Showing posts with label Skivers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Skivers. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Hayden's 6th Birthday

Today Hayden turned 6! How crazy is that?
After our celebration of Rainah's birthday yesterday, we headed back out to the other side of the state to celebrate with the Skivers. Just before we left, mom called and said that they're power went out and word was it wouldn't be back until tomorrow evening. We ended up waiting until after lunch (I figured that way Rainah would sleep in the car). We made a few stops and went straight to Jill and Dave's house where the kids got to play with LOTS of new toys Santa brought.
The party theme was legos and Jill went all out, making 4 different cakes shaped like legos. Dave and Hayden had spent time making lots of different lego things to put around the room as decorations, too. Hayden kept saying how he loves being 6! So cute. Unfortunately Dad had to stay home to keep an eye on the generator but mom made it over for a little while. Justin and Jessica were in Alaska for a New Year's Eve show, so they weren't able to be there either, but Jessica did call and talk to Hayden.
Hayden got lots of great stuff, including, surprise, surprise... Thomas trains! And of course some legos, Leapster games, and other fun stuff.
All the kids had a great time playing with the trains... I think Rainah is quickly becoming a Thomas fan! We had so much fun and were so glad we could celebrate with Hayden!

Trying to keep the little ones out of the way





The Birthday Boy





Rainah digging into the Lego candy













Rainah is still a bit confused... yours was YESTERDAY little girl!

























From Justin and Jessica

Lorelei













Ashton and Lorelei, Hayden and Talan, and Rainah all playing trains- can ya feel the love?


Thursday, November 27, 2008

Turkey Day at the Petersen's

This year we opted to attempt Thanksgiving at our place, so mom and dad came out a few days before to help out. Jill, Dave, and Hayden and Talan came out thanksgiving morning and the kids had a geat time all playing together. On the menu was a fresh turkey from the famous Grist Mill seasoned with apple maple butter with stuffing. We also whipped up some twice baked potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry salad, rolls, squash, and pumpkin muffins. And it wasn't so bad if I do say so myself!
Every year at the table mom sets each place setting with a gift - an ornament for our Christmas tree. It always has some sort of meaning... this year Rainah got crayons, Don got an ambulance, and I got a camera.
We finished up the day with yummy dessert including mom's pumpkin pie and some cheesecake. We wer so glad to host and thankful that most of the family could drive out to us. We missed Jessica and Justin as they were in Florida with Justin's family.
Here's a few photos (most of which I did not take since I was slaving away- :) )


It's hard not to make that face when you're touching that!


Ewww


Pouring that yummy apple maple butter






Rainah opening her ornament






Lookin good!


Place cards... made from Rainah's hands and feet


Time to dig in


You don't want to get on her bad side!


The Skivers


The Petersens