Lake House

Here are some photos from the Lake House in Mount Dora. This is going to be the hot spot this summer;).

Happy Easter

With Easter being so early this year everything felt so different and really was for the Wise family. Usually every year we have a Easter party at Rick and Linda's house but with the big move that they had they decided to go to the Ginn Resort in Orlando for Easter. Although it was much different this year, it was tons of fun. We had the opportunity to spend time as a family and do lots of fun Easter stuff.

Payton with her daddy and "good girl" Grandma.

Jayden getting ready for church.

Here is Jonathon helping Payton color her first Easter egg...

...Here is Payton right before she reached the red dye and poured it all over the carpet (HUGE MESS)!

Payton hunting Easter eggs for the first time. She found a couple but was more interested in going up and down the hill.

We did our Easter egg hunt on the golf course.

Baby Macie being a sweetheart.

I love this photo!

Me and my little bunny.

Bling Girl

Payton and Jonathon came to see me at the Gaylord Palms were we set up a Bling Makeup booth. Here is Payton helping us promote our beautiful glitter stickers;).

Finally! A Pediatrician Worth Getting Excited About!

Today Jonathon and I took Payton for her 18 month check up to a new Doctor and WOW! Dr. Madden was absolutely amazing! He was so gently and understanding with Payton. She did not even cry or get scared during the examination because he would play with her and even let her play with his little flashlight tool so that she would be distracted. Not only was he great with Payton, but he was also wonderful with Jonathon and I and took time to answer every question we had without pushing us out the door. It is refreshing to finally find a pediatrician that does not find my child to be an inconvenience and takes the time with me. I would recommend him to anyone so if anyone is looking for a doctor let me know and I will give you his information.

By the way Payton's check up went well. She now weighs 26 pounds and is 32 inches. She was a little sick so she did not get any shots today... good for me;). Thanks for recommending him to me Rhea!

Bubble Girl

Here is Payton playing with her bubbles.

Jonathon is finally home!

After a long 13 days without Jonathon he finally arrived home safely. Payton and I went to the airport on Monday at 8:00pm to pick him up. When Payton saw him she got so excited and ran full speed towards him… I think it made him feel really good;). Jonathon said that he got great experience and that the people in Brazil were so grateful for treatment and he even got some hugs after treating some of the people. Although he said that he got great experience Jonathon was very excited to be back in America. Brazil, according to Jonathon, is nothing like the USA and it made him very grateful to be an American. He said that the food was mostly salty meats with very little vegetation and no tomato sauce pizza… only weird kinds like banana pizza and candy pizza. Jonathon said that the food was very expensive and that it cost $105 US dollars to do one load of laundry! Can you believe that!?! While Jonathon was gone he got these killer tattoos… okay killer henna tattoos. But how sweet was that? We are so excited to have him back home and will not let him do any of those trips again anytime soon;).

Katelyn's Birthday

Today was Katelyn’s 21st birthday and we celebrated the BIG 2-1 by having a great girls (and Jayden) day out. We all went to get a pedicure at this really cool salon in Waterford Lakes called the Magic Nails. We then enjoyed a meal at California Pizza Kitchen and ate some delicious cookie cake… I just love birthdays! Happy birthday Kate! Love ya girl!

Dirty Girl!

Payton and I went to the Primary activity at the farm. It was a very nice activity and had a great turn out. Payton had a blast getting dirty and I rarely let her get down and dirty but I thought what the heck and she took full advantage of it. She gave herself a full on dirt bath and she did not miss a spot! As she started to sprinkle the dirt into her hair I decided that it was enough so I decided to take her inside to get cleaned up and that’s when things got really interesting. Somehow Cali let herself out by opening the door and spotted a foreign dog that she had never seen before. The dogs got in a chasing match and poor little Grace got ran over by Crazy Cali… I felt horrible! After all of the commotion of everyone freaking out about this foreign dog I finally got both dogs locked away. I know from this blog it probably seemed like a chaotic event (well at least for me) but Payton and I actually had a great time and were very happy to have been invited.

Fun in the Sun

Payton chasing the birds.

Cameryn and Payton... cousinly love!

Yesterday Payton, my mom and I went to my sister’s new house in New Smyrna Beach to do some visiting and beach time. My sister recently married a wonderful man, Cameron, who loves my sister and my nieces very much and treats them wonderful. I am so happy for there little family. It was fun getting the cousins together. Cameryn Grace just loves Payton! Madison is not too sure of Payton yet but with age they will be best buds. Today we all headed for the beach and got two hours of really good sun. It was a lot easier with Payton at the beach being able to walk and not eat sand. She had a blast chasing the birds and playing in the sand. I can’t wait for summer time!

Cameryn keeping Madison out of trouble.

Sunday

After church today Payton and I went with Debbie Carter to do our Visiting Teaching. We went to see Rhea W., Stephanie P., and Mary G. This is my first time being a Visiting Teacher and I have not missed a month since I started in November… thanks to Debbie who is a great companion and friend ;). After Visiting Teachiing Payton and I went to Linda and Rick’s for some good Jackson/Payton play time and a delicious hamburger meal.

I am missing my Jonathon like crazy!

Thank you to all of the nursery workers!

This Sunday at church was really nice because Payton got to stay the whole third hour by herself in nursery so I could teach a lesson to the Beehives. I want to say that I am so grateful for the nursery leaders, Kristen H., Sister Evans and all other nursery leaders, for the time and effort they put forth to serve our children. I have always had a great deal of respect for members who hold callings in the church because of the fact that they are not paid like most churches and how much time and even hardships they can be. Even though I have been extremely appreciative of the members who have thought me or taken the time to benefit my spiritual growth as well as other's spiritual growth, I am overly appreciative for the members who serve my child while giving me the opportunity to serve others. Thank you so much to all nursery leaders and primary leaders for making the nursery such a great place for parents to comfortably leave their children.