Ava and her favorite dog Beavis. This is my sister Kelly's dog and I must say Ava has fell in love with him. The poor dog always needs a vacation after we leave. Ava will wait by the doggy door and Beavis will wait on the other side until she isn't looking and then BAM he dashes in to find another hiding place. Eventually Ava finds him and he must surrender to her hugs and snuggles.

Maya being a big girl at Aunt Kelly's counter.

What an Amazing site! They pulled the American Flag across the entire field.

Looks like it's starting to get a little chilly, even in Vegas. Too bad the Y lost, even so it was a fun trip making memories!!!

Jake, Jeff and Bryce

Arlyn and Brent

The whole crew (Tyler really was at the game he was just the only one with a camera)

If you look really close to the bottom of the picture, you can see four little heads peaking over the railing. They got to get close up during half time.

Ah, sometimes I could just squeeze this little guy.

All the Hafen boys got tickets to go to the Las Vegas Bowl. BYU and Arizona

Drew, Emmitt, Payton and Hunter getting ready for the big game. One little boy could only wish that these were his brothers. Good thing they get to see each other quite a bit!

There just seems to be something strange about Tootsie laying on top of the snow in the shade in the middle of December...?

Typical little boy.

Drew's Christmas program. What a cute little Elf he was! I was helping one day and the Teacher hollered for everyone to stop and look at Drew, he was being a perfect example. Way to go Buddy!

Maya loves when Tootsie gets to come inside. Just the other night she brought her her favorite blanket to snuggle up to.

I'm telling ya this drawer is a great idea. (I'm not sure what's up with her hair)

Really you have No Idea... When I asked my dad to drive us around he acted like it was just going to be a miserable experience. As you can see he got into the spirit just fine! (Now if I can only remember HIS version of the 12 days of Christmas)

The first morning the kids woke up to a Winter Wonder Land!

This was the kids Christmas present from Grandma Carol (with a little hint or two from me) and they love it! They each now have a place to put their shoes and hang their coats! We love to be organized!!!

When we moved into this house my mom suggested we put some toys in a drawer so the babies can keep occupied while we are cooking. Great Idea!

Tonight was the first night we started the 12 days of Christmas. Ava was so Excited!

As you can see so is our "Designated driver."

I feel like I must document every time these two are together and Happy. Actually, if I dare say it out loud..."they seem to be starting to get along just a teeny, weenie bit better. (A mom could only hope)

Poor Maya, Ava sometimes feels like she is helping her when really she is NOT!

This picture is so funny because last year when Drew made is Choo Choo Train he would not share with anyone! Now that Ava has brought hers home he is expecting to get a taste of the goods. What go's around comes around Buddy Boy! This was a good lesson for him to learn... let's just hope he did learn one!

This was our Ginger bread house the kids and I made, usually the "Elves" come and take it sometime after Christmas. This year I made the mistake of telling Drew he could indulge and eat the entire thing. Ella (miss sensitive) was heart broken over the whole idea. She wanted to keep it all December long and then let the elves enjoy it (she is always thinking of others).

Maya and her first Candy Cane... oh my goodness. We've learned to give her these things when she's in the bath tub.

Grandpa Doug and Maya waiting to watch Ella perform, she can always put a smile on his face.

This was Ella's first performance with her new dance group. She just lit up the stage! If I must say so myself... she's a natural!