Snowed-In!

Idaho has had record breaking snow this season!! Like they don't even budget for snowplows!! Some can bearly get out of the neighborhoods, cause everyone just gets stuck! Snow after snow after snow storm! Our kids are LOVING all the snow day!!! Sledding, building snowmen, snow forts, snow ball fights, and much time at the ski resort has been had!! I will admit, being indoors watching the soft white snow fall while sipping some hot cocoa or Pero is my thing!

We got Candy-Caned!!!!

It was a fun surprise to wake up and find that we had been "Candy-Caned" all over the yard!!

Squeaker and I had a great time gathering candy canes all over!!

Such a fun surprise on a wintery cold morning!!

My Surprise Christmas Gift!

Brandon totally surprised me on Christmas night at his family Christmas party by playing guitar and singing the Garth Brooks song "She's Every Women." It was so so sweet!! Yes, I had tears streaming down my fave! Thanks B for such a meaningful and sweet tender gift! Something I will always cherish! Even better was his siblings who recorded it for me, so I could just enjoy the moment! Much loves Babe!!

She's sun and rain, she's fire and ice A little crazy but it's nice And when she gets mad, you best leave her alone 'Cause she'll rage just like a river Then she'll beg you to forgive her She's every woman that I've ever known She's so New York and then L.A. And every town along the way She's every place that I've never been She's makin love on rainy nights She's a stroll through Christmas lights And she's everything I want to do again It needs no explanation 'Cause it all makes perfect sense For when it comes down to temptation She's on both sides of the fence No it needs no explanation 'Cause it all makes perfect sense When it comes down to temptation She's on both sides of the fence She's anything but typical She's so unpredictable Oh but even at her worst it ain't that bad She's as real as real can be And she's every fantasy Lord she's every lover that I've ever had And she's every lover that I've never had

Christmas 2016

The anticipation of the gift opening! Always a fun site to see! Squeaker with a new baby doll- that crawls, eats and goes potty!! Check that smile!

Someone asked for dresses!!!!

Lil'GMan with a new remote control car! That think hauls!!!

Miss P with her super soft minky blanket! I may have to borrow it for myself!!!

H with street hockey sticks! H and his buddies have loved playing street hockey!!

I think it's safe to say, we all had a great Christmas and hope you all did too!

Christmas Morn' 2016

Christmas Morn when its still dark out and peaceful! Such a great time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, our Savior's birth. What a sweet special time that was. And can only imagine how Mary felt.

Since our church is bright and early in the morning, the tykes got new church digs and patiently waited to open their Santa gifts after our church service. What a nice day to start our Christmas day!

Silver & Gold

Squeaker had her Christmas dance performance at a Retirement Home in the community. The dance company likes to brighten the older folks faces with these cute little dancers! They even had a little stage for them to perform on. The song was Silver & Gold and Squeaker nailed it! Sooo cute!!

Bayley Family Christmas card pic!

Merry Christmas from the Bayley crew! Always a little stressful getting photos for a card!! There is this awesome Boise sign by the movie theaters I thought would be a great family pic! It was hard getting the word and all of us in it, plus it was FREEZING! So this was the best we got! Chopped it down to a "B" for Bayley, that works! We love ya all and hope you have the best Christmas!

It's the Little Things!

When you decorate your fairy's home for the holidays!! Lots of glitter should be included! And he own Christmas countdown too!

When your Elf- Buddy bring you a Christmas countdown chart! All the Squeals!!

A Little Help From My Friends!

Love that Squeaker goes to her Big brother for some drawing time at church! Cutest thing ever! Sitting on H's lap and learning how to draw! Squeaker has gotten pretty good too, thanks H for being a great example to your littles!! Love this!

Visiting with Santa!!

The little love when Santa comes to visit at our church's Christmas breakfast! Lil'Gman giving his wish list to the man in ReD!

Miss P being the awesome big sis and sitting with Squeaker to visit with Santa! Hope all your wishes come true littles! I sure love the magic of the holidays!

Lil'GMan Award!

Lil'GMan is doing so well at his new school this year! It's always great when your kid gets picked for one of the school trait award! Yes, I'm bad and don't remember what the award was for..

