Our 1st Vacation as a Family!!!!!

I just am testing my new computer (an early xmas and birthday for the rest of my life) and wanted to assure you that I am still here.  I wish I could do more but I have people telling me to get to bed since we have to be at Grayson's school early in the morning (6:30 am).  The test worked so I am off to bed- You will be hearing a lot more from me.  Good Night!

Update on Waddell's Peyton's procedure went fine Friday. We will know more in 4-6 months but we are hopeful and know that this buys us more time for her to outgrow it. She flew thru (actually did in her drugged up mind) the surgery and wasn't even sick this time. We are so thankful to her doctors and modern day technology that makes the deflux even possible. The reason I posted Riley when I am talking about Peyton is because Friday was make up day for pictures and because of the procedure she didn't get to make hers up (the first was fine but didn't capture the Riley we know and love). Her Grandpa Ooh Ooh stayed with her and Grayson (thank you Grandpa Ooh Ooh) and I didn't think he wanted to be responsible for fixing her hair. So that is why I posted this picture for all to see the smile that I love that reaches all the way to her eyes.

Peyton- The New Dora!!

Well it has happened again. I was helping someone do something and Riley brought me some hair. At first I thought that Peyton had cut the barbie's hair then I noticed that there was more on the table. I asked Peyton did you cut your hair. She nodded. I didn't yell (which if you remember when Riley and Grayson did theirs I freaked out) I just told her we don't cut hair and she sobbed. Well we had to run to drop Riley off at gymnastics and pick up Grayson at PDM so I didn't have time to fix it. When I got home I used the sharpest scissors I had and cut it all off. Peyton beamed as I did it bcause she wanted to be Dora for halloween and now we don't have to use the wig. She keeps telling she has Dora hair. Well we have had a stressful week that really put into perspective what is important and chopping off all her hair is nothing in the big picture. Sarah I miss that you are gone and not able to fix her hair- I def. did not cut it as well as you would have. Thought this would make the grandparents smile

Thumbs Up!

When my kids do something good we do thumbs up. Well when Grayson got an award at school she gave him the thumbs up for great job. She loves Grayson so much and has such enthusiasm for life- I think this picture captured Riley's love for life!

A tent for conference

A friend told us that they put up a tent in their home for the kids to listen to conference. They thought it was a great day. As I look at these 3 precious children I am just so thankful for them and to what they bring to my life (yes alot of tired days but so much joy!). I just need to always remember how lucky we are!

Thank You Grandma!

I need to first off thank my grandma for this doll

that Peyton loves; however, does she have to be this big!!!! She goes in the car with us and had her own seat (have I mentioned I carpool and seats are a hot comodity??? Peyton loves dolls and truly I love this doll but today I had 5 littl girls and Emily in the car and trying to keep her clean...

Fake Out

Grayson looks like he is going to get in the water when in reality he is just gathering water for the sand.

Our friend's little girl. Isn't she precious!

A Day At The Beach

I love all these pictures but if you look closely they are covered in sand! They had fun.

Peyton and her Diego Cake

Peyton was so happy with her Dora and Diego Cake. When we asked her what kind of cake she wanted all she said was blue (her favorite color) then Diego and Dora She helped me decorate the cakes (if you look closely Diego is shoved thru the fondant) Not my best work but she thought it was the greatest creation. Gotta love kids!

My Little Chef's

Riley and Peyton love to help when I bake cakes. So on Peyton's 3rd birthday I let them help make the frosting (no they did not lick and dip) They thought I was magic whn I turned the white frosting into blue magically. I am so lucky to have such great helpers!

1st day of school

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Peyton first trip to disneyland with just mommy

Today was a bad day and a fun day for Peyton. She had to go to CHOC that morning to have a vcug (a test that is not fun) and then we went to Disneyland (Noni gave her a pass for her birthday). She thought she was such a big girl!!! She rode on lots of rides- her favorite was the merry-go-round and the rockets. Daddy met up with us latter that night. It was a great end to our day.

Grayson started at Garretson this year for 3rd grade. We were all nervous about moving schools but it has ended up being the best move for him.

Peyton is in Preschool

All of my kids started school the exact same day. And all three started new schools. Peyton went to preschool. She had her backpack and her lunch and was so excited to go (a little confused because we told her she had to be 3 to go to preschool and she still had a few weeks) I dropped her off and she had a great day. Boy has she come a long way from the clingy child that didn't want to leave me.

RIley's 1st Day of Kindergarten

Riley started kindergarten and boy was she excited. She picked out her outfit and was ready to go about an hour early. We read the kissing hand the night before and made handprints for her lunchbox. Her teacher, Mrs. Kane made it a very special day. I can't believe she is in kindergarten.

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Our Happy Family

A day at the pool

What a great day this was. The kids swam all day. Grandpa Ooh Ooh heated the pool and it was great. Riley swam all day and hated leaving. Grayson is swimming great (and not holding his nose). Peyton finally got in and even blew bubbles. Yeah we are making progress. Too bad mommy forgot the sunscreen. It was their first real sunburn and they are not too happy with mommy.