Friday, April 13, 2012

An Easter Vacation

Easter came and went in an egg and candy filled blur this year.  We deviated from the norm and took a trip to High Springs to spend the Easter holiday and Mike's birthday with the Jones Family. 
 We arrived on Saturday, Mike's birthday, to a fantastic gift!  A pink Barbie bike!  Of course the bike wasn't for him but someone else was very excited about the new wheels.  PS....Mike got a real gift too.
 Easter morning we started by opening the Easter baskets from the Easter Bunny.
 As you can see our almost three year old has finally mastered the "cheese" face.
 If she sees me pointing the camera in her direction that is the face I get, accompanied by "CHEESE".
 After the baskets were opened it was time for egg hunting.  I thought she did well last year, however, this year she was a pro. 


 After she found all the eggs the Easter Bunny hid, we took turns hiding the eggs again.


 The face is above is the, "Are all the eggs gone?" face.

 After all the egg hunting festivities we spent the afternoon with friends and family.  Peyton finally got to meet Mike's long time friend Shelton and his family.  And Uncle DJ and Maddox were there as well. 
 The little kids had a blast running around, driving the gold cart and taking rides on the Gator mobile.
The big kids also had a good time pulling each other behind the golf cart on the skateboard.  Boys will be boys! 
We had a fantastic Easter Sunday and hope you all did too!  And stay tuned.....I have lots more photos to share from our trip to High Springs.  Have a great weekend!

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

A Family of FOUR

It's official!  Sometime in late September Peyton will become a BIG sister and we will be a family of four!  We are so excited to be adding to our family and can't wait for this new little munchkin to arrive!

PS:  We would also like to wish Aunt Amanda a very Happy Birthday!  We love you!

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

...and we're back!

Actually we never really left.  We just got a little busy and a little short on photos.  But that doesn't mean we have been lacking in excitement. Take a look at what we have been up to...

 Finally a real beach day. 




 Peyton started gymnastics a few weeks ago.  I wouldn't necessarily call her a natural just yet, but she sure has fun learning!



 Let me also mention that she has had two different teachers so far and both have commented on her "lack of fear".  I have no idea where she gets it!?!?




 As I look at these photos I am reminded how fast time goes by with little ones.  I swear just yesterday I was holding her in my arms and staring down at a perfect little baby. 
 Now in that babies place is a precocious little 2 and a half year old who keeps us on our toes and reminds us daily what is really important in life.
 Those little moments in between work, laundry and paying bills. 
The moments where you are so thankful to watch her grow, play and learn.And your heart is full because she is yours!

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Peyton's Life in iPhone Pictures

I really don't do a good job of taking my camera everywhere with me like I use to.  But I DO manage to snap lots and lots of photos with my phone. So I thought I would share some from the past few months.  There is no rhyme or reason to the order or significance of some of these photos, so just sit back and enjoy!


I straightened her hair with my hair straightener.





 She built me a "castle".

 Calling it an early night in Mom and Dad's bed.



 Bowling on Sunday.

 Sampling her Valentine's Day chocolate from Nana and Grumps.
Our simple Valentine's Day....flowers and cupcakes! 
So there you have it.  Our life in cell phone pics.  Happy Valentine's Day to you all! 

Monday, February 6, 2012

What's that?

Oh, you know, nothing out of the usual....just and ALPACA!
 That's right an alpaca!  Last Saturday we went to a fly wheel and craft show where they had alpacas.  We took some of our Gracefully Southern items to sell and wouldn't you know it the alpacas were positioned right next to us.
As soon as Peyton saw them she bee lined it to see them.  The little one in the picture was only a few weeks old and so adorable!



 Look at that face.  We are trying to talk Papa into getting a few for the farm.  They are the sweetest and softest little creatures ever!
Happy Monday all!  Here's hoping your week is filled with fun and maybe even a few fluffy animals!