Earlier this month we took family pictures on the campus on The University of Oklahoma since it plays such a large role in our lives.  Not only was it the first time we had taken family pictures outside but it was our first opportunity to take pictures with my brother and his family.

Peyton continues to challenge and amaze us.  She holds story time for us and even "reads" her books to herself when we are busy.  It is amazing to hear the stories she comes up with.  Last week one Dora book she read out loud was very dramatic in plot and even contained 5 words in Spanish!

Peyton still loves to sing and for the last month has been going to "big people church" as she likes to call it.  Her favorite song comes right after the offering and instead of belting out Alleluia, she passionately sings, "AlleUla!"  It is so cute and she gets so into singing that I don't have the heart to correct her pronunciation right now.

Since our neighborhood has a pool, we have been spending quite a few hours there.  Peyton is coming along in her comfort level in the big pool and her swimming skills.  She doesn't want to take formal lessons this summer so instead she is not allowed to get into the pool without her arm floaties, her flower ring floaty and of course mom or dad.  The progress she has made in a month is encouraging.  Her P.A. lives down the road form us so Peyton loves seeing Doctor Amanda outside of the office setting.  We also suspect Peyton has a crush on the pool guy that tests the water.

Peyton now has a pet.  She is the proud owner of "Rose" the fish.  She talks to her everyday and even tries to help me change her water twice a week.  We take turns feeding her and Rose is the perfect pet for us since she doesn't bother our allergies!

Spring Time Fun!

Spring in Oklahoma is one of my favorite things!  Plenty of sun and warm days make our days so much fun.  The last couple of months have been activity packed!  Peyton continues to excel in her Math and Music Connection class at Pumpkin Shell; she has taken an interest in writing and in a matter of a couple of weeks she is writing her name as well as roughly 10 other words without  us having to tell her how to spell them.  With our help she is asking and writing words like telescope and steeringwheel!  It is such a joy to watch her take an interest in a variety of learning milestones.  Her latest art interest is drawing pictures of her loved ones.  One thing is consistent.....everyone has a big smile when she draws them!

During Spring Break we visited the OKC zoo twice, the Sam Noble Art Museum and went as a family to see the Lorax.  Peyton's favorite part was the buttered popcorn!  With the help of Papa and Daddy we added a seat for Peyton to Mommy's bike and we love going for rides on the weekends or after work.  Our longest ride so far was over an hour and a half.  Peyton's school went to O'Connells for a special breakfast of Green Eggs and Ham on St. Patrick's Day.  Peyton and Daddy have been practicing golf together and we even pulled out the Wiggle-Worm once.

Easter was great as we had the opportunity for the first time to spend it with our extended family.  Peyton colored eggs more than once, went to a community egg hunt and on Easter collected nearly 100 all for herself!  Unfortunately, she came down with a stomach virus later that day but it didn't dampen the fun of the weekend.

Peyton loves playing card games and she is getting so good at playing that is she is beating us fair and square!  She also loves to play surgeon and prep us for surgery.  At her school they celebrated the Oklahoma Land run and she choose her OU dress for her pioneer clothing.  Her imagination is in full swing these days as well as her singing.  She puts such emotion into her singing that you can't help but want to join in and sing along with her.  Every night before we pray, we currently sing On Top of Spaghetti before going to sleep.  She also serenaded Grammy & Granddaddy with this song before our dinner at Othello's over Mother's Day weekend.  After our wonderful dinner she went to see the piano player and immediately begin to boogie to his music.  It was a priceless moment!

In April we bought a house in Norman.  We love our new house and look forward to getting fully settled.  Peyton is excited about the large play-set we now have and exclaimed, "we never have to go to the park again; I have my very own playground!"  Peyton is very sassy these days but also incredibly caring and loving.  Her hugs, snuggles and simply sitting close to her loved ones is such a blessing to us all.

Peyton's Specialty

February 2012

Christmas & Insight Bowl

Christmas

Someone Loves To Sing!