Thursday, April 19, 2012

Random







So Payton decided that doesn't want to nap today (much to my dismay). Here are a few pictures of us going on a walk & playing with her new garage sale find baby bed! The other picture is of her foot that she learned how to "draw" on with a pen.
I also got a cute new curtain & super cool shoes for Payton yesterday at the garage sales. I must say that Bev & I had way too much fun shopping lol! I found soooo many great deals & was pretty pleased with myself!

Monday, April 16, 2012

Just another day at the Farm...

Last week my sweet friend Megan asked if she could take Payton along with her out to her mom's farm for the day. I had been having a rough week, so I was very thankful & I knew that the day would be good for Payton as well! She picked her up the next morning & they were gone until 2:30 that afternoon. Payton had an absolute blast seeing all of the animals & just getting dirty out on the farm! She just loves animals! So, after that day we all decided that it would be fun to all go out the farm one evening as families. Well- we did just that this past Saturday evening! It had rained ALOT the few days before so it was supper muddy... which I think the kids thought was even better! lol. We spent the evening seeing chickens, 1 day old kittens, cows, goats, horses, & a pony. I got to try milking a cow & tasted goat's milk also. We went on pony rides & just had a wonderful time outside! Made me miss my parents' & grandparents' house next door to them with all of their animals & farm like atmosphere! We had a great time & by the end of the night Payton & Audrey were just covered in mud. But, that is the best part about beeing a kid right?! Having fun, getting messy, & exploring! And someday Mike & I will have our own farm where Payton can do that as much as she wants!














Thursday, March 1, 2012

Popsicle!






We have been pretty busy lately & enjoying our weather! Today is sunny & in the 70's... can't get much nicer! Yesterday Payton & I were sharing an (all fruit) popsicle, but then I decided to just let her have her own. She doesn't drink juice or really have any sweets ever so I figured it would be fine :) She lovvveeed it & finished the whole thing off pretty quickly! Then she said "more??" haha. Poor thing was pretty disappointed to find out she could only have one.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Happy Valentines Day!

Payton & I started our day out with a lot of valentines day plans. After breakfast & getting ready, we headed out the library to get Payton & I some new books. She wears her books out faster than anything with how often she looks at them ha! She also likes to go to the library because she can play in the kids section with all of their neat little toys. After the library we ran to Papa Murphys to get pizza for tonight... we got a heart shaped pizza- how funny is that?! Then we came home for lunch. After we ate, I bundled Payton up to go outside to enjoy the snow. She loovved it. She ran around yelling "snow! ooo!" She loves to play outside & the snow was a different thing for her to play in! We also took our nice neighbor lady a hand painted "valentine" from Payton. Now its nap time for the little one & tonight is pizza night! Mike & I celebrated our valentines day date on Saturday in St Louis at The Cheesecake Factory & shopping so tonight we are staying in :)
We wish all of you a happy Valentines Day!!! Payton especially wishes one to her two favorite Grandpas (notice the shirt)- 1 in Linn & 1 in Colorado!!! Love you!









Monday, February 13, 2012

Playing @ the mall

Here are a few pictures from last month playing at the playplace at the mall. Payton absolutely loves the slide there! She goes up & up over & over & over again. It is so funny! I also think the picture of payton giving Bo a sweet little kiss is adorable :)






Best Friends...

Life is sure a whole lot more fun when you have a best friend by your side...








Monday, February 6, 2012

Play Date

On Thursday we had Kati, Audrey, & Bo over to enjoy the beautiful 60 degree weather! Kati & I let the girls run around in the backyard & explore, while Bo played in the grass. We also enjoyed some iced coffee :) It is so neat to watch the kids interact with each other & we love how well they play together! The girls absolutely love to run around & be silly together. Payton also adores Bo... we might have to keep our eye on them as they grow up ha! I am very proud of Payton because she is doing a much better job with sharing & playing with other kids her size! It is such a joy to see her learn new things! Kati took some amazing pictures that afternoon & I can't wait to get some printed up!!!