Hooray!

We closed on our Idlewild house!

Big Boy Britton and Big Boy Jackson

We love this Big Boy Jackson! He is a gentle giant! Payton and Britton love when he comes over to play and especially when he is to wore out to care that he has kids crawling all over him. Britton loved all over him and kept putting his hear up to Jackson so he would kiss it.

Britton protecting himself against Big Boy's tail.

Doggie Day Care

Payton and Britton have been sick for over a week and it as been the worse I have ever seen Payton (of course besides when she was born). Payton usually acts herself when she is sick and is just more tired or whinny but this time she was a wreck. She was throwing up, coughing and just plain down. She only wanted me to rock her the whole day. She would not eat anything but did drink a lot. I took them both to the doctor and they tested her for swine but it was not that. There was nothing that he could really tell that was making her sick so we rode it out. During the time she was sick we did not get to go to preschool so we had doggie day care when she was feeling well enough. It was so cute cause she would line them all up and then do circle time like they do at her school. I am happy to say that she is back to her normal happy go lucky self... thank goodness! And Britton is doing great as well and did not have it as bad as Payton... again THANK GOODNESS!!!

Trick or Treating 2009

Me and my strangely dressed cowboy.

Cowboy and Indian

When Britton, Jonathon I were with Payton we were suppose to be cowboys and a Indiana but when we were with out her we just looked like country hillbillies.

This was very random but one of my neighbors had this big horse that the kids spotted and they were nice enough to let the kids get on it.

Payton with Minnie Mouse Macie

Picking out treats.

Trunk or Treat 2009

This year we got to take Madison... I mean Dorthy with us to the Eustis Truck or Treat. Payton and I were cats and Britton was a pirate. They had lots of fun games for the kids and great chili for the adults. The kids thought it was great trick or treating in the trunks of cars. They got lots of goodies and on the way home I was not paying attention got Madison's basket and there was about 12 open candy wrappers in it. Luckily she did not have a hard time falling a sleep and surprisingly was not throwing up!

Payton fishing for ducks.

Britton birthday at the park

After breakfast we headed to the park. I took the kids to Lake Monroe since Britton loves playing in the splash park but it was closed for the season. We still had a great time playing and having a picnic by the water. While I was playing with Britton at the park I would think back to the day he was born and the past year that he has been here and how much he has grown. It truly is amazing how much happens in one whole year. After eating we packed up I headed to Rhea's house and she watched the kids for me for a little while so I could go home and get ready for Britton's birthday party.

Britton's Birthday Day Morning

Britton started his birthday off with opening presents. He actually was into opening them and had a great time playing with them. Of course Payton had to help him open the presents and also help him play with all the new toys. After playing we got ready to go to the park and Rick brought over chocolate chip pancakes which were a huge hit with Britton.

Britton opening his presents.

Happy 1st Birthday Britton!

My baby boy turned into a little man today! Britton is one year old and what an amazing year he has given me. I discovered a whole new love with this little boy that I never knew existed until the day he was born. I have always said that with Payton all I wanted was a little girl and would have been okay having all girls... thank goodness that you don't always get what you want! Britton has been such a gift from God! Britton is the happiest, most sweet little boy. It does not take much to make him happy and smiling is what he spends most of his time doing. Britton's favorite things are food, his family, dogs, metal handles (he is weird like his sissy), bath time and playing in the water. Britton has two teeth on the bottom row and weighs 25 pounds and is 31 inches tall. Britton you are so loved! Happy Birthday little man! I love you so much!

Britton's 1st Boo Birthday Party

This year for Britton's 1st birthday we had a Hallooween/ Birthday party. It was lots of fun and all of the kids... especially Britton had a blast. We did trick or treating to all the different doors in my house and then had a glow in the dark dance party in the playroom. After all of the dancing we sang Happy Birthday to Britton and he ripped into his cake. I got him two giant cupcakes that were completely iced all the way around.

The food

The witch and the lady bug

Britton ate all of the cupcake and icing and was even looking for more food after he was done. I thought for sure he would be sick but he was perfectly happy and slept very well.

These cupcakes were even bigger then they look but he probably could have done a third if we had it.

Happy Birthday to you!

Our dance party.

Britton dancing.

It's his party and he thinks he can have the sucker if he wants to.

Princess Kendall and her daddy.

Hooray! We survived a year with this little pirate!

Cowboy Joe

Payton coming to the party at her own house.