Bubble Mania

Yesterday I bought a bubble machine at Target. When I got it out she said "bubble". I guess she saw bubbles on the box and just knew. So today Payten and I went outside to play with it. She had a ton of fun running after the bubbles. There was a slight breeze so sometimes they would go far. They even sat on top of the grass and then she would poke them with her fingers!! She LOVES bubbles.

You can hear Payten at the very beginning of this video barking (a very high pitched bark) because she hears Tippy barking at the front door. Then she decides to say bubble for me on video!!! She said it all the time but wouldn't say it while I was filming.

I love that she is so excited about ALL the bubbles!!

Valentines Weekend

Payten was so happy when we were flying to Payson because we put a headset on her so she could hear us(her other headset is pink but only blocks the loud sound), but did not plug in the mike so we did not have to hear her!!!!! PERFECT!!

About 5 or so minutes before we landed (only a 1/2 hr flight total) she fell asleep. SOOOOO cute!

We were surprised that Payson still had snow on the ground. Here is a picture of the airport. It was very pretty to fly over! Unfortunately we forgot to take pictures when we got there. Next time I promise I will take pictures!!! We went out to dinner with Linus' parents for Valentines Dinner. We left Payten at home with Troy and Christian. She was napping and woke up only 5 minutes before we got home. I have to say that I missed her terribly. It was the first time we went to dinner without her. Not as fabulous as everyone says!! But then again we loooooove spending time with her. I am very attached! Then Sunday we went to church with them, that was very nice having extra people to entertain Payten during sacrament.

We flew back Sunday afternoon and saw Grandpa at the airport. Payten LOVES her grandpa and LOVES airplanes. I truly think she thinks she owns the place. She certainly walks around like she does, it's really cute to watch. And everyone is so nice to her.

Grandpa pulled up to the plane we flew in a golf cart, needless to say Payten thought it was hers. Sorry Abby, she got to drive it before you!!!! She sure is spoiled!! (OHHHH forgive my screeching voice in this video)

Family Weekend

Weekend before last my brother Jacob blessed his son Jaxon so we got to have family come into town!!
Tippy had a hard time decided whose lap to sit on. But it turns out she always liked Grandmas lap best.

Payten had fun in the back yard coloring with chalk and running around in circles!! Believe it or not she kept her sun glasses on the whole time. I think she knows she looked good in them!!! Yah I know white trash baby in a white onsie and a truck in the back yard, what can I say!!

That Saturday the weekend before we had a pick nick at freestone park with my siblings here in Az and my dad and step mom Debbie. It was lots of fun. Unfortunately no pictures turned out of my little family and i still need to get pics of the whole family from other people!! But I do have this cute pic of Linus helping Payten climb a tree!! Needless to say I was shocked when I turned and saw this. Shortly after that Payten took a bad fall off of where one of the retaining walls are. Scared us half to death. Luckily just a bloody mouth and a few scratches on her face and head!! After that pics were out of the question!!

This was taken before everyone even got there. I wish I would have had my sun glasses on too!!

Nooooo noooooo

This past week Payten finally decided she could say NO! I don't know how it took so long. Like most moms it was something I told her SEVERAL times a day!!! Anyway I think she is sooo cute when she says it and I love the way she shakes her head too:)!!

Backwards!!

So Sunday night we were playing and enjoying Payten and I noticed something. Her dress was on backwards. All day, all through church. And she has worn this dress several times before (the right way!). I don't know what was wrong with me and why I did this. I guess I was just in a hurry!! I guess no one noticed or at least no one commented! Oh do you like her shoes?? And what about her crazy hair. I took her pony tail out so she had her crazy hair going on!!

Day trip to Payson

Sitting in a chair that her daddy made in high school!

She was so tired and needed a nap so i decided to put her down in a BIG GIRL bed. I laid her down on a PILLOW under the covers with her new pink turtle and a binki (Thanks to Nonnie who had one!). I left and closed the door. I completely expected to hear her at the door crying to get out. After all this is the first time ever not in a crib or pack n play. After a few minutes I checked on her and she was fast asleep in the EXACT position I left her in. After an hour and a half I checked on her again and when I opened the door she saw/heard me and held her binki out and got our of bed!! I could not believe it. She is such a good little girl. Don't get me wrong I am sure when we make the switch she will test me!! I can hope though!!

She found a house just perfect for her. Dally's cage (the dog!!)

INDIAN DANCE

Nonnie got these bells out to play with and started chanting and dancing around like an Indian. Payten loved it!! Too CUTE!!

After Christmas Christmas Cookies

Apparently Payten would rather eat the cookie dough than make the cookies. But then again who doesn't??

She was not too happy that I would no let her help herself to all the dough she wanted.

She was much more messy than she appears in this picture. She had tons of fun though!!!

Road Trip

This past Saturday Linus, Payten and I went for a scenic drive. It was absolutely beautiful. we took the pictures in downtown Ojai. It was a nice little town. We got out of the car to walk Payten around. We walked up to the fountain and she stopped and starred at it. Like she had never seen one before. Maybe it is new for her memories. Any way I thought her face was really cute when she was starring at it!

Christmas Day

Looks like Santa knew just what she wanted.

Our new puppy to be Tippy's buddy! Can you tell she was a sick little girl Christmas Day?? Poor thing could only breathe through her mouth.

Payten hugging her knew argyle Giraffe. She loves hugging her stuffed animals and dolls! Can you tell mommy just got out of bed too??!! YUCK!

Payten's new ball popper. Abby and I had tons of fun with this too!!!

We all loved being with my parents. It has been so many years since I have been able to spend time with them on Christmas day. Payten had a GREAT Christmas. She loved coming out to see what Santa gave her even though she had no clue what was going on!!! We hope everyone else had as wonderful of a Christmas as we did!!! We are so excited for many more Christmas' with Payten. We couldn't be more blessed. She is truly such a Joy to be around. We love her SO VERY MUCH. I think every day that she was more than worth the wait. I would do it all again in a heart beat!! Merry Christmas to Every one and a Happy New Year!!

HUGE Bear!!

Payten got a huge bear from Grandma and Grandpa Sparks. She thought is was pretty cool. As you can see it is Gigantic. It is so soft and squishy!!! I think she is going to love rolling around with it!!

Playing with cousins

Payten carefully pulling Sally.

Payten crashing while Owen is pulling her.

Payten not too sure about Sally playing with her dolly.

Payten decided she is VERY upset about Sally playing with her dolly!!

2 Happy girls. Payten decided she could play with the monster instead.

Payten decided she wanted to sit with her Aunt Shauna and cousin Drew.

Little Sally and Uncle Linus.

Owen and Payten Playing on the couch.

Sally pulling at the jingle bell Christmas collar on Tippy!

Payten THINKING she is helping Owen play the wii

Payten watching some one else for the first time eat in her high chair! Luckily she was ok with it. I think she likes being bigger than someone!!

We loved having Justin, Shauna and their children over. Payten loved running around with them too!!! Hopefully we get to see them again before they leave!!

Play time during Sunday School

Here are Payten and Reagan during the Sunday school hour at church last Sunday. They both looked so cute in their Christmas dresses. I love the picture of them both stuffing their faces!They love Playing but unfortunately it does not wear them out to be good during the 3rd hour. Oh well less than 2 months and Payten will get to be in nursery!!

Santa's House

The other night we were driving through the circle G on Lindsay and Houston to see the Christmas lights. When we were there we saw where Santa lived!! He sits outside in his chair from the 15-23rd from 7-9pm. So we got out of our car so Payten could sit on Santa's lap!! She did not cry but was a little weary!