Ignore the goofy smile, must be the age! But super proud of this boy of mine!!

Grease Lightning!

H and his friend Gavin got to dress up 50's style for a friends Sweet 16 Birthday party at a 50's diner- Rocky's in town! They grease-up, I mean clean up pretty good! Have a fun night boys!

Cub Scouts!!!

Since Lil'Gman is 8 years old, we venture back in to cub scouts with him! At pack meeting earning some awards!! Way to go G'Man, keep at it!!

Halloween 2016 Bayley Style!

We had Splinter (from TMNT) and a little mouse in the house! Aren't they adorbs!!! Miss P was a minion and went out with her friends. H was something scary as he helped hand out candy since Brandon was out of town. It was a great evening walking with friends thru the neighborhood getting more treats than tricks!

I will admit, one of my favorite smells and one that takes me back to my own childhood is the smell of a bag of trick-or-treat candy! Yummy!! Happy Halloween everyone!

SLC Siteseeing

Took in a few church sites while in SLC, this temple as all temples are is Beautiful!

Went with Lisa and her family- H, Squeaker, Max, Ryan, Beckham, LilG'Man, Miss P! After touring the temple grounds, we ate at The Lion House Pantry. They serve simple food from back in the day! Yummy rolls with honey butter!

Having a peaceful moment at the Christus statue.

There is beauty all around! Then we took in the church history museum after!

Yellowcard Concert!!!

This. This. This is a dream come true and bucketlist item for ME!! Finally got to see Yellowcard in concert, and yes it was their farewell tour, but I.saw.Them. And....

They were A-MaZing!!! We had tickets to see them back in Connecticut like in 2011, but didn't get to see them due to a huge snowstorm that blew in that night, so sad! So totes jumped at the chance to see them in SLC! They did not disappoint!

We went with Brandon's little sister- Lisa and her husband Adam. Total blast!

Selfie action! We got to be up closer standing in the 21 and over area and it was perfect!! yes, I would do it all over again to see them!!!

Lake Hazel Middle School Choir

Miss P has really enjoyed taking choir in middle school. And we have surely enjoyed going to hear her beautiful voice too! Keep up the great work, we love to hear you sing Miss P!!!

Beautiful Sunset!

A fun family outing on the green belt checking out the surf wave on the Boise River.

Life can't get better than this!

God has created such a beautiful world for us! Glad I get to enjoy it most with the ones I love the most!

"Monster Boogie!!"

This girl got to perform at Zoo Boise with her dance company- Motions Dance!! Dad, Miss P and I were at a YW's/Mom sleepover, but thanks to Grandma Carla for taking her and getting some pics!

They got to wear their Halloween costumes for the dance! She was the cutest little mouse!!

Even got in a carousel ride with Lil'Gman!

Enjoying the ride!

Hanging with a few characters!! Thanks Grandma for stepping in and helping out! The littles had a grand time!

Squeaker's Birthday Continued..

Opening of family gifts! Getting books! We love children's books in our home! Read them twice a day- before lay down time and bed time!

The softest owl from Aunt Jamie and family! It is one loved owl!

Making her wish!! We sure love this littlest of ours and so glad she is our caboose in the family! She has the nickname "Baby", which she will have for the rest of her life despite not being a baby anymore!! (but always will be to her family!!) She has overcome her super early/preemie beginning and she's are tiny Squeaker forever! We love you baby girl!!Keep being your sweet smart self!

Squeaker's 4th Birthday!!!

Can't believe my littlest is 4! Yes, I do believe time flies! She had a special fun day with her BFF- Lila! We went to the mall for Build-A-Bear, lunch and playing at the kid playland there!

These 2 were so E-x-C-i-T-e-D to say the least!!!

Grooming and dressing there bears!

Aren't they the cutest!! These 2 are such good friends and live across the street from each other! They play quite well together too!

October Birthday Family Party!!

These 3 ladies have October birthdays 7 days apart! That's a lot of cake! So we celebrated together!

Sweet yummy cake!

Making wishes come true!

So fun being by family so we can celebrate all together! Happy Birthday to Carla, Miss P and Squeaker! May all your wishes come true! We love you all!