March of Dimes Walk and party for Granddad

This past Saturday was the March of Dimes "Walk for Babies". When we first got there Peyton was not a happy camper. He just wanted to "Go home, Mommy". I think that he did not like the loud music and talking. Just when I was about to go back home we met up with our friends The Taylors. Once the walk finally started Peyton was better. We had a nice 3 mile stroll it was just very humid out. Nothing like last year.....It was cold out. After the walk we were not able to stay around for the other events. Peyton started saying "go home mommy" just as soon as we started heading back to the events. I just could not put him though that again. Here are a few pictures that we took of the walk.

Peyton and Dylan after our walk.

Later that evening we went to a small party for Granddad. He ran for mayor in Lone Star and he won. Peyton enjoyed his visit with family. Once we got there he did not slow down. He ran around all night visiting and dragging us around.
Granddad and his cake

Peyton and Uncle Chuck

Peyton and Daddy

Peyton dragging Granddad around

Sunday we had a great day. We just stayed around the house and did some work. Peyton and Andy gave me some pretty flowers. Peyton loved smelling the flowers. He is just so sweet!! I love him so very much.

What a cute little boy!!!!

We were getting ready to go somewhere and he decided that he wanted to play on the couch instead of putting his shirt on. lol He is just so funny! He just wanted to lay around and do nothing. I cant blame him. Sometimes is it nice to just sit around and do nothing.

My little outside boy and info about OCH!

Peyton is doing great! Now that the weather is nice he is outside everyday to play. He just loves it outside. He never wants to come in when it is time. Andy has been working on a new patio for us out back since we spend so much time out there. I think he is finally finished with it. He did a great job. I finally got a fountain which I have always wanted but just did not have a place for one. It is great to sit outside with Peyton and listen to the water. Peyton like to walk up to the fountain and watch the water flow. He also likes to stand in front of the fountain and say "Ladies and Gentleman, I am Peyton Nichols" then clap. lol He is funny!!!



Last week we got the call about Peyton's eating school adventure. We will be checking into Our Children's House at Baylor (OCH) on June 8 for a five week program. This summer we will be inpatient. Last summer we were outpatient. This means that we will not be able to go places like we did last summer. Peyton will not be able to leave at night or on the weekends. I am not looking forward to that part. We will have to be sure to take lots of things to keep us busy. They do have a few playrooms and a playground but that is just not the same as going to the zoo or shopping or visiting with friends at the Ronald McDonald House. We will have have to make do. I think that my mother will be going with us so one of us will be staying at The Ronald McDonald House at night while the other is at OCH with Peyton. I will keep you posted on our adventure. Until we go I am sure that we will have lots of things to do here at home. Peyton has been "helping" his daddy in the garden lately. I will have to get some pictures of that for you. He really likes to help. Lately he has really wanted to look for ladybugs in the garden. I am not sure where that really came from but we have fun looking for them and letting them crawl on our arms. He thinks that's great. I am sure we will be riding the 4-wheeler down around the lake or anywhere we can go. He loves to ride the 4-wheeler. (Yes, I know, we don't go very fast) Until next time...........
Here are just a few more pictures of Peyton doing his favorite things.....

Outside fun!

Peyton has had a great few weeks. His language increases daily. He is talking so much better now. Most still can not always understand him and sometimes I can not but he is doing much better. He is Mr. Chatterbox!! lol We continue to spend a lot of time outside when the weather is nice. You never know about our East Texas weather, one day it will be very nice and the next will be cold again. I am ready for it to make up its mind. Now that is it April we are getting lots of showers too. We really need it for our grass and plants but that means we can't go outside and play. I knew it was going to be raining on Easter so I took a few shots of Peyton outside before the rain came.

Peyton examining the flowers.

Taking a break and rocking on the front porch.

The Easter Bunny came to see Peyton on Easter morning. He brought lots of things to play with. He brought sand toys for his new sandbox and some new train cars for his train table. Peyton loved playing with the eggs too. We had eggs all over the house.

Once the rain finally quit and it dried up some outside we made out trip out to the back to play. Gaga and Papa were over visiting us and Peyton managed to get Papa up in the fort to play. When they were finished Peyton wanted to slide in Papa's lap and would not take no for an answer. We were all laughing so hard. I don't know who had more fun.....Papa or Peyton. They ended up sliding two times then Papa said no more for now! lol... I know what he means.....the slide was not made for adults....


We were finally able to take the new sand toys to the sand box and play. He had a blast playing in the new sandbox. He even took his shoes off and let his feet be in the sand. He played for a very long time. I am sure we will be spending lots of time out there now. That's fine with me. Being outside is better than sitting in front of the TV. Since the rain has kept us in some Peyton has fallen in love with the movies Cars and The Land Before Time. We have watched them a lot lately. They are both cute movies so I don't mind watching them.

Little Helper boy and Open house at Windridge.

Peyton has had a busy few weeks. When it is nice outside he is out enjoying the weather. He loves the outdoors and everything that goes with it.....digging in the dirt, carrying sticks around, going on walks, plus much more. It you are not careful you will be wearing some dirt, too. lol. Andy has been working on a new patio in our backyard and Peyton decided to help, of course! We are going to love it when it is finished. It just has a few finishing touches and it will be all done. Here are a few pictures of Peyton helping out with the patio......

Taking a rest after all his hard work! He was using the carpet piece that dad was using as a pillow.

This past Saturday was "Horse and Rider" at Windridge, which is their big once a year fundraiser. Peyton was one of many riders that participated. He had a great time like always. All the riders were given a metal at the end of their ride. There were lots of people there and Mrs. Kim said that lots of people took pictures of Peyton while he was riding. I know that I did! When he was finished, Andy and I were able to give him his medal. He did not want to take it off once he had it on.

Peyton riding backwards on Star.

Peyton getting his medal and giving me a high five.

Showing off his medal!

Admiring his medal.

Visiting with our good friend Mrs. Lana Rogers.

Once we got home from Windridge we went outside to play. Daddy had brought up some sand into the backyard and that became Peyton's mountains. Have I said how much he likes to play in the dirt? He really, really likes to play in the dirt.