. Hayden is lucky to have so many friends.
I can't believe we are getting into the "school" years...she is going to be graduating from high school before I know it!!!
Boston, Emma, Navie, Aubrey, Hayden and Emma showing off their Show-and-tell. If you cant see Haydens show-and-tell thats because it is a tiny purple fuzzy ball. I got it a church two days ago and gave it to her. She was pretty impressed with it and thought her friends would be too. :)
Snack time!

Becaue I have nothing better to do...

1. What time did you get up this morning? 6:30am of my own free will...I am very proud of myself.
2. How do you like your steak? Well done, no pink
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? ummm...Mr. Poppers Penguins at the $ theater
4. What is your favorite TV show? Design Star, Castle, The Mentalist, Burn Notice, and Giulianna & Bill
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? This is a hard one! If family were not a factor I would love to move all over the U.S. Stay somewhere for a year or so and then move somewhere else, that would be fun!!!
6. What did you have for breakfast? Pancakes
7. What is your favorite food? No one favorite. Last night I had home-made Wingers Salad...I could eat that a few times a week!!!
8. Foods you dislike? Fish
9. Favorite place to eat? In-n-Out, Thai restaurants, Joe Banditos, Ruby River, Cheesecake Factory, Texas Roadhouse.
10. Favorite dressing? I love a good "house dressing."
11. What kind of vehicle do you drive? 2006 Honda Pilot. This car is perfect for me right now and I am very happy with it, but if I could choose any car I would pick a Toyota Venza or a Nissan Mirano....someday!!!!
12. What are your favorite clothes? I dont know. Jeans and a cute shirt.
13. Where would you visit if you have the chance? Anywhere in the U.S. I dont have a huge desire to go out of the country, unless it was on a cruise somewhere.
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? Who would say Half empty???
15. Where would you want to retire? Somewhere not crowded.
16. Favorite time of day? I hate to say it, but I love nap time!!!
17. Where were you born? Monticello, UT
18. What is your favorite sport to watch? I like watching football w/Colin and my Dad
19. What is your favorite fragrance? ummm...
20. What is your favorite face cream? I use Target brand of Oil of Olay, but I wouldn't really say it was my favorite
21. Favorite baby/kids products? Gowns for sleeping. They make nighttime diaper changes a breeze...I agree Angela. Also I love the swaddling blankets.
22. People watcher? For sure!
23. Are you a morning or night person? Morning
24. Do you have any pets? No, and I really dont want any, but I know eventually I will be talked into it.
25. Any exciting news you'd like to share? We are going to Cedar City tomorrow for the weekend and next weekend we are going on the Paiute Trail! Pretty darn exciting!
26. What did you want to be when you were little? "A store worker"
27. What is your favorite memory? Our California trip last year
28. Are you a cat or dog person? I guess a dog person, I wish cats were more friendly because they really are cute.
29. Are you married? Yesseree!
30. Always wear your seatbelt? Of course
31. Been in a car accident? Not really, I rear ended someone once, but it wasn't bad.
32. Any pet peeves? The question is "what isn't my pet peeve?" Everything bothers me!
33. Favorite pizza topping? Pineapple and Canadian bacon
34. Favorite flower? my Rose of Sharon bush is really pretty right now.
35. Favorite ice cream? I like Stawberry Blonde from Coldstone, Cookie dough in chocolate ice cream from Dairy Queen, any flavor from Sub Zero, Strawberry shakes from Red Robin.
36. Favorite fast food restaurant? In-n-Out
37. How many times did you fail your drivers test? None
38. From whom did you get your last email? I am sure it was some form of junk mail
39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? Target or Hobby Lobby
40. Do anything spontaneous lately? Went to Thankgiving Point last week...we are wild and crazy!!
41. Like your job? Wouldn't trade it for the world
42. Broccoli? Yes, very good vegetable raw or cooked.
43. What was your favorite vacation? I have loved all of my vacations. I couldn't name one
44. Last person you went out to dinner with? Last week went to lunch at Olive Garden with Janice and Charami
45. What are you listening to right now? My A/C...kids are asleep!
46. What is your favorite color? I get asked this questions multiple times a week...I always just say whatever color I see first. I dont have one favorite, they are all pretty.
47. How many tattoos do you have? None
48. Coffee drinker? Nope

I expect everyone who reads this to fill it out and post it on their blog!!