Payton's First Time at the Park

Can you believe we went to the park in December? It was a beautiful day. Payton loved swinging. She wasn't so sure about going down the slide with Mom though. She spit up all over it! :)

Santa Came!

Daddy and Payton got into some mischief while Mommy worked on Friday. I came home and found cottonballs scattered around the house and both of them with goofy grins on their faces!

5 Months Old Today!

I wore my cupcake shirt so I could wish Grandma Sis a Happy Birthday tomorrow. Happy Birthday!

Ho Ho Ho!

Bubble Bath

Payton got a little carried away with splashing and ended up with bubbles everywhere!

Big Girls Drink Out of Cups

Payton celebrated feeling better tonight by drinking out of sippy cup! I gave her a little bit of pear juice in her ISU cup, of course, and she held onto it right away and wanted to do it all herself. With a little guidance, she gulped it all down. She's growing up so fast!

Woof! Woof!

I'm starting to woof down my cereal!

Thanksgiving Fun

We went to see Daddy's Aunt Kira for Thanksgiving. Great-grandma Sis got to hold me for a long time. Mom dressed me in lots of layers...I could hardly move!

Payton's Big Girl Chair!

No, Payton can't use the potty yet! However, she can sit in this nifty seat. It teaches her how to hold herself up. She absolutely loves it and we get a good laugh!

Family Photo

I've never been a big fan of the "baby headband" look, but you have to admit...she's pretty cute!

Life as a Four Month Old

Payton tried cereal for the first time tonight. Can you tell how much she liked it???

Play time has also become a lot more fun now that she can stand and reach for things. She gets sooo excited when she's able to touch the toys!

My Last Day as a 3 Month Old

I'm smiling now because Mom and Dad haven't mentioned the shots I get tomorrow!

Wiggles!

No, Payton is not old enough (thank goodness) to go crazy over that goofy group of men called "The Wiggles" on t.v., but she definitely has the wiggles constantly! Scott and I find ourselves kicked and swung at if we get too close! We also are learning to keep a little distance at bathtime, or else we are drenched. She is a joy to be around, and it is so fun to watch her move and discover new things every day.

Happy Birthday, Uncle Mike!

I had a big weekend! First, I went to my first ISU basketball game on Friday night. I loved all the lights and sounds! Then, I went to the ISU football game on Saturday. The Cyclones are terrible, but I had fun seeing my grandparents and everyone. Tonight it was my uncle Mike's birthday party. I didn't get to have any of his chewies, but Mike played with me a lot.

Our New Routine

We're quickly settling into our new family routine. Payton and I get home around 4 pm. We play until Daddy gets home at 5:30. While they goof around, I make supper. Tonight they read about the Cyclones online. After we eat, it's upstairs for bath, baby massage, bottle and story. As you can see, Wednesday is also laundry day. Payton likes to help sort!

A Busy Weekend!

Scott's birthday was on Friday! He's 27 years old! We celebrated by making him "chewies", his favorite dessert, and putting candles in them. Payton helped open presents! Then, Amy's Aunt Becky, and cousins Nicky and Brody came to visit. Brody's 6 month old little boy named Jackson had fun playing with Payton.

Happy Halloween!

Splish, Splash I Was Taken a Bath...

Payton's favorite time of the day is still tubby time! She loves kicking her legs and splashing Mom and Dad as much as possible.

On the Move!

Payton seems to be in constant motion lately. She loves kicking, sucking on all 5 fingers, standing on a lap and looking all around. She's a fun bundle of energy!

3 months old already!

This morning at 12:36 am our little girl turned 3 months old. It's hard to believe Payton is already so big. She's holding her head pretty steady, smiling often and cooing when she's happy. We're excited to see how much she changes these next few months!

We're Pooped!

We've settled into our new routine with Mom going back to work and Payton to daycare. But, we're still adjusting to the early hours! Daddy came home and found us on the floor taking a much needed snooze.

A Smile for Mom

Mom was getting kind of sad about going back to teaching on Monday, and right when she started to get sad, I smiled a big smile for a real long time. It made Mommy feel better!

I'm A Big Girl!

Payton can sit and stand with our support. Her neck, legs and arms are very strong!

GO ISU!

Pretty in Pink!

It's hard to believe Payton is already 11 weeks old! She is an absolute sweetheart! Her new "tricks" are holding her head fairly steady, smiling, cooing, and standing while you hold her. Each day she is different, and each day we are more in love!

Who Says Monday Mornings Are No Fun???

It's Chilly, Mom!

CHEESE!

Payton is smiling all the time now. She talks in her own little language too. It definitely makes waking up at 2 am much easier when we look into her crib and see a smiling face!

Ribbit...Ribbit...ZZZZZZZZZZZZ

ISU May Not Have Won...But I'm Still Cute!!!

2 Months Old is No Fun!

Payton had her 2 month check-up today and she had her first round of shots. Let's just say she shot me a look like, "Why didn't you tell me that was going to happen, Mom?" I think it was harder on Scott and me than Payton! Needless to say, today has been a crabby-hold-me-sleepy kinda day.

Smile!

Payton started smiling! Grandpa must be a funny guy!

Just Me and My Cousin

Jared is my buddy! He helped feed me today.

Payton's Playlist

5. Old MacDonald had a Farm 4. William Tell Overture 3. Linus & Lucy by Vince Guaraldi 2. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and the No. 1 song on Payton's playlist is Luck be a Lady by Frank Sinatra compiled by Daddy and Payton

What a Grip!

Payton has learned how to grab hair (Ouch!), fingers, toys and pretty much anything in view.

That Clifford is so funny Mom!

Payton's Baptism

Payton was baptized on September 2, 2006 at NorthBranch church in Ankeny. Her godparents are Brent and Michelle Drefke. It was a wonderful weekend!

My First ISU Tailgate

Marching bands, loud college kids, sirens...I sleep through it all!

Our Big Girl

Payton was weighed at the doctor today. She now weighs in at 10 lbs. 5 oz.! Although some babies are this big at birth, it's a considerable jump from 5 lbs 9 oz when she left the hospital. Her cheeks are really starting to fill out. Do you think she's storing milk in there?