Monday, March 9, 2009

We've got ourselves a WALKER!

Yep, that's right, at 18 months of age, Peyton decided it was time to walk. He is so cute when he walks...check out the picture!

Also, do you see something missing from his nose? He has been without the feeding tube for a little over a week and he is completely off night time feedings! We take him in this week for a weight check to see if he has gained, lost, or stayed the same. That will determine if the tube goes back in or not. We are hoping that we don't have to put it back in. He was even eating grilled cheese on Saturday by himself!

We went to the Draper Temple Open House a little over a week ago. It is such a beautiful temple. And it's so small compared to Mt. Timpanogos. Mason loved walking through and seeing everything and Peyton loved to see all the pictures of Jesus! They were so cute and they loved the bus rides and the cookies at the end.




Montana and I had the opportunity last Saturday to have a double date with the Shaws! It's been all talk for a long time and finally we all got babysitters and took off. We went to dinner and then to the BYU Basketball game. We felt like teenagers again without a care in the world. It was so much fun! Thanks Kev and Aubrey for a wonderfully awesome double date!



And, some of the best news is that my brother Eric got his mission call! The boys and I were able to to be with him when he opened it. He is going to the Ecuador Guayaquil South Mission and he reports to the MTC on May 20 - Mason's birthday! We are so excited for him!


And here's a cute picture of Peyton that I had to add!

12 comments:

Christina said...

Yeah for walking! How fun. We just went to the Draper Temple this morning and it was beautiful. I hope he gains weight and you can stay away from the tube!

Hugs & Prayers,
Christina

K said...

I saw him walking at church. That is so neat. He is such a cutie!

Shelise said...

Yeah!!! Lots of good news. Well, we may not have thought it would happen with all of Peyton's problems but he still walked earlier than Dallin, good for him. I hope you get to keep the feeding tube out. Just feed him as much as you possibly can. Good Luck. We are going to the Draper Temple tomorrow. Dallin is pretty excited. We are leaving Kylee with Lori. That picture of you and Mason is so cute and it just proves that you are his Mom cause you look identical in the picture. Anyway, that was just a bunch of random thoughts. See you!

Ariana said...

Yea! I'm so glad he's doing so well.

barryblog said...

Peyton walking is pretty funny. I guess he got the short end of the stick when it came to the leg department. I guess Montana missed that day in Heaven when long legs were passed out and he passed the gene to that cute little Peyton:)

Stephanie Ellinger said...

That is awesome about the feeding tube and the walking! What's the secret to sucess? Congrats! Its wonderful to see the progress he is making.

Aubrey said...

We had a blast hanging out with you guys and should do it again soon. And hooray for Peyton and walking and getting rid of that stinking tube! Congrats.

The Fish Family said...

I can't believe how big your boys are! how time flies!

Jen said...

Peyton is doing so well. That's great news to see that he is walking and eating without a tube.

Lisa said...

I am soo excited for you! I haven't seen you forever, but I love coming to your blog and reading about your family. Hope everything is going well.

Ryan & Kasha said...

MEL!!!!
I miss you!!! You have an adorable family! Looks like you guys are doing well! I am so glad you found my blog!

The Simmons Family said...

YEAH FOR WALKING!!!!!

I am PRAYING you are done with that darn tube for good!! Has he ever been without it before??