Payton's new favorite bathing spot

I usually bathe Britton in the kitchen sink and today Payton told me that it was her turn to take a bath in the sink. It was a great idea and she loved it.

Happy Birthday Michael

Linda and Rick had a nice dinner for Michael to celebrate his birthday. The food was delicious and it was fun hanging out with everyone.

Britton and Alex

At get togethers we girls see alot of this. One of the reasons I love/hate the I-Phones!

After dinner all the girls and Jayden went to see Hocus Posis and feed him some carrots.

Short but Sweet Beach Trip

Jonathon called me today to see if I wanted to go to the beach after he got done with work at noon, so I packed the car up and got the kids ready and we headed to New Smyrna Beach. It was raining on the way there and when we got there the sky was looking pretty nasty, but we decided to go ahead and take our chances and I was so glad we did because it was probably one of my best beach trips and it lasted only about an hour. We walked the board walk and half way through we got the kids out of the strollers and went on the beach for about 30 minutes. Payton and I hunted for shells while Jonathon and Britton chased the birds. It was such a great time but we decided not to stay long because the sky was getting darker and darker and it started to sprinkle. There was a minute when Jonathon and Britton where walking towards us and i just thought that times like this make every challenge in life worth it to have special little memories with my family.

After going to the beach we went to see Christy and Cameron and Madison. Cameryn was with her dad. We also got to see Charley and confirmed to me that I made the right chose after he bite Britton's finger pretty bad. Such a cute and fun dog but not so go with babies.

We can't wait until it gets cold so we can wear jackets and go walking and playing again.

Ashlea's Farewell Dinner

All of the girls from the Eustis Ward got together for dinner at Chilli's to give Ashlea a farewell. The White have moved to Ovideo... and although I am so happy for them... I am so sad that they have left!!!!!!! I have fallen in love with there family. Ashlea is such a great friend and someone I look up to as a mother, a member of my church and as an overall person. I also had a hard time with losing my little Sunbeam Grace. She was such a joy to have in class and was always so well behaved for me. I am so thankful that they only live 40 minutes away!

Madison's 4th Princess Birthday Party

My mom, Payton and I went to Madison's 4th birthday party to celebrate with the princess. My sister had a really cute party and had all the girls come in there princess attire. They all had a great time and Madison loved being the birthday girl. Payton came as tinker bell and enjoyed being around her big cousins and all of their friends. Happy Birthday Madison! We love you princess!

The birthday girl Madison.

Tinker Bell Payton

Christy doing Payton's princess makeup.w

Peter Pan and Tinkerbell

Christy is doing a princess birthday party for Madison's 5th birthday and wanted to girls to come dressed in their princess attire. I went to Ashlea to borrow a dress for Payton and let me also use Gavin's little Peter Pan costume for Britton. He looked so cute in the costume and Payton felt like a little princess in her pretty Tinkerbell costume. Payton wanted to sleep with her costume on and even the shoes so I let her until she decided that it was not as comfortable as she thought. Britton did not end up going to the party but Payton did with her Tinkerbell costume and had a blast.

A Very Special 10 Minutes

This is a very rare caption of Britton letting me snuggle him. Earlier today at church, after I got done teaching, I came out to the front room to find Britton a sleep in Jonathon's arms which never happens because Britton will usually only fall a sleep if he has his own space. Jonathon said that Britton was letting Jonathon snuggle him all through church and actually fell asleep in his arms. So later that night after I had got done walking with Linda I held Britton and he started to rest his head on my chest. I know if does not sound like a huge deal but Britton never lets us snuggle him and there have been nights were I would get him out of his bed just to get some snuggles out of him. Britton loves to be held and played with but usually does not snuggle. This is so opposite from Payton who I swear would still be in love with a baby Bjorn or sling if they made them in her size. Every night before she goes to bed she has be snuggled and gets kind of mean about it and will forcefully say Hold me! or Snuggle me! Jonathon calls her my little girlfriend because she is so demanding of my affection. I love it though and cherish every bit of love I get out of these children because I know that the day will come all too soon when they will be to big to be snuggling with me and this makes me so sad thinking of it! I can't think of a greater gift than the love my children show me... I feel so blessed.

BBQ

Linda, Rick and Natalie were out of town this past week and told us to use there house so we decided to have a BBQ. We all brought stuff and put it together for a huge fest. All the kids got to go swimming because Kate and Rhea were brave enough to wear their bathing suits. It was good to spend time with great friends.

Look at Jayden swimming... he is a little fish!

Britton enjoying some fruit that Summer was feeding him.

Playing on the slide

Linda got this really cool water slide for the kids and it has been a huge hit! Payton and Madison have had a blast playing on it. I love it to because it feels like we have our own private little Monkey Joes right down the street.

Birthday World

Today we decided to load the kids up and meet at Monkey Joes but much to our surprise they closed down the place and relocated it. So we decided to try out Birthday World and it was a hit. They had really cool rides for the kids and a few bounce houses. Payton was actually not afraid of the rides (huge surprise since she is usually scared of everything) and had such a great time. Here is a video from one of the rides. By time it was down Jayden looked like he was going to throw up everywhere! But luckily he did not;).

Britton Walking

Britton has gotten really good with his walking. He took his first steps when he turned 8 months and I had guessed that he would be walking before he turned 9 months and he is doing really well with it. He is so funny when he walks and Payton is having fun with him. She will take Britton by the hand and try to get him to walk with her. 9m6d