Here We Go Broncos!

Hoping for a Super Bowl win for our team next weekend. But what to do this Sunday since no football will be on? Hmm.....

Belated Haxton Christmas

The boys and I traveled north to Kansas last weekend to visit my dad's family and celebrate Christmas. All six of dad's siblings were there. And their kids. And their kids. It was packed! And so much fun! I'm glad we live close and can hopefully see everyone more often. 

Jack got Legos and hot wheels from Kole!

How did Kody know Legos and hot wheels are his favorite?!

The little cousins thought Ethan was so cool. 

Our hotel pool had a huge water slide!

Much-needed pool time!

Best part of the weekend was watching the Chiefs lose, but when you're in Kansas, this is the only giant helmet you can ride in. Don't tell Peyton Manning!

Merry New Year

Happy 2014!

Andy and the boys attempted a Star Wars marathon on NYE. They made it to episode 5 by bedtime on the 1st. 

Jackson made it until 830 on NYE, Mommy was out by 1030, and Ethan and Daddy were the late-nighters with an 1115 bedtime!

We did shoot off some fireworks (at 800) to celebrate the new year. As always, we are thankful for a blessed 2013 and are excited to see what 2014 brings!

Scar face

Jackson hates to lose; especially when competing against his brother. During a game of football, Ethan passed the ball. Since Jackson didn't want to miss the pass, like any good football player, he didn't take his eyes off the ball. Well, he caught the ball, and then ran HARD into our patio post.  The house shook, and I was surprised the pole didn't collapse. 

Jack's first bloody nose!

Cutest little "scar face."

Christmas Time

Another wonderful Christmas is in the books. This year was so relaxing. Thank goodness!

We went to Christmas Eve service at church, then looked at Christmas lights on our drive home. The boys each opened one gift and left out cookies for Santa. 

Ethan couldn't contain his excitement and woke up Christmas morning at 4 a.m.  Eek!  Jack was up by 6, but both boys were patient and let Mom and Dad sleep in until 7. We spent the morning opening gifts and eating monkey bread. Grandma came over for Swedish meatballs, and we spent the rest of the day watching Christmas movies and building Legos. 

We are so blessed with our little family. 

So handsome for Christmas Eve service. 

What did Santa bring?!

The boys thought Santa brought them bikes. When we told them the bikes were from Mom and Dad, they didn't believe us, claiming bikes are too expensive. I guess my cheapskate ways are kind of obvious. 

Our gingerbread house looked good enough to eat...so we did!

A Creekwood Christmas

Friday was the last day of school before Christmas break, and both boys celebrated the holiday with their classmates. Ethan's class made snowman decorations and ate pizza. Jack's class frosted cookies and watched Polar Express. I was lucky (?) to be able to run back and forth between the kindergarten and third grade hallways so I could attend both parties. We are ready for our two week break!

Mrs. Hoffman's 3rd grade class. 

Someone needs a haircut, and it's not the snowman. 

The book Jackson got at the gift exchange. 

Yummy cookies!

Max Goldhahn

We have been going back and forth about getting a dog. A friend rescued Max last month, but she had too many dogs and needed to find him a forever home. He's a HUGE shepherd mix. He is so sweet and loving. He follows the boys everywhere like a third brother. The only two questioning our sanity - the cats.