Christmas 2008 was again at home. The kids get up at 6 am, thank goodness.
The Wii was welcome to our home with excitement including Doug. Harrison of course got football and star wards stuff. This is the last year Harrison believes that Santa came to our house. Hailey got all kind of princess stuff, including a bike. I have to accept that Hailey's and Harrison's pile was bigger. Hunter and Hayden were happy to go what they wanted including money

Angel Hailey

Hailey, was one of many angels in the preschool pageant. She learned the songs very well. She is a really sweet angel.

Playing in the snow

Hailey was fearless. Harrison wanted more snow. Hunter please as always.


Hayden happy and crazy.
This was the only day in Albuquerque that fall enough snow to cancel school. The kids loved it.

Pumpkin patch was fun. Hailey had a hard time to choose her pumpkin. This is our 5th time in the Majority farm, it is the best around it. The boys have done all and still they enjoyed it.

Halloween

Harrison was a scary skeleton and Hailey was Snow White
Hunter and Hayden were busy collecting candy. I did not take picture of Hunter and Hayden, they were busy getting their candy.

Doug in Brazil

Doug's visit to Manaus was fast and no as fun because I was no with him. He tought MBA students from Brazil. He turisted little but he was able to visit the amazon. Behind him is the river in the amazon.

Hancock

Hancock is our new puppy. He went to pick him up from a farm in Taos. His mom is a black poddle and his dad is a Golden retriever. He was 2 months when we got him. He is mellow active puppy.
After the kids asking for a dog for three years, I gave up. During the Summer I decided that I was ready to the challenge of getting a dog. The firs two months, I am willing to train and get Hancock into routine. The goal is that the boys will feed, clean after and play with Hancock.
Hancock is having fun in our large size grass. I hope this experience goes well.

First day to school 2008

Harrison had a quiet start at his 2nd/3er classroom. Most of his class mates were with him last year. I believe that he is gifted but never tested. He excels in every subject. The school is being providing challenge for him. Finally he accepted to take piano lesson. He made a new best friend from church that goes to the same school (Cooper).
Hayden starting 5th grade. He also is with classmates from last year. He is being with the same teacher three years in a row. He was placed in the 6th grade math group. Hayden has progress in reading, his class is planning to read challenging books this year. He'll continue piano lesson.
Hunter making the jump to middle school. He knew at least these three kids from the old schoold school. Hunter can wait to write stories or articles. He will have to adjust to have different teachers for each class. He will be taking private violin lesson at school.

Harrison at 7 years old. He is our little gifted kiddo. He has a good attention span and goal oriented personality. he worked for a couple of hours making this robot from the recycle bin. We are proud of him.

Hunter is 12

Hunter turn 12 two weeks after Hayden, that means that I planned another party. I used to make one party for both but now, the boys want their own friends and style. I actually do not mind, party should be my last name.
Hunter decided to have boys and girls to a getting wet party, pizza and cake. He still is a little boy, but he is starting to have a tween actitude.

Hayden's 10 B'day

Hayden's b'day was at the Sierra Vista pool. Friends from school and church had fun with him at the pool. Hayden is been always been sweet, athletic, smart and obedient son. Two of his best friends were two tom boy girls, Katie and Maisie. There was pizza and cake.

Tampa vacation

It was a long week vacation in Tampa. We went to the beach everyday. We all got so tan. In this picture Hayden found a death fish. He wish he could take it as a souvenir!!
My favorite part was that we had two side by side little apartments. The kids love to stay in their place, and of course for me and Doug had quiet time after long days in the beach and pool.
We went to a pirate boat, to a Bush Gardner's amusement park, and to a water park for a day. There were big slides and a wave pool. The best part was that it was no crowded.
I feel so bless to be able to take vacation with my hubby and kiddos. When I grow up I remember going once to a water park, the only vacation my parents took me. Whenever I see pictures of that vacation I still remember how fun was to be with my family all day doing fun stuff. I hope my kids keep all the memories in daily and vacation times we have because sure they are full of joy.

Hailey 4th birthday

Hailey's 4 th b'day. It was princess party. The girls had a tea party and the really surprise was when a princess joined them to the party. She was a Cinderella twin. She read story to the girls. She danced with them and sing beutyfully. She loved every minute of it.

Harrison's loose tooth

Harrison lost his two front baby tooth. He looks adorable.

Hailey 1st best friend

Hailey and Emma were good friends.
They played several times a week together. Emma is older than Hailey but they got along great. Emma move to Arizona in the summer and Hailey ask me almost everyday if Emma can came over to play. She will miss her.

Snowmobile

That first time we got to snowmobile was no a good day. There was storm that day, the snow was soft and too deep. There was a group of 8 snowmobile, some of the people we were with are the rescue team of the area in Colorado. I felt safe. Hayden got the chance to ride with one of them, he really had fun. President Sego ( who invited us for this event) had Hunter and Harrison. In one occasion the snowmobile turn up side down, but the snow was son soft and deep thet had a soft landing. Doug and I were in other and fall several times. It was a cold experience but unforgettable.

Hunter's camp

Hunter had so much fun in a camp with snow, scouts had been great for him because has helped him to developed skills and gain more confidence. His leaders give him responsibilities and he response good. Of course I was worry about the cold and more but I got to learn to let go. I have three boys who can wait to go camping with scouts.