WE'RE #1
Friday, January 30, 2009
Peyton's Super Bowl Pick
So Grandma Randee called a couple of weeks ago and asked who we would be cheering for in the Super Bowl. Here's your answer Grandma. GO STEELERS!!
WE'RE #1
WE'RE #1
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
There IS a light at the end of the tunnel! And everything else...
So, Sunday, we saw Peyton doing this...
That's right...he's drinking from a sippy cup! We decided to put PediaSure in the sippy cup and see how much he would drink. We got 5 oz down him on Sunday as well as 5 oz on Monday...all by mouth. I never thought this day would come. So, today I decided to count his calories and not give him any milk through his tube. And, of course, he is a stinker today and he hasn't hardly touched his PediaSure...or his juice! At least I know he will drink from a straw so we are definitely making progress. Also, Peyton had his first hair cut a little over a week ago. He screamed almost the whole time. But now his hair is controllable!
Mason had his very first dentist appointment last week and he was scared to death to go. He watched me get my teeth cleaned first and finally let the dentist look in his mouth and count his teeth. And he eventually got in the chair...without me! He is growing up so fast!
Our 5 year anniversary was Saturday and Montana and I had decided that we were going to go to dinner and see a movie. Well, Montana blindfolded me on Saturday morning and put me in a car with a friend and said, "See ya later...have fun!" Kassie took me to a number of places that had meaning to us while we were dating. It was fun spending time with Kassie and being away from the boys. Montana met us at the last place...RC Willey...where he proposed...and asked me to marry him again! (I only got a ring pop this time!) Then, he sent Kassie to meet her husband at our house and to babysit the boys for the rest of the day! Montana and I went to Gardner Village (It was cool but sad cause we are poor and you need money to buy stuff there!), Temple Square to take a tour of the Brigham Young Home, then we went to play mini golf, went to dinner, and then to a movie. It was so fun to get away from the boys for a day and not know it was coming. But I was happy to get home and see them again too! It was a great day and I still can't believe it's already been 5 years!
That's right...he's drinking from a sippy cup! We decided to put PediaSure in the sippy cup and see how much he would drink. We got 5 oz down him on Sunday as well as 5 oz on Monday...all by mouth. I never thought this day would come. So, today I decided to count his calories and not give him any milk through his tube. And, of course, he is a stinker today and he hasn't hardly touched his PediaSure...or his juice! At least I know he will drink from a straw so we are definitely making progress. Also, Peyton had his first hair cut a little over a week ago. He screamed almost the whole time. But now his hair is controllable!
Mason had his very first dentist appointment last week and he was scared to death to go. He watched me get my teeth cleaned first and finally let the dentist look in his mouth and count his teeth. And he eventually got in the chair...without me! He is growing up so fast!
Our 5 year anniversary was Saturday and Montana and I had decided that we were going to go to dinner and see a movie. Well, Montana blindfolded me on Saturday morning and put me in a car with a friend and said, "See ya later...have fun!" Kassie took me to a number of places that had meaning to us while we were dating. It was fun spending time with Kassie and being away from the boys. Montana met us at the last place...RC Willey...where he proposed...and asked me to marry him again! (I only got a ring pop this time!) Then, he sent Kassie to meet her husband at our house and to babysit the boys for the rest of the day! Montana and I went to Gardner Village (It was cool but sad cause we are poor and you need money to buy stuff there!), Temple Square to take a tour of the Brigham Young Home, then we went to play mini golf, went to dinner, and then to a movie. It was so fun to get away from the boys for a day and not know it was coming. But I was happy to get home and see them again too! It was a great day and I still can't believe it's already been 5 years!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
In Memory of Tyrel
This past weekend we went to Snowflake AZ. to the funeral of Montana's cousin Ty. Ty passed away this past week and will be greatly missed. We are so grateful for the Gospel and the knowledge that our family will be reunited together again.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Helmet is gone for good!
