Family Visit

Today for Aunt Bear's birthday, Momma took the kids over to Missouri to visit with family that we don't get to see enough.

Aunt Debbie (and Momma's Godmother) feeding Tayler.

Aunt Bear and Hadley.

Joan spending some time with Hadley.

First Snowman

This Christmas season Jayden watched Rudolph the Red-Nosed Raindeer and Frosty the Snowman over and over so he has been somewhat obsessed with building Frosty. Due to our restraints this winter, two babies, Daddy's hunting and dry snow, we were yet to build a snowman despite the excessive snow we have gotten this year. Well, finally today was the day that our little guy would finally get to build that snowman he has requested probably close to a hundred times.

Momma brought home carrots for the nose

Decorating the "Jayden Snowman". Including Jayden's yellow hard hat.

He was so proud of his snowmen and Momma and Daddy were so happy that he finally got to build his first snowman.

Posing by his two snowmen.

Ice Racing

Tonight Daddy took Jayden for a "Jayden Day". To his surprise, Daddy took him to Ice Racing. Jayden came home to tell Momma they went really really fast. He had so much fun and it was especially special because it was just him and Daddy.

Jayden posing with his ear plugs.

Lots of Snow!

Today the forecast was for less 3-6 inches of snow so imagine our surprise when we woke up to a foot of snow outside. No one was more excited than Jayden!

Our little guy went out and helped Daddy shovel for over an hour.

And he really did help!

Then it was time for play. Climbing the huge mound that they made.

Hi Momma!

Then sliding down.

After playing in the snow, it was time for Jayden's new favorite activity. A puzzle with Daddy.

Happy 3rd Birthday Jacob!

Today was Jacob's third birthday party. We can't believe how fast him and Jayden are both growing.

Tayler and Great Grandma Joyce.

The Great Moments

The great moments in our lives are the small things and with three kids there are so many greate moments to enjoy and try to take in.

Jayden is such a great big brother. We caught him today cuddling and holding hands with "sissy" while watching a movie.


Daddy and Jayden decided to bake brownies tonight. Hadley watched on but caught her Momma taking pictures.

This morning while Momma got breakfast ready, big brother Jayden was babysitting in the babies room. When checked on Momma caught Jayden showing the babies how to dance. What a great way for a 3 year old to babysit two 7 month old babies who admire him.

Of course Hadley again had to bust the picture taking.

Bettorf Kiddos Start 2011!

All posing in their new "Best" shirts that Santa brought them.


We did lots of playing with our new toys today.

This might be the biggest smile that I have gotten from Hadley with a camera in my hand.

Tayler up close and personal.

Jayden is the "Best Big Brother". He plays great with both of them and loves the so much.

Playing with his new cars and fire house while watching what else...Wizard of Oz in Mommy and Daddy's room.

Showing off his new Fire Truck tent for his bed. He loves it and it even has a siren.