Christmas Day

Payton is overwhelmed just looking at the mound of gifts.

The presents from Santa came unwrapped and already assembled. Yea!

Enjoying a white Christmas with Grandpa Steve

Christmas Day was a long and fun-filled day for Payton. We started our day at Grandma Pia's house where we ate breakfast and opened gifts. Then we went back to the house to open gifts with the Sitko's. There was definitely not a shortage of gifts. I think we opened for 2 solid hours! After a tasty lunch and Payton's short nap, we headed to Great-Grandma Erika's for more gift giving. Payton was shy at first to open her gifts, but soon got the hang of it, and wanted to unwrap everything in sight. She had so many gifts that we actually had to open them in a couple waves! We were very thankful for all the presents received and time shared with family.

Slurping Cereal

While mommy was away at work one day, Payton Anne was taught how to drink the milk from her cereal bowl. So, on Saturday morning, Payton showed mommy and daddy her new found ability. If you look closely, she only spilt a few drops. Not bad for a 20 month old!

COOKIES!

My little darling is getting her first taste of homemade Christmas cookies. Not suprisingly, she loves them. However, Mommy was not so enthusiastic about the green icing all over her face. This would be the first of many Christmas treats to come!

Visit with Santa

After the Christmas parade we went to visit Santa at his "house" in downtown Springfield. Needless to say, Payton was not at all impressed. She refused to sit on Santa's lap all by herself, so Santa invited me to sit with her. I personally think that is an old Santa trick to get mommies on Santa's lap. Well, maybe next year Payton will have better luck with Santa Claus!

Sonogram

Ty and I went to the doctor today. We were told that we are being blessed with another baby girl!!! With the exception of her really long legs, she is exactly on time for April 22nd. We will be 21 weeks tomorrow, so only 19 weeks to go:)