Fun in February!

We had so many fun things happen these past few weeks. The monster truck jam came to town so we had to bring Payton of course! Then we actually had a full weekend of "warm" weather. (maybe in the 40s) so we took advantage and stayed out in the sun all day! The only complaint we have about WV (and probably only because we are from Texas) Is that their winters just last forever!! It starts getting cold in September then doesn't warm up until May. Unfortunately we have hit the coldest months now.. Febrauary and March. I am dreading this next 4 weeks. It hasn't gotten above 20 degrees in probably 3-4 weeks.. Us Texans miss the SUN!!

Payton loved the monster trucks.. Unfortunately he was scared for life

without his ear muffs on. In his defense they we're extremely loud.. 

They did a really neat skit at the end with robots that

shot fire.. 

And this was Payton pulling out of the parking garage. 

He definitely gets his sleeping habits from me. he fell asleep

mid sentence. haha.

Around Valentines day we heard about this amazing deal at a 

local 3D/4D imaging center. They were doing 30 min ultrasounds 

for 30 dollars. We couldn't pass it up and took the opportunity to go see Carsons

sweet little face.

He is measuring about 2-3 weeks ahead and already has the cutest

chunky cheeks! He kept his foot by his face the entire time. And we only got him 

to stop sucking on his arm for maybe 5 min to take these two pictures.  I can't wait 

to meet this sweet little boy!!

We love our new house and how close it is to the elementary school!

Its maybe 1/4 mile down the road! Anytime we see sun we head

down there to play on the playground and basketball courts! 

I caught this cute picture of Payton and Chad laying on the couch talking.

Payton walks up to Chad and says "daddy can you move your big

muscles so I can lay down with you" Its so sweet. He thinks the world of his daddy!!

My Mom bought me these adorable stickers to take

bump photos with! I have been trying my best to remember to use them.

I found a book she made me when I had Payton. It had a belly picture of 

each week I was pregnant with Payton. It was so fun to look back on!

I had completely forgotten I had it. Now I am hoping to make another 

one with Carsons Belly pictures.  I seem to be following about the same path

as I did with Payton up until these past few weeks. I think Carson may have him 

beat now!

Payton is loving learning the meaning of all the holidays. Even

the small ones. So of course when I explain to him that for 

Valentines day we show people how much we love them.. He 

says he needs to make his daddy a Valentines Day gift.

So thanks to pinterest he made a cute heart card for him.  He is so sweet.

The New Year - 2015

Time seems to be flying by since Christmas. We have so many exciting things headed our way. This year we will be a family of 4 and have two boys! I can't wait! 

Payton is wanting to be more and more like his daddy everyday. We are to

he point now where when Chad is home Payton follows his every

footstep asking "Daddy, What are we doing now?" haha. Its beyond

adorable and I know Chad loves it!

This month, at 28 weeks, started my hospital visits..

It started around 33 weeks with Payton and I guess it

will be a little earlier with each one. It makes me very sad that

I might not ever be able to carry a baby to term. But, my OB is 

amazing and is doing an amazing job keeping Carson at al cost!

I took these pictures for Chad, apparently I have terrible veins. The poor

nurse blew 4 veins before getting one to stick.. OUCH!

Between hospital visits we hang out with a few of our awesome

friends! We were so sad to hear they are moving away this month! Thank 

you Austin and Joanna for keeping us company this past year! We love you guys

and are going to miss you guys like crazy!!

Payton loves firetrucks. Daddy always goes out of his way 

to find them for him. This one happened to be sitting in 

front of Wal-Mart.. we couldnt pass it up!

Payton caught a really really nasty cold in January. Poor guy 

pretty much slept for 3 days straight. But he is still he happiest

boy ever. And always so cute when dressed up for church. 

We are so blessed to have him as our first little boy. If only Carson

is half as sweet as Payton we will be set!

Speaking of, we have finished the nursery! Luckily we saved everything

from Payton when he was a baby. So we didn't need anything other than

a few decorations for the nursery. I didn't want to spend a ton of money so I 

made everything. So nice, we only spent maybe 75$ on the whole room!

It was so much fun decorating a nursery! I love having a house where everyone has

their own rooms! 

This month Chad and I decided to do a few maternity photos

since we weren't real sure when I would deliver. I was 31 weeks here.

Chad did an amazing job taking the photos. I can't wait to see the newborn 

pictures he takes!!

