Valentine Day! Or Days....

Jim and I had our valentines date earlier this week. It was so much fun! We went to a steak house and watched some dinner theater. It was bonnie and clyde,and  It was interactive. They sang to us and did cute games. We were at a booth and thought we had to share with another couple but then never showed up so we got to snuggle up and stretch out  and watch the show. I got us season tickets to this theater company(salty theater company). So we both look forward to going to another show this spring. We've been in such a rut with our dates ,we do the same thing all the time,dinner and a movie. So it was nice to do something different and get out of our comfort zone, and have the actors talking with us and singing romantic songs while we ate.
It seems like for some reason Jim always needs to make a face in pictures.

Fancy Nancy party!

So our local library had a fancy Nancy party. So of course I signed Paytyn up to go. She seemes to like it. When we got there she got a crown and a ring. Then she got seated at her table. She leaned some fancy words, they read a fancy Nancy book. Then had refreshments . They got served on a glass platter and a glass cups. She ate a cupcake and m&m's. I think that was her favorite part. Jim had to work in the morning while we were at the party. When we got home we went with Jim to return some stuff. Then we were able to go to boondocks to play games and eat dinner. That was our fun family saturday. Of course today is the super bowl and as always Jim and I don't agree on a team. But we are going to try and make some new dips and enjoy the time together.

Sleepovers and sick husband's

So tonight Paytyn is sleeping over her friend's house (chloe). It's the first time she's sleepingover at a friends house. It was a last minute decision so Jim didn't know about it until I came home. Of course we have a free Friday night to do whatever we want and sleep in on a Saturday. But Jim is sick! So here I am on a Friday in bed watching tv and blogging. This is a big step for Paytyn to have a a sleeper at a friends house. She isn't a baby anymore, she is be coming a big kid. She tells me all the time. 'mom I'm a big girl and I can do it (whatever it is she wants to do) on my own.'But when she's tired she will tell me I need to carry her 'cause big girls get tires and need to be carried'. Well that my entry for the day.

Day in the life.

I'm trying to keep up on on blogging. So here goes. We got a new to us keyboard for Paytyn to practice her piano on. She seems to like playing on it. And when I say playing on it, I really mean playing. But on a good note, I've learned how to play old mcdonald. I've wanted to learn how to the piano so with Paytyn taking lesson I've been able to learn with her when she practices. Also with Jim and I considering bringing guns into our house we've been talking to Paytyn about guns we've showed her the kid nra video. So I thought maybe we would get a toy gun and paint it black to see what she does. Well I've let her play with the other stuff that came with the toy gun. So here are a couple of pictures.

Circus night!

On our way to see the circus. Paytyn is very excited. Jim got stuck working so we were able to pick up Rachel to come with us to use the extra ticket. This  is the first time pay has gone to the circus. She and I are very excited. Im making it a special night. We are eating dinner out and I'm sure she and Rachel will get plenty of treats at the circus.
So when we got to the circus you could take a ride on different animals or get your face painted. Well you could ride a elephant. Paytyn and Rachel wanted to ride a pony. But come on how many time in your life do you get to ride an elephant?! So I made them both ride the elephant. They both loved it. We got to see 3 white tigers. It was so much fun to see so many talented performers and animals. Paytyn left saying she wanted to do everything.
It was awesome to watch her see so many fun things.

Our wonderful 4 year old.

There is a much going on with Paytyn. She turned 4 this year, and we've had so much fun with her. We truly are blessed to have this time with her. She keeps asking for siblings ,but I don't think she understands that once we have another baby ,she might not get all of the attention she has come used too. She loves horses and these toys called fur real pets. She likes the littest pet shop, really anything to do with animals. She still likes babies but would rather have it be a baby animal. She stared ctr4 this year at church. I just still can't believe we have a child in primary. She likes different tv shows and likes to watch them on netflix. She has 2 befriend chloe and Quinn. She loves playing with both of them. She really likes having all her cousins in one place this Christmas. She loves playing with her cousin johnnie, who lives in ny and she doesn't get to see very much. She tolerated her cousin Rex. She likes newborn babies but once they get big enough to touch her stuff or her, she doesn't like them as much. Jim is working on a big project at work. It should be done in April. So maybe then we'll see him for just an hour before bed. But he's doing great at this job. He's a hard worker and this new job is giving him lots of new challenges and excitement.
It is closer to where we live and its nice to go have lunch with Jim when he's not so busy. Paytyn loves running to him at the end of the day to give him hugs and kisses . He says its his favorite time of day when she does that.