Just wanted to post and say that Peyton went to the helmet doctor today to have his head scanned again. Being without the helmet for a month, his head shape has changed about .003 which means he is done with the helmet FOREVER. He even got a minor haircut tonight! We didn't want to chop it off but it needed a little bit of help since he always looks like we never do his hair. Also, Montana started school today and it looks like it's going to be a good semester. He's way excited and we hope that excitement continues! And, just so everyone knows, we are headed to Phoenix this weekend for Montana's cousin's funeral. We found out last Sunday that he commited suicide. It's not a fun reason to go but it will be fun to see the family. Hope all is well and I will post pictures of the haircut later!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
This is what Peyton thinks of the snow! We're gonna have to change that!
So, I'm finally going to post pictures from Christmas. I'll give an explanation of them if needed. We had a very enjoyable Christmas and had fun spending time with family. We are excited for the new year and hopefully we can keep our goals! Enjoy the pictures!
Playing Bingo! (Thayne family tradition)
The kids playing their game to exchange gifts
Ashley and Peyters
The family in our Christmas jammies - Thanks Grandma Randee!
The boys in their new Sunday outfits
The boys playing with their easel - Thanks Grandma Thayne!
Waiting on the stairs to see if Santa came!
Montana with the quilt I made him from his Grandpa Halladay's old clothes.
This one's for you Shelise - He's so excited!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Happy Holidays!
(This is our Christmas card for the year!)
Happy Holidays to all our friends and family!
This year has been a very good one.
Montana started working for Provo Canyon School in June. It is a school for troubled teens. He absolutely loves it and loves the boys that he works with. We think he has finally found his niche. He was released as the Elder’s Quorum President and asked to serve as the Gospel Doctrine Teacher. He loves to be in front of people teaching and this calling fits him perfectly! He will begin school in January at Utah Valley University and he will pursue a degree in Secondary Education.
Melanie is busy at home with the boys. She keeps everybody fed, clothed, clean, and happy. She was released from her Primary calling and then called as the Ward Music Director. She also continues to accompany the choir as well as play the organ in Sacrament Meeting. The ward definitely keeps us on our toes!
Mason turned three in May and started Preschool in September. It is a Preschool where the moms take turns teaching the children. There are five children in the Preschool and the moms teach every fifth week. It has been working very nicely and Mason loves to learn and play with his friends. He is getting ready to start Sunbeams in January.
Peyton is 16 months old and a huge blessing in our lives. He is truly a miracle baby. To see how far he has come since last Christmas is amazing. He is a totally different child. He has been to many doctors’ visits this year and they will continue. He wore a helmet all year due to having surgery on his skull. He got the helmet off at the beginning of December…just in time for Christmas! His heart is continuing to do well. He will be due for one more heart surgery in a few years. He continues to grow but at a slower rate. He is catching up developmentally and hopefully he will soon be walking.
We are very grateful for this time of year and for the opportunity that we have to reflect on Christ’s life and on the things he did for us. We are eternally grateful for his sacrifice. May this holiday season find everyone happy and well!
Love,
Montana, Melanie, Mason, and Peyton Page
Happy Holidays to all our friends and family!
This year has been a very good one.
Montana started working for Provo Canyon School in June. It is a school for troubled teens. He absolutely loves it and loves the boys that he works with. We think he has finally found his niche. He was released as the Elder’s Quorum President and asked to serve as the Gospel Doctrine Teacher. He loves to be in front of people teaching and this calling fits him perfectly! He will begin school in January at Utah Valley University and he will pursue a degree in Secondary Education.
Melanie is busy at home with the boys. She keeps everybody fed, clothed, clean, and happy. She was released from her Primary calling and then called as the Ward Music Director. She also continues to accompany the choir as well as play the organ in Sacrament Meeting. The ward definitely keeps us on our toes!
