March Madness

This week was a busy one! Our babysitter's husband had to spend a few days in the hospital (thankfully, he is ok) so that meant Payton got to spend some quality time with both sets of grandparents! Grandma McDaniels watched her Tuesday and Wednesday - she said Payton helped to unload some boxes from moving! Then Thursday Payton went up to Grandma Boddicker's for the day. As you can tell in the top picture, she was quite worn out from all the fun!

Yesterday, Russ bought Payton a bowling set. She hasn't quite grasped the concept (she's more into throwing the ball than rolling it), but it is fun nonetheless. We are on spring break this week, so there will be plenty of time to practice!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Panther Baseball Fan

Payton sporting daddy's new Panther baseball hat...looking good! Russ just started baseball practice last Monday. Hopefully the spring weather will stick around and Payton and I can go enjoy some of his games!

Activity Time

Learning to scoop and pour with dry pasta.
Payton's first puzzle - thanks Grandma B!

Playing with a set of letter blocks.

Lining them up in a row - such a little organizer!

Happy Birthday, Grandpa Curt!

All the little ones gathering to blow out the candles.
Uncle Russ with Colin and Will.

Payton playing with Maya and Ella.

Welcome to Missouri!

Russ's parents have officially made the move from Nebraska to Missouri. We are so excited to have them here! Congratulations on your new home, Curt and Dianna, and welcome to Missouri!

Snowy tea party

This is our view from the back of our house today - snow, snow and more snow!
Payton sharing her tea with Dora.

The snow started somewhere around 3:00 a.m. (or so the weather man has reported) and did not stop until 1:30 p.m. It is hard to believe that just a few days ago we were playing outside without a coat! Ah, the midwest!

The thought of bundling Payton (and myself) up to play in the snow did enter my mind, for a short second, until I realized that it would be a perfect time to open the tea set that Grandma and Grandpa McDaniels had given Payton. I made the mistake of showing her the box BEFORE eating lunch, so she really had no interest in eating (although she did manage to take a few bites here and there). So, while it snowed and snowed, Payton enjoyed pretending to pour and sip "water"!! And what better way to enjoy the tea, than in her pajamas!! Happy Saturday!

February fun

Payton and Olivia destroying the toy room (and running all over Grandma)!
Papa helping put Payton's gloves on.

Aunt Megan and Olivia playing.

February was our month to host the monthly Boddicker family dinner. We always enjoy getting together with family; it seems as though time doesn't always allow these gathering as often as we would like. Olivia and Payton played well together - minus a few collisions here and there! We look forward to the next gathering!