Sunday, May 1, 2011

Easter 2011

Easter was such fun this year.  Jaxson is old enough now that he really enjoyed decorating Easter eggs this year, although I must admit they are still sitting in our refrigerator because I forgot to take them for our Easter egg hunt………Oh well, it was fun decorating them!

Peyton was never much into putting stickers on the eggs or drawing on them so the typical egg decorating kit of just plopping the egg in some colored water never really held his attention for long.  This year I found a really cool kit that came with sponge rollers and different colors of paint  so you just paint the eggs any way to wanted.  They both seemed to have lots of fun doing them this year so I guess it was a hit!!

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The kit came with little round pink disks that the eggs were supposed to sit on while you painted them.  As you can see Jaxson couldn’t quite figure them out……..

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I swear once the Easter bunny was done this year it looked more like Christmas than Easter, but at least everyone, including both sets of grandparents, cut back on the candy part this year!

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The Easter Bunny was so generous to both of the boys.  Peyton really loved his new rain coat.

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And Jaxson got a really cool Diego flashlight!

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Jaxson sure loved the chocolate that was in his basket.

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But, was not very happy when I told him that was the last piece for a while!

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The boys had loads of fun hunting Easter eggs after dinner at my parents too! 

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What a beautiful Easter!!

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Peyton’s Week of Birthday Fun!

Birthdays here are definitely turning into a week long “festival”!  Peyton’s actual birthday is April 21st, but with it being so close to Easter we decided to celebrate with his parties, yes I said parties, the weekend before.  So on the 16th we scheduled his bowling party with his friends from school.  Unfortunately I can’t share the pictures of Peyton with his friends, but I did get some cute ones of Peyton and Jaxson together.

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Later that evening we had a party with Jason’s family.  And then on Sunday evening we had dinner at my mom and dad’s with another party for my family.  Wow, what a weekend! 

Peyton got lucky and spring break at school started on the 21st, his actual birthday.  We made homemade pizza for dinner and he opened his presents from us.  The following night Jason and I took him out to dinner, just the 3 of us.  It’s important to me that we spend a little one on one time for their birthdays.  We decided it would be fun to go to Hibatchi’s, where they cook your dinner right at your table.  Unfortunately when we got there, it was an hour and a half wait for seating!  Unbelievable!!  Plans changed and we ended up at Red Lobster (15 minute wait) where he tried all kinds of new food – clam strips, scallops, crab legs, etc. etc.  It was kind of fun for him to be soooo grown up and try all the new feed, even though we were all pretty disappointed that our original plans for dinner didn’t work out.  All in all it was a pretty great night and nice to have the time to just sit and talk with him. 

Love you Peyton and I hope you had a great 7th birthday!!!

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Hooray for Turning 7!

Introducing - My amazing 7 year old!!! 

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                              HAPPY BIRTHDAY PEYTON!!! 

(It’s been a HUGE week of birthday fun so lots of party posts to follow soon……………)

Latest POLP Get Together - Baltimore Aquarium

We are so unbelievably lucky to live in an area with so many LP friends.  Our latest trip was to the Baltimore Aquarium where we met up with lots and lots of our friends.  Peyton has become quite the best bud with Preston so we got to spend our day checking out most of the aquarium with him and Kim.

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Jaxson thought the turtles were the coolest!

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I have no idea why the water turned out yellow in these pictures, but they were still pretty awesome.

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Jude and Jaxson were having a great time pointing out all the fish.

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Jude, Simon and Jaxson all hanging out.  I really have no idea what they are doing here, but they are cute whatever they are doing!

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Jax loved the dolphin show too and Jason did a great job with the camera!!

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We got separated from quite a few of our friends, but here’s our best attempt at a group shot.

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Love you all!  Can’t wait for the next time!!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Lost and Found……

So I’m really not as good about blogging as I wish I was…….That being said, I’ve got quite a few posts to try to catch up on.  This is what we were doing a couple of months ago.

Peyton lost a few things………

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He lost his two bottom front teeth about a month or so prior and has really been working on the top teeth.  He REALLY wanted to lose a tooth at school because they give you a little treasure box to put it in and take home.  So, one day I came home from work to find this beautiful smiling face!

About three days later we got this…..

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Missing all four of your front teeth is the best according to Peyton because now he can put a straw in his mouth without even opening it! 

And at our house we also FOUND a little something……..musical talent!

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Peyton’s Aunt gave him this paper jams guitar for Christmas.  It is the coolest thing!  Jaxson got a hold of it and ROCKED OUT!!!

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Peyton joined in before the night was over playing on his guitar from Nashville.  We had such a great time at the concert!

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Peyton’s new RIDE!

Peyton had a GREAT day yesterday.  He has decided to play lacrosse this year instead of baseball and yesterday we got to pick up all the equipment he’ll need.  Man, you need a LOT of stuff for lacrosse!  Along with the stuff we had to buy, stick, mouth guard, cleats, etc. we had to rent a helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads and gloves.  He’s never played before, but seems sooo excited to get started and I can’t wait to get a chance to watch him!  I love that he’s willing to try new things.

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Peyton has also been saving every dollar he’s gotten in the last two years or so for a four wheeler.  I’ve watched him take every penny from birthdays, Christmas, good report cards, allowance, etc. and keep it on his dresser in his room, all in the hopes of one day having enough money to buy a four wheeler.  I had to watch as his face fell a little on Christmas day because Santa didn’t bring him one and I explained that Santa knew he was saving his own money to buy one so he couldn’t just hand it to him.  BUT yesterday it finally worked out that he got one!!  It’s all used and needs a little work, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a bigger smile on his face!

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I found an ad on Craiglist Friday and called Jason to check it out.  So while Peyton, Jaxson and I went to get all of his lacrosse equipment, Jason went to see about the four wheeler.  Peyton was anxiously waiting for him to get home because we were supposed to go bowling yesterday afternoon, but that was all forgotten as soon as Jason pulled into the driveway.

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It was “little” windy and extremely cold here yesterday, as you can tell from Jaxson’s great hairdo!

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Along with the four wheeler, the guy also had a helmet and chest protector.  Peyton thinks he is just the coolest!

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Of course Jason had to get in on the fun and “test” out the newest toy.

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Needless to say the afternoon was not spent at the bowling alley….

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I’m so proud and excited for him earning this all by himself!