Putting up the tree

Elliot got bored. The babies were both sleeping- so up it went. I originally wanted it to be a fun family special night, but knowing J.R.'s schedule the chance of that working out with happy kids was very slim so Elliot and I went ahead. Some may think Nov. 17 is a bit early for the tree, but not in the Haynie house. :)

Elliot was very helpful putting up the ornaments till the santa airplanes came out then he was off in his own world flying santa around the living room. (too cute) He had a blast playing in the empty storage bin and insisted we both get in for a picture. We're so silly.

Love the tree. Love my boy. Love the season. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Surprisingly the twins left the tree alone. Granted I left a bare space around the bottom of the tree, but they still make no effort to reach the ornaments.

Weekend home.

One of the main reasons I came home was to see my little bro perform with the Young Ambassadors from BYU. Can't believe I didn't even get a picture with him. Lame. I guess the nieces and nephews are cuter. (ha ha. JK Dies.)

So fun. Great bday present. Thanks to Debbie and J.R. for taking the kids all weekend. I totally needed that. :)

ps: The YA's were AWESOME!

Of course I had to make a quick stop at my twins grave. 

Sadly the number of headstones around them grows much too quickly. It's almost hard to find them in the crowd. :(

Love my Miles

This boy smiles constantly! He's a super happy kid and I LOVE HIM!

Jaxon is so silly

I love these pictures. This is what Jaxon does all day. I'm not sure if he's ready to be a gymnast or a B-boy dancer (look at that perfect second position turnout) Or maybe he's just ready to walk and can't get his head off the ground. Either way I think it's hillarious and love it!

ps: I'm loving the bokeh capabilities on my new camera. Thank you J.R!!

Best bday present EVER

Just look at what a f/1.8 can do!!! Holy Cow, I'm in love!

(bugger nose, messy face and ALL)

Happy Halloween

We had a minor mustache malfuntion. But Elliot didn't care, he had one thing on his mind...CANDY!

 Can you tell what these boys do every day of their lives? 

 This is our favorite halloween house. Totally decked out every year and it's right across our street.

Miles got tired first. But they did well. 

Elliot got a full bucket and tired feet by the time we rounded our neighborhood. Have I mentioned how much I love our neighborhood??? I LOVE IT! So fun seeing families out making the rounds. I feel lucky to be a part of it. We had a great time. Now, what to do with all the candy?? I already feel sick from eating too much. Elliot has been on a permanent sugar high all month. 

Eat it fast and get it over with -my new moto. :)

Melt my heart

A boy and his dinosaur

I wanted to take pictures of Elliot with his dinosaur because this was his FAVORITE christmas present last year and so much has changed since then, I just wanted to remember what his life was like a year ago.

Elliot is one amazing boy! His world was turned upside down last December and he has handled it so well. I couldn't be more proud. He has taken the role of older brother and carried it like a champ. He's kind, loving and soft with his brothers. He tells me he loves them all the time. He entertains and plays with them so well. He always wants them as close as possible. "mom, put Miles on the couch with me." "mom, I want to hold Jaxon while I watch a movie." "I want to put my car seat over here so I can see Miles face." He's patient and understanding when their needs often come before his. What an amazing little boy I have! I love my little man so much!! 

Love you Elliot. You're growing up too fast!

ps: yes, I cut off all his hair today. Luckily he likes it. I do too. :)

Southeastway Park

Unfortunately for my loving family, they get to be my subjects for all my photography "practice." Thankfully Elliot is easily bribed and his grumpy faces are just as cute as his smiles! No Jaxon...he was the happy one sitting in the stroller so Miles got to be held and photographed. I wish there was 2 of me just for this occasion.

zoo day

walking already? not quite

Fall

KELSAY FARM

Our annual trip to Kelsay Farms was a hit again. Elliot's favorite part was getting licked by the big cows. He really wanted to see how they were milked, but it was closed that day. We got to see it last year and apparently it really stuck out in his mind. It did me too...a long row of cows on both sides with their butts facing right at you hooked up to a milking machine. It was kinda creepy.
Love the fall. Love my family!