Happy 5th Birthday Taggart!

On Monday Taggart had a very special Birthday and turned 5! I cannot believe that he is that old and I am sad at the same time. I just wish I could push pause and not let him get any older. A month or two ago Tag said to me, "Mom, Dad doesn't want me to go on a mission." And I realized that the reason he was saying this is because Cam had mentioned that he didn't want Tag to grow up and in Taggart's mind that meant not going on a mission! It was so cute, but I have to agree...No more growing up!
This was the first year that we had a friend party for him. He was very excited to have all of his buddies over (dudes, as he calls them!) He picked out his Army cake and we decided to have an ARMY themed birthday party. We painted the kids' faces, played Sergeant Says, did Army drills, and had a lot of crazy fun outside! There were 14 boys running around the backyard with their faces painted, waving weapons, and screaming..it was Hilarious!! We also had a Soldier pinata and the kids had a blast trying to hit it.



He got a lot of great presents and each little boy was so excited to give their present to him and do "Heavy, Heavy Hangover thy poor head..." He especially loved this gift from his Grandparents. Just look at that face!


Overall, I think our first birthday party was a success! Taggart had a great time with his friends and he said he had a great birthday! Thanks everyone for coming!

Crazy Weekend!

Last Friday night Cam had a Christmas Party for the Board of Realtors. He got roped into participating in the 'Rock Band' competition and let's just say he went all out on his costume. His Band won for the best crowd participation. He had people walking up to him and asking to take a picture with him. His costume was the hit of the night. Maddie was scared to death when she saw him. She kept saying, "Daddy scary!"
Then on Saturday, we headed up north to go to sweet Baby Kate's blessing. Isn't she precious?
Tag and Maddie had so much fun playing with their cousin, Izzy.

It was a really quick trip and we are very happy to be home now!

Thanksgiving 2009

We had such a great, relaxing Thanksgiving this year with my Family. Here are all the girls in their aprons after cooking in the kitchen. It was a delicious meal and we all did the cooking. I made the rolls, Kim made the stuffing, and Jocelyn made some apple pies. My Mom was so happy to have all of us help and it was fun, too.


Kim and Blair


Dad, Mom, and McKelle


Mandy and Cam


After cleaning up dinner we noticed that Grandma and Cathy were reading Kim's US Weekly magazines. Nothing better than catching up on celebrity gossip after a good meal! They were so into it, they didn't even know we took a picture!


Brody and Jocelyn with the guitar that her dad made her. It's pretty awesome!


Yummmmmmmmmmmmm turkey dinner!




Papi taking a power nap!!


We all know that Maddie is obsessed with dressing up. I was really looking forward to not being home, since I thought it might force Maddie to stay in her clothes. Boy was I wrong! She found old dance costumes, old cabbage patch kids clothes, my workout top, and about anything that half resembled a dress! She pretty much looked like a homeless child all weekend long!


Maddie and Nollie are getting acquainted. She loved playing with Brandon's dog, Nollie.


Cam reading bedtime stories!!


McKelle found a website that you could put pictures of our heads on these dancers and it was seriously the funniest thing ever!


Blair and Tag going for a ride on Cathy's 4 wheeler. A little chilly, but not too bad.



We got together with some of the Ayotte clan and played some games and ate yummy treats! Maddie and Tag were missing Ada and Boston the whole weekend and were excited to have some kids to play with. Thanks Aja for bringing Gage and Dallas!'And thanks Diana for planning the party!



We went to the Newgate Mall to see Santa. Maddie was so excited and asked for a duckie? I know, random? And Tag was afraid, but knew if he wanted some toys he'd better tell Santa. He accidently discovered his Christmas presents in my parents' storage room and was wanted them so bad, so my Mom told him that they were Boston's presents. So he told Santa, "you know the iron man, and ninja turtle thing that are for Boston, I want them." It was so funny!
We missed Jason and Claudia and the kids but they'll be here for Christmas, so we can't wait to see them then! I am so thankful for all that I have: 2 beautiful children, a wonderful husband, loving family and friends, and much more! Now, on to Christmas! I love this time of year so much!