Tyler's Birthday Party

It's great to be EIGHT!!!

This year (and last year too) Tyler chose to have his party at our local games place.  The kids had a great time, playing games, winning tickets, and choosing prizes at the end. 

As you can see here, Tyler and some friends are making a toast to the birthday boy!

YAY!  Lego and so many other fun gifts!! Thanks everyone!

Here Tyler and Carter are battling it out at the air hockey table.  Those two went hard at it, and were pretty darn good too!

Sparklers on cake? Nah...

After Tyler's birthday cake extravaganza, we (and I mean Dad, cause he is way more fun) decided to take the sparklers outside and use them as wands or whatever light up glowy things you can use them for.  I think the pictures turned out really cool.  I had my camera on the tripod for the sparkler pics, but the one with the glow ball wasn't.  Isn't it cool that Ty has a ghosty shadow to our left?  You've got to love his costume too - a little ninja/vampire/cowboy?

April FOOLS!

Every year the Halladay house is full of tricks and jokes on April 1.  Not only is it April FOOLS, but, it is also birthday to our one and only crazy man, Ty.

This year, Tyler got his toe nails painted during the night.  Carter woke up to a sweet fake mustache.  Kayden had chocolate smeared on his bathroom toilet - it was too funny, cause Tyler did it and it looked like a mammoth sat on his toilet.  Jaren had the best prank played on him.  His momma fashioned some dog poop out of yummy brownies and put it on his bed.  Lindsey called him in to his room and told him the bad news - the dog had pooped on his bed (it looked SO REAL).  Jaren was grossed out, but in his true character, tried to shove Carter in to the "poop."  Good thing Carter knew it was fake, otherwise I think we would have had a battle on our hands.  And yes, the boys ended up eating it after all was said and done.  YUCK.

Marker on faces came from Kayden falling asleep during General Conference and truly, I think Jaren just wanted one!

What, you are 14???

Now that Kayden is 14, he gets to go to church dances.  It is soooo crazy to me that I have a teenager (who is looking older every day - and calls me "old" all the time).  Anyway, in the picture above, Kayden is ready to go to his first dance - New Year's Eve.  We teased him relentlessly, and along with Uncle Nate and Auntie Steph, we even threatened to go to the dance and show off our own moves.  Little does he know that I have to supervise one next month...he..he..he!

Next, is this classic pic of Kayden ready to go to the retro dance.  Look out ladies - this kid is hot stuff! 

I think there is almost one dance a month - so for the next 10 years (because we have so many other little dudes who will partake) we will be kicking up our heels in anticipation of these fun events.  It is a good thing that K got his dad's attitude when it comes to dancing!

General Conference

I love General Conference!! It is so good to hear from our Church Leaders and receive inspirational messages on how we can improve our lives!  This year, for the Sunday morning session, we tried something different.  I bought a certain treat that went with some gospel themed words and each time you heard the word said, you could take a treat.  Let me tell you, my boys were sure paying attention!  Word to the wise - make sure to get lots of treats representing the Saviour - we ran out after the first talk!!!

Kub Kar Ralley 2012

This year we were down to one cub.  Mr C.  He chose to do a Hershey's chocolate bar as his car and was really pleased with the way it turned out.  Looks almost good enough to eat, don't you think?

Here is the chocolate bar vs. Mario.  Mario ended up the big winner, but the bar still brought home a prize for design!!  Yay for kub kars!

Young Women in Excellence 2012

I saw this cute idea of using paper streamers as a back drop at a party and I thought it would be a fun and simple idea to decorate for YWIE.  We also had the girls made a plaque with the "Arise and Shine Forth" them (using scrapbook supplies and dollar store frames).  We then had paper lanterns and paper suns hanging from fishing line from the ceiling.  I think it turned out pretty cute and the girls LOVED it!