WARNING!! PICTURES OF CUTE KID AHEAD!

So lets just start off by saying....if you don't LOVE Peyton, this post is not for you! ha! I have lots of pictures to post from our trip. We had a GREAT time! We're so sad its over. Instead of giving you a detailed account of our trip, I'll just sum it up for ya. We biked 12 miles, we went to the beach everyday, we rode trains, swings, ferris wheels and carousels. We shopped, we ate, the boys golfed, Brad and I got a date night and here is the big shocker....Brad and Lisa kayaked...in the ocean!!! GASP!! So anyone who knows me knows that I'm pretty much scared of everything. Friday we got up and went to the beach and it was gorgeous! The water so calm and clear...what better day to try something new! So we rented a kayak for an hour and off we went. We saw jelly fish and dolphins...it was amazing! I was so proud of myself for trying something new...even if it was only for a little while. After about 30 minutes or so, I traded off with Pop and let him enjoy the water. Unfortunately I have zero pictures from that day, but don't worry...Nana and Pop have plenty! I'll hopefully have some up by next week. Anyways, It's late and my mind is scrambling to remember all the fun things we did in Rosemary Beach so I should go. Thanks Nana and Pop for joining us on such a fun vacation...thanks for date night and few hours on the beach alone!! Hope you all enjoy pictures from our trip!

A wet rat or Peyton?

He LOVED playing in the water at the Destin Commons
Hey...we had a giant sprinkler in Rosemary Beach too!
Smile big!!
This kept him entertained for a LONG time...wonder how much it would cost for one at home?
There are no words!
I'll get you Daddy!
Peyton in the ocean for the first time!
Yep....more sprinkler


I love playgrounds!

Kids rock the block party....he had a blast!


If there are balls there...they WILL be found by Peyton!
Getting ready for our bike ride...this thing was awesome!

This was a little burger stand called Piper's! You know..like our niece!
Of course Daddy pulled Peyton!!
Photo Op during bike ride
Nana, Pop and Peyton

Photo Shoot

Wednesday we had an photo shoot with a photographer I found online. She was good..Peyton was not! I think he just got hot and tired and annoyed. Anyways, I was convinced the pictures were going to be horrible, but the few the photographer posted on her blog are wonderful. If you want to check out a sneak peak click here... http://foleyphotography.wordpress.com/ I have lots to update on, but not right now. We're still playing in Rosemary Beach and I shouldn't even have my computer with me! ha!! Love to everyone!!

Sneak Peak!

Headed to the beach!

Awwww
He was rolling in the sand...he LOVES it!

What trip would be complete without a train ride! "tootoo"
So there's your sneak peak! We've only been here since late Sunday and it feels like we've done a weeks worth of stuff. Our beach house is awesome and the weather should be nice the remainder of the week...yea! Yesterday we ate dinner at Margarittaville's...yummy! The wait was quite long because it just opened...hence the train ride. It was so much fun and Peyton ate macaroni and cheese like cookie monster...hey, we're on vacation! ha! It's 7:37 am and I guess I'm going to drag myself out of bed now. I hear Peyton in the kitchen bossing Nana around...I should save her. I'll update again soon!!

P.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRAD!!! HE TURNED THE BIG 3-0 YESTERDAY....YEP....HE'S OLD.

Where are the pictures?

First off let me just say that unfortunately there are no pictures. As I was unloading my pictures off my camera I realized that the only pictures I had from the 4th of July are the ones that my Dad took and lets just say he loves his daughter because they were mostly of me looking beached on a raft in the pool. I'll spare everyone those images because honestly you all just want to see Peyton anyways! We did have a wonderful 4th of July. Peyton and I spent the whole week in Bossier and Brad met up with us on Wednesday night. We basically were pool bums all week. Thursday, Brad and I got some much needed baby free time and took the afternoon to have lunch and do a little shopping. It was fabulous and lets just say a BIG thank you to Maw for allowing us to have some "us" time. Friday the whole family came over to Maw and Paws and we ate and hung out by the pool all day. It was great, relaxing and did I say great? Peyton FINALLY got in the pool and he absolutely loves it now. Our last trip home he did not want to get in at all, but this week it was all he talked about. Our only problem is he prefers to be naked, but I finally got him convinced to at least wear a swim diaper. He officially has his very first tan lines..and they're in the shape of a diaper! ha! It's so cute though and now he looks like a mini me...all tan and curly hair!! I love it. It amazes me that even with SPF 55 he got a tan. I just love it!! Saturday we spent some good time with Nana and Pop before we left on Sunday. It was a wonderful week visiting both sets of grandparents. Now we just have to get unpacked from that week long trip to repack for another week long trip...except this time we go to Rosemary Beach Florida! YEA!!! We've been looking forward to this trip with Nana and Pop since December so needless to say we're ready. We're praying for no hurricanes/tropical storms and hoping to have beautiful weather. And most importantly...hoping Peyton actually likes the sand this year. I figure there's hope since he warmed up to the pool. Well, thats all for tonight. I must get back to my motherly and wifely duties. (are those even words?!) I'll try to get some pictures from Maw and Nana and hopefully have some up for you before we leave. Hugs and Kisses!

