More Cookies and Christmas Cheer

Ginger snaps...

Beater licking good!

Payton, her bunny, and her cookie

Bunny wanted some cookie...

and Daddy too!

What a good friend :)

She is just too cute in her little pink snowflake jammies

Our tree and stockings that went up on Thursday night

(1 week before Christmas)

Payton and Santa at the ward Christmas Party

-Now she thinks every time we go to the church Santa is going to be there

All that snow is bright...gotta have the shades!

This week was busy. Chad finished up his finals and is done with school till the 12th of Jan. I am in a business where it is use it or loose it (dental benefits) at the end of the year so my schedule has been booked solid. And Payton is just loving the Christmas atmosphere, cold weather and all. We are looking forward to seeing family for the holidays and enjoying a much need break. I sent out a few Christmas cards, so for those of you who did not get one it is still on it's way--I am not superwoman :)

Merry Christmas!!!

Christmas Cookies

Payton and I made Christmas Sugar Cookies tonight. It was a challenge to keep the rolled out dough ready for cutting as Payton loves playing with play dough. We did manage to get a few cookies that looked liked the shapes. Payton had lots of fun with the frosting and sprinkles...can you tell with the frosting mustache?

Proud of our good work, all that is left is the taste approval. It must be good :)

One year older and Cuter too! Payton is 2!!

Payton is growing up so quick, it is amazing how much she is changing everyday. She seriously learns words so fast I don't even know where or when she hears them sometimes. Not to mention she now knows how to break into the refrigerator lock and open the front door. She is one smart cookie. For Payton's big numero dos we decided to make it her day, with a party of all her favorite foods. The foods included 4 kinds of jello jigglers, french fries, cheese, pepperoni, tomatoes and fruit snacks. There was also an array of dipping sauces because in Payton's world it isn't good unless it is dipped. We had a blast eating, watching her open her gifts and finally conquer her cake. She is absolutely wonderful and we can't believe how much she has changed in a year.

We also enjoyed Thanksgiving eating and playing in the leaves.

Chad and I also were able to go see Twilight--we both really enjoyed it, I can't wait to see it again. Until then the soundtrack will have to suffice :)

It is also that time of year again and we went and took pictures, here are a few of my favorites: