Tavin's Baptism October 30,2011

The cousins that have been together all weekend in one house!!

Tavin with Dad

Aunt Tonya, Uncle Ed, Nicholas, Nathan, Andrew and Averie

Grandpa and Grandma Burton and Mema and Papa with Tavin

The whole gang!!

Tavin was so excited to be baptized. It was a great day with the primary program then church meetings and then his baptism. Grandma and Grandpa Burton, Mema and Papa, Uncle Adam, Aunt Tonya, Uncle Ed, Nicholas, Nathan, Averie and Andrew were all able to come and be with us on this special day. I am grateful for wonderful family that supports us and for children who make good choices.

Tavin's Birthday October 7, 2011

Tavin couldn't wait to use the #8 candle that we have had for years!!lol

money and Junior mints (he was super excited)

Tavin, Aaron and Evan

Friends having lots of fun!!

Tavin is 8 and he is so excited to be baptized and to be able to go to Cub Scouts. He is growing up so fast and is still a pleasant young man. He is a sensitive and sweet boy with an easy going personality. I love that he is so caring and sweet. Happy Birthday Tavin! He also wanted an ice cream pie instead of cake and we made a peanut butter, chocolate pie for him. Yummy!! His friends, Aaron and Evan came over to spend the afternoon with him, playing games and having fun!!

Halloween 2010

Tori's friend, Madisen, Tavin, Trenton, Trista, Tori holding Tayton

We had a fall festival at the church this year since Halloween was on Sunday. We also took Tavin and Trista out to Conway Commons for a costume contest.

Tavin's 7th birthday Oct 7th

Tavin turned 7!!! He wanted a watch and a whoopi cushion!!! He also wanted "breakfast" for dinner and reeces brownies for dessert!!! We love you Tavin!!

First Day of School August 19, 2010

Two weeks after having baby Tayton, the five oldest kids went off to school. Tyler is a Senior, Trevor is a Sophomore, Trenton is a 6th grader, Tori is a 5th grader and Tavin is in 1st grade. Trista will do preschool with mom at home and help take care of our new baby!!

Summer Vacation June 2010

the four guys competed in a hole in one tournament

waiting to ride the carts!

We took a few days of vacation this year. We spent some time in Green Forest with family and then had some fun in Branson. We swam, rode go-carts, played putt-putt, and had a relaxing time!!

Tavin's End of Year Park Day May 2010

Trista loves to swing!!!

Tavin had a wonderful year of learning and fun in kindergarten. They had a fun day at Laurel park which Trista, Tyler and I enjoyed with him. He is excited to start First grade in the fall!!!

Easter Egg Hunt/Ward Activity

We had a Easter Egg hunt at the church where the kids had a blast finding eggs, then followed by a potluck dinner. Everyone had a good time. My parents were visiting and it was great to have them here with us!!!

Putting up the Christmas Tree

Look how HAPPY everyone is after putting up the tree!!!

The finished product

Finally got the star on top!!!

Trying to get the star on top....

We had a fun family night putting up the tree. Trista has been ready since Thanksgiving to put it up and then when it was put up, she said "It is Christmas, where are the presents?" She got up this morning expecting it to be Christmas and was disappointed to see that there are not any presents under the tree yet!! We showed her on the calendar when Christmas was and what today is, but I don't know if her three year old mind really understands that it is a few weeks away. She is excited and her excitement is contagious. We had a fun experience with Tavin who wanted to put the star on top of the tree. As Robby or Tyler tried to hold him up and toward the tree, he leaned backwards instead of toward the tree. I guess he felt like he was going to fall into the tree, so we finally had him hold onto the ceiling to feel a little more safe and he was able to get the star on. It was a fun evening and everyone seemed to have a good time. Thanks to Allie Sherwood who came over to help us!