{easy like Sunday morning}

Nothin like a Sunday morning photo shoot . . .

I love this little angel.

{rite of passage . . .}

The Hammer girls get their ears pierced. That's just how it is. I think there's nothing cuter than a baby girl with pierced ears. It all started with my friend Sara back in 2001. I took her daughter to get her ears pierced and I was hooked.

I took Sophie when she was 6 months. I have also taken 2 of my nieces, Hadlee and Elsie. I don't know why I love is to much, I just think little girls should have earrings.

So I held out for about 2 months with Myla, I thought her little ears were too tiny and I didn't want to mess them up. But I got too anxious, so . . . .

(WARNING! these pictures have the potential to break your heart! But keep in mind, she only cried for 30 seconds!)

Look how happy I am though!

And look how cute she looks! I love it!

{sports nation}

Here is the clip of Ayden of that was on espn . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDvc4ta5J-g

And here is the video from the first time they performed at the game . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUPFiLerFNs

{ Dancin man . . .}

This is more for my own record then to share with others. I just wanted to post a few more pictures of my dancin man.

Here they are getting ready to dance at the last Jazz game of the season against the Laker . . .

His good friend Olivia

{Kaylee, Ayden, Bailey, Abrianna, Cami, and Megan}

Ayden competed in 4 competitions, performed at 2 high schools, danced in 2 jazz games, and had his year end concert. All of these events were within about 6 weeks! And the funny part about it is . . . he loved every minute of it! He never complained when he had to spend entire days at dance competitions. In fact, he thoroughly enjoyed it! The kid loves to perform! If you want to watch him, there are 2 of his performances on YouTube. Look under JDS xcite tricky, and JDS xcite and mini jazz at the playoffs.

He even became a little famous when he was featured in a segment on ESPN2 called Sports Nation.

Here are some pictures of our little performers at their year end concert. They stole the show!

Back stage getting ready to perform. Ayden performed 5 dances in addition to his preschool class presentation.

Sophie and Mason. They danced to "I Need a Hero".

That's right!! Even Logan performed that night!! Every year they do a special daddy dance. This year they were sychronized swimmers! Hilarious!

I'm so glad that my kids love to perform as much as I did. I get extremely nervous every time they go out on the floor, but I think it's just because I know exactly what they are feeling. And it is a blast to see the reaction of the crowd. Good job kiddos!

{ 2 months continued . . . }

I didn't get to do an offical 2 month post for Myla since we've been so busy!

Here are her 2 month stats:

Weight 11 lbs 5 oz

Length 22.5 in

She is growing so fast! I want her to slow down. She is still the perfect baby. She never cries, only fusses in the night when she wakes up or if she needs her bink. She LOVES her brother and sister. I have spent so much energy trying to protect her from them that it was a strange experience the day I realized that she actually likes them. She lights up when she hears their voices. She looks for them and sometimes she'll just lay on the couch and watch them play. I can tell that as soon as possible, she'll be following them around. I love this little angel, and I can't believe I'm lucky enough to be her mother.

Baby love

Happy 2 months...Myla Jae!

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Never too old...

...to color pictures on a Saturday morning.




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