Utah vacation

We went to Utah mid June and have a few pictures, but our camera ran out of battery after a couple of days, and of course we left the charger at home... :(

Payson with cousins
Patrick with his 2 bro-in-laws
Mom & Dad Lewis
The happy couple 2 days to Wed-day
Payson was sick and tuckered out at the Wedding dinner. Aren't my boys handsome?
Payson & Erica hiking Mt Timp. Payson loved being in the snugli -even on the ground:)
Patrick & I enjoying the reception. In some ways the wedding was so much more fun than our own. None of the stress or newlywedness, but all of the good food & family time!

Summer Swimmin'

Swimming at the North pool and the clubhouse waterpark.

Yes Patrick got burnt.

Yes Payson drove home.

Yes, Payson has many girlfriends, this one lives across the street. Her name is Kaylee.

Slavery in Colorado

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Going, going... & gone!!

A few months ago Payson really seemed like he was going to start crying. But he didn't really start until he hit 8 months. I loved watching him get into the push-up position! Then balancing on two arms and one leg, trying to figure out what to do with the other one hanging in the air.

Okay, so I spent an afternoon trying to figure out how to edit movies from our digital video camera. Turns out the software that came with it does very little unless you upgrade. So this is a terrible splicing job of some times that we tried to get Payson to crawl on camera. He is very good now (you see at the end) and loves to stand up too! Will he walk soon??? I can't wait. Actually, I love that he can crawl! He doesn't get into much "dangerous" stuff, and when he wants me, he just searches me out and comes to me! When he does spot me, he stops, smiles at me until I notice him and smile back, and then either continues toward me whining for a diaper change (or food or etc) or he just goes over to the nearst "point of interest" -usually something he can stand and "play" with. Who knew walls and beds and cupboards were so exciting?

May Days

Uncle Daniel and Grandma visit!! My youngest brother Daniel and my Mom took the scenic route to Southern Cali -by way of Tucson! Daniel is doing an internship at (the wrong) Raytheon in El Segundo. So my Mom drove with him to keep him company and meet some people from his mission. They didn't admit to it, but they were sad to go after a short day and a half. We love having visitors, so next time your in Arizona... :)

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PAYSON

He is a growin' boy! And his favorite toys are cords and electronics! (Looks and acts just like Daddy!) Above is my Sansa usb port -a definite favorite as you can see. He also loves my blow dryer, and gets jealous when I am using it. As I write this he is attacking our modem -blinking lights -need I say more?

So, Payson does crazy things in his crib. Above, he squirmed his pants almost all the way off before falling asleep.
If he doesn't end up with his head jammed in a corner, he's on his face, got a blanket wrapped around his face only, or has his back completely arched! (Don't be fooled by how sweet he looks sleeping -although it gets us every time.)

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Patrick and Erica Adventures

I won $500 dollars betting on my putting skills. Patrick never learns... :)

Patrick put up ceiling fans -much needed in this climate -doesn't he look manly? Payson's room is a football field with sports wallpaper. Patrick's also very proud of how the painting turned out.

I'll bet you have no idea what this is. I had the great idea of cooking rice in the microwave (which can be done -just not with the pyrex bowl and lid I used it turns out). Then I decided I could walk down the street and it would be done when I got back. I could smell burning as I walked back to my house and thought, "how embarrasing, somebody really burned something bad!" Well, if you can tell in the pic, my microwave was yellowy-brown, the rice was charcoal, and the plastic lid had melted in. And boy did it smell! Even my purse sitting on the counter across the room smelled of smoke days later! I'm pretty sure that this was all somehow Payson's fault... my little scape goat for everything these days! :)

Ready, Get set, GO!!

I ran an 11 mile trail run on Saturday. It was held in beautiful Catalina State Park (about 50 min drive). My running buddy Rhonda (#39) got first in her age group. I came in just under 8:38 min miles getting 2nd in mine. It was fun to run up and down the sandy paths, and to hop on rocks across streams! The hills were steep, especially the "92-stair climb" that I had to run up twice -my calves were so sore!

The incredible adventures of a 6 month old

1/2 a cake for Payson's 1/2 birthday.

(He cried when mommy blew out the candle!)

Trying on mom's heels...

Learning piano...
Waking up groggy!


We just inherited this keyboard from Patrick's boss at work. One of the keys doesn't work, but hey, beggars can't be choosers. One day we'll have a real piano! Oh, and Payson actually is very entertained by anything that is clearly NOT a toy, including everything in the closet!

Struttin' his stuff!

Why do I ever wear clothes?

Sooo Big!__________________________Sooo Strong!

Budda? Lovely point!

Spring has sprung! Some of our random blooming...

Today I planted seeds in our garden! Patrick has been spending the last few weeks putting together this automatic drip system. He has now officially proved his manhood and pride of home ownership! Actually, he has done a really good job, and is always anxious to work on it. Hopefully in a few weeks we'll have sprouts we can post.

I made a leprechaun cake for St. Patrick's day. After eating 3 pieces and realizing that Patrick wouldn't be helping, I sent him to the trash. Better than getting drunk for the holiday I guess. We did go to a neighbor's for some GREAT corned beef and cabbage though. (Sounds gross -tastes good)
Speaking of eating...

Payson is eating "solids" these days. (Well, whenever I need a good chuckle watching his confused and concerned face as he slowly gums whatever I put in his mouth.) He enjoys applesauce, oatmeal, peas, and bread. We got the eddie bauer edition of high chairs for him -only the best for our child... :) Okay, I just think it's really pretty and that it looks good with our dining table!The downside -or- out every side - of feeding Payson solids. Boy is he getting some new "business" "down there" -smelly and messy. This has been the biggest blowout yet. We're so proud.


We spent Easter at Dave & Jenni Johansen's. Jenni's mom Lynn made a clove ham just for Patrick. Desert was decorating cake easter eggs and bunnies. Jenni's were by far the best, so we told her she had to eat them all -she is 7 months pregnant afterall!

We played "the bean game" aka Bonanza, where I for the first time didn't lose by a landslide. It's a really fun game -I recommend it to all!