I Heart Faces Photo Challenge "Happiness"

Meet Maddux! I had the pleasure of taking his mama's maternity pictures and have been waiting patiently to meet the little man himself. From the moment he arrived he was nothing but sweet gummy grins! Although there were moments when he didn't like the Oklahoma humidity, we were still able to coax those sweet, happy smiles from him. It was all my pleasure meeting this handsome, little man. I look forward to many more happy get togethers

This photo was submitted to the I Heart Faces photo challenge – www.iheartfaces.com

It's been a while...and now I am 30!

So when I started this I thought that I was going to be able to be faithful enough to write daily or almost daily. I think that I lost that battle before I even started. It has been months since I wrote. Christmas has come and gone, a new year is upon us, and I am another year older. It is amazing how time seems to just get away from you.

Christmas this year was the best so far because Peyton was so enthusiastic about everything. He was so excited for Santa to come this year. He kept asking when it was going to be time. He unwrapped his presents like an old pro and then started to play immediately. Every time he would open something he would say, " Oh, my gosh!" Then he would move to the next and say it all over again. When he was done, he wanted Christmas to be here again the next day. We still have our tree up because he doesn't want to take it down.

My 30th Birthday was Friday. We went out last night and ate at Red Lobster with Amy, Bronson, and Ava. We had a good time. I got heart necklace from my boys. It is beautiful. Peyton picked it out one day when we were at Wal-Mart. About a week ago, I happened to show it to David when we were walking by.  Everybody that Peyton saw got to hear about my birthday and was told to tell his mama "Happy Birthday!" Strangers looked at us a little funny when Peyton was telling them this, but I thought that it was the sweetest thing ever. In fact, last weekend we were shopping and he was looking at the jewelry telling the store clerk that his mama's birthday was coming up and that he needed to pick me out some jewelry. I hope that he is always so thoughtful. This morning when we woke up, the first thing that he said to me was the I was the greatest mama in the whole world. There is nothing like waking up to my son. He is the greatest thing this world will ever see.

Peyton's 4th Birthday Party!!!

We had Peyton's party at TG Farms in Norman. There were all kinds of things there that a little farmer would love. There was a hay and corn maze, a huge slide made out of hay bales and a tin horn, a pumpkin patch, animals to feed, and a hayride! We had a cake with a backhoe and a dump truck with dirt piles and rocks everywhere. Just like when Daddy was building the pond. When we left we brought home a pumpkin and little favor bags filled with indian corn and tiny pumpkins. My mom, Rendaroo and her kids, Aunt Rhonda, Anthony and Austin, Sara and Eli, The Henry's, and Troy Don's sister and her kids all came out to help us celebrate! Peyton enjoyed every moment of it!

Peyton is 4!

Yesterday was the big day! My baby is 4. When we woke up Daddy and I sang Happy Birthday to him! He said, " Where are my presents?" I asked him why he thought that he should get one today and he said,"It's my birthday and I gotta open presents!" Daddy went and got his present out of the car for him to open. We got him a corn planter, which he has been wanting, and he was so happy about it.

When I got to Doyle and Corina's, Peyton was outside playing on the lawn mower. He said that it was his jeep and he was fixing it. Then he decided that he was ready for cake and to blow out his candles. So we all went in and he put the candles in the cake, we sang, and he blew them out! The 3 of us then went to Norman for pizza and a movie. We saw Toy Story 3 because Peyton said that he wanted to watch a move on a really big TV. He made it all the way through it without falling asleep. It was a great night for us. I am so proud of that boy!

Almost there...

So we have almost reached Peyton's 4th birthday. I can't believe that it has already been that long. I remember when he was so little he fit in David's hand and now his feet go almost to my knees when I pick him up. He is the most wonderful child anyone could have asked for. I don't know how we got so lucky, but I thank God for him!

Peyton took cupcakes to school today to celebrate his birthday. I asked him what kind he wanted and he said that he wanted chocolate with chocolate icing. We were going to make them, but didn't have enough time after he and David came in late last night from sorting cows. I just bought them and took them to him. He was happy. They had a gum ball on top! He also got a card in the mail today from Aunt Iris. He was so happy about it that he told everyone he talked to that he was a start. That is what the card said. She also sent him a book with tractor and construction stickers in it. He was pleased. I got his party reserved for the 30th and TG Farms in Norman. I hope that he has fun!

Monday

Another First...

Today, or should I say last night, my baby spent the night with someone for the very first time...

Anthony and Austin came out and spent the day with David and Peyton. They drove the semi and then went and cut hay. Austin was excited to get to ride in the semi and Peyton told him about all the different kinds of farm equipment. Anthony, Austin, and Peyton went back to Anthony's house after lunch and the boys played for the rest of the day and David went back to the field to wrap up the hay. I got a call that night and was told that someone wanted to talk to me. It was Peyton. He said, "Can I spend the night with Austin? Please? Say yes!" I couldn't tell him no. I cried after we got off the phone. I can't believe that my baby is already so big. David and I were ready to go get him at bedtime, but we made ourselves be a good little mama and daddy and leave him be. It is amazing how hard it is letting your kid grow up...

On another note, I had a good day garage sailing with Kelsea and Addie.