Payton's 1st Birthday!

I'm a little late on this post, almost a week! Payton celebrated her 1st birthday last Tuesday, March 3rd. We had a birthday party for her the Friday before. Our close friend, Becca, has the same birthday as Payton (but she turned 28!), so we had a joint party. Becca was a good sport for playing Pin-The-Tail-On-The-Donkey and having cupcakes! :) Payton checking out a new dress from Marta and the boys.
"Aunt" Becca and Payton celebrating their birthdays together!
Yummy cake! She loved it!
Oops, was anybody watching her? Notice the flame still going? She couldn't wait to dig in.
The party crew: Xavier, Faith, Diego, Aunt Becca and Preston....I think Payton was too busy trying to walk somewhere!

What a difference a year makes! I had a wonderful, enjoyable pregnancy with Payton. A not so wonderful delivery (it was super fast but I felt EVERYTHING!). A rough beginning with a baby girl who wanted to be constantly held. And then, things started smoothing out. We started understanding each other and settling in to our new lives as a family of four.

What a wonderful year it has been! Payton is a sweet, sweet baby girl. She is very sensitive (not sure where she gets that from) and very oppionated! She has an attitude...she'll throw her head on the floor when she doesn't get her way. She smiles and laughs alot, sleeps great, and LOVES her brother and dog, Maverick!

She has brought so much added joy to our family! We love you so much Payton!

Be sure to check out the other new posts below! I was busy catching up today! :)