McKall's First Birthday!

We had McKall's Grandma and Grandpa Barbour and Grandma and Grandpa Wyler over to celebrate her 1st Birthday! Her actual Birthday this year fell on Thanksgiving Day! She really liked the candle-

but wanted nothing to do with eating the cake. She looked at it like "what is this thing you set in front of me." Hayden couldn't resist though. We tried to get her to eat even a little bit- but she refused.

Hayden helped her open presents, and now thinks the toys she got are his. She is crawling all over and loves to walk along the couches and with her walker. She is getting really good at it so soon she will probably take off on her own. She is clapping and waving bye-bye. She is babbling all of the time and says, ba-ba, da-da, ya, and lots of words that probably make sense to her. She is so beautiful and has long gorgeous eye-lashes. One of her favorite things to do is stand on the couch and look out the window, and she wants to be where ever Hayden is, and doing what ever he is doing. She like to snuggle and is very spoiled! She is the sweetest little thing and we couldn't imagine our life without her!

Say Cheese

The other night Hayden was going to bed and McKall wanted to climb into bed with him. They looked so cute laying there together so I ran to get my camera. It was so adorable because McKall was seriously posing for these pictures. Every time I would get my camera ready to shoot a picture she would give a big cheesy smile and then go back to normal when I was not taking a picture. Look at those big cheeks and her little teeth. Ahhhh. Melt my heart. Ya gotta love Hayden's cheesy smile too!

Halloween

We had a little Batman and a little Ballerina this Halloween. It was so fun with Hayden because he really understood Halloween this year. The entire week he wore his costume to school, his party, around the house, and of course Halloween night. We went to Boo at the Zoo - and Hayden had a Halloween Party! He got to invite who ever he wanted, and he served his guests Mummy Dogs and tater tots!

What a combination - we had Strawberry Shortcake, a Ballerina, a Small fry, Batman, and a Zombie! We took the kids trick or treating, but Hayden was done after two streets because he wanted to go home to pass out candy. He loved opening the door and seeing all of the costumes and putting candy into the bags. McKall loved seeing the people at the door, and she and Hayden sat on the couch and looked out the window for more kids to come all night.

Red Hot Baby

Hayden participated in his first organized team sport this year - soccer! His team was called the "Red Hots." All of his teammates were 3 years old, like Hayden, so it made for some entertaining games! He absolutely loved it and enjoyed playing with the other kids on his team. Hayden mostly liked to run and chase the kids, so basically he wasn't really interested in playing the game! He would run up and down the field with a big ol' grin on his face loving every minute of it. He had an awesome coach who was very patient with the team. We are all excited for spring season!

Mckall

McKall is all over the place! She loves to "help" with the dishes and loves to climb in!

She loves to eat! This spaghetti dinner was especially messy and fun.

And she is just beautiful!

Preschool

I figured I better get caught up so I can post some recent pics! This year Hayden started Preschool! His teacher is Miss Annie - who happens to be a wonderful teacher. He goes on Mondays and Wednesdays and on Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays he asks if he gets to go to school that day! He loves it. Each week he learns a new letter and always comes home with fun activities he has done. He wears his "Cars" backpack, and I must say he looks so adorable with it on. He has lots of great friends there and is learning so much.