PaRtY TiMe!!!!

On Saturday, we had a birthday party at our house for Hayden and his friends. While my mom was here for Hayden's birthday we planned and bought supplies for the big event. Hayden was so excited to have his friends come to his house and help celebrate his birthday. We decided that we would play pin the tail on the donkey, have a balloon popping contest, and play bingo. We made sure that every kid who came won a prize, we also sent all the kids home with goodie bag! Hayden got some great presents, and I was lucky enough to set up some future playdates! I love seeing kids play together, they are so accepting! Although we didn't get the turnout I had hoped for, I think the party was a hit! Thanks mom for all the fun ideas, and thanks to Jamie, Danny, and Brandon for helping me supervise!

Hayden Turns SIX!!!!

Playing games with Grandma

Hayden signing the check at dinner.

Riding the new bike around the block.

I can't believe that six years ago this month I became a mom. Being a mom is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me, I am so lucky to have such wonderful boys! I can still remember everything that happened on April 14, 2004. Hayden's entry into this world was very stressful and scary. I don't know what I would have done without Danny and my mom there to keep me going. My mom has always been there for me and the boys, so it was very fitting that she flew to Albuquerque to help celebrate Hayden's big day. Hayden woke up very early on his birthday (of course) and asked me when it was exactly that he turned six. I told him that he was born at 4:30 in the afternoon. He replied by saying "Oh so at 4:30 I will get taller?" I said "No you just grow a little bit throughout the year." He said "Then how will I know that I am six, I still feel five!" Kids are so funny! We took Hayden to school, where he got to celebrate his birthday with homeade cupcakes and ice cream. While Hayden was at school, Ace, Colton and I went to pick up Grandma at the airport. As I have said before, being in a new town all alone really makes me appreciate everytime someone comes to visit. I still really miss Utah! After we picked up Grandma we came home and played outside till it was time to go get the birthday boy from school. We picked Hayden up and counted the hours till Danny came home so we could open presents. Hayden got a real basketball and the new chipmunks dvd from Grandma and Grandpa. From Brandon, Ace, and Colton he got two new video games. And from me and Danny he got a big boy bike! We ate dinner at PF Changs (my boys are obsessed with chinese food) where the waiter told Hayden that he had to sign the check since it was his birthday. It was a great day, it meant so much to have my mom there for the day. The boys are crazy about Grandma, and they aren't the only ones. I loved seeing my mom, and I can't wait till I can go back to Arizona to spend more time with her and my dad!

Colton's First Haircut!!!

Well my mom came to town last week for Hayden's birthday, and between her and Danny I was convinced that it was finally time to cut Colton's hair. Colton has the best hair out of all my boys! Not only is it California blond, but it is very full and very long. It is hair that girls would kill for, enough said! He was a very good boy and sat on the chair all by himself. The stylist did a very good job, needless to say my little baby looks like a little boy!