"Crazy Mommy"

I was "warming up" my voice to sing in sacrament meeting on the way to church when I catch Payson's eye in the mirror. He has a sly grin and says "Mommy Crazy" - so funny & cute! (and true...) This kid is starting to say the darndest things.

Thanksgiving 2009

We went to Las Vegas and shared a condo with my sister Melinda (and Ryan & 4 boys). It was a blast! Lots of adventures and lots of Cartoon Network (ALL day everyday). We are so blessed and have SO many things to be thankful for, including; the cutest little guy, Patrick's good job, so many great friends, and tons of family to visit whenever time & means allow!

Watch this very IMPORTANT Movie

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Halloween 2009

Payson got the hang of trick-or-treating after a couple houses (he was trying to give them candy at first!) and looked so cute in his Bam Bam outfit. We were the Rubble family from The Flinstones cartoon (thanks to Shar for the costumes!) - and we had a lot of opportunites to wear them. My ballet class, a murder mystery party, halloween bbq, storytime, and of course trick-or-treating!

Patrick's parents were here the same weekend. It is always so good to see them - not just because they take us out to eat ;) Patrick's mother always says she feels for me when she realizes how much Patrick is like his Dad! Truly, we look up to them because they are great examples of hard work & love & fun!

Payson's 2nd Birthday Party

Chugga Chugga Choo Choo!! Payson LOVES trains and had tons of fun with all his new trains, train books & toys, making candy trains, pin the #2 on Thomas the Engine, bath squirting trains atop his train cake, jumping castle, etc. What a fun day it was for all of us! Thanks to all our friends who helped us celebrate!!

Lots to catch up on...

Trip to Utah July 2009:

Marathon for Erica, Roller Skating, Trampoline, Seven Peaks Water Park, Parks, Lunch with Whitney, Merry-go-Round, Jumping off the diving board, Oquirrh Mountain Temple Dedication, Mini-golfing, etc (and all the other fun things I never took pictures of -including all 10 siblings! Sad!)

Payson dances by himself on roller skates.

C is for CHOCOLATE

Forgot to post this almost 2 months ago...

Celebrating Summer & the 4th of July

Payson enjoying the "wa-wa" in a desert style river up Madera Canyon.

Story: Payson brings me Patrick's shorts repeating "ba-aball ors" -very excitedly. I ask him if he wants to wear Daddy's basketball shorts. "Yes" Being the resourceful and creative mom, I use a hair elastic to tie (the majority) of the shorts together so they will stay on. Then runs to the hoop on our fridge to play some ball. He looked so funny, and was so excited!

Payson & Patrick play on the calculator... NERDS!

4th of July french toast - or should I say freedom toast?? (I realize these look pretty unappetizing, but they were festive and delicious, and we were quite proud of our flags!)

Patrick came up with a great 4th of July activity: a visit to the Pima Air & Space Museum. We gained a lot of respect to the technology that has developed in flight, and the soldiers who flew.

Payson decides to set the table & get himself some cereal. (Note he chose a goblet, and used all 4 wooden salad bowls.)

Summer Projects: Patrick loves having time to do projects with his summer off from school. Payson LOVES using tools, he even got a zap when he ran over to the one uncovered electric socket and stuck the screw driver in. (He's quick! -not that it bothered him, he tried to continue....)