Austin's 2nd Birthday May 3, 2009

Yesterday, May 3rd, we celebrated Austin's 2nd birthday. I can't believe our baby boy is already 2 years old! Time goes by SO fast! :<

"Okay Mommy I guess I still need your help opening presents."

"Hmmm, I wonder what's in here?"

"Here let me help you with that Austin! I'm sure Mommy & Daddy won't mind me jumping up on the table, right?"

"I can be the knight and you can be the princess Austin!"

"Yay Mommy, the cake! We've been waiting all day!"

"Um, nope...not gonna do it people! My Mommy, Daddy & Smokey The Bear told me to stay away from fire!"

"I can't take it anymore...cut the cake already!"

"Oh yeah...this is what it's all about!" :>

Easter 2009

This Easter Garrett's parents & adopted sister Theresa were here visiting from NM & MD. Unfortunately it seems each time we get together we forget to take pictures & so we don't have any pictures of the kids w/ their Gpa & Gma Hassell or Aunt Theresa:( Regardless of photographic evidence, we had a really fun visit & it was so nice to have family with us during the holiday!

Payson was WAY too excited to hunt for eggs Easter morning to get her hair done & nice church shoes on. Oh well, she's beautiful not matter what she has on!!!

Easter Pageant 2009

This year we were able to attend the Easter Pageant at the LDS Temple in Mesa, AZ. It is a moving story of the life and teachings of our Savior Jesus Christ through music, dance & drama. It is a beautiful experience and we hope to make it a tradition each year!