Peyton's Trip to Vegas

This past weekend we went on a road trip to Las Vegas for a wedding! Since I refused to put Peyton in a taxi in Vegas we drove... about a 5 1/2 hour trip. Of course the trip was made a bit longer due to stops for nursing and diaper changes, but overall the trip was a success!

After the 7 1/2 hour drive Peyton took a nap at the resort we stayed at....
Cameron & Bobbi were married on June 20th- here we are after the wedding waiting to go to the reception. We were lucky enough to be able to ride in the limo with Cameron & Bobbi! Peyton enjoyed her first limo ride and looks forward to many more. Here is a picture of Cameron, Bobbi, and their daughter Emma.
The happy couple- the reception was at Planet Hollywood at the Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace... so first we stopped to take some pictures!
Josh was Cameron's Best Man.
We had to have our picture taken also!
Josh and Peyton dancing at the reception during the "Father's Day" dance. Too cute!
And finally it was time to go home....

Peyton's First Photo Shoot

Here are some pictures that were taken when Peyton was 13 days old. She cried most of the session, but I think the photographer got some really cute pictures!!

Happy Anniversary!

Saturday marked our five year wedding anniversary!

We celebrated by having dinner at Rock Bottom... yum! Peyton was really good at dinner and of course everyone loved looking at her!

Peyton's One Month Check Up

Can you believe Peyton is already a month old?

We went to the doctor's office for a check up and a shot...

Peyton weighs 7 pounds 1.5 ounces and is 20.25 inches long. She is in the 10th percentile for weight and 20th for length. The doctor was not really impressed with Peyton's weight gain- we have to go back on the 18th for a weight check and they will determine then if we need to supplement with formula. We have given her formula every once in a while- she nurses so much that I feel completely dry & empty at times. We try not to give it to her on a regular basis, but she is a growing girl and needs her calories! I've increased my water and caloric intake which I think has increased my milk supply, so hopefully that does the trick!

Watching Peyton get her shot was the saddest thing ever- that poor little cry and the sad sad face! Oh my!!

Many people ask "who does Peyton look like?"

We figured we'd let you all decide.... (leave us a comment with your vote!!)Josh at one month

Peyton at one month

Lori at three months (couldn't find a younger picture!)

Peyton is FOUR Weeks Old!

Little Miss Peyton is 4 weeks old today! Time sure is going by quickly! Peyton has a doctor's appointment on Friday, so I am excited to get an update on her weight and length! She is still wearing newborn clothes, but the ones with feet are getting a tiny bit tight and it is tough for Peyton if fully stretch out her legs.
We are currently working on getting into a routine- right now bedtime is anywhere between 8:30 and 10:00pm. She will wake up somewhere between 1 and 3am to nurse, then again around 5am & 8am. Sometimes I can get her to go back to bed until 10:30 or 11:00am which is really nice- but sometimes we stay awake after our morning feedings. Hopefully soon we can cut out one of the middle of the night feedings... hopefully.
Peyton is convinced that she is always hungry and will tell anyone who will listen all about it. During the day she will nurse every hour if I let her (and sometimes I do... is that bad??)... she doesn't take very many naps during the day and if she does they are very quick... most of my days are spent nursing or holding her.... as you can imagine I don't accomplish much around the house... oh well!
We had the chance to visit with lots of family members this week which Peyton thoroughly enjoyed- she loves being held and telling everyone how hungry she is! :)
Check back on Friday for an update after her appointment!

Guitar Hero with Daddy

While Peyton was sleeping in her swing, I took the opportunity to jump in the shower... when I came out Peyton wasn't in her swing... and this is what I found...

The Adventures of a Three Week Old

Family Picture @ 3 Weeks

Peyton is three weeks old today- I can't believe I've already been off from work for three entire weeks. It really feels like just yesterday I was pregnant...
Peyton has grown so much already- she is gaining weight and getting bigger each day. She is still wearing her newborn clothes- her 0-3 clothes are still way too big for her. I never thought I'd have a baby that wore newborn clothes for this long! We like to tell people that Peyton is petite. :)

I took Peyton to school today as I had some paperwork I had to do before the end of the year, plus I wanted to see my AVID class. Everyone loved her of course. Many people held her (after washing their hands, of course) and she slept for the most part. Tamara has the magic touch and can make Peyton stop crying in an instant. I am going to have to hire her for the summer- good thing she is only a mile away!!

We also went to visit the Banyar's while we were out and about. Joe had met Peyton last week, but Dalene hadn't yet- Peyton fell asleep on Dalene's shoulder within 5 minutes of being at their house- what a nice break for me to have a sleeping baby!! She looks completely different when someone else is holding her and she is quiet!!

As if we hadn't had enough fun for the day, we met an old high school friend for dinner! Nate and Josh were good friends in high school and college so it was great for them to catch up and tell their life stories. Peyton loved being held by Nate- he too had the magic touch. (I'm thinking that anyone who isn't me has the magic touch...)

Josh, Peyton, & Nate

We are thinking about going to visit my Grandma later this week... but it just depends on how crabby we are. We have been having a little colic issue the past few days, so it is hard to tell if we are going to have a good day or a cranky day.... and I really struggle with the cranky days- I feel so bad that I can't comfort her.

Nate and Josh are playing guitar hero right now and Peyton is fast asleep in her swing. I can't believe she is actually in her swing and sleeping... it's a miracle.

Enjoy our three week pictures!Peyton's baby acne is so sad!!!

Peyton isn't three weeks old in this picture,
but I thought it was a cute one of her and my mom.