Our Family Story

Thursday, January 21, 2010

this Guy + those chubby cheeks + that hair = IRRESISTIBLE

A date with the Family Fun Center

We took a little trip to the Family Fun Center earlier this week for a little arcade playing and bowling. It was pretty crowded so we let the kids ride this mini merry-go-round a few times while we waited for an open lane. They had so much fun on this thing we could have skipped bowling and called it a day! :)

Hayzen even got to join in on the fun!

One thing is for sure, next time we go bowling I'm going to tell the worker that I want the bumpers to pop up on my turn too, sheesh, I've gotten rusty over the years! I just might even go a little further and say that I will use the contraption that Avery and Quinn got to use to guide their ball down the middle of the lane too!

Anxiously awaiting the strike...

Quinn, and the contraption, got second place. Justin barely beat him!

Having a grand old time!

Justin came in first, Quinn second, Avery third and I came in dead last! I never thought I'd get beat at bowling by a 5 and 3 year old. Oh well, better luck next time! :) After bowling we let the kids play a few games and pick out a prize with the tickets they won. It was a fun day, we had a good time!

It must've been a good joke...

These two cutie pies have so much fun together! Quinn loves making Hayzen smile and laugh and always wants to be where he is. Hayzen LOVES the attention from his brother and giggles and smiles at him all day long!
Best little Buddies!

Sunday, January 3, 2010

CUTE-ness!!!

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Joy to the World Christmas Night!!!

We spent the rest of our Christmas Day at my parents house opening yet more presents, eating yet more food (if that was even possible!) and having yet more fun playing games.

Presents from Grandma and Grandpa Thompson!

*Note: for the 3 of you that still look at my blog :), sorry for all the opening of presents pictures but it's my baby's first Christmas I have to document it, and plus..... "I can't stop once I've started, it stings." ha ha! I'm just sayin'! :) By the way, who can guess what movie that's from??? Anyone? Anyone??? Okay, now to the load of pictures!

Thanks Mom and Dad for all the presents! We had a great time playing games, having fun and spending the night too, we sure love ya!

Phew, I think I'm finally done with my Christmas posts. :) Hope everyone enjoyed Christmas as much as we did this year, I loved every minute of it!

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Merry Merry Christmas Day!!!

After our fun morning at home we headed over to Justin's parents for a delicious Christmas brunch and had some more fun opening presents.

Gifts from cousins!

Gifts from Grandma and Grandpa Smith!

I thought it was funny, his present was bigger than him! :)

I just had to throw this one in here, he is adorable with a capital A!!! :)

Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Smith for all the fun presents, we love you!

Monday, December 28, 2009

Holly Jolly Christmas Morning!!!

Christmas was SO FUN this year! I think my kids are at the perfect ages, everything about Christmas is just so magical to them. Watching their little faces light up after every single gift, no matter how big or small, was priceless, I loved every minute of it! I got all of it on the video camera but unfortunately forgot to take pictures until after everything was opened. RATS! But I got plenty after the fact so here are a few...

Perhaps the most exciting present Christmas morning was when the kids found a note from Santa on the tree that said,

"Dear Smith family,
I have one more surprise but it was too big to fit through the door so I left it in your garage. Merry Christmas!

Love, Santa"

How exciting is that?!?! Avery and Quinn ran out to the garage and found a box with a big gold bow on top, it was a TRAMPOLINE! Hooray!!! They can't wait to set it up.....in the Spring!

That sneaky Santa also left me a great surprise too that I had NO idea about! A little square box wrapped up in a huge box. When I opened it up it was the most gorgeous anniversary band I've ever seen!!! (insert giddiness and endless excitement from me here!) It fits perfectly with my wedding ring! I LOVE YOU SANTA!!! :)

Christmas Eve

This year we went to my parents for Christmas Eve and had a great time as always!

After a delicious french dip dinner, the talent show was first on the agenda. Avery sang "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer". She made her Rudolph hat at school and got the reindeer glasses from primary and was so excited wear them while she sang! :)

Quinney also sang but I was helping him so I didn't get a picture. He sang "Away in a Manger" and did such a sweet job! After the talent show it was on to the Nativity.

Avery was Mary, Quinney was Joseph and Hayzen got to be Baby Jesus.

Next up, presents!

Sweet baby Hayze with his very first Christmas present... (Avery's just a tad excited!) He liked starring at the cute wrapping paper and pounding on the box more than anything! :)

Quinney's turn...

Now Avery...

My Dad gave each of his daughters a table runner that he made using the Loom he built by hand. I wish I had a picture of his Loom, but it's what the pioneers used to weave rugs and things. Here's my table runner and I love it!!!

My sister Julie had my name and made me the CUTEST decoration! It's has a stand and then she made little things to go on the stand for each month. I love it! Here's January and February...

I didn't get a picture of Justin opening his gift but he got a lovely gift card to Kohl's from Juan. :)

After presents it was time for us to pack up and head home, so we slipped into our new Christmas jammies that I made for us and we were ready to go!

Another great Christmas Eve!!!