Happy Birthday Uncle Kyle

Yes, I am in surgery today, but I scheduled this post yesterday, so we could wish Kyle a happy birthday today! So, Happy Birthday Uncle Kyle! We love you!

Peyton's first step

Peyton took his first step Tuesday, June 2 without holding on to anything! I was holding his hands and walking with him and when I let go, he balanced on both feet and then lifted one foot and stepped towards me without falling! Way to go Peyton! I'm sure it will still be quite a long time before he actually walks, at least I hope it will be a long time, but it was so nice to experience his first step! He's my last baby, so I want him to stay just like this for awhile! He has been pulling up on everything for months and he's also teething pretty badly. He stands up and grabs anything he can to get his mouth on and bites it! I love this age!!! He's so cute!

Fishing

Sunday, May 31, we took the boys fishing. We had a wonderful time! Little Paul caught his very first fish ever all by himself with Mommy's, yes Mommy's directions to reel it in, pull back, etc.! Although, daddy actually taught him how in the first place...lol! Preston enjoyed fishing at first, but then played in the grass and dirt most of the time. Peyton had a great time playing outside and watching everything! Thanks for taking us all fishing Daddy!

Happy 4th Birthday Paul!

Paul's birthday was May 24, so we had a family day to celebrate. I can't believe he is 4! I feel like I just had him....and Preston....and Peyton.....LOL! Wow, the years have really flown by! He will be starting pre-K this year! Anyway, we watched daddy cut the grass while we painted the patio with outside WASHABLE paint. Paul and Preston also helped daddy cut the front yard too, while Peyton napped and Mommy did some clothes! Then, we got an ice cream cake and sang happy birthday to Paul and let him blow out his candles. We had a wonderful day!

He still very much a handful and I'm wondering when he will stop having his crazy ideas! At least he is very creative though and apparently, very smart! In fact, just today I went to check on Preston in the bathroom (who by the way has been in big boy undies for 4 days now and has not had an accident today or yesterday!!!!) Anyway, I went to check on Preston and I came back just in time to catch Paul writing on Peyton's arm with a permanent marker! Luckily, he didn't get much writing done on him! He had decided to climb on the counter, get the lock to the marker drawer, and then proceeded to unlock it and take them out. Ohhhhh, the craziness! But, he's so cute and such a sweetie! Happy birthday Paul, we love you!!!

Paul's 4th Bday party

We celebrated Paul's 4th birthday at Monkey Biz on Saturday, May 23! Paul wanted the "cars" theme, so that's what we went with this year! He had a great time with all of his friends and his two brothers! They, including Peyton and some adults, played in the ball pitts, rode the cars, and went down plenty of different slides! They also enjoyed their pizza and cake and ice cream! Thank you for all of his wonderful gifts and thank you for coming to help us celebate his 4th birthday!

Brooke's 3rd Birthday Party

Brooke's third birthday party was on Saturday, May 16. We went to a farm where the kids got to ride a pony, feed a goat, pet a llama and a rabbit, and go on a hay ride and hiking trail! They also loved swinging from the rope swing! Brooke looked so cute at her party! Happy Birthday Brooke! We hope you have a great year!!!

And...Congratulations to mommy's cousin and Brooke's Aunt, Kristen and her husband Sean, who are expecting their first child, a baby BOY, around Novemeber 2! We are looking forward to the new addition!!!

Peyton is 8 months old

Peyton turned 8 months old on May 15! That was the day we had Paul's end of school party so he had a great time outside with the boys that morning! He is still a very good, happy, and cheerful baby. He is getting into the phase where he is looking intently at everything around him, so he doesn't smile as much, but when you get his attention he does! He likes to watch everything! It is hard to get him to nap now because he wants to stay up and watch the big boys play! He is a wonderful baby and so much fun to play with! We have been having trouble telling Paul to put him down recently! He won't stop picking him up and carrying him everywhere! It is good that he likes to play with him so much though. Happy 8 months Peyton! I know I'm biased, but isn't he so cute!?!