Mason turned three in May and started Preschool in September. It is a Preschool where the moms take turns teaching the children. There are five children in the Preschool and the moms teach every fifth week. It has been working very nicely and Mason loves to learn and play with his friends. He is getting ready to start Sunbeams in January.
Peyton is 16 months old and a huge blessing in our lives. He is truly a miracle baby. To see how far he has come since last Christmas is amazing. He is a totally different child. He has been to many doctors’ visits this year and they will continue. He wore a helmet all year due to having surgery on his skull. He got the helmet off at the beginning of December…just in time for Christmas! His heart is continuing to do well. He will be due for one more heart surgery in a few years. He continues to grow but at a slower rate. He is catching up developmentally and hopefully he will soon be walking.
We are very grateful for this time of year and for the opportunity that we have to reflect on Christ’s life and on the things he did for us. We are eternally grateful for his sacrifice. May this holiday season find everyone happy and well!
Love,
Montana, Melanie, Mason, and Peyton Page
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Helmetless Boy and Santa
After wearing a helmet for 12 months, Peyton finally got it off! We go back in January and have his head scanned and if everything still looks good, we are done with the helmet FOREVER. But Peyton still has to visit the plastic surgeon once a year until he is ten. Other than that, everything is going well. It's so weird to have a child who's head doesn't stink all the time. It's more fun to cuddle with him too!
Peyton with the cereal that is supposed to be in the diaper bag!
Before we left the house to get the helmet off!
It's off...Finally!
Tonight we went to see Santa at Kids On The Move. They had craft tables set up and snack foods. Then, Santa came in while the kids sang songs and then everybody got to sit on Santa's lap...and as far as we know, our kids were the only ones that screamed when we took them to Santa. Mason wouldn't even let me know put him down. But it was still fun and we had a great time! Santa even gave them lots of prizes...a blanket, candy canes, pencils, a truck, and a coloring book!
Peyton's first time seeing Santa since he was in the hospital last year!
We also brushed Peyton's teeth for the first time the other night.
Peyton's OT came today and brought him a reverse walker to help him walk. Here is a picture of him in it.
And here are a few more cute pictures of him.
Peyton with the cereal that is supposed to be in the diaper bag!
Before we left the house to get the helmet off!
It's off...Finally!
Tonight we went to see Santa at Kids On The Move. They had craft tables set up and snack foods. Then, Santa came in while the kids sang songs and then everybody got to sit on Santa's lap...and as far as we know, our kids were the only ones that screamed when we took them to Santa. Mason wouldn't even let me know put him down. But it was still fun and we had a great time! Santa even gave them lots of prizes...a blanket, candy canes, pencils, a truck, and a coloring book!
Peyton's first time seeing Santa since he was in the hospital last year!
We also brushed Peyton's teeth for the first time the other night.
Peyton's OT came today and brought him a reverse walker to help him walk. Here is a picture of him in it.
