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:):)