Catching "fish"

Since moving here almost a year ago and having a house and yard, we realized there were many things we needed (esp yard stuff), but didn't have...That's when we discovered garage sales! Not all garage sales are created equal, but when you find a good one, you can get some great things for next to nothing. We've become hooked on them and love to go if we have free time on a weekend...

This past weekend, I went to a neighbor's garage sale and she had the below fishing game for 50 cents. It's not in 100% working condition, but it has provided payton with hours of entertainment.....

Strawberries

We went strawberry picking this morning at a local farm. It was alot of fun actually! Payton picked a few and then realized....


It was more fun just to eat them. So, while Mike and I were picking, Payton just ate and ate and ate...

Here he is very excited over all the loot! (and still eating strawberries)

We originally went for the experience, but then realized it's a pretty good deal too...all the above strawberries fit in a gallon sized basket, for just $6.75.

On another note, since it's strawberry season (at least here in illinois), here is currently my favorite dessert to make with strawberries..Strawberry Brownie Torte


Really, if you have the time, you should make this, it's soo good!! :)

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Strawberry-Brownie-Torte/Detail.aspx?src=etaf

singing and dancing

Payton loves to sing and dance. Here he is singing the theme song to his Favorite show, "Little Einsteins"




He also loves to "dance"...especially to live music.

May

A few weeks ago, we went to Madison with my parents to see my sister and brother in law graduate from UW! Congrats guys!

They've now moved off to a warmer place on the west coast...:)

Hanging out with Uncle C in his garden.

Picking and blowing dandelions, currently, one of Payton's favorite hobbies.


Walking to the graduation ceremony..Payton loves to hold umbrellas...even when it's not raining, which in this case, it was not.

After the ceremony, showing his "muscles"... This is where we spent most of our time during the actual 2 ceremonies, in the hallways...as 2 year olds don't like to sit still or whisper (well, at least our