She's a Toddler!

Writing this makes me sad....might be the pregnancy hormones, but I'm pretty sure every mom gets sad when they realize their "baby" isn't much of a baby anymore. Especially you're first....there is something so special about your first-born. They are the ones that taught you everything you need to know to be a good parent the next time around :-) We've entered the world of toddler beds, sitting on the potty, and independence! Peyton is such a little sweatheart and has recently become very attatched to both mommy and daddy....perhaps she senses that things are changing...or it's just a phase. Whatever it is, Brad and I are enjoying every second of it! She gives big hugs and kisses and cuddles. Her new favorite thing to do is to play naked in her new big girl room after bathtime at night. She runs around with her little tushy shaking, lol. It is so cute! Just tonight she was running around naked and then stops and comes over to me on the bed and lays down next to me and cuddles me.....we sang the ABC's and I told her all about her new little sister coming this summer. It makes me sad to think that in such a short while, it won't be just her anymore. Exciting.....but still kind of sad....


She is finally learning to stop and smile for the camera!

"It wasn't me mommy, I swear"

"Huh?"

Memorial Day

Memorial Day was lots of fun!! It's nice that Peyton is big enough now to run and play with her cousins, Cain and Anderson. She still doesn't keep up with them though, lol. Peyton is more of a watch and see kind of girl, I guess. We got a cute little pool/island for the kids to play in, but Peyton wanted nothing to do with it. She would walk up to it, but would not get in. She looked super cute in her little bikini though :-) The day turned out nice, got nice and sunny later in the afternoon. We missed Daddy who still had to work that day, cops just can't catch a break can they? Here are some pics from the day.


She had alot of fun with the cup......

My cute little Munchie! I just love the belly!

You can see the look of disgust on Peyton's face, while her cousins were so excited!

Peyton and Daddy, before the sun came out. She was looking at the pool with much worry on her face.