Hayden Turns 12!

Hayden Turned the BIG 12!  He was so excited to get the priesthood and pass the sacrament.  He did a great job!  Grandpa got him to church the required 35 minutes early so he would be able to pass the sacrament.  There are 21 Deacons and only 8 spots to pass.  It feels funny writing this like it is a race or something to be the first one to church so you can pass the sacrament.  We are so proud of Hayden for always wanting to choose the right.  He is a very good boy and is always keeping us all in line. 

Wow Hayden has gotten so old so fast.  Today he told me "Mom I need more of a schedule!"  "I need to be in bed by 10pm and awake by 9:30 or 10am.  I've been missing meals!  I need breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  And not just one sausage for breakfast.  I need a real meal.  I'm getting headaches and nausea.  I need a schedule."  So of course I say "'oh its 10pm hurry you've got to get to bed."  He then says "Mom if we hurry and get into our PJs will you take us to watch the fireworks in the car?"  I said, "I thought you wanted to be in bed by 10?"  He then says "I do, but mom its 10:15pm."  I then say, "hurry and get ready for bed."  He says, "then can we go see the fireworks?"  Is there logic in this?  I do agree we need a better summer schedule.  We have definitely been partying like were ROCKSTARS!  Trying to get every bit of fun, cousin, and friend time in before we move.  I guess it's taking it's toll on Hayden. I remember when my kids were little thinking 12 year olds were soooo old, but now I know they are still just little boys!

We took Hayden and his friends paint balling!  They were all very excited and Hayden thought it was a great birthday!  He chose Tres Leches for his cake!

Cousin George, friend Zac, friend Tyler, Hayden, and friend/ neighbor Peyton!

Grandma and grandpa took him for breakfast and to the Nike store.  He thought it was awesome.  It was such a crazy time with us moving out and trying to get settled in so I'm glad Hayden still thought he had a great birthday!