Whats new with us.

Well Ive been really feeling like I need to blog again. Paytyn is growing so fast. There is so much I want to remember. Paytyn is still asking for siblings. She asked last night if we could go to heaven today to see her sisters and brothers. I told her we couldn't go, cause only babies that weren't born yet and people that died are there. She was a little sad, that she couldn't go visit heaven. She Started school this past September. She really likes it. She has a boy that's a friend, named Lucas. She really likes to do arts and crafts. She likes to paint, color, glue, and of course cut paper. She tells me theres a mean girl at school. She didn't know her name, she would just tell me stories of "the mean girl". I stopped working and am really enjoying watching Pay grow up. Over Christmas Paytyn and I were able to go back to New York. We had a great time until we all got the flu. We still enjoyed seeing everyone. We missed April and Matt. But were able to skype with them on Christmas morning. We started taking turns opening presents, and when it got to Paytyns turn her uncle Court got her a present, he opened it, and started to cry. Cause as she put it " I already have jeans". It was very funny. She opened more gifts and was very happy. She was lucky this year. She has 2 Christmas's. Since Paytyn and I went to NY for Christmas we had Christmas with Jim early. We went out to dinner at Texas Road House. Paytyn was playing and switched seats with me and a few minuets later a sign fell on Paytyn. She was fine, a little shocked but fine. And we got our dinner for free. Jim started a new job, about 8 months ago. He really likes it. He seems to have a great group of people that he works with. He has a huge project he's working on right now, so that means we don't see him that much. We do enjoy our family time together. This past summer we went to seven peaks a lot. We got the pass of all passes and Paytyn and I enjoyed most of of summer at the water park. We did have a chance to go back to NY. Where Paytyn went to farm camp. She got to wash cows, ride horses, feed animals and she caught her first fish! She was very excited and looks forward to going fishing this summer with Jim.

I feel like I need to blog!

Okay so it has been months!! Jim and I have been busy busy busy!! Paytyn is getting so big and there is so much I want to remember. So I have been feeling like I need to blog. I worked for the State of Utah for 7 months. Paytyn went to a daycare/pre-school and she seemed to really like it. She also had a babysitter. She seems to be talking more and more each day. She likes singing. She likes princess,Thomas the train, dinosaurs and BABIES! She had a faze of sleeping in mine and Jim's bed. It was hard! But she is getting back to sleeping in her bed! Jim went to Albuquerque,MN for the summer. He tried a new job and it didn't work out.I know stay home with miss Pay Pay. She is so funny. She started asking us for a little sister. Just out of the blue one day she told us we needed to get her a baby sister. Jim Told her you buy them at the store. So all that day she demanded we go to the store and get her a baby sister. Sadly we can not just go to the store and pick up babies(its called kidnapping). So I explained to her, that babies grown in mommies tummy. Now she tells people I have a baby in my belly. She Just turned 3!! For her birthday we went to Chuck-E-Cheese. She loved it! It was a over priced but she caught on quick how to put tokens in the games and play.She likes putting puzzles together. She can do a few 24 piece puzzles on her own. She really likes playing with "the pad"(Jim's work ipad). She has a few Thomas the train games that keep her pretty busy during sacrament meeting.She really likes going to nursery and 9 out of 10 times she goes without crying. Jim is working hard as usual. I keep busy with Paytyn. We are down to one car so Paytyn and I get to take walks to the store if we need something. She seems to enjoy it cause she usually gets a donut to eat on the way home.

Its been so long!!

 Just a random picture, I love when pay picks out her own clothes, yes that's her swimsuit with a dress....

 At the Zoo, Paytyn went with 3 of her cousins. She wanted to ride the carousel and of course she picked the monkey to ride. She is on a Monkey kick right now.

 Paytyn with baby grace. they are such cute girls....Sikora girls know how to make stinkin' cute kids. Paytyn didn't want to give up baby grace. She was really funny. She doesn't want to hold real babies but loves dolls, so when she wanted to hold grace and not let her go it was different.

