Saturday, January 10, 2009

Winter Wonderland


Our little man is 3! Isaac has brought nothing but joy to us, he has been the most happy & content child from day ONE. I have lucked out with having two easy & happy babies. Isaac's personality is unbeleivable to me. He is our little rough and tumble boy but the second someone is sad or hurt he is the first to make sure everything is under control. His memory is amazing and the way his little brain never stops is my favorite. I am just CRAZY about him!! I will share one funny Isaac comment...Chirstmas Eve he told us we needed to go to bed so we could wake up and celebrate Santa's birthday. I laughed and then sat their thinking about what they really learn in the Potter home, apparently not much.

All week he made us aware he wanted a guitar & a gun with a scope(not real ofcourse) That's what he got and has not put them down since

I decided to make a panda bear cake since they have been so into Kung Fu Panda lately, he was excited about it.



A few highlights from 2008 Christmas:
CHRISTMAS MORNING(always my favorite)
My mom and dad's grandkid Christmas party(hilarious)
Making a gingerbread train (our new tradition)
Playing games and going out to movies(our new favorite family activity)
Nicholas singing his heart out at his preschool program
Driving down candy cane lane/looking at lights
Christmas dinner out with friends
Christmas Eve with my family where Santa makes a visit
Our trip to Washington, a whole post on its own
Watching Christmas Vacation on Christmas Eve and reading Polar Express before bed
Making cookies for Santa
I love this time of year, it is wonderful to spend quality time with family and great friends.

Isaac helping Grandpa Rich shovel


Nicholas & I on a night hike at Bob's parents house


This is Nicholas playing one of the games aunt Patrice taught everyone
We also went to the fire station, a jet plane/car museum, fun restraunts & sledding. His parents are amazing hosts.

The guys got a day of pheasant hunting and the girls got a day at the Portland mall

10 comments:

Camile said...

I love the Panda cake - we got Kung Fu Panda for Christmas and we all liked it too.

It sounds like you just have the sweetest little boys. You should definitely feel blessed. I sure love my girls, but they really know how to wear me out too! :)

reisnersest03 said...

Hayley, okay I feel very bad. It is my fault the kids were not at Isaac's party. I had to work the night before and forgot to tell Mike to bring the kids to your house and I was asleep. I am so sorry. Also, this is the first time I've been able to get into your blog for a long time! I love it! You guys are so cute! I love the Christmas pics!

JEFF AND LINDSY said...

I love all the pics! Ansiton had so much fun!

Steve, Amy and Company said...

Happy Birthday to Isaac! He is so cute. I can't believe you made that cake--it is amazing. Judging from your cute hats and now the cake, I can tell you are one of those extra creative people! Our guys had a great time on the hunt--I hope yours did too!

Mindy said...

okay, you're amazing! That cake is so awesome! And... Chris and I think your boys are the cutest ever, I love how they're best friends..it will be so awesome as they get older.

Jordyn Parry said...

ok I want some more info on that cake, that looks amazing! :) Glad you had a good Christmas!

jenn said...

I love Isaac's cake. You are a great mom! It was so good to see you all...excuse me, i mean YA'LL!!

Anonymous said...

i think christmas should be in Jan. so it could last a little longer. with all the fun festivities!!

Meg said...

You are so talented! I love the cake. Nate and I try to make fun cakes for eachother so I may be calling you for some inspiration in the future. Love you little guys too. Remember how cute they were with Cambri. I wish we could see you know. She would love them. She loves other kids.

Hayley Nelson Potter said...

Megan, when will you be back this way??