Graduation

Payton stealing back "Bear"

Uncle Kevin in disguise

On Sunday, we attended Aunt Alexis' 8th grade graduation from Cathedral Grade School. Since our church is being restored, the ceremony was held at Blessed Sacrament Church. After the ceremony, we headed to Gabatoni's for a pizza dinner with family. Uncle Kevin decided that he would entertain Payton while we were waiting for our food to be brought out. He put "Bear" on his head and Payton would rip it off.

Spoon Fed

Scooping up the oatmeal

Putting it in her mouth

Laughing at her accomplishment

We have been letting Payton practice eating with a spoon all by herself. Needless to say, this is messier than mommy prefers, but she must learn. She seems to have the hand-eye-mouth down pretty good for only being 13 months old. I like for her to practice with the oatmeal, because it is thicker and stays on the spoon better!

Heading out the door with "Bear"

Payton and Daddy

Uncle Casey graduated from the U of I last Sunday with a degree in Psychology. Ty and Payton attended the ceremony, along with other family members, in Champaign. I wasn't feeling up to much of anything at that point, so I passed on going.

Payton looked precious in her spring dress and Ty looked handsome in a tie and blazer. There will be a party in June to celebrate his accomplishment. Congrats Casey!

Hospital News

Last week was pretty much a whirlwind for the Sitko household. I went to the doctor on Wednesday for my first check-up and sonogram. Turns out that the tech found nothing in my uterus and a "large mass" in my right tube, so the doc thought I had a tubular pregnancy. I went to the hospital for bloodwork and it turns out that I was in fact pregnant and my hormones were completely out of whack! Turns out that my husband already knew that... I waited that night for the doctor to call and tell me the next step. Finally, the call came at 8:30PM. He said that I needed to go in for emergency surgery on Thursday morning to have the fetus removed from my tube, because it was not a viable pregnancy. So, we went in on Thursday morning at 6:00AM for preparation. My blood pressure was extremely low (84/56), which is quite abnormal since I am such a go-go-go type of person. Surgery began at 8 and I woke up sometime around 10:30. I spoke to the doctor again and found out that I got the 2 for 1 deal...a laproscopic surgery and a DNC. Yea! The good news is that it was not a tubular pregnancy, but rather, a normal miscarriage that needed a little help leaving my uterus. So, both tubes are in tact and we are cleared to actually start trying in a couple of months if we so choose.

Besides the bruising and soreness, I am actually feeling okay. Each day is getting better! Thanks to all our friends and family who have been there this last week.

Handy Artwork

Wearing Mommy's old shirt, so we don't get paint everywhere

Payton's very 1st masterpieces!

I decided that Payton should make her Grandmas a special gift for Mother's Day this year. We headed to Hobby Lobby on Saturday for all of the supplies: paint, canvas, and brushes. Payton was not to keen on the idea of getting her hands messy, but she loved stamping her hand on the canvas. We created pretty flowers made from Payton's tiny handprint. Mommy topped it off by adding "I Love Grandma" and the year down at the bottom. Grandma Pia and Grandma Sue loved the gift made especially by Payton!

Summer Ball

Go Cubs Go!

Ty started summer ball this week. The Firemen's Club plays every Wednesday night against another lake club. Last year, all of the wives were pregnant or had just had a child. Yesterday, all of us had our little ones there to watch their daddy's play ball. It was too cute to see all of them running around and playing together! Payton even dressed in her Cubbies hat for the occasion. Unfortunately, they lost the home opener 11-9 against the Postal Club.

Payton's WALKING!!!!

On May 5th, I came home from school only to be greeted by Uncle Kyle and Payton outside. Kyle set Payton down and she came walking (staggering) over to my car. I was so excited! She easily took 10 steps all by herself. We played around for a little while longer in the driveway, only to watch her walk around some more. Her longest journey thus far is 38 steps. Ty and I are so proud of her!!!

"Sitko" de Mayo

It has been a long time since I have posted on the blog, but we have been very busy people. On Saturday, May 2nd, we hosted the 4th Annual Sitko de Mayo. We enjoyed margaritas and Mexican snacks with all of our friends. A good time was had by all....

Weekend Fun

Munching on cheese puffs

Big-girl car seat, but still facing the rear!

Belleville wedding at the Manor

Miss Payton and I had quite a busy wekend. On Saturday, we attended Tristan's birthday party in Edwardsville. Payton enjoyed the bounce house as much as the older kids. She climbed up the slide and into the play area. She was bounced up and down due to the other kids jumping around her. I have never heard her laugh so hard!

After the party, we headed to Belleville for a wedding reception. Payton wore the party dress that she received as a gift for her birthday. Her green gown matched the bridesmaids' dresses. I really could not have planned that any better. By 7:00PM, she had grown tired so we headed for home.

On Sunday, we went shopping at Lowe's for new landscaping. We spent the entire day planting and mulching. Payton loves watering the flowers with her sunflower watering can!

Bus Update

New flooring

Since the weather has been cooperating with us lately, Ty has been able to get some work done on the bus. The guys were able to take all of the seats out, except the one that has the heater underneath it. After he washed and dried the floor of the bus, Ty started laying the flooring. It seems to all be coming together nicely. The next step is to put 4 of the originals seats back in, and frame up the bench style seating everywhere else.