Oceanside, California

 

My BYU buddies from freshman year dorms planned an impromptu girls weekend in Oceanside. I have not been able to go in the past, so I decided to drop everything and go! Peyton was so great on the plane and the whole weekend...such a great baby.

I am so glad I did. It was so, so great seeing all of them. I think we were only missing 2 people out of our bunch.

 After 15 years, (gasp!) we were able to not skip a beat, and dive right back into our friendships. We stayed up late sharing photos, stories and life together.

It was wonderful! Not to mention, we were literally ON THE BEACH! Can't beat that.

I was also able to sneak in a sleepover and Cafe Rio with Nate/Brittany/Noah in their new house!

Blake spent a super-daddy weekend with Sam and Alayna. They just adore him...I try to not let that hurt my fragile feelings. :)

3 Months

Valentine's Day

We woke up to a surprise Valentine's Day treasure hunt from Daddy.

 

It's amazing what he can accomplish when the entire household is dead asleep by 8pm! The girls loved chocolate for breakfast.

Sammie had a school party and was so, super sad when I showed up without Peyton and Alayna. 

 

Grandma made a last minute visit with balloons and saved me from bringing crazy-town to the elementary school.

We had heart-shaped food for dinner and enjoyed being together in a house full of love!

Peyton's Baby Blessing

2 Months Old

9 lbs 8 oz

22 1/4"

Peyton's First Smile

Could life get any better when a newborn smiles for the first time?!

I cannot get enough of this sweet smile.

There have been just a few before today...which are unofficial because it was just one and not again. 

Wednesday afternoon, she grinned that big 'ole silly grin and just didn't stop.

Then again, today, she kept at it. 

 

So, I proclaim it official...Peyton Smiles!

December Break Activities

 Dave & Busters

 
 Lunch and Arcades


Christmas Eve Shopping

Rock Climbing

Noelle's Roller Skating Party

 
  
Playdates

Pedicures

   Playing with the Neighbors

New Years Eve Pizza & Games

 

Playing with Daddy