3 Months Old

Peyton is now 3 months old. Boy, where has the time gone. It's been awhile since our last post and we have been through a lot. My mom became very sick in late June and was taken by ambulance to the hospital on the evening of June 26th. At that point, we were told that my mom would not make it and would pass away by the time I made it to Jefferson from Ankeny. It was late at night and we packed up frantically to the hospital. When we arrived, my mom was still hanging on. Little Peyton got to lay on her grandma's stomach and we saw something truly amazing, all of my mom's vital signs improved at that moment. I know that she knew little Peyton was there with here. My mom proved the doctors wrong and she fought for another 7 days before she passed away on July 3. During this time, Peyton got some quality bonding time with her dad since mommy was at the hospital night and day. We miss my mom more than I could have ever imagined and just try to take things day by day.

Peyton also got a trip to the doctors office this past week. She was a little late for her 2 month shots with everything that happened. She was a little trooper. She screamed at first, but calmed down within a minute and was a perfect angel afterwards. No fever and no fussiness!! Also, Peyton now weighs 14lbs 15 oz and is 25 1/4 inches long. She is in the 97th percentile for both height and weight. So, while she is a little chubby for her age, she is off the charts for her height!!

Yeah!! I'm 3 months old today!!

Trying out my Baby Einstein exersaucer from Aunt Wanda. Peyton loves all of the toys to play with!
Yep, I can roll over now. I do get stuck on my belly and that makes me very mad!!
I just got done with bath time. My hair is somewhat calm at this point!
Peyton and daddy hanging out together!

I'm 2 months old!!

Peyton is officially two months old today. Boy has the time flown. She is now going to daycare since mommy had to go back to work this past Monday. It was a sad sad day for me, but I managed to get through it. She has become the main attraction at daycare for all the other kids since she is the "baby" of the bunch. If only I could afford to stay at home with her :-(. I've posted new pics below. Enjoy!!

This was Peyton's first father's day with her pap. We had fun making Heath the card that Peyton is holding in her hand. Peyton made daddy go on a little hunt for each of his gifts by giving him clues. All in all Heath enjoyed his first father's day and enjoyed the Guitar Hero III gift he received from Peyton.
Peyton is becoming quite the poser for the camera. She now smiles when I hold it up to her...even with her binky in her mouth!
This is her official 2 month old picture. We took quite a few in the morning before Peyton went to daycare. By the time mommy was finished she received the message that her memory card was full on her camera!
As you can see, Peyton has a lot of hair. There really isn't any taming it and when I try it ends up looking like she is wearing a hair piece or something. She just has so much of it! So we basically just let it go after bath time. She has natural curls so when she's done with bath time I try to style those.

My favorite things....

Peyton is officially six weeks old today. Boy has the time flown. Just when I thoughtI was going to have to leave my baby and go back to work I found out that I get a little bit more time at home with her. I was really dreading having to take her to the babysitter, but had begun to prepare myself. Now, I'll have to do it all over again. Even though Peyton is only six weeks old, she has definitely developed a few favorites. Peyton enjoys sitting in her bouncy seat, dancingon dad's lap (she sure does like music), taking trips in the jeep (especially to see her grandparents), taking walks with mom (especially when she gets to wear her shades), and she absolutely loves bath time (she cries when she has to get out). It seems as if she does something new every day. She has a great big smile and even has dimples (not sure where she got those??) and she is the noisiest sleeper ever. She's either making some sort of noise, snoring, or stretching (not quiet stretching, she has the full sound effects). Peyton in her shades...they are a little big, but they do the job.
Peyton in her bouncy seat. We don't go on trips without it! Also you will probably notice the roll on her thigh. I forgot to mention it above, but her most favorite thing is probably eating!
Just getting out of the tub...all fresh and clean
I'm as happy as can be!
Peyton just waiting to get dressed. She was so patient while I took a bazillion pictures!

One month old and growing like a weed!

Mom put this hat on me while I was taking a snooze.

She knows that I get upset when she tries to put it on when I'm awake.

I'm officially one month old! Dad decided I needed to try out my swing. I still have a little trouble keeping my head up and it usally ends up falling to one side of the swing.
A little time on the floor stretching out!
I've already got the pouty look mastered...even when I'm sleeping!
Trying out my Baby Bjorn....I realized it wasn't so bad after all and I kind of liked it!

A few firsts....

My first swimsuit from grammy Teresa
My first trip to Jefferson to see Grandpa and meet Grandma Louk for the first time. I also got to go to Grand Junction and see Grammy and Grampy Durlam, Aunt Becky and Uncle Ish and meet cousin Brayden.
My first ride in my swing I got from Aunt Becky and Grammy Teresa
My first trip to Home Depot with mom and dad to get a new lawn mower.

Mommy is thrilled to be back home with her baby

Down for the count....
Mommy missed this adorable face while she was away
Thank goodness for my bouncer......

Sleepy time....during the day that is!

Just getting prepared for a little nap....
My eyes are getting very sleepy! Zonked out