Payton had his first dentist cleaning this month. He did so great.

He is so shy I figured it would scare him, but he just chatted it up with

the dentist! He is already asking when he can go back!

Christmas 2014

I swear Christmas is the fastest holiday ever. It always seems to come and go so quickly! We had such a great holiday with the whole family!

We started our Christmas morning opening presents at home. 

Then opened with Grandma and Grandpa Sims. Sadly Chad and I 

were up way before Payton. We were all sitting around waiting for him 

to open presents! haha.

Payton loved showing Great Grandma all of his fun new toys!

I tried to get a picture with everyone throughout the day.

Unfortunately this is me nice and fresh outta bed..

I didn't think this through.. haha

I think when I left off last time we had just announced

we were expecting again. Well, Payton was right! We are having another

baby boy! His name will be Carson Lee, named after my Papa. We are so 

excited to add another boy to the family. Though now I feel way out numbered

and told Chad I really hope we have girls next to even this out! haha.

I guess I was about 25 weeks here.

I can not believe my little brother graduates high school this year!!

Seriously where has time gone?! I am so proud of him for everything he 

is accomplishing. He is such a great kid! (er? I mean adult?! :) 

I pray the best for him as he leaves in a few months for college. I know he will

do great! 

This was the best picture we could get of everyone in one photo..

Yes I know I am towering over everyone.. I am way too tall and..

well.. pregnant. And yet I always end up in front. 

Chad was super excited about his spock tea cup he got.He made

us take a picture with it.. 

After 8 long weeks it was time to head home to WV! Payton was 

a bit more cheerful at 6am than I was.. He is such a trooper when we travel!

I am not sure I will ever make that trip again while pregnant.. Chad was 

a saint for putting up with me.. Sadly it will probably be just as bad next time in May

when we are traveling with a 9 week old!

The beginning to our long trip in Texas!

I will have to skip October since I already took those pictures off my computer. In November, the week before Thanksgiving, Payton and I flew down to Texas to spend the holidays with the family. Chad had to finish up with finals then he drove down and met us. We had such a great 8 weeks with them, makes it so much easier not seeing them for 5 months. Here are some pics from our vacation!

I was really worried with how Payton would do his first time on the plane. I figured he would either LOVE it or just absolutely hate it. I was wrong.. haha. He didn't know any different. He sat and played games just like he would in the car..

But boy did he know when we arrived at Meme and Pappy! He was screaming their names all the way from his seat in the plane!

And of course his Pappy spoiled him almost everyday..

I love that he has tons of kids his age to play with here in Wv. But he prefers being in Texas and being the only kid getting all

the attention.. haha. Boy is that about to change in a few days..

We went to a craft sale at the civic enter. It was super neat and had awesome stuff.  Payton ended up leaving with a marshmallow bow. It was pretty cool we couldn't pass it up. Unfortunately, If I was to rate it, I wouldn't recommend it. The marshmallows get stuck and you have to boil them out. Super frustrating. But he loved it for the time it was working!

FINALLY Chad made it to us!! It felt like the longest 3 weeks ever! Kudos to those of you with husbands that work out of town! You are amazing. I could never do it. 

Payton missed his daddy way to much. Once he got there, every time Chad would stand up to go to the bathroom Payton would freak out thinking he was leaving..

He loved helping daddy with everything. Especially putting up Grandma and Grandpa Sims christmas lights! And lets face it we were much happier spending the holidays in shorts and flip flops instead of the snow!

Isn't he just the sweetest? I caught this photo. I hadn't even walked out of the room from laying him down.. He was exhausted.

And finally at 3 1/2 yrs old Payton got his first haircut! He still doesn't have much but it was enough he needed a trim. And of course we got Aunt Janice to follow tradition and cut his in the same spot she cut his daddies for the first time!

Chad and I got our first date night in almost 4 months. It was so nice getting out just the two of us. We went and seen the new Hunger Games movie, and Casa Ole of course!

Payton and I had our fair share of Jasons Deli while we were home. Payton loves their Grilled Cheese. And only their grilled cheese!! We went probably once or twice a week.. Totally 

worth it. I miss it already!

Daddy was a rebel and let Payton drive around all the back roads in town. Payton felt like such a big boy and doesn't understand why he can't drive around here at home.. (People drive to crazy around these mountains!)