Thanksgiving 08

Thanksgiving was at my mom's this year. It was a very small group. We were lucky that my Grandma Welling was able to come and spend the day with us. She was been living in California for over a year now and we have really missed her. She lived next door to us growing up and helped raise us all. She is very special to me.

(Todd, Cannon, & Britany)
All of my siblings were there except Harmony, she was unable to come, but at least we were all able to talk to her on the phone that morning.

(Jeremy, me, Abbey & Cache)
Abbey, Mom and Ted made most of the food, it was all so good. We ended up eating all day.

(Jeremy, Jenn, Tommy & Ryan)
Jenn, Tommy & Ryan came later to eat pie and play games. We played the Wii and then played Taboo. We ended up staying until midnight. We had a wonderful day even though we were missing the two red heads.

Piano Recital

Hayden had her first piano recital tonight. She played Ode to Joy and the Indian Song. She was nervous but she did a fabulous job, we are so proud of her. Nanna, Ted and Britany came to watch.

Hayden has been taking piano lessons since January and has made a lot of progress.

Here is Hayden with her piano teacher ChrisAnne. She is the best teacher, she even comes to our house to teach the lessons, it is so nice.

"Henry, I've got bangs"

So, I got bangs. I always want to do fun things with my hair, but I some how always pretty much have the same style. This time I was a little daring and had some bangs cut.

I was nervous that I wouldn't like them, but I have actually really liked the change. Thanks to Jessica, my stylist and sister-in-law, for always knowing what is good for me.

Eyebrow Threading

Jeremy kept telling about this eyebrow threading that he had seen and I could never figure out what he was talking about.
I want to know if anyone has heard of getting this done anywhere in Utah.
It looks very accurate and easy, but I can't figure out how they are doing it with one thread in their mouth.

This girl does a pretty good job of explaining and showing how to do it. I have tried it on myself and others and it does work very well. It hurts just like when you pluck and it definetly has some skills involved that I haven't quite mastered.
Let me know what you all think and if you try it.

Hayden's 9

Happy Birthday to Hayden

Hayden turned 9, today November 9th. Yesterday we celebrated with family and friends at the Salomon Center in Ogden. We ate at the Pizza Factory, Hayden's favorite restaurant. Hayden had a pumpkin pie type dessert and pumpkin cupcakes for her cake. Then everyone either bowled at Fat Cats, went miniature golfing or played arcades. It was a little chaotic at times, but it was pretty fun.
It was fun to see everyone and Hayden got a lot of nice gifts.
From Mom and Jeremy, Hayden got a digital camera and case. She got acting lessons from Nanna Glori. Clothes, kid's bop 14, frog pillow, money, scripture bag, tattoo kit, just to name a few.
Hayden is so big now, its so hard for me to believe that she is really 9. I am so thankful that Hayden is so responsible and such a great kid!
We love you Hayden!
P.S. Thanks again for everyone that made it to her party. It was so nice to see everyone, it truly made the day a memorable one for Hayden.