Skiing...Vail & Breckenridge

We had a great start to the ski season with one day in Vail and one day Breckenridge. Ryder & Taggart took off where they ended last year and continue to become more and more daring. Thanks to Nana Leveque for staying back with Piper. 

 Apres ski in Breck with the standard Leveque-Hutton crazy face photo.

Uncle Ryan Leveque taking in the view of Breck.

Courtney enjoying her first run of the year, and since the Piper pregnancy!

 Scott preparing to chase Uncle Ryan Leveque down the slopes.

Courtney & Scott gearing up for the frigid temps...

Driving into the mountains for a few days of skiing.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from Team Hutton!

The Leveque - Hutton Christmas was full of traditions, excitement, fun and memories.

 It may have been a little silly also....Papa Leveque acted like an elf....which is very silly!

Later, he brought the night to a close with his annual reading of "Twas the Night before Christmas".

Piper enjoyed her first Christmas and was spoiled with all the girly gifts possible.

We hope every one's Christmas was as enjoyable as ours. 

Leveque-Hutton Annual Boys Broncos Game

The boys (all of them) headed out early this morning for the Denver Broncos vs. Cleveland Browns game at Mile High.

 This was the first time that all of the boys were able to attend a Broncos game together.

They had a blast tailgating in the incredible Colorado Winter weather....

Enjoying the game with Broncos Darth Vader man...

 Singing, dancing and being silly as they cheered the Broncos to victory.

Finally, some of the boys crashed!

What a great experience and opportunity to enjoy family during the holidays.

Christmas Break Football

First day of Christmas Break and the boys couldn't wait to play football. Ryder (6) may have a little more experience, speed and size but Taggart (4) never backs down. Ryder better enjoy this advantage while he has it...

 They paused briefly for a quick photo before throwing the ball at Daddy.

What a great December day in Colorado...for playing football with these two!

Santa

Tonight, Team Hutton was so fortunate to run into Santa Claus at the Medtronic Holiday Open House in Louisville, CO. Daddy didn't tell the kids that he was waiting on them.

Tagg, Santa, Piper & Ryder

Piper was soo excited....Taggart and Ryder a little less excited. Yet, Tagg and Ryder both shook his hand and spoke with him. Neither was much for sitting on his lap!

Piper and Santa comparing fur

Piper on the other hand couldn't wait!

Christmas Card

Tooth Fairy

Today, Ryder lost his first tooth...or shall we say first two teeth. Unfortunately, one of the permanent teeth was coming in behind the baby tooth. The dentist recommended extracting two.

Before

Ryder actually asked if they could extract four...he determined that this would ensure that he had lost more teeth than anyone in his class and that he made the most money from the tooth fairy. Not only is he competitive but he is slightly entrepreneurial. 

After

 Lots of family fun tonight as Ryder placed the teeth under his pillow in the perfect spot for the Tooth Fairy to locate the tooth....or by the looks of it, for his brother to sneak back in and hide.

School Photo

Taggart's pre-kindergarten school photo.

Christmas Tree

We had a great time picking out our 10' Noble Fir Christmas Tree.

We had less than a great time trying to carry and place in the house!

Fall Family Photos - II

Piper, Courtney & Scott

The entire Family

Courtney & Piper

Ryder

Fall Family Photos - I

Piper

Taggart

Ryder

All three being themselves

Broncos Thanksgiving

Grandma Hutton visited for Christmas and came with Denver Broncos gifts. Ryder & Tagg were so excited that she made them Broncos robes.

Ryder & Tagg in front of Ryder's Broncos locker

Piper is always excited and seemed to enjoy her Broncos hooded cape.

If ever it was in doubt, we are a Broncos family!

Go Buffs...Go Broncos

On Saturday, we spent the day cheering on the Colorado. The boys were excited because if was Mommy's first game of the year.

 CU may not be very good but the view and atmosphere doesn't get much better.

 Unfortunately, Piper wasn't up for the CU game...she was saving all her energy for Sunday's Broncos game. Ryder insisted that she wear his Broncos hat.

Sleeping Beauty

Our little sleeping beauty, Piper.

School Photo

Ryder's Kindergarten school photo.

Sitting Piper

Piper is sitting up and showing off her two teeth.

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween from the Hutton family. Ryder & Taggart were very excited to hit the streets in their Power Ranger costumes.

Tagg & Ryder showing their best Power Ranger moves

 Piper didn't know what to expect and we couldn't tell if she was more concerned about the Zebra costume or her two crazy Power Ranger brothers. 

Piper wondering why she didn't have a Power Ranger costume

Ryder's Birthday Party

Happy Birthday Ryder!

Yesterday, Ryder had his sixth birthday party with a few of his friends. 

Stephen, Taggart, Ryder, Eli, Thomas and Parker

The first half of the party was at the movie theater for Hotel Transylvania. The boys had a blast and thought it was hilarious.

The last half of the party was at Old Chicago's for pizza and ice cream sundae's.

Parker, Stephen, Ryder, Thomas, Eli, Taggart & Tyler

It was so much fun meeting some of Ryder's friends from school and spending the day with seven boys all under 7. Mommy was ready to head home for some peace with Piper!

Happy Birthday Ryder

Ryder (and Tagg) couldn't wait to get out of bed this morning to celebrate Ryder's 6th birthday.

 It is amazing how fast the last six years have flown by and how much Ryder has grown and matured. We are so proud of him.

 The day ended with an ice cream sundae bar. Daddy joined in the fun.....so did Mommy but we don't have any photos of that. Piper was present but did not partake.

We are all looking forward to Saturday's birthday party.