The Weekend!

This weekend we went to Savannah on Saturday for The Young Family photo shoot.  After the pictures we went to mom and dad’s and all us girls made Christmas cookies and goodies.  Mom made homemade cinnamon rolls which were yummy as always and then we had pizza for lunch!  Dad was pretty tired and not feeling the best that afternoon but he was a trooper with the pictures and listening to all of us crazy kids.  We had to leave early evening so Tanner could get home in order to study for finals which started today.  On Sunday Lance, Peyton and me went to church, the IHop for breakfast and then took Peyton to Hallmark to pick out an ornament, he got flying Mater.  Peyton spent a few hours with Nick & Melanie while Lance and I went shopping for Christmas.  I’m excited to say I’m DONE!!! 

Update on my Daddy

Dad got his new trach yesterday December 6, 2012 and they said it would help reduce the amount of coughing, however we didn’t know that it would allow him to talk again!!  He called me yesterday and I assumed it was my mom until I heard him on the other end, it was so amazing, I was soooo excited!!!  When I got home I told Peyton I had a surprise for him and we had Facetime with Papa and as soon as my dad said “Hi Peyton, I love you!” Peyton’s eyes got so big and he said Papa can talk and he was over the moon excited!!  The road is still long but we just jumped one stone and we are ready to keep jumping them!  Peyton was so excited that God answered his prayers, so last night Peyton said mommy I’m sick so we need to pray that I get better and we did just that and Peyton slept until 5:21am, so he is absolutely convinced about prayers.  We will continue to pray for my dad but we are so happy to be able to talk to him, it truly makes things a little easier not just for us but for him and he is thrilled to be able to talk to his grandsons because he’s been missing that very much since they are not able to read yet he really hasn’t been able to communicate with them but now it’s on, what a great early Christmas gift!!

Jingle McSparkles

Jingle didn't want to wait for snow so he made his own so he could make a snow angle!

Update on my Daddy

Dad had chemo this last Monday and a good family friend went up to spend a little time with him.  Dad continues to be in quite a bit of pain but he’s a fighter that is for sure.  Yesterday dad had a blood transfusion and I talked with mom this morning and it she said he actually slept really well last night.  He goes to the doctor tomorrow for his new trach.  We are excited  as they think this will help with his coughing and will also be more comfortable for him.

Jingle McSparkles so far this week

Jingle is trying to shave

                                Jingle brought Peyton Elf Hugs & Kisses to help him have a good day

                                                  Jingle dove into a bowl of marshamallows

Welcome Jingle McSparkles

We got the Elf on the Shelf for the first time this year and Peyton named him Jingle McSparkles! His teacher has on in the classroom and it’s name is Scardian McSparkles and Peyton adores his teacher so we let him use McSparkles but he had to come up with another first name and he choose Jingle.  It’s been so much fun for us thinking of new places every day and Peyton loves waking up every morning and searching for him, it’s a great new tradition for our family!

Santa Bus Comes to Town

On Saturday December 1, 2012 it was absolutely gorgeous outside. Peyton played with the neighbor kids and had a great afternoon. That evening we had a campfire with the neighbors and it was just a beautiful night.


On Sunday December 2, 2012 the Grain Valley Santa Bus came through our neighborhood. Peyton looks forward to this every year! When it was his turn to see Santa he told him that he wanted a Lego Helitopter (Helicopter), and remote control Helitopter, Wrestling thing and a telescope. Santa told him to be good and listen to mommy and daddy. He asked if he wanted a monster truck, Peyton said no, Santa asked if he wanted something else, Peyton said no, I told Peyton he didn’t get to get the things he asked for today he had to wait until Christmas this was just something extra and Santa chimed in as he understood what was going on, so then he said do you want a HotWheels, Peyton still said no, I want a stuffed animal, so Santa gave him The Grinch..LOL! Peyton absolutely loved it though! The boy after us did the same thing and he got a stuffed puppy. I promise Santa he’s not selfish he just loves stuffed animals! The best part we facetimed my parents so they get to see him see Santa. We then played baseball outside and it wore momma out but what a fantastic day.