9 weeks old...

We had a busy weekend! Our little family is always going, going, going. Payton is becoming so much fun. She's so much more responsive, and is really starting to play. She LOVES to lay there and kick and flail her arms around, and really only wants to be snuggled anymore if she's tired. If you try and cuddle with her (like I want to do!) when she's really alert, she'll wiggle and squirm until you lay her down, and then she's happy as a clam. She is really starting to "talk" too. She makes lots of funny noises, even surprising herself sometimes! She's also smiling and starting to laugh a little bit, which totally melts our hearts. The reflux medicine has worked wonders so far, she is such a happier baby. I'm so glad we were able to find something that made her feel better!

I LOVE being active!

On Thursday, Payton and I got a special visit from my grandparents. They only came for the day, but had a lot of fun hanging out and watching Payton do her thing. Kyle had to work unfortunately, but we went and visited him and had lunch together. It was great to see them, and we look forward to lots of visits!

Friday afternoon, we headed down to Albany for the weekend. Kyle's little brother Tanner had a baseball game that evening; it was Payton's first game! It was a beautiful day out too...

Uncle Tanner getting ready to bat

Go team! :)

Mom and Dad watching in the stands

Kyle had to work on Sunday, so he and Bryan only reenacted on Saturday. The girls, meanwhile, had a baby playdate! Kyle's cousin AJ and his girlfriend Mindy brought over their baby girl Melina Saturday afternoon and we had a lot of fun showing off our little ones and trading new mom stories. Mindy had to have a c-section too (baby was breech), so we had a lot in common.

Holding eachother's babies...

Melina just turned one month old (she's one month younger than Payton) and she was SO tiny! She just hit the 8 pound mark, so Payton was bigger than her at birth than she is at one month. Mindy is tiny though too, she was complaining that her pre-pregnancy jeans are actually too big for her now. We hate her :)

Mine was never this little!

We even layed the girls down side by side to compare them. They were so cute!



They look like they're about to hold hands! Actually, I was afraid Payton was going to whack her in the face the way her arms were flailing.


Cute little video of the girls side by side. Melina was content to lay there and relax, Payton of course was moving like crazy!

Sue, Tanner and I decided to go on a hike on Sunday. It was a beautiful day, and I need to start getting back into shape! We went to a place in Lebanon called Mcdowell Creek Falls. It was a gorgeous hike, only about 1.7 miles... still kicked my butt though!

Tanner carried Payton in the Baby Bjorn. He was really excited! :)

The falls were beautiful!





I loved being outdoors!

When we got back, we all went out to dinner to celebrate Bryan's 23rd birthday, which is today. Happy birthday Bryan! :)

Sue has been working on painting letters to put up in Payton's room. She finally unveiled them this weekend and they are GORGEOUS! I cannot wait to hang them up! I took two pictures close up so you could see them in detail.



Didn't she do an amazing job?! She based it off the wallpaper in her room!

Next weekend, we're headed up to Gig Harbor. We're spending Mother's Day (my very first!) at my cousin's house. So we're going to rest up this week and then hit the road again!

Here are a few more random pics from this weekend...

I have my uncles wrapped around my little finger :)

Big cheesy grin!

I also like to stick my tongue out :)

Grandma Sue got me a new hat!

Mom's favorite... morning naptime :)

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!