First order of business was riding Rosie the pony. In bright green crocs I might add.
Next up...Hayrides.
This was a pretty cool setting for a rodeo - all of 5 minutes from our house!
It is safe to say that both Payson and Jake had a lot of fun!
Friday, July 23, 2010
The cowboy and his horse Rosie
From the new cowboy big boy bed, you can see what we are into these days. Highlands Ranch hosted a little Rodeo in the Ranch and of course we had to go! It was a lot of fun, but so HOT. Sitting on metal bleachers at noon in 95 degree weather was a little rough at 7.5 months pregnant. But, we had a great time with our friends. Payson's buddy Jake and his parents came with us, and popcorn and cotton candy was enjoyed by everyone!
First order of business was riding Rosie the pony. In bright green crocs I might add.
Next up...Hayrides.
This was a pretty cool setting for a rodeo - all of 5 minutes from our house!
It is safe to say that both Payson and Jake had a lot of fun!
First order of business was riding Rosie the pony. In bright green crocs I might add.
Next up...Hayrides.
This was a pretty cool setting for a rodeo - all of 5 minutes from our house!
It is safe to say that both Payson and Jake had a lot of fun!
Our cowboy is growing up
So, the time came - Payson needed a Big Boy Bed. He was so excited and wanted to help Daddy put it together. His nursery theme was Mickey Mouse (I know, shocking), but when asked, Payson felt very strongly that he needed a cowboy big boy bed. Ask and Mommy will deliver.
I went a little crazy with the theme - but I sort of had to. I hit the cowboy jackpot at Hobby Lobby. I found so many great things!
The finished product...
He loves it- he has slept great in his bed every night. My biggest fear was that he would get out of bed, but I think we have trained him pretty well to know that he can climb in his bed, but either Mommy or Daddy have to get him out of bed. Before we would read books together in the rocking chair, now we snuggle together in bed to read books and it is my most favorite part of my day! I love that after reading books Payson always tells me - "You can't go - stay with me Mommy, I will share my pillow with you" Gets me every time!
First morning waking up - Todd and I check on Payson every night before we go to bed, just to clear the 100 toys he sleeps with away from his head. Yes, I am a big sap and cried the first time I saw him sleeping in that bed - wow, times sure flies!
I went a little crazy with the theme - but I sort of had to. I hit the cowboy jackpot at Hobby Lobby. I found so many great things!
The finished product...
He loves it- he has slept great in his bed every night. My biggest fear was that he would get out of bed, but I think we have trained him pretty well to know that he can climb in his bed, but either Mommy or Daddy have to get him out of bed. Before we would read books together in the rocking chair, now we snuggle together in bed to read books and it is my most favorite part of my day! I love that after reading books Payson always tells me - "You can't go - stay with me Mommy, I will share my pillow with you" Gets me every time!
First morning waking up - Todd and I check on Payson every night before we go to bed, just to clear the 100 toys he sleeps with away from his head. Yes, I am a big sap and cried the first time I saw him sleeping in that bed - wow, times sure flies!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Mountain High 4th of July
We had a great long holiday weekend up in Keystone. Payson had his first official fly fishing lesson from Todd.
Don't turn your back on me Daddy....
Not quite ready for fly fishing, but definately ready for throwing rocks in the river and making a big SPLASH!
The evenings were spent rocking in the Hamock with Uncle Jon.
On the 4th we headed over to Vail for a great parade. Minus the really loud motorcycles everyone had a blast. Candy was raining down from all of the floats and Payson had a blast running around with the kids gathering it all up!
We hope that everyone had a great holiday weekend and remembers exactly our reasons for celebrating. No major fireworks show, it was raining, and Payson was quick to remind everyone that he had seen fireworks at Mickey Mouse's castle a few weeks ago. We watched them on tv instead and ohhhed and ahhhhed with out the big bangs!
Don't turn your back on me Daddy....
Not quite ready for fly fishing, but definately ready for throwing rocks in the river and making a big SPLASH!
