Thanksgiving

Greggie and Payton

Aunt Les, Gregg, Payton, and Greggie

Aunt Nancy and Payton

We traveled to Fenton, MO for Thanksgiving again this year. Aunt Nancy and Uncle Jim hosted the wonderful family gathering for thirteen people. Payton got an opportunity to play with her cousin Greggie who she has only met twice. It was great to see everyone and we cannot wait until Christmas!

"In A Pickle"

It has been a slow couple of weeks, but we are back on the busy train with Thanksgiving in a couple of days. Payton went to see the doctor last week for a weigh-in. She gained an entire 8 ounces from last month, which puts her weight at an even 13 pounds! Even though she is in the lower percentile for weight the doctor does not seem to think that it is anything to be concerned with.

Payton also been experimenting with new foods. Her latest discovery and love is pickles. She enjoys chewing and sucking on them. I think the cold paired with the flavor is enticing to her!

Although she is small, Payton is very strong. Grrr! This week she has been working on and successfully standing. She loves standing up and holding onto the couch or mommy's leg. Payton is getting to be such a BIG girl.

6 Month Pictures

Payton just went to get her six-month pictures taken this past week. I know I'm a little behind, but better late than never! Click on the link below to see some of Payton's Pics. They are too cute! We go back tomorrow to get more pictures taken at the studio.
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Happy Birthday Ty!

We celebrated Ty's birthday a day early by going to brunch at Island Bay with Grandpa & Grandma Sitko and Uncle Kyle. Then we went back to the house to open gifts. Payton gave her daddy a toy firetruck so they could rescue people together!

Illini Fever

Payton and I met Ty and Grandpa Steve downtown at Sammy's to watch the Illinois game. This is daddy's birthday weekend, so we are spending time doing activities that daddy likes to do! Unfortunately, Illinois lost to Western Michigan. On the upside, SHG beat Peoria Richwoods. Go Cyclones!

NuK

Payton loves her Nuk (pacifer)! As a matter of fact, she will only use the kind of Nuk that the hospital gave her when she was born. She also uses it as a chew toy for her gums. One of her newer tricks is putting the entire Nuk in her mouth. Only recently was I able to capture this moment on film. It is too cute! It actually looks as though she is smiling with it in her mouth.

Playing in the Jumper

Doctor's Appointment

Payton visited the doctor last week for her 6 month appointment. She weighed in at 12 lbs 8 oz and 25 3/4 inches long. She will go back this month for a weigh-in. her next official appointment is not until January.