"When you come right down to it, the secret of having it all is loving it all"

Nothing exciting to report. Peyton is doing well. She is getting a new teacher this week and we hope it goes well, she will adjust just fine....but we will miss Miss. Paula. Peyton has been all giggles all weekend and talking more and more. Saturday I took her to the outlets with my Mom and we had a great time. She took her into the toy store where Peyton wanted 5 babies but Nana convinced her one was enough - thank God! Then she bought her an entire new wardrobe! I went to the city Saturday night for Melissa's bachelorette party, so waking up to "MOMMMMMMMMMY" Sunday morning wasn't a treat - haha! We finally got her a new Nemo (she ripped off his fin) and she was very happy! It was nice to have a relaxing family weekend - sometimes we get so caught up in everything, we don't get to enjoy each other.

"...It's as simple as something that nobody knows that her eyes are as big as her bubbly toes...."

We had such a great week and weekend! Peyton is doing so great on the potty! We are so proud of her. I had to take her to the Dr this weekend to have her cough checked out (she was fine) and the Dr was amazed at all she knew and how she was going on the potty. She was so impressed with how Matt and I are raising her! Made us feel good! We went back to the Holtsville zoo this weekend. Daddy surprised us by staying home from the gym and taking us! Peyton was so excited! She was even more excited to see that Aunt Suzi was there with Aidan! She got such a kick out of tickling his toes. We are starting to think she has a thing for feet! She tickles our feet as we lay on the couch - we have to pretend to laugh. She will break out into the cutest squeal of a laugh! It goes on for a good 45 minutes. She is still on her Little Mermaid kick! Today she filled up her potty sticker chart and we went to the Disney Store. She didn't want a Mimi (mermaid) doll - instead she wanted another, bigger, Nemo. She was so excited and hugged it all the way home! After dinner we all watched football together, she wore her Brady Quinn jersey. Whenever there was a good play she would yell "WOOOOOOOOO" - she made Daddy proud! She is having a word explosion and keeps us laughing with all that comes out of her mouth!

....and the 'BEAT' goes on....

Yesterday was Peyton's cardiologists appointment. Peyton had an echo and an ultra sound. She was not a fan of the echo. She screamed bloody murder trying to pull off all the wires. Of course Mommy cried right along with her! It was so upsetting and my heart broke! Then we were off to get the ultra sound. That went better! The tech was the sweetest thing ever and sang tons of songs and told Peyton her heart was really Elmo! All said and done - she is in perfect health!!!! The Dr met with us and told me it may come and go but she is "too healthy to be in this office". Peyton gave everyone a high five on the way out. We then met Daddy at Toys R Us to get the mermaid doll I had promised her. We are so happy! I guess when you have a big heart like she does, it needs to work a little harder! Peyton is so lucky to have so many people that love her, the phone rang off the hook last night! XOXOXO from all of us!

Baby girl you so major...they should front page ya, God bless the parents who made ya

I think Matt and I spent the entire day laughing at our strong willed, independent, character of a daughter we have! She just never seizes to amaze us! She climbs over, in, out of everything in her path. She randomly comes out with new words and new faces. She thinks its funny to tickle her own feet. Aunt Maura and Uncle John came over Saturday night before we all went out to dinner and bought Peyton an Elmo potty - to congratulate her for learning to go on the potty. Peyton thinks her other potty seat has to go on this potty too! We got her training pants but that doesn't seem to work well! We are still working on it. It is amazing how strong she is! She picked up the hugest water bottle and walked around the house (see pics below - sorry for the crappy pics). Peyton got her very own fishy this weekend - she calls her shishy! She has a little bowl with all pink rocks and pink flowers! She loves her Shishy! I think we have watched the Little Mermaid 20 times this weekend - she can't get enough!

You want my sippy cup??

Ummm .... let me think.....

How about NOOOOOOOOO!

Peyton loves her Elmo potty!

She gets this from her strong Daddy!

At the Funny Farm

Saturday morning we met Aunt Suzi, Uncle Neal, Grandma Bergh and baby Aidan at the Holtsville Ecology Park to see the animals. Of course Zoe came along too! Peyton LOOOOOVED the big bear! The sign clearly said "Please don't yell at the bear - it scares him" but that didn't stop her! She kept yelling "BEAAAAAAAR". As soon as she saw the cows she let out a huge MOOOO and we all laughed! She quacked at all the ducks and waved and said Hi to everyone. She ran like mad through the entire place! She finally got to meet Aidan and kept saying baby and laughing. She tickled his feet and wanted to jump into his stroller! Peyton got to spend time with her Aunt Suzi and she was so happy! We had a great day and hope we can do it again soon!

Labor Day Weekend

Thank God for three day weekends! Saturday we went to Aunt Patti and Uncle Joel's for a BBQ. Peyton had so much fun swimming and playing with Maddie and Ella. Peyton went under water for the first time! They were all over the place all day - we had a great day! Sunday we took it easy and tried to get things done for Matt's first day back to school tomorrow. On the way home from shopping, Peyton told us she had to go potty - so as soon as we got home she went on her potty. That was the third time this weekend she went - we were so excited! Our neighbors told us this morning they heard us screaming about the potty yesterday! haha! We can't believe the summer is over and we still have no tan!

Bye Bye Huggies.......

So you said it couldn't be done, that I was insane for thinking a 17 month old can go on the potty - well SHE DIIIIIIID! I have been talking to her about the potty for a week now and she keeps saying it. Yesterday she took her diaper off and said "boppy" (potty to her). This morning I decided to get a little seat to go on the potty. The entire way home from the store she was talking about her potty. As soon as we walked in she took the seat into the bathroom. I sat her on the seat and away she went! I almost died! We are so proud of her and hope she keeps it up! Here are some pics - YES I took pics! She is lucky we didn't have the video camera out - oh how her future husband would love to see that! Don't you love her bed head!!

It's official - K. Gribbin Studios 2008!!!

So here it is - MY LOGO! It all seems so real now and really pushes me to get my butt in gear! I really hope I am able to do all of this!!! I am excited and eager to learn all I can learn! Now all I need is a new camera, new computer, new programs - HAHAHA! Soon I will start my Portfolio Building sessions - any takers?? Wish me luck!!