oNe moRe sLeeP...

Tonight I put my baby to bed with one more sleep before his 5th birthday.  He has been on the count down for 26 days or should I say nights, almost everynight he would ask me "how many more sleeps until my birthday?" How I love this boy, this boy who was my baby, this boy who has grown so big so fast it makes me wonder were all of this time has gone. I will never be able to recall everyday and know where each moment has gone but I do know that tomorrow we will be out of sleeps and he will be 5.

I LOVE YOU BUDDY!!!!

LOVE ALWAYS MOM 

wYLiE...

I thought I would give a little update on what is going on in his world.....

It has been a little over a month since he started Jr. High and he absolutely loves it!  The night before his first day, he had laid his clothes out and packed his book bag. This is not typical Wylie fashion, I would say he is more of a fly by the seat of his pants kind of guy.  I felt like it was Christmas eve....

Last week was Parent teacher conference and I could not have been more proud. How was I  lucky enough to have been given one of the greatest kids EVER.  His teacher's told me how much they enjoyed having him in their classes, how he loves to participate, is always very courteous and not to mention he is pulling straight A's. 

He has joined the Chess Club and the Cross County team.  I was so happy that he took an initiative to search these options out and be part of something at school.  He is planning on running for student council this fall and can't wait to participate in the after school art program once he is done with Cross Country.  He is also playing football four days a week and LOVES it. I love that he is "sporty" yet kind of "nerdy", ha ha...

One of the many things I admire about him, is that you can put him in any situation and he will come out with a new friend or two. He has made lot of new friends at school this year and some are even 8th graders. I would say that is huge in the Jr.H world.

I can't believe how much my boy has changed in such a short time, I am so excited to see what the future has in store for such an amazing young man!

This guy…

I think I have mentioned how much I adore him and how I never want him to grow up.

Well once again he showed me what a great kid he is.

We were lucky enough to score two extra tickets, thanks to my dad, to the Ute's first game of the season.

I called to let him know I was on my way to pick him up and he had gotten all decked out in his “U” gear, new jeans, new shoes and a hint of his cologne. He even brought his I-Pod for tunes on the drive there. It was like a date!?!

of course we had to take a picture…

 

Wylie had to take a picture or 10 billon of the field…

he even snuck in one of himself that is over exposed. He knows way more than I when it comes to technology.

I have to say that I can’t remember the last time I had that much fun at a football game. We cheered hard, we gave high fives, we did touchdown dances and we had some funny conversations. He told me things about school and his life that if we weren’t there at that moment I may have never known. Nothing important, just stuff but it gave me another reminder how important one on one time is.

As sad as I am that he is growing up so fast and before I know it he will  be taking a girl on a real date, I am happy that he is becoming such an amazing young man. I LUV him!!

fUnNies

it’s Friday, I am sure we could all use a good laugh so here are some direct quotes from Payne.

and because the picture is funny too!! This was in JUNE, yes his hair is pink from Wylie party the night before and he has snow boots and a jacket on, why, who knows.  But he is his own man;)

As we are driving through who know where, my husband says to Payne. “look there is a corn field, where corn on the cob comes from. Payne, “WHAT  corn comes from a FARM!!” (city life, we should work on expanding his horizons)

Me, “Payne we have a surprise for you.” Payne, “Are we going to St. George?” (not quite, but I guess he misses his cousins)

About his name tag from school, he said “ I am glad I didn’t get BLUE!” Why? “Because BLUE is cougars, ugh…” (as if I was just supposed to know, but man his dad has him brain washed, in a good way of course)

Me, “Payne do you have your seat belt on?” him:“NO!”  me: “Why” him: “cause my brother is screwing with ME!” (no, comment.)

as Payne came upstairs, I could tell he was upset. I said “what is wrong” he reply’s “ I just think its FUNNY that they won’t let me turn off the light.” (I just think its funny, direct quote from me!) I guess he really does listen sometime.

I went to pick him up the other day from his friends house. After going to preschool with her, being in the same class and  going to her appointment at Primary Children’s to take a tour of the Hospital, I said come on Payne, lets go.” in his saddest voice “But I haven’t seen her all day!” (he has it bad! ha ha)

Last but not least, yesterday in the car he was talking to himself and I hear him say, “today is my lucky day” so I chimed in and asked him why? “because I didn’t have to go to school!” (it is going to be a LONG 14 years!)
Happy Friday!!!!

cAtcHing UP part II

Next, We were able to go to the Pioneers Day parade this year. Thanks to our favorite friend Nicole for letting us invite ourselves and our neighbor and to her very sweet husband who slept out to save a spot, the perfect spot I may say.

Best Friends:)

Payne’s Favorite, of course, was the Train

He kept calling the floats with the city’s royalty on them, “the Princess floats”

Our hero’s

Watching through a child’s eye was such a magical experience.

 

Also, Payne learned to ride his bike without training wheels literally within 30 minutes of taking them off.

To which his dad saw fit to run out and get him a NEW big boy bike. I love that the next morning he ran out the door to ride in his PJ’s.

Payne couldn’t be happier and he spends most of his day riding. I would say he is officially pro!

 

And lastly, Payne has found a new love, our neighbors snake. Yes snake… ugh! I am not fond of it but he is truly  fascinated with it.

We have “snake” sitting time. They let him bring their snake to our house when he wants to play with it. But they had to tell him that he can only come over twice a day otherwise he was over there every half hour or so. It was hilarious!

Our brother even likes it….

and of course the dog wanted to see what it was all about too.

cAtcHing UP!!

I feel like it has been months since I have visited, let alone posted something in the blog-o-sphere.

I am not sure where summer has gone, although I know it is not “officially” over. Today I have a glass half empty attitude.

I am sad that tomorrow I will register Wy for JR. freaking high, will attend orientation at Payne’s preschool :( and soon enough be buying new school shoes and getting hair cuts for the school pictures. I am sad that I can feel the days closing in until we are back to the same routine of homework, dinner, bath and bed.

Right now we are living it up with late bedtimes, days full of sunshine, nights with late walks around the neighborhood and evenings on the deck.

So what have we been up to, well lots!

We started out the summer by adding lots of color to our porch, Payne always takes great pride in the fact that he “helps” plant some flowers.

Wylie got a rip stick for his b-day and has convinced Payne that pulling him around is pretty cool.

(I have got to figure out night shots with my camera)

Payne had LOADS of fun at swimming lessons, that were taught by his favorite Ms. Lisa and of course having his BF Syd there helped too.

We had some of our favorite visitors come over…

His mug….

We played hard with our cousins…

not sure where he is going backwards?!?

all I have to say is, these two!

oh, how I luv this face….

We tore it up at Incredible Pizza…

that is form I say….

and just cause he is that cute….

I may or may not have KICK Chase’s butt

at the go carts!

and wished our sweet Laney a very

Happy Birthday!!!

Yep that’s right, Payne choose the princess

crown for his “ticket” prize.

we’ll be back for part two… stay tuned.

(promise sooner than later)

aRt woRk…

over the last couple of days I have collected some new pieces of art work for my office..

Nothing fancy or expensive but to me they are priceless.

I had asked Payne for a picture to hang in my new “office” right after I started my job. He must have remembered because when I came home he said “mommy, I have a surprise for you” and above are his masterpieces. As much as I miss him through out the day at least I get to look up and see his creations and think of the smile and pride he had when he showed me what he made. Oh, do I love that boy.

Just incase you are wondering what these are, his hands are turkeys and the pink creation are snow flakes… maybe he is ready for fall and winter?? I am just saying…..