 HAPPY 5 YEARS!! Paytyn was sick all week long so by Friday I was done, with sick little girls and being up all  night. It was our anniversary and Jim surprised me with a babysitter and dinner. So here is us at dinner. He is such a great husband and father. I'm so lucky to have him. What can I say about him. He is still the guy I love after 5 years af marriage. He still makes me laugh and smile and thats all that really matters.

 Fried pickles. Jim told me I had to try them. I love pickles, so I tried and of course they suprised me and I liked them.

 Thanksgiving point, Cornbelly's! So much fun, I went with 2 girls from work and thier kids. Paytyn and I had a blast and it tired her out!

 Yes this was the best picture of Pay and me on the hay ride.

 Mini corn maze for little ones and she loved it!

 Paytyn and me playing in the corn.

 Paytyn playing in the corn. It got everywhere! I came home and found it in my jeans!

 Paytyn and Toby on her cow ride.

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAYTYN!! Here is Paytyn with Harry Potter(or her cousin Nino).

 Her Birthday cake. She loved it.

 Opening presants, She got a ton!  Yes she is a little spoiled.

 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Paytyn and her friend Oby(or Toby).  She had a ton of fun trick or treating with him.

 At our church's trunk or treat, well it was all inside cause of the weather. but it was fun. I've never done a trunk or treat and this was our first. It was fun by the end of church paytyn finally got what you do.

 Paytyn and her friend Toby, He came with us to the trunk or treat.

 Carving a pumpkin. Pay didn't want to get her hand dirty so she didn't want to touch. Jim told me he doesn't like Halloween so he didnt want to do it, but he helped by taking pictures.

I was cutting out the mouth and there where teeth, and then I was popping out the mouth part, and the teeth fell out with it!!

Paytyn's first pair of panties! Yes we are going to start potty training this week! Ive talked to many moms and I like the idea of putting on panties and she will learn that she doesnt like being wet....And Yes Ive changed LOTS of wet damp clothes from kids so I know what im in for.

So here she is washing her hands....No she didnt notice I was taking  pictures until right about .........

NOW! Yes she turned around looked at me pulled her tush out, and yes Jim does this EXACT same pose!

She is a stinker! How can you not laugh at this girl!

I love this Nuddie Bootie girl. After these pictures were taken she played in the bathroom, and when I came to check on her she had her unders on inside out and she was flushing the toliet. She is so funny! Oh and yes we got a fish, his name "moo moo", She loves him and gives him good nite kisses. She also LOVES Monster Inc, so after days and forever of seaching I found a sulley plush....SHE Loves it. The first nite he had to sleep with her, and the next day he went to the park with us. Sulley watching us play on the swings.Just playing outside on her scooter. She is getting so big! She is so fun and its just getting better everyday!

Summer Fun Part 2!

Jim and I had a little fun of our own. We shot at "star" targets. I think I did pretty well for one of my first times target shooting. Just cause its a fun photo of us. We really did have fun playing against each other. Yes Jim Is better then me....But come one really, he shoots at least once a month with the Army, and he has been trained by the US Government. I think I did pretty well once I the hang of it.

Yes you can still see my star, but not all of it!

We were waiting for the fireworks to star......and playing too.

What can I say, I can't stop kissing and hugging her. I love her to much! She is so amazing!

Pay playing. She so much fun to watch play and grow.

Yes my daughter is the only one that falls asleep during the fireworks. It was about 10:45 when the fireworks started, so Pay was pretty much done when they started. She did watch a few but liked snuggling  in her blanket and watching.

So with Paytyn getting so big! I thought I would Say what she has been up to these days. She loves singing, even if she doesn't know the words she will still sing. The eensy weensy spider, her ABC's and Do as I'm doing. are some of her favorites. I was working with her to catch kisses after someone blows a kiss. She is talking more and more. She loves "Boo" or as you might know it as Monster inc. Its her favorite movie. She loves reading books, she likes baby dolls, and animals. She gets very excited about any kind of animals. She thinks its funny when you count 1-2-3 she will always say TWOOO. She is so funny. Jim is working hard! He was been working all weekend! I had to work as well, so our weekend was filled with work! Jim is such a hard worker! He is great at what he does and seems to love it most days. I'm still working and it seems to getting busier and busier. But in a few weeks I will be going to Part-time and then.....Maybe I'll be able to stay home pretty soon (fingers crossed).