A is for Alpaca!

So I'm sure you're wondering.."what is an Alpaca?" We'll get to that...it's all part of the update! The last two weeks have been a fun one for the little man. Last weekend Maw and Paw came down to celebrate Father's Day with us. It probably could go unsaid that Peyton had a blast. He was a great host and made sure that Maw and Paw were entertained at all times....and they participated whether they wanted to or not! We took Peyton to the zoo Saturday and he rode the "toot toot" with Maw and Paw. We all had fun and Peyton was upset when it was time to get off. It was super hot that day, but he trooped through it and we saw all the animals. Thank goodness the Hattiesburg Zoo is super small so we were in and out in less than an hour I think. We rode the carousel on the way out...he loved it and cried when it was time to get off...again! We all ate at our favorite place..Mac's... Saturday night. I have one word for you...buffet. Peyton eats for free and we get our money's worth..ha! The child enjoys a buffet. Sunday Maw and Paw headed home and we took Peyton to the coast to the "fair". It was small but enjoyable. He rode a few rides, rode a pony and fed some animals...which was by far his favorite...especially the Alpaca. The Alpaca is a crazy looking llama sort of thing...Peyton thought he was great. All in all it was a great weekend! We're still not sure why we didn't bring our beach gear to the coast....guess it still hasn't sunk in that we live close to the beach. Last Tuesday Peyton officially started Mom's Day Out again....wooohooo! He cried when I dropped him off, but I think he'll get used to it again soon. He's been coming home with lots of new songs and hand motions....he's teaching Mom and Dad a few things for sure! Thats about all for whats new...I'll leave you with a few pictures from our fun fathers day weekend!

"toot toot"!!

Peyton and Paw
Giddy up horsey!
THIS is an Alpaca...told you he was crazy looking
This was a tiny baby goat....Peyton loved it because he could chase it around and get really close

Bye bye Alpaca

One last feed to the goats and of course....the Alpaca

You scream, I scream....

We all scream for ice cream! What a fun summer so far. We spent a week playing in Maw and Paw's pool with Piper, Daddy bought Peyton his very own Dinosaur pool with slide for our house and we've spent almost every evening either eating a Popsicle or ice cream bar outside. It's been SO extremely hot so about all we're good for is swimming or eating something cold. Peyton loves it though. We're trying to convince Brad that we need our own big boy and girl pool...we're not very persuasive. This weekend Maw and Paw are coming to visit...we know we'll have super fun..we always do! It's suppose to cool off a bit so maybe we'll get to take him to the zoo to ride the "toot toot"....or in layman's terms...train. The next few weeks we'll be hanging out here in Hattiesburg because Brad is on call. But when July gets here...watch out! July 4th we're heading to Bossier to spend a few days in the pool no doubt. Then July 13th we leave for Rosemary Beach...FINALLY! We've had this trip planned forever with Nana and Pop and we're so excited to go. We'll be gone for a full week and we just pray that Peyton likes the sand this year. Then before you know it, it will be Peytons birthday. So much to do, so little time. I'm hoping that somewhere in the midst of all this we can squeeze in another short beach trip since that was the whole purpose of us moving to south Mississippi...to be close to the beach! Anyways, I know you're all waiting for pictures so I'll get on with it. Enjoy!

Peyton eating his ice cream bar


Peyton hanging out at Maw and Paw's pool Peyton and his cousin Piper

All wet!
More ice cream!

The Potty Chronicles

So today was the big day. We started potty training. Peyton has a few weeks off from "school" so I decided it would be a productive time to give it a try. He also has been waking up very dry in the mornings so I'm thinking physically he's ready for it. So as first days of potty training goes I suppose it's been a good one. No big developments in the potty, but I think he kind of gets the concept. One very big lesson learned today....when Peyton says "poo" it doesn't necessarily mean he needs to go "poo"...most likely it means he already went...so take off the pull ups with caution as you might find yourself cleaning a bigger mess than anticipated! ha! I hope to have fun stories everyday to share with you with the ending being I have the genius son I know I have and we'll be trained within the month! Wish us luck!

As I was about to end this post Peyton reminded me to update you of a very fun thing he's learned..fun for him not for us. He's officially a climber. He climbs anything and everything and at the moment is hysterically crying because I won't let him climb my chair. Let the fun begin.