A Reason to Smile!

We do not every need to question whether this little girl is ALL GIRL!

Payton loves to wear any number of different headbands...this particular one has to be my favorite! It just cracks me up!

July 4th Celebration!

We were invited to join friends for an evening of fireworks and ice cream...the true all-American treat! Payton absolutely LOVED the fireworks!

She didn't understand why she couldn't hold it! She kept trying to "catch" the sparkles!

A comfy seat on Nana's lap to enjoy the big fireworks!

Hope everyone had a great July 4th weekend!!!

Hobe Sound Bible Church July 4th Community Day!

Our church hosted its second annual July 4th Community Day. We were out of town last year, but were happy to be part of it this year. There are several different bounce houses/slides, a petting zoo, pony rides, and lots of food...all for free, as a gift to our community. Such a great idea and lots of fun, too! Here are a few pictures from the day...

Robb and my dad ran the drink machines for a couple of hours, while my mom and I made many, many sno-cones over the course of about 2 hours!

Payton was MUCH more interested in her sno-cone than a photo op!

Getting a little hot and tired!

The little petting zoo was the perfect "first animal experience" for Payton! She was so funny...she was so serious about it...just trying to figure it all out, I guess! The poor duck in this picture had quite the exciting experience. Right after that little boy set the duck down, Payton decided to give it a try. She picked it up by its tail! Of course, the duck started flapping everywhere trying to get free, and Payton just stood there holding it! It was like she was so suprised that it was moving, that she couldn't let go! We were laughing so hard...her eyes got really big! Then, she just kind of threw it, suddenly, like she had finally processed that this thing was ALIVE!!! It was SO funny!!!

She liked petting this little goat, and called it a "doggy"!

Next was the bounce house...apparently daddies like this as much as little girls!

She loves to "bounce", so this big bounce house was like heaven to her!

Time for a ride! It was hard to get a good picture, but Payton loved this! She just kept grinning really big...it was so cute!

Even though it was so, so hot, we had a great time. I'm looking forward to next year!

I am laughing so hard!

I don't know if I've posted this picture before or not (I didn't feel like looking!). I just saw it on the computer, and couldn't help but laugh...seriously, how could you not?!? This was not "posed" at all! Payton has quite a sense of style don't you think? It will fun to remind her of this when she's about 16!!!

It's never too early to start...

I started gathering laundry this afternoon, and realized I had a shadow! Payton was working so hard to carry her laundry basket around! It was so cute, I had to snap a picture! Looks like child labor, huh?! (Just kidding of course!) Payton is doing great at learning how to pick up toys, etc., so maybe we'll just add laundry to the list!!!

Father's Day 2009

Father's Day was such a special family day. We celebrated with a beautiful church service, a delicious, traditional family dinner, and a relaxing evening!

This makes me almost tear up. We were just at a beautiful wedding last Saturday, and when I saw my two favorite people in the world walking down the aisle together the following morning, I was reminded again of how quickly life passes by. We are doing our best to enjoy every moment of it together! Before we know it, it will be Payton in a white wedding gown, walking down the aisle on Robb's arm...I'm stopping there before I cry!!!!!

Father's Day morning
Robb is truly the most wonderful father and husband I can imagine. I am so incredibly blessed.

Payton thinks her daddy is just so hilarious...and he loves it!!!

Two men and a baby?

Payton with her Nana and Grandpa...two of her most favorite people in the whole world!

I love my dad so much. He has always been, and continues to be a wonderful father to both Robb and I. He is a man of integrity and strong character, and I am proud to be his daughter. On a lighter note...he is a WONDERFUL Grandpa, too! He has Payton plumb spoiled, as he is content to sit with Payton in the playroom and play with her. I love it...he doesn't just watch her play, but he plays with her! I think he has just as much fun as she does!!! She just LOVES her Grandpa, and usually is not ready to come home after she's been there!

One last shot of our little family!

Jumping Fountains

What an incredibly fun day!!! Payton and I joined her cousins and a few friends at the nearby "jumping fountains" for some fun in the sun! Payton was a little unsure at first, but after a couple of minutes, she jumped right in! She had a blast, as you can clearly see in the pictures!

All that fun just makes a princess tired!

Annie Get Your Gun!

We are looking forward to many more fun days like this as summer hits full swing!!! Hope you are having a great summer yourself!