You, Me ,and Baby Makes Three: January 2012

Monday, January 23, 2012

Here is to Another Year!

I mean really? Could she be ANY cuter?! I do not think so. Ah......2011. I have to so I am glad to see you leave due to some of the trouble you gave me. Health issues, gallbladder surgery, cancer scare,etc. But you know what? I am glad and blessed that I had this past year with our health ups and downs. It created MORE of an already laid foundation of true faith. Zack ,Payton, and I have been so touched by god this past year we cannot be grateful enough! With a new year to come of ups and downs our small little family is ready to take our next steps. We might see a house in the future, or who knows what else! All I know is whatever happens....it is in God's hands and we will have faith that it is right!

Zack and I went out to a mommy /daddy dinner and my parents, the Leppins, and the Hansens took payton to a balloon drop at Maretti's. She has TONS of fun and from what we heard she continued to make a bee line to the dance floor. She loves "Dance Parties". We missed our boo that night but she had tons of fun with Yaya and Papa on an overnight! Happy New Year everyone! Lets get crazy in 2012!

Santa Claus CAME To Town

Merry Christmas!We had such amazing Christmas this year. First let me say how grateful we are to our lord and savior that he blessed us with our sweet angel Payton. She is seriously the light in our hearts and lives. Payton was so much fun this year for Christmas because she has started to really get into it. She like ripping the wrapping paper of gifts and running wild around the houses of holiday get togethers! We always traditionally go to my families house on Christmas eve and my mom has a BIG open house filled with fun , food,and laughter! I brought my chocolate fountain over this year which was huge hit especially with my niecy poo Bel.

hunny bunny

sweet baby

Uncle Nick was in town

Mmmm chocolate fountain

Bel LOVES her chocolate

My Girl

Payton and her Aunt Nana

Love you mom and dad! Thank you for everything you do

GPa Joe and his girls

Pajama buddies

Payton and her Gram K

"Night Night Time"

We all went home to "Night Night" and to get ready for Santa to come down the chimney. Payton woke up the next morning to her stack of gifts at the fireplace walked out and started screaming! She was so excited and ,yes,maybe a little overwhelmed. We had our morning together on Christmas as a family and then Zack's mom and brother joined us for a brunch. Diane and Nick showed up with more gifts for Payton, what a spoiled little girl. We relaxed and then turned our house into an open house and early dinner where I served Christmas ham, etc. My mom and the Leppins' ended up showing up later as well. It was a really nice relaxing day for us because we did not leave the house and Payton got to play with all her toys when she opened them. Let me remind all of us that Christmas is not about gifts but the birth of Jesus Christ. And what a wonderful birthday it is! When we all tend to get wrapped up in the holiday craziness remember that bright star in the sky leading us to our savior. Zack and I have been truly been blessed and may your family as well. Merry Christmas!