Wow!!

So I was putting all my pics from this summer into folders and I came across this one that I cannot believe I forgot to post! I took this picture in the Garden area at my Dad and Chris' house! This is a teeny tiny Hummingbird and I was actually able to get a picture of him with his wings full spread!! Not gonne lie, I was quite proud of myself!!

More Fun in the Sun!!

This summer is flying by, with no complaints from me! Everyone knows I love summer, but the faster time goes by, the sooner my Baby comes home!! We have had such a great time having Emy stay with us and we will miss her very much. We got to do lots of fun things with her. She took this picture of Payson and I before church on Sunday and I just can't get over how adorable he looks!!

The Thursday before we took Emy home, we had to go to the pool one more time! She decided to be brave and jump off the high dive! We were so proud of her. While she was doing that, Payson has having his own good time playing in the splash pool. He definitely loves the water and loves being able to play in the 2 ft. pool because he can walk around by himself!

On Thursday night we took a drive up to the Garden of the Gods. Payson loves being able to run around and climb on the rocks! His poor little legs are all bruised up, but I guess i had better get used to that. He is such a busy little guy!!

Payson was doing his monkey crawl across the rocks!

On Friday we went to the Fine Arts Center (Thanks again Sam for the VIP tickets!) On our way there, we passed a splash park and decided to check it out on our way home! i had no idea Payson was going to love it so much! But really? I should've known better!!

He kept putting his face right above the holes so when the water would splash out, he would run away cracking up laughing because he had gotten soaked!

Too bad I didn't have a change of clothes!

While we were at the splash park, there was a big festival being set up. They actually had the Budweiser Clydesdales and carriage there too! We didn't stay long enough to see the horses out of the truck, but we did get to go look at them up in the truck. As we were leaving we saw a rock climbing wall, so of course I had to do it! They guy told me that I had to let him tell me about the Army (he was a recruiter) and he would let me go for free. I told him shayne was already in the Army and that he was deployed, so he let me do it anyway! I was wearing flip flops so I took them off and went barefoot! And by the way, go Me for being the first one to make it all the way to the top!!

After the splash park, we went home to change clothes and get ready for the Sky Sox game!! We had such a great time and I hope Emy had a great last day!!! We really enjoyed having her! Now it is time to get ready for our next adventure!!


Payson had to sport his Montana Sweater at the game so everyone would know where he is from! Gotta represent!!

Strange...

So, I just posted a new blog and it showed up as being posted on the 1oth...Wierd? so, now my 2 previous blogs are out of order. Very odd!

Have You Ever Seen Such A Thing?!

So, this afternoon Emily and I were minding our own business, playing Monoploy when all of a sudden she said "WHAT is That?" There was this nasty huge bug, so of course before killing it, I had to take a picture...well in the midst of trying to catch it and take a picture, another one flew in the door!! We don't know what these things are or if they are harmless or not but they are gross!! We spent a long time Googling it and came up with nothing! If you have any idea please let me know!! I almost don't want to open my back door again incase more show up!! We both definitely have the "hebbie jebbies" now ;)

Thank Goodness for the close up feature on my camera so we could catch these last 2 shots!

More Summer Activites!

After getting back home and getting all settled in, we decided that we still needed to have more fun to help this time pass by...1 1/2 months down. My niece came home with us to stay for a few weeks and Payson loves her! She has been such a huge help as well! So far these last 2 weeks we have:

Played at the park,

Gone to the Zoo, (elephant watching)

This squirrel stopped and posed so I could take his picture!

We got to pet a baby Wallabie!

Payson chasing a rooster!

Looking at the monkeys

We played in the sprinkler at the Gappmayers

And loved it!

Then we watered the grass.

We have been to the pool a couple times too!

Payson loves the water!

Then he decided he needed a "nack" break!

We still have lots of adventures planned for the next couple months and cannot wait to have more fun and take lots of pictures! We still get to hear from Shayne everyday and he is still very busy. They have seen alot of bad things already but he is doing good at keeping a positive attitude. Even though he is fighting in a war, he has still taken the time to share his testimony and be a good example to his men. I am so proud of him and so grateful for the sacrifices that he is making for our Family!

So Far, So Good!!

Well, we are finally home and I thought I would catch up on the last few weeks of our lives! after Shayne left, Jessie, Mark, Holly and the kids came for a visit then Jess drove down to AZ with me, Payson and Kuzko. We stayed there for almost 3 weeks and kept ourselves plenty busy to help this time go by fast. Here are pictures of a few of our activities..

Tabitha got her hands on an amazing game called Quelf! It is pretty much a madeup game of nonsense but it was a blast and we all got embarrassed at least once...but at least only tab had to speak like a pirate!! LOL!!

Jessie looks like she lost a bet but nope, that's just Quelf!! Oops! This is out of order but Emmy took this picture and I loved it!

Quelf!

I think he was preparing to give himelf a wedgie!!! I decided not to put the other one up!

Jessie was reading me a love sonnett..apparently I would taste good with "hot gravy" or at least that's what the biscuit farmer said!!

We also built a giant Slip N Slide (Thanks agin for the idea Sweetie!) I think us adults had more fun than the kids but that's ok! Payson loved it though!

So did I!

Oh ya, we also had a little mishap with some lipstick..leave a boy alone for 1 minute and they can't stay out of trouble!

Payson decided to play 3rd base at a T-Ball game!! Pappa would have been so proud!

We even went for a bike ride!

What is a summer without playing in the irrigation?!!

At Gramma Jen's house we got to go to the stable and watch Dixie go for a run!

This is Payson's new friend Squishy...too bad he lives at Aunt Tabby's house!

We even got to hear some beautiful music from Payson the Pianist!

We also got to take a trip to San Carlos lake! I thought this picture was adorable!

Payson got to take his first ride out on the lake and loved every minute of it!

Jessie and I about to take an amazing thrill ride! We had no idea what was in store for us!

Payson was fearless around the water. He just ran right in like he knew how to swim!

Getting kisses from Mommy!

As much fun as it is to visit Family, it was nice to come home and be back in our own beds! We get to hear from Shayne almost everyday, whether it be phone calls or emails. He is doing good. He said for the most part he works at a desk and sits thru meetings. I know they have had some "excitment" but I asked him to spare me the details until he comes home! He said to tell everyone thanks for taking care of Payson and I while he is gone.