Snow Bunny

Payton slept through her first snow on Tuesday night, but today it's snowing huge, feather-like flakes! She looked a little confused at the stuff falling out of the sky!

Why?

Why am I sitting here blogging at 6:18 AM??? Why did Payton not go back to sleep like she normally does after her 5:00 bottle? Oh, that's right... because the first rule of Mommydom is that just as you develop a sense of normalcy your darling little one senses it and throws your "normal" world upside down! But you know what? I wouldn't trade it for 10 hours of uninterrupted sleep... well... maybe 12 ;)

And since I'm asking why.... why is my husband out running at 6:00 AM? He's running in a 6 mile Mud Run in a few weeks. I guess he has to prepare because I don't think he's run 6 miles since his half marathon 2 Decembers ago.

Bama Baby

*It pains me to write such a title since I'm a Texas girl down to the core. At least P is a native Texan and will only be a Bama Baby when her Daddy makes her watch SEC football* (Only people from Texas understand the pride that comes from being born in this glorious state!)

It was a whirlwind trip to Bham this weekend! Payton was a champion flier both flights and adjusted so well to a million hands being on her and not being in her own house.

Lane and I were able to sneak away (who am I kidding... I think we were pushed out the door ;)) and had dinner with our friends Jay and Ashley while P had some quality time with Mimi and PaPa.

It was a GORGEOUS day on Saturday!

Lane and I took Payton on a ride in PaPa's Mule

Looking through all my pictures we've taken in the last 5 months, I realized we have maybe 3 pictures that include the 3 of us. Amazing how Momma is usually the one behind the camera ;)
Karson couldn't get enough of P! We couldn't get him to love on us... probably because he was giving all his love to Payton!!

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Payton is taking her 3rd flight tomorrow! Our flight leaves at 6:55 am and Lane and I both hope she sleeps the entire flight to Birmingham. She was such a great flier at Christmas... let's hope it continues this trip or we won't be flying for awhile. I'm crossing my fingers she stays in the routine we've set up even though she won't be in her own house or her own bed.

Peek A Boo

The laugh that makes any day better!

Straws

Auntie Allie came to play on Thursday night and had a jug of her green tea. Payton is drawn to cups and straws.... basically anything to get into her mouth. Allie looked down and saw that P grabbed her straw and bent it to get into her mouth (don't worry... she hasn't figured out the sucking part... yet).

5 months old!

Miss Priss is 5 months old today! My how time flies....

Just Because She's Stinking Cute

Happy Valentine's Day

The Rock and I don't do V-Day (could he get any luckier?). We both think it's a rediculous "holiday". Sure, it'll be fun when P has a party and we make cards, but I think as a couple,we're good about celebrating our love everyday even if it's something small. Still, he came home with cards and this.... again, booze and chocolate (or flowers) make me one happy camper! He might even get lucky tonight ;)

(Don't laugh at our $5 Balatore... it tastes great!)

Africa

A small group at church is headed to Africa for a mission trip in April. It's really pulling at my heart and I would LOVE to go. As amazing as this opportunity would be for me, I can't help but have some reservations on how it would affect my family. Is P too young? Will she forget who I am since I'll be gone for over a week? Is this the appropriate time to spend over 3 grand on a trip that I'll take by myself? I know Lane can handle the day to day stuff while I'm gone, but who will watch P during the day? Mom and Allie are close and they could take half the time and maybe Lane's mom could come for the remainder.....

If yall could just pray for us... that a peace could come over Lane and me.... whatever the decision will be.

Rock Daddy

P and I went to Lane's office today and then out to lunch. She thought Daddy's office was fun and even got her diaper changed on his desk... thank goodness she didn't pee on the quotes!

In reading other blogs, everyone has a "blog name" for their husband. Sasha's hubby is Mr. Sasha, Clemsongirl has Coach, someone else has Dr. Daddy. So what should Lane be? A brief bio... has his MBA, owns a trucking company that hauls rocks, is married to the most wonderful woman ;).... Post your suggestions in the comments!!

Bounce Party

Happy 3rd birthday to William! He had his party at an indoor bounce house today.

P had fun bouncing,

flying with Daddy,

and snuggling with Momma!

Pregnant!

No, not me, but two of my best friends are! One is due in July and one is due in October. I'm being a little selfish because we're not on the same "schedule" ... no margaritas on the patio last summer, this summer, or next summer (I might be expecting). We'll have a lot of catching up to do once we're all done having kiddos ;)

I'm so happy for yall and can't wait to meet the new little additions to our group!

Little Stinker

I put P in her swing this morning as I was getting ready. I looked up and this is what I saw.... she's obsessed about getting everything in her mouth!

Jumperoo!

P figured out how to actually jump in her jumperoo a few weeks ago. She is so proud of herself!