Jayden's First School Program

Tonight was Jayden's first school program. They sang many Christmas carols and he had a large audience to watch him perform. He did an amazing job!

Papi and Tayler waiting for the show to start.

Walking to the stage (Jayden and Ms. Sheryl were last to come in).

Singing Jingle Bells.

Here he spotted Momma. It distracted him for a minute.

At the end of the show, Santa came for a surprise visit. All of the kids were very shocked and excited!

Enjoying a cookie after the show.

Momma and Daddy were so proud of our big boy!

R.J., Jayden's best friend at school, and Jayden pose for a picture.

All hugs for Nena.

Fun with Pottery

Tonight Momma took Jayden to a pottery shop to paint a bowl for Nena for Christmas. He did a very good job and Momma and Jayden both had fun spending some time together making it.

Christmas Pictures

We took the kids to get their Christmas pictures taken.

Visiting Santa

We took the Bettorf clan to see Santa today. This year is a lot of fun because Jayden is really into it. He has said he wants the same three things from Santa for the past few weeks. He made sure he knew the three things before we left - a bicycle, a boat and a game. We will have to wait and see if Jayden has been a good boy and gets what he has requested from Santa.

Christmas Time and First Snow

Before decorating our tree, Daddy decorated Hadley. She didn't seem to mind too much!


Jayden getting ready to go out in the snow.



After sledding down the hill...

...Daddy pushes Jayden back up. What a life!

Yet Another Jayden Day

Today Momma and Daddy took Jayden to yet another Jayden day...Barney Live!

He didn't know what we were seeing. Here is his reaction to the show. He couldn't believe that Barney and all of his friends were right in front of him.

Jayden and Daddy rubbing their bellys during a song.

Sitting Up & Teeth

Within days of Thanksgiving, at six months of age, Tayler and Hadley both have two bottom teeth and are sitting up on their own. Our babies are growing way too fast! Really wish sometimes they would slow down a little!


Big smile so he can show off his new white toofers!

I don't think Sissy wanted her picture taken. Look at that attitude she is giving her Momma!

That's a little better Hadley.

First Trip to the Fox Theater

Momma had a huge surprise for Jayden tonight. She took him to see the Wizard of Oz, Jayden's favorite movie currently, at the Fox Theater. He was so surprised and looked so grown up all dressed up. It was a great time and he was just beyond thrilled by the show.

Happy Thanksgiving!

In the car seat and ready to go to Nena's for her first Thanksgiving!


Tayler, who dislikes being strapped down in the car seat, trying to escape before Momma had time to finish the job.

Uh, Oh! Busted!

First snow...Brooke and Jayden admiring it.

Uncle Larry trying to teach Jayden new tricks. Jayden paying very close attention.

And then Jayden tries.

After Nena's, Brooke came over to spend the night and do a little Black Friday midnight shopping with Momma. Jayden and Brooke had fun with the advertisements from the newspaper. NOTE: This was actually all Jayden's idea.

Now its Brooke's turn to do the same to him. She is such a sport and he just admires her so much!

Five Months Old and Growing Fast