Tuesday, June 25, 2013

"Sleeping Slippers"

Our night-time routine is pretty much solid as a rock around here. 
I mean if all else goes wrong during the day-
If we wake up late,
miss our naps,
get sick,
get bit by fire ants,
or even if a tornado hits-
our bedtime routine would probably remain the same. 
First we read some books and a scripture story... 
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And Rachel can never forget her "sleeping slippers". She wears them every single day without fail. Got them after Christmas for only 2 bucks! Who knew they'd be such a hit?
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And then we say prayers,
sing "A bushel and a peck",
followed by Rachel and Maggie asking a zillion questions and stalling with all their might!
Kisses and Hugs.
"Sleep tight and Sweet Dreams"
And then...
We shut the door.

The sun goes down and without fail it comes back again followed by two little bedheads asking for some chocolate milk. 
Life is sweet.

Sunday, June 16, 2013

To Our Daddies...

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY EVERYONE! 
I can't imagine my life without my wonderful father or the father or my children. I felt so blessed to get to spend Father's Day with each of them this year! 

Tyler,
Having a family with you has made me the happiest wife in the world. I love watching you with your girls and I can't wait to see you with your son. I just can't explain it!!!! It's takes maybe 2 seconds of watching you with your children to know that you would give anything, do anything for them. You are our superhero Daddy! I love you.
Jess
These girls have no idea how lucky they are to have gotten this Daddy...
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I like this one of Pop with his grand-daughters... no wonder he and Nana hop on the motorcycle and drive 3 hours to see these beauties...
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I can already see it! Rachel calling up her Pop for advice. 
Let me tell you- he gives the BEST advice. 
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Giving kisses is serious business around here if you can't tell! 
Must grab a hold of that face and everything!
Gotcha Daddy!
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Dad, 
I love you so much! 
I'm absolutely positive that I got the best Dad in the world for me. You have always made me so happy, and I am so glad that my girls also get to experience first hand what it's like having you in their corner. 
They can't lose.
Love, 
Sugarbear
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After church and a much needed nap on the couch we made a special Father's Day dinner! WHOOP!
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!!!
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Then we made Daddy and yummy chocolate cake! 
It was awesome.
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Maggie made sure Dad got plenty of cake... hehehe...
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Then Daddy made Rachel and Maggie burritos!
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Have you ever had a Rachel and Maggie burrito?
They're delish! ;)
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And then they wrestled and wrestled... a perfect Payne family ending!
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Where I Come From- Great Grandma and Grandpa Payne

 There were several reasons why the girls and I decided to head up to Weatherford earlier in the week- number one being that Great Grandma and Grandpa Payne were driving all the way from New Mexico to see Mom Payne graduate. We haven't had the opportunity to spend much time with them and I could see this blog post back in my Mommy brain developing.
Family history in the making- except even better because Grandpa Payne took Rachel out on a horseback ride!
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Isn't this one awesome???
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FYI- Grandpa Payne is 87 years old. Still runs 1/4 of a mile every morning, gardens, and takes his Grandkids out on the horse.... Can you say ROCKSTAR?!
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Oh dear, this picture makes me want to laugh and punch a wall at the same time. MAGGIE!!! I know you're sleep deprived, overstimulated, and an overall booger right now but these are your Great Grandparents!!! Just take the darn picture!
or not... gotta love the look on Grandma's face- I think we had the same look... haha!
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I had a great time sitting around asking them questions. My favorite one was how they met.
Apparently he went out with some friends dancing and stole his friends date! His friends date being the future Mama Payne. Needless to say, they weren't much of friends anymore! haha!
I love stories like that. That is a REAL Man folks! It ain't over till you take her to the temple! hehe!
It was so fun to get to know them a little better! Thanks for the memories Grandma and Grandpa- hopefully we'll be seeing you again soon!
At least one of my children cooperated... Love that girl.
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Monday, June 10, 2013

Before Church Snack...

The winner is usually apples... 
(notice how Maggie has already ripped her bow out.. sigh... at least there's evidence that I do try! hehe)
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My Soccer Trophy

Welp, just like that Rachel's first season of soccer has come and gone. I loved watching her play and she sure loved to play! 
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If I had to sum of Rachel's attitude during this season the two words I'd use are-
fierce and emotional...
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Oh, and don't forget girly! haha!
She blew a kiss after every score.
Yeah- she came up with it on her own.
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The whole team went to Sonic after their last game to celebrate and hand out trophies!
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I love this series of Miss Maggie...
Sometimes she takes my breath away...
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I love this girl!!!
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Okay, this is it--- Her little profile just KILLS me. 
Adorable.
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Everything is better with a cherry on top...
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Trophy time! Of course she volunteered to go first before the coach could even pull them out!
Such a little attention hog! haha!
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And of course I've got the wrong angle and most climatic point. Sheesh! I swear sometimes I couldn't be in the right place at the right time to save my life. 
Oh well- as you can see, it was a very proud moment! 
Great Job Rachel girl! 
Love ya to pieces ;)
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

A Blogger's Woes and an "In the Moment" Post...

Oh my GOODNESS GRACIOUS! I have been in the land of computer problems. It's not a fun place to be. Like, it's even worse than sitting in the doctors office with two children. Seriously!!! I hate computer and website problems. I am so stickin' behind it's not even funny! BAH! Anyways- I'm so excited that these pictures seem to be working right now! YAY! And it's my favorite kind of post- it's an "In the Moment" post. I hate playing catch-up! My favorite thing ever is "In the Moment" blogposts! They are so refreshing! This is our life right now! I'll probably be mixing it up between "In the Moment" and "A Long Way Ago" for a while just to keep my sanity. My OCD tendencies kick in when I post out of order, but I'm pretty sure my sanity is more important! Wish me luck!

Our neighborhood pool is the bomb! Rachel has been asking if it's summertime since March! 
Water babies...
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I love it when Daddy comes to the pool with us... it's a lot of work otherwise! haha!
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Best FHE ever!
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Yep, she is one happy camper. ;)

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Playing until the sun goes down.
 Life doesn't get much better.
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