December - Preparing for Christmas

December has been a fun month full of friends and Christmas fun.  Hayden was very adventurous this month and tried and liked both lemons and Eel!  As we moved during Christmas last year, this was the first year Hayden got to go out and pick out our Christmas tree and decorate it.

First, we helped Hayden's friend, Megan, turn 1.  

Hayden eating the ball instead of lunch :)

Where is my cake ... Not under here!

Hayden and Payton watching Megan blow out her candles

Happy Birthday Megan!

Hayden, Avery and Violet all rocking in the rocking chair after library time. 

When we tried to go see Santa and Mrs. Claus, we found out they wouldn't be there but it was ok because Daddy and Hayden got to play with a big tank instead.

Hayden's first hibatchi.  Avery and Hayden loved the big fire part.

She eats of chopsticks really well. 

Yummy Eel!!!!  She also liked the lemons.

Hayden showing off her Christmas dress from Farmor and Grandpa David before heading out to get our Christmas tree!

This one Mommy!

Daddy tying down the tree, lets hope it stays on. 

Lights on check! Now Hayden puts the first ornament on with Daddy!

She choose her ornament from her cousins - A big candy cane "H"

Then Mommy helped Hayden out with a few.

Our Christmas Tree!

 Hayden's friend put together a great Christmas Party for all the kids from their gym class.  It was perfect and each one of the kids got a new Christmas book and two new drink containers. 

No booster seats or high chairs for these kids!  Hayden ended up eating her lunch and half of Kelsey and Avery's lunch.  I swear I do feed her.

And picture time in front of the fire place. 

Now she sits still on the fireplace

Let me help clean up!

Avery helped Hayden get comfortable with Santa and stop crying, otherwise we may never have gotten a picture. 

Hayden and Santa.

We have had soo much fun this month and it is not even Christmas yet.  We will see what Santa brings us:):)

November - Thanksgiving

This month was quite busy for us.  Hayden is running around the house causing all kinds of trouble.  She definitely has stolen Samson's reign of the house.  The dogs do love Hayden though and she loves them and always goes over and gives them big hugs and kisses.  This month also brought another new first for Hayden:  Her first boy kiss.  Her friend, Ethan, at gym class came up and the both puckered up and kissed (Grandpa was not happy to hear this one)

We started off the month by celebrating our Anniversary.  We went to a wine tasting with our friends, Allison and Todd, then Evan took me out to the Tasting Room for dinner. 

Hayden and her friend Avery enjoy some frozen yogurt after dinner!

 This year was our year to spend Thanksgiving with The Heffron side of the family.  And it was a BIG Thanksgiving this year as all our Aunts, Uncles and Cousins came to Grandma and Grandpa's new mountain house.  30 people in one house and we all survived (well there was some stomach bug that made about half of the family feel like they were dying).  It was a great long weekend!!!

Hayden and Finn in their matching Thanksgiving tops. 

Finn helping Hayden with her hair - such a thoughtful cousin :):)

Uncle Mike and Hayden!

Maya, Finn, and Hayden playing on Thanksgiving prior to family pictures!

Family picture on the back deck.

Grandpa and Finn!

All the ladies helping cook Thanksgiving dinner.  With all the help it was the first year with no burnt rolls :):)

Grandpa, Uncle Mike, Finn and Hayden!

While everyone was taking individual family pictures by our new photographer in the family, Alicia, Maya and Hayden played in the grass.

Hayden and Daddy walking up from the lake.

She really loved playing with the leaves!

Hayden and her cousin Connor

Grandma, Maya, Mommy and Hayden - bunch of goof balls

Cuddling with my god daughter and daughter - this is the best part of the holidays!

Julie was the hit of the weekend with the kids, they all loved her.

Look grandma, I have Maya's shoes.

Molly and Hayden scheming something!

Hayden in mommies shoes and Zane's bookbag!

Hayden wearing Zane's shirt.

Maya, Zane, Hayden and Finn

Look at me!

Out front of Grandma and Grandpa's new house.

The whole family - I dont know how the bridge didnt collapse :):)

The Heffron Family - Hayden turned 15 months!!