Quick Update

Well, after watching Payton sleep and lay around ALL DAY, I took the girls to the doctor. I guess seeing my baby looking and feeling somewhat lethargic makes me nervous with all of the respiratory and oxygen issues we have had in the past. I was also concerned about the possibly of her being dehydrated. So I followed my instincts and took them in. As it turns out, they both have a common cold...and strep throat on top of it. Poor Patyon also has an ear infection. She got the triple whammy. No wonder she has been so miserable. Riley feels really good considering. She is still her happy playful self. We decided to have her tested for strep as well after Payton's test came back positive, and sure enough, she had it as well. But at least she doesn't feel quite as horrible as Payton. I just thought I would give an update.

Sick Little Girls

I took this picture of Payton this morning while she and Riley were watching cartoons. I am not sure how much cartoon watching Payton did. Riley is sick as well, but is doing much better than our little Payton. She definately got the worst of it. This may result in a visit to the doctor if things don't start getting better soon.

Snow Day

After our big snowstorm this week, the girls went outside to play in the snow with Daddy. Of course when they realized that the kids next door were outside as well, Jace started a snowball fight over the fence. It was pretty funny. Then they eventually came over and they had a more "hands on" type of snowball fight. I am pretty sure that the Martin's won!

Bangs!

Since it was haircut day at our house (jace got a haircut also) I decided to give Riley some bangs. Not short bangs, just something to help blend in all of the "new growth" at her hairline. I have been thinking about it for a while, and just decided that today was the day. It isn't a drastic change, because her hair swoops to the side anyway. Now it just blends into the back much better. I think she looks so adoreable. What a little beauty!

Payton's First Haircut

Payton had her first haircut today. She did really well holding still. I think she has seen me do enough haircuts that she knew just what to do. She sure was cute sitting like a an old pro, and wearing the cape. She looked so big. My little baby isn't a little baby anymore.

Markers

While my parents were here, they bought the girls some paint brush-like markers. Riley loves them, and I love that they are washable!

Making Mommy's B-day Cake

Jace and Riley also made me a Birthday cake. It had a few structural issues, but it was really cute, and it made me laugh. I have the best husband in the world!!

Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me!

Sunday was my birthday, and it was a really great one this year. My parents came to visit for the weekend(sadly, no pictures)and we had a great time. We went shopping and then they took us to dinner at Papadeaux(our favorite seafood restaurant). We felt really spoiled! They had to go home Sunday morning because my dad had to work, but Jace made sure to continue making my birthday special. He cooked me dinner(with some coaching from me, of course). I taught him to cook Jambalaya. It was delicious, and it was awesome not having to cook all weekend! Thanks for making my birthday so great!

Washing Mirrors

While I was doing saturday cleaning this week, Riley wanted to help, so I put her to work on all the mirrors in the house. She loved doing it and, kept asking what else she needed to wash. She actually did pretty good, and only left a few streaks. It is nice when they actually WANT to help. I realize that this stage will be short-lived, so I will try to enjoy it while it lasts!

Finger Painting

Today Riley asked me if we could do pudding finger paints. We haven't done it in a while, and the girls had a great time. This was Payton's first time finger painting, and she wasn't quite sure what to do at first, but she caught on quickly. a snack and activity all in one, what's not to love! I think we have the BEST little girls in the world! Those blue eyes are enough make anyone melt.







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Cheese!

Riley dumped everything out of the dress up box and she and Payton had a great time playing inside of it. I didn't get out my camera in time to get a picture of Riley inside of the box. When I was taking pictures of Payton, she looked at me, smiled and said, "cheese!" I didn't even know she could say cheese. The funny thing is that I didn't even tell her to say it(The picture of her saying cheese, is the bottom picture). I guess you can tell we take a few pictures at our house.

Riley's First Pictures

Last night, we also let Riley take a few pictures. It was the first time we let her use the "real" camera, not just our point-and-shoot. It was a bit heavy for her, so it was hard to get a sharp picture, but she did a pretty good job comsidering that she is only three and a half. We might have another photographer on our hands!

Happy Birthday Jace!

Today is Jace's birthday, but since it is Sunday, we celebrated it yesterday. We went out to low-key dinner at Chili's, and then came home and Riley and I finished decorating the "candy barrel" cake.Payton isn't in any of the pictures because she was already in bed. Happy Birthday Babe, we love you!