Payton's Award

Payton's school had an awards assembly for the first trimester. The teacher had sent out an email to all the parents of students who were receiving an award. The girls and I were able to go to the assembly and see him receive his award. 

These are all the kids that received the award "excellent attendance". They could only have 1 mark on their attendance record. I think this award shows more on the parents behalf than the student at this age. I am the one making sure Payton is always on time for school and I don't let him miss for any reason. Never the less he received this award and got it presented to him in front of his class and the parents. It's a big deal for him. (he is the 3rd kid from the left)

Showing off his award to me!

A few of his friends from his class. These boys are silly and I am really enjoying helping any chance I get so that I can get to know his friends. I just want him to be surrounded by good kids. It's fun watching him interact with the kids and seeing a different side of him that I don't always see here at home. He is growing up so fast; it's weird!

A New Year

The year has started with an event. 

Payton lost his 1st top tooth! He was brushing his teeth and it fell out. He was pretty excited about it. He told us that kids in his class are getting $20 for a tooth. I just can't believe that. That is a ton of money per tooth!

Scarlett loves play make-up. She got a fake cell phone that was filled with all types of lip glosses. She loves it. Mckinley wishes she could open it!

Scarlett insists on having pictures of just her taken!

This picture is a little embarrassing. This is a part of my bedroom. It's not my favorite room in the house, but it works! Josh received this fat head for christmas so of course he had to put it up next to his GI Joe section in our room. My room is definitely not on my priority list because it is a room I am hardly ever in and no one sees it. 

I celebrated my 30th birthday on the 13th. It was a very nice day! Got to go to lunch with Krista and we came back to the house and played a game with Scarlett. That night we had dinner and cake and watched a movie as a family. It was nice just being with my family. I loved skypeing/facetiming with my brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews. I received lots of phone calls and texts. I am very loved and I appreciated it all!

Mckinley ended up getting sick the night after my birthday. We had to get Payton to school the following day and I had given her milk to drink. I was worried she wouldn't keep it down so I had her hold a bowl in the car. She held it for about 5 minutes then dropped it. Luckily though we had no problems and by mid day she was better and no one else got sick!!! Hurray! That morning the house still smelled like barf. Payton was very excited to go to school because he couldn't stand the smell. After taking Payton to school we came home and we opened all the windows to air it out. It was pretty cold in the house! Scarlett wanted to be bundled up while she watched a show. 

2014 has started off pretty good with a few events!

New Years Eve 2013

New Years Eve we had the privilege of having Kevin and Liz and their kids come and visit. It was so fun having them at our house. Liz had her sister with her also which made it nice having another adult to come and party with us. 

We ate lots of different kinds of food. We played games. We celebrated at 9pm and 12am.  

The kids loved having special cups and drinks. They  enjoyed blowing the horns and wearing their fun hats and lays. 

Jaydn enjoying his drink while Josh cuddles Mckinley.

Mckinley loved the sparkling cider!!!

Happy New Year!!!! Mckinley didn't make it to midnight thats why she's not in the picture.

All these kids made it though!!!

New Years Day playing and having a blast with cousins at our house.

Happy New Year!!!! We are excited to welcome 2014!!!! 

2013 was a big year for us full of many changes!!! Over all we are very blessed with great health and happiness!!!