Rock Painting

On the long weekend in May, we decided we needed to paint some of the rocks that Payton had collected over the past couple of weekends at the trailer. It was a beautiful day so we sat at the picnic table with Zoe and painted some rocks. The girls had a good time. They were mixing dish soap in with the paint and swishing it around and making it foamy before they put it on the rocks. Not sure how they came up with that idea but it kept them occupied for some time.



Payton and Zoe are good together, they get along quite well. Here is a token picture of the two of them enjoying each others company.



One of the finished rocks for our garden.....



Peace Everyone!

Gymnastics

Payton has been taking Tumble and Bounce at Revolution Gymnastics for the past 8 weeks and really enjoyed it. She was pretty bummed on Tuesday as it was the last class until sessions start up again in September.

On Tuesday, they allowed all the parents to come into the gym so we could all watch up close and take pictures or video of them enjoying their last class. What? An opportunity to take photos of my child doing what she loves? You don't have to tell me that twice. I was there with my media bag which consists of two different cameras and a video camera. I have added a clip here of her practicing all the different types of bounces they learned in their classes.



I am looking forward to the sessions starting again in September because I love to watch her try so hard to master a skill. She trys just as hard to please herself as she does her coach and anyone else she demonstrates her skills to. She is very flexible and loves to be on her hands more than her feet. It is not unusual to see a cartwheel in the middle of the living room as she is on her way to do something.

This is a picture taken at the end of class doing her final "Ta-Da!"



She deserves a gold medal for determination.

Well Done Payton!!!

Update

So it's been over a month since my last post. I haven't really had much to write about. We got our new trailer and took it up to Port Elgin to set it up. We spent the first night there with Payton's head in the toilet all night. It was probably just a bug of some sort. We went up again the following weekend and it was freezing and very windy. It actually snowed! The furnace works really well. We spent alot of time over at Jeff's brothers house with the kids so we didn't go stir crazy in the trailer all weekend. I have my fingers crossed for the long weekend that it is at least nice enough that we can be outside. Based on past history, I am not holding out much hope.

A couple of weeks ago when we had a nice warm day, Payton and I went to Victoria Park and I brought along the camera. I got some really great pictures of her.



The following is a great one of her and her friend Michelle. I call these two TROUBLE!



I will try to remember to take my camera to the trailer this weekend and see what fun I can capture.

Till next time! Adios!

My New Ride!

Check out my new ride! I pick it up on Friday afternoon. I am so excited!

Animal Lover

Payton has been an animal lover since day one. She just loves any animal so much that she can't control herself when she gets near one. She insists on petting every dog she sees, big or small. When she sees one being walked on our street, she runs in the house and gets a milk bone cookie to give to our passing visitor. Whether the owner wants to know or not, they get the complete low down on Payton's dog Dora. What kind of dog she is, how old she is, what she likes to eat and that we call her a rugrat. Then they get the third degree about their furry friend. And she wants to know it all and there's no way they are getting away without giving up all the details. There is actually one lady that switches to the other side of the street if Payton is outside. I think its a bit rude of her but she doesn't get away scott free. If Payton spots her, she will yell her salutations across the street at her. I just laugh. That's what you get. If you don't like it, then walk a different way.

Below is a picture of Payton and Maya taken at Aunt Carolyn's house on Easter Sunday. Poor Maya...she just couldn't get away. Cooper was smart and hid the entire time we were there.




We are sure that animals will be a big part of Payton's future. She will either be a groomer, maybe work at a vet or could possibly just own a few hundred of them herself. Either way, they will be loved to bits.

Upside Down...!

I thought I would share a quick picture I took today of Payton in the trampoline. There are days when she literally turns our life upside down. This weekend was a couple of those days back to back. I'm hoping we have a better week than our weekend.

Goodbye Winter....Hello Spring!!!

If you can believe it, 21 days ago we had quite a bit of snow on the ground. We were shovelling and snowblowing for a few days in a row. I must say I wasn't the shutter bug I usually am this past winter so I thought I better grab some photos before I missed out. Payton and Andjela were playing outside in the snow so I took a few.



Check out how big the snow banks were and these pictures are from February 28th.



This past week was a beauty! The warm sun on my face sure felt great. I cant wait until it is an every day event. I find I dont really realize how much I miss the sun until I feel it for the first time. Paytons birthday is on the first day of spring and so far every one has been a nice spring day. This year for her birthday we went with Carolyn and the kids to Splash Lagoon in Erie, PA. We had a really good time. Payton really enjoyed herself. I took some pics of her the morning of her birthday while just the two of us were at the hotel pool. I have taken a picture of her every year the morning of her birthday and I cant believe she is 9 years old. Time has flown by so fast. Its gonna be hard to top this fun birthday. She had a really memorable march break and birthday.



More summery photos to come soon....I hope!