UCK!

 

Payton's new favorite word is "UCK" for duck. I took her to park to feed the ducks. They got a little close for her liking!

Payton the Artist

Payton has recently figured out how to use crayons! She loves to sit in her highchair for 10-15 minutes and take crayons out of the box, color a little, then spend the rest of the time putting every crayon back in the box.

All this walking makes me tired!

Oh the joys of being able to walk on your own! Payton is constantly causing Scott and me to gasp in horror as she tumbles, sprawls and turns into chairs, tables and even garbage cans. We're trying to decide whether a helmet is a good idea. Scott suggested bubble wrap, but I think a helmet would be safer. As you can see, she has also discovered a new use for our kitchen towels. We couldn't resist giving her a water bottle and remote. Doesn't she look like she just finished a tough workout at the gym?

Go ISU!

I can't tell who's happier, can you??? By the way, Payton's shirt says "Fear the Cyclone!"

Like Mother, Like Daughter???

Lunch with Mom and Dad

Hey Guys~

What a fun morning I had! I went to Ames to see Daddy's new office. It's really nice and so are the people he works with! I even let them hold me and show me around. Then, I took Dad and Mom to lunch at Applebee's. I was soooo good that I got to pick my very own balloon!

Love,

Payton

Dress Up Fun

Picture Memories

Yesterday, I finally had Payton's 1 year pictures taken. We had them taken outside at my friend's home in Boone. They started out great...only 1 round of "Old McDonald" and we had at least 4-5 good pictures. Then, I went to stand Payton up, and when I thought she had her footing, I let go. She didn't have her footing, and instead of catching herself, she fell right on her face. This picture doesn't do it justice, but she has a split lip and raspberries under her nose, on her nose and on her cheek and a bruise on her forehead. So, after lots of tears, raisins and juice, she let us take more pictures. Thank goodness for photo editing!