Funny different things look now

4 Years ago today.......... Nathan proposed to me.

I had to work a half a day and then we had plans to go out that night.  When he got to my house I could tell he was a little annoyed that I wasn't ready to go so I hurried and got dressed and then we left.  I asked where we were going and he said that we were going downtown Charleston.  I said ok great and just kept talking.  We got down there and parked and he said lets go to the swings, I hesitated but finally agreed since it was cold out, but I love being down there on the water so I was willing to go.  We started swinging and talking and then he started telling me how much I meant to him and at that point I realized what was happening, he got out of the swing and down on one knee and asked me to marry him.  It was such a magical moment.  We had been together for so long and I knew he was going to propose soon but it was still a very exciting night that I will never forget.

Fast forward 4 years and we are married, have a house, a dog, and sweet little Payton.  Tonight we will probably go to bed before the ball even drops as Payton wakes up between 7:30 and 8.  I love our life and wouldn't trade it for the world and its so awesome to see how much has changed in the past 4 years.  

Nathan, I love you so very much and you are such a fantastic husband and father.  I could have never imagined 4 years ago we would be here today.  We have had our ups and downs but we ALWAYS find a way to get through it.

These are the swings

Moments after he proposed

 My ring!!!

Thanks, 

Payton's Mom & Nathan's Wife

Food for a 1 year old

I have really struggled lately with what to feed Payton.  I know I have to progress beyond purees but I am really having a struggle with it.  I don't eat a lot myself so its really hard for me to think of things to fix her since I don't eat much.  

Yesterday I spent two hours digging through websites and blogs and books trying to come up with a meal plan for her.  I can finally say that it is done and hopefully I will do better at sticking to it.  Its hard for me to remember that now I have to kind of plan ahead and know that shes going to he hungry at a certain time since normally she just screams at me and then I get her a bottle or puree.  She is really doing well with table food.  She loves fruits and veggies she is not a fan of meat yet.  She is funny though, if I give her mixed veggies she eats all the green ones first, then the orange and then usually just plays with the corn. 

This is her menu this week.  I hope it will help both of us.  Her 1 year appointment is next week so hopefully that goes well.

Thanks,

Payton's Mom

One of the BEST Christmas's ever

Christmas was so much fun this year!! Getting to see everything through the eyes of a child was such an amazing feeling. She was not a fan of Santa but loved all the other parts, probably her favorite parts were the bows she loved pulling them off and carrying them around. She had the biggest smile on her face when we brought her downstairs to see what Santa brought. Our house looks like Toys R Ys exploded in it but we are getting it organized.

11 Months!

My sweet little angel is 11 months old today.  I don't really know how to handle this.  Its SOOOOO much fun bc that little baby NEEDED me so much and this little girl pushes me away and wants to feed herself and drink out of her cup herself.  She has such a little personality now! I just can't help but miss that little snuggly thing that was so sweet.  I am also dreading the fact that she is almost 1.  I am not prepared to have a toddler.  

Thanks,

Payton's Mom