From left: Isaac (3), Jonathan(10), Kolby (5), and Shayden(8) got to go with Grandma and Grandpa Hardy on the Polar Express train to see Santa Clause! They loved it!



Isaac at Lake Billy Chinook this summer














Our first real Christmas tree (9 1/2 ft. tall!) We had so much fun cutting it down ourselves!


Jason learning to climb a tree like a lumber-jack!













Isaac wanted to help "cut" the trees down! The chain saw was a little loud for him!

Fall 2009

From left:
Jason, Kolby, Isaac (partially hidden in branches by Kolby), and Shayden enjoying the mess in our backyard. We cut down 4 large fur trees in our yard this summer.
Kolby's first day of school!

Below:
Shayden at cub scout day camp, Jonathan with his bulls-eye at day camp,




















Kolby being silly while we wait for Jonathan's orchestra concert to start,





Shayden and Jonathan getting a taste of real rock climbing at Smith Rock State Park during the Hardy family reunion this summer.

Fun pictures

From top: Shayden's baptism on Feb. 28, 2009, All my boys on mother's day, Isaac on his trike, Jason and Shayden as the Easter egg roll champions, Shayden leap frogging over the sprinkler, Kolby and Isaac as super-heroes, and Shayden, Jonathan and Kolby jumping off of a sand dune in Canon Beach!

Jason's B-day

I have to mention that Jason had his birthday on March 15th also! We were so glad it was a Sunday because we were able to spend the entire day together! (tax season was still going on) Jason is the most amazing husband and father! I love him so much and couldn't ask for a more wonderful man. Here are 10 things I love about Jason!
1. He makes me laugh! :)
2. He loves me unconditionally
3. He does well at everything he tries
4. He serves others willingly
5. He is selfless
6. He takes care of me and our family
7. He is a friendly person
8. He loves to go to the temple with me
9. He is one amazing kisser!
10. He loves our children
11. He is always asking what he can help me with
12. He makes delicious things to eat!
13. He is a good father
14. He goes running with me even though he doesn't like to run
15. He wants to be with me forever!

Okay, obviously I couldn't stop at 10 things, so I just had to expand the list. Jason is wonderful in so many ways I had to write a few down! I am so blessed. :)

Kolby's b-day

Time has flown by and I have neglected to update everyone about Kolby's birthday! Kolby had his birthday on March 15! Kolby turned 5 and is so excited to go to kindergarten this fall. He loves to play with his friends, especially Elijah and Sydney, just learned to ride his 2-wheeler without training wheels, and loves being with his brothers. Here are 10 things I love about Kolby!
1. He has a super smile! :)
2. He is a good big brother to Isaac
3. He makes the funniest faces and makes me laugh!
4. He likes to sing!
5. He lets me read to him!
6. He tells me I'm doing good even when he is beating me in baseball (on the Wii)!
7. He gives me hugs and kisses
8. Kolby is cheerful and easy to laugh
9. Kolby is a good boy and wants to do what's right
10. Kolby loves to play outside and go on walks and hikes with me

I am so glad Kolby is in our family! Happy Birthday!

Breakfast surprise!

The kids don't have school today (due to budget cuts in the district) so we all slept in and took it easy. Jason woke me up with a huge smile and told me the boys had a surprise for me! At first I wasn't allowed in the kitchen, but when they realized they might need a little advice they let me in. Apparently they wanted to make me breakfast and instead of the usual toast and hot chocolate(their specialty) they decided to go gourmet and make me pumpkin chocolate chip bread!! They had found a recipe and were busy mixing in all the ingrediants! They did it all and it tasted yummy!! What sweet boys!

Shayden just had his 8th birthday on February 6! How do these kids grow up so fast?! He is planning on being baptized on Feb. 28th and has already been able to go to cub scouts. His birthday was on the pine wood derby day so he got to participate in that for the first time. Here are 10 things I love about Shayden:
1. He loves to give me hugs and kisses!
2. He enjoys life and wants to try everything he can
3. Shayden is a go getter and has great self-confidence!
4. Shayden loves to read
5. He loves to help his little brothers
6. Shayden tries to do what is right
7. Shayden always reminds us to have family scripture time
8. Shayden is so good at telling me I am a good mom even when I don't agree!
9. He loves to exercise and be healthy
10. He loves to make others happy! :)

He is the best Shayden I know!! We love to have him in our family.