Nana's boo boo.....

Well Nana Sue has done it this time! She fell off a ladder and broke her leg in more spots then we can count! She has been in the hospital since Wednesday night and is going in for her 2nd surgery Tuesday. Poor thing is in so much pain and is so upset. It will be a long haul for her rehabilitation as she will need more surgeries after this one. We wish her well and know she will be dancing again soon! Love you! XOXOX (Thank God there is Internet in the hospital, or she may go insane!)

18 months....and sweet as can be!

We were a little late with Peyton's 18 month check up. Peyton now weighs 28lbs 10 oz , is 33 1/2 tall and her head is 19.5 inches! YES it is that big (off the charts still!). The Dr said she is very tall for her age and right on target with her weight. The Dr. was amazed with all of Peyton's words and how many words she can put together. She said she is "by far ahead of her age" and we are so proud! She told us to keep up the good work!

God's grace, One small face

I did a session with Aidan this weekend for his Christening invite that I am doing. I learned so much from this session and I can really see where I improved and where I still need work. Here are a few to share. Hoping to do some more sessions so I can keep improving.

...Welcome to the good life...

Today we went pumpkin picking and had the best day! We were determined to find a place that had a huge field of pumpkins, so we eneded up in Calverton. Nana and Aunt Maura came along and laughed as Peyton was determined to find the "great pumpkin". We had such a fun time as a family. Peyton loved walking up and down the trails and talking to all the pumpkins. When we got home Peyton helped us put all the pumpkins in front of the house. She really enjoyed herself and it made our day!

"...I go for mine, I got to shine...Now throw your hands up in the sky..."

Saturday was Matt's competition in Brooklyn. After months of training, perseverance and determination - the day came that we were all waiting for. Matt placed 2nd in the Heavy weight division!!! He is getting so much better on stage - he actually looked a little cocky! It was so hard to cheer, shout and take pictures at the same time - so the pics aren't the best! But these pics show that I am one lucky girl! We are so proud of him and can't wait until the next show - well maybe after some pizza for dinner - and maybe a brownie or two!

"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!