Trip continued

What we missed while we were gone. Of course snow is always faithful in MN and stays forever! So we got to enjoy the view when we got back.


Hayven chilling at the hotel.

Eating out...what we did lots of!

Zach's grandpa Wood took us out to Fazoli's. YUM!!

Just relaxing! Couch potato!

LOOOOONG TRIP

Chrismas trip to Indiana. Jayda and Hayven were overly blessed with presents from both sets of Grandparents and Zach's aunts!!


The girls loved playing with their cousin Caleb!


I was quite thrilled to get my Perfect Brownie Maker for Christmas. Can't wait to try it out!


One of her many presents!

Hayven loved the Time Out chair. She wasn't naughty, she just liked climbing on it. She usually climbed up and then cried because she couldn't get down!

3 loves of my life

Always a princess. Loves drama! Got a princess outfit, microphone, and snow white for Christmas! She wears dress up clothes everyday and loves to sing!


She also loves to change clothes 4 times a day. Sometimes she wears her swimming suit. She is
very much a story teller! This would be her telling a dramatic story.



Then there's little miss Hayven who is now walking all over the place. She decided she's ready for that venture! She was being goofy!

She's a very busy girl! Always climbing into and onto things!

Ginormous icicle from the front of our house!

Little Singer

Well after taping Hayven of course Jayda wanted me to tape her so here she is singing "Go Tell It On The Mountain."

"Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord." Eph 5:19

Sweet Moments

Hayven has decided it's time to take some steps. Kids have it figured out! We seem to always be rushing and little Miss Hayven is good at reminding us that we need to slow down. She's such a calm munchkin that just enjoys life! I captured her taking a few steps! Enjoy!

The moments we live for...

Adventures

Adventures at Mall of America!

Well we don't go here much, but we had some mystery tickets that was good for rides. We thought Jayda would have fun! SHE DID!! She had a blast on a few rides! Then we made a stop at Lego Land or Mego Land as Jayda called it! It was a fun day!

Jayda got to hug Sharky! She was quite excited!

She also got to get her pic taken with Pablo from the Backyardigans! He even danced with her!

Dancing with Pablo

We find it funny that she is scared of Santa but not of Sharky or Pablo!

Daily Learning

Whew! As this year comes to a close and we have approached the last month of this year it seems like life's lessons never cease! The challenge of having a 3 year old that is very strong willed and independent...the joys of teething with Hayven...and her struggle to sleep through the night has made us stronger. Better yet, it's made us realize how weak we are and how much we have to rely on Christ. As trials have been thrown our way we can only learn to lean more on Him. Be encouraged today, as we are, that God has control of each day. Live for each moment that you have today and not for the future and then you will experience the peace and joy that only Christ can offer!