Baking Apple Pie

"My chair Mommy, help you, cookin' App-po pie"

Peyton filled the measuring cups with flour for the crust.

She attempted to clean up her messes.

"Makin a mess Mommy"

Look how proud she is!

Last weekend I made 4 more Apple Pies, with Peyton's assistance, we got it done. Whew, I got all the apples off of our trees used up, between pies and apple sauce, we are stocked.

Even Petie helped out with the floor clean up. Note the flour on his nose.

Smile DJ!

Don't stick out your tongue, smile!!

Thank you for smiling.

Baby DJ had a 102.3 temp last Friday, to the clinic we went.

Lungs - clear, ears - clear, throat-clear, blood test - clear, urine test - clear. If the fever continues bring him back tomorrow and we will do a spinal tap and chest x-rays.

What!? What was going on with my baby, they already plucked his heel for blood and put a catheter in and bagged him to collect urine. This child is going to get better because I can't deal with a spinal tap!!

Prayers answered, fever reduced. He was 104.1 Friday night so I prayed and prayed he would get better, I didn't want to take him in again. Well by Saturday night we were checking out Ruby Tuesday and Nick Universe with friends. Peyton and DJ in tow. He was better!! Thank you God for listening to me.

Cam and I are in the back on the left, Will and his son Ian are in the front on the right.

This ride was a blast, seriously, the entire ride was fun, not just the plunge, the whole thing was good. Peyton went crazy, she wanted to go on the roller coasters too! She is going to be like me, I love roller coasters. This, believe it or not, was Cam's first roller coaster ride ever, EVER! He loved it. I am glad I finally, after 15 years, got him to go on one with me. Thanks Will and Peggy for the peer pressure. I would have never got him to do this without you!!

Congrat's to my niece Brittany, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Wednesday Oct 28th. Six pounds 14 oz. - 20 inches long - Landon Joseph. He is adorable, wide awake and alert too! Must be all that Mountain Dew she drank!!

Happy Halloween to all. Peyton is practicing saying

"tick or treat, cocolate"

"happy hall -oh - weeen"

A great weekend of Mommy and Me and Brodder

I got a steal on tickets for the Circus on Saturday, so Gina and I took Peyton and Jason & Casi's 3 kids to the Circus. I got a steal on Underwater World tickets for the MOA too, so we were going to stop there on the way.....well......Build A Bear Workshop looked fun too!

So we went to BABW and the Circus on Saturday. Peyton loved it. I was actually quite surprised in her interest in the whole day. I didn't think she would care that much.

We started the day at the BABW, Peyton picked out her first companion on her own. She picked the puppy, then the kitty, then a bear, then the moose, and then the monkey and ended back with the puppy. The whole experience was really cool, I will definitely take her back there.

The hand off of the puppy for stuffing.

Do what with the heart?

Rub it on your tummy so your puppy doesn't get hungry!!
In goes the heart.

In goes the heart.

Okay, hug him to be sure he feels just right.

Now she won't let go.

Puppy is dressed and ready to go to the Circus.

Forget Underwater World, we don't have time.

"ELLLL - EEEEE - FANT!!!!"

is what Peyton was screaming when the Elephant came out. She was on the edge of her seat the whole time. She took in every second. She was screaming and waving her arms and clapping and cheering. Wow, I never thought she would have been that excited.

Watching with amazement.

Cheering!

"Monkey - oooo oooo ahhh ahhh"

We almost made it out of the building and then she seen the Monkey!

Sunday we spent the day with Larry and Lois, we went to Rochester to a craft fair and then to Harmony and Lanesborough. It was a nice day. We shopped at some of the Amish shops, ate an authentic German lunch and spent money. It was a nice day, even though it was windy.

Happy 36th Anniversary Mom & Dad!!

We Love You Lots!!

Where's Peyton

The other night I put some of Grandma Peggy's chicken salad with grapes (grapes are important to Peyton) in a bowl for Peyton. She politely asked "Gapes, noodles, kicken - mommy" how could I resist that. I filled the bowl, gave it to her and walked away. Five minutes later, where is Peyton? Cam is on the phone with a pulling buddy, "Cam where is Peyton". Nobody knows. I get to the entry way and this is what I find.

She was half dressed for bed, but more importantly, she had "gapes, noodles and kicken" and Petie was tired so she sat by him, she shares the parts that she loses interest in.

A couple nights ago, I could hear her saying "paci, paci, paci mommy" finally I gave in and went to her. She was on her chair, at the table, tearing apart my purse looking for a pacifier.

Turd knows I keep backup in the purse.

She turns around with an unwrapped panti liner and says to me

"bann-aid for mommy's perty pants"

shaking her head with approval, in other words she is telling me what it is, not asking.

Wish I could have had that on video!

The hog roast was a huge success, thanks to everyone who came!

We had a great turn out, even with the cold weather.

Looking forward to next year.

This weekend - Shrine Circus, Build A Bear, Pumpkin Patch and Craft Shows.

Cam - pulling in Raleigh, North Carolina!

Mom and Kids are going to party.

My Babies

Daniel is 9 weeks already. Last week he had his 2 month check up and shots. He is 14 lbs 3 oz, 23" long. A big boy. He is in the 80-97th percentile in everything. He certainly will not be taking crap from anyone when that day comes.

He likes to hold onto something, here he is holding a blanket.

Talking.

I am putting 3 to 6 months clothing on him already. Three month is a bit small and 6 month is too big. He is smiling and coo'ing all the time. A very happy baby. He is happiest sitting up on the couch. He is also very happy in the morning, I get most of my conversations and smiles from him at about 6 am. Cam says, "he's not my kid" Cam is NOT a morning person at all.

Sleep, well, I am getting a 3 hour stretch once and then after that it is 2 hour increments. Better.

Peyton is Peyton, just a wonderful child. Tonight she is getting her flu shot, she will be mad at me for a day or two after tonight.
Check out my rooster flash light Mom (in other words, take a picture of me!)

Nothing too exciting to post, we spent last weekend getting stuff for the party this weekend. Our 6th Anniversary was Sunday, 15 years together, 6 of them are official. We went to Red Lobster on Saturday for a dinner date, it was nice and peaceful, even though we were surrounded by tables with kids, I now know what we look like when we have the kids along.

We are getting ready for the hog roast this weekend. There is a forecast of a wintery mix, thank goodness the garage is heated!!

Don't let the weather scare you! We have tons of food for the Hog Roast, stop out and say hello!!

The heat will be on in the garage and the food will be warm!

See you there!