As I was baking Christmas cookies today with Hailey, I realized that this is the first year she did not have to stand on a chair to reach the counter…

“My life keeps moving faster,
stealing precious days that pass.
I want to hold on longer-
want to recognize your lasts…

I’ve watched you grow and barely noticed seasons as they pass.
If I could freeze the hands of time,
I’d hold on to your lasts.”
Karen Kingsbury

Hailey’s letter to Santa.

Dottie trying to take a little nap… Hunter makes it a bit difficult for Dottie to get much rest.

Hailey was in the Christmas program at church- the kids sang “Happy Birthday Jesus.”

Hailey with her friend Arianna

Hailey’s artwork was selected to be on display at a local hospital.  We went to the Gala Reception- Hailey was pretty proud or her accomplishment!  And she enjoyed some cookies and hot chocolate too

Hailey enjoying one of Hunter’s birthday presents.

Hunter watching Rich put up our Christmas lights… Hunter was trying to climb up the wall to get to Rich.

Hailey did a great job decorating our Christmas tree.

Hunter got an early birthday present. He spent the day carrying the present around the house…

…. he pushed the present around, sat on it and played with the box. Finally after several hours he finally opened it, with a little help from Hailey. Hope he doesn’t take this long to open all his presents at his birthday party!

Hunter loves our Christmas tree!

Hunter thinks being able to walk is pretty fun!

My pretty princess

I love these 2 so much!!