The evenings were spent rocking in the Hamock with Uncle Jon.
On the 4th we headed over to Vail for a great parade. Minus the really loud motorcycles everyone had a blast. Candy was raining down from all of the floats and Payson had a blast running around with the kids gathering it all up!
We hope that everyone had a great holiday weekend and remembers exactly our reasons for celebrating. No major fireworks show, it was raining, and Payson was quick to remind everyone that he had seen fireworks at Mickey Mouse's castle a few weeks ago. We watched them on tv instead and ohhhed and ahhhhed with out the big bangs!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Living it up in California
Time for a recap of our great vacation we were able to take a few weeks ago. As we all know, I am a Disney fanatic, but that love has been passed to Payson as well. Minus the crowds, we had a great time. Payson truly believes that Mickey lives in the castle and each day I pick him up at school his teacher tells us that he still spends the majority of his day re-telling stories of his visit!
First stop on the trip....In n Out Burger - Best shakes EVER!
Next stop - meet the new cousin - baby Owen. So cute. Todd got right back into the swing of things!
After a quick visit to Pasadena, where Payson got spoiled with toys by both his Aunt and Great Aunt! We were off to Disneyland. Todd made the mistake of calling it a park - Payson flipped. IT IS NOT A PARK - it is the Mickey Mouse Castle!
Payson is definately at a stage where he it is all about doing the same thing over and over again. And man, did he love the Nemo Submarine ride, the Buzz LightYear ride, the Dumbo ride, and the "Horsies". Being 6.5 months pregnant, I did have to miss out on a few of my favorites, but luckily Todd was able to sneak off and ride them!
Meeting our friends was definately the best part of the trip!
Eating this ice cream under the fireworks display might of been my favorite part!
Overall, Todd, Payson and I had a blast - we are counting down the days until we can go again soon. Payson was a rock star - in fact, he kept going after a 14 hours day of playing - we had to tell him that his "friends" had gone to bed.
Some quick tips for you all that might consider this vacation soon - hit up a grocery store before you head to a park. Load up on Apple juice boxes. At $2/box, we spent a small fortune on those things. By staying within walking distance of the park, it was nice to be able to get back and forth from the hotel on our own agenda. The parades were all fantastic. So much, I think it actually was a little too much for Payson to see his "heros" come to life. When Lightning McQueen drove down the street Payson was so excited he ran and hide behind his stroller and peeked out!
First stop on the trip....In n Out Burger - Best shakes EVER!
Next stop - meet the new cousin - baby Owen. So cute. Todd got right back into the swing of things!
After a quick visit to Pasadena, where Payson got spoiled with toys by both his Aunt and Great Aunt! We were off to Disneyland. Todd made the mistake of calling it a park - Payson flipped. IT IS NOT A PARK - it is the Mickey Mouse Castle!
Payson is definately at a stage where he it is all about doing the same thing over and over again. And man, did he love the Nemo Submarine ride, the Buzz LightYear ride, the Dumbo ride, and the "Horsies". Being 6.5 months pregnant, I did have to miss out on a few of my favorites, but luckily Todd was able to sneak off and ride them!
Meeting our friends was definately the best part of the trip!
Eating this ice cream under the fireworks display might of been my favorite part!
Overall, Todd, Payson and I had a blast - we are counting down the days until we can go again soon. Payson was a rock star - in fact, he kept going after a 14 hours day of playing - we had to tell him that his "friends" had gone to bed.
Some quick tips for you all that might consider this vacation soon - hit up a grocery store before you head to a park. Load up on Apple juice boxes. At $2/box, we spent a small fortune on those things. By staying within walking distance of the park, it was nice to be able to get back and forth from the hotel on our own agenda. The parades were all fantastic. So much, I think it actually was a little too much for Payson to see his "heros" come to life. When Lightning McQueen drove down the street Payson was so excited he ran and hide behind his stroller and peeked out!
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