And here are a few more cute pictures of him.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
15 Month Check-up/Cardiology
This past week Peyton has had three doctors appointments so I thought I'd send an update as well as a couple of pictures. He went in last week for his 15 month check-up. Everything looked good except that he is still small for his age. But his height and weight are proportionate so there's really nothing to worry about. He continues to gain weight but in small increments. He weighed just over 20 lbs last week. I talked to his doctor about switching his formula because he doesn't like the taste of it. He told me to try PediaSure and he was going to see if we could switch him to that if he likes it. Also, the doctor was going to call a dietician and see if we could put the PediaSure through his tube instead of the formula until he can take everything by mouth. Well, we tried the PediaSure and Peyton loves it! He will take it from a cup...one sip at a time but he likes it. For the tube to come out, Peyton needs to have 1000 calories and 16-24 oz of liquid in a 24 hour period. Well, it took us 3 1/2 days to get one 8 oz bottle of PediaSure in him. So, it's gonna take time and practice but we should get there eventually! Peyton also went back to his Pediatrician yesterday to get his first Synagis shot. The shot is very expensive and is only for certain kids that were premature or have a chronic medical condition. And it helps prevent them from getting RSV. Our insurance authorized Peyton to get it again this year! He got his first dose yesterday and now we go in to get the shot every four weeks! Peyton also went to the Cardiologist on Tuesday and she said he looks awesome. His oxygen levels are in the high 80's and the Card thinks his next surgery will still be sometime betweeen the ages of 3 and 5. His EKG and chest X-ray both looked amazing and his blood pressure, heart rate, etc. looked good too! We will see her again in 6 months! Next Tuesday we take Peyton to the helmet specialist and the plastic surgeon and his HELMET SHOULD COME OFF! We have been looking forward to this day for the past year and I can't believe that the time has already come. It's amazing to look at how far Peyton has come in the last 15 months. We were looking at pictures from Peyton's first 5 months of life and I never would have thought that he would look as good as he does now. So, since he is doing so well, I took a picture of him and one of him and Mason (although Mason thought the TV was more interesting than the camera!). Enjoy!
Peyton - post Glenn last December - 4 months old
Peyton - healthy 15 month old
Peyton - post Glenn last December - 4 months old
Peyton - healthy 15 month old
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Promised Pictures
The tree on top of the van!
The wreath I made!
Mason decorating the tree!
Peyton eating the ornaments!
The Finished Product!
Thanksgiving/Christmas
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving that was spent with my mom's family and my family in Ogden. We had yummy food and great company. My mom and I even faced the crowds of people on Friday morning to get presents! It was a blast! And I'm still tired from all the running. Today we decided to decorate for Christmas. We went and got a tree and decorated it and we decorated the house. Here are some pictures of our adventures!
Montana and Eric enjoying their dinner!
Peyton
Mason eating!
We hope everybody had a wonderful Thanksgiving! More pictures will follow if I can get blogger to work!
Montana and Eric enjoying their dinner!
Peyton
Mason eating!
We hope everybody had a wonderful Thanksgiving! More pictures will follow if I can get blogger to work!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Happy Halloween!
So, I'm posting this before Halloween because we had our Ward Halloween Party on Saturday night. I had to have the costumes done before this so last week was really crazy. Montana wanted to be an "old school" Oompa Loompa to try and win the contest at work on Halloween. I have told him now that this is the LAST costume I am making for him. It wasn't very difficult...just time consuming. (And NO, I'm not making costumes for anybody...but I'll tell you how to do it!)
I went as a doctor since my mom had a costume I could wear.
Mason wanted to be an elephant and thanks to my mom, his turned out so darling cute!
Peyton had three choices this year since he still fits in his pumpkin costume from last year, can fit in the bee costume that Mason wore when he was 5 months old, and he could be the cow that Mason was when he was 1! We decided to put him in the bee costume for the Halloween party.
This other picture is of Peyton crawling on the floor at the church. I love the little stinger sticking up in the middle!
Both of the boys have a party on Thursday at Kids On The Move (Peyton's therapy group) and Peyton might be a cow since that costume is not so hot. We hope that everybody has a wonderful Halloween and enjoys the Trick-or-Treating. (Mason can't wait!)
I went as a doctor since my mom had a costume I could wear.
Mason wanted to be an elephant and thanks to my mom, his turned out so darling cute!
Peyton had three choices this year since he still fits in his pumpkin costume from last year, can fit in the bee costume that Mason wore when he was 5 months old, and he could be the cow that Mason was when he was 1! We decided to put him in the bee costume for the Halloween party.
This other picture is of Peyton crawling on the floor at the church. I love the little stinger sticking up in the middle!
Both of the boys have a party on Thursday at Kids On The Move (Peyton's therapy group) and Peyton might be a cow since that costume is not so hot. We hope that everybody has a wonderful Halloween and enjoys the Trick-or-Treating. (Mason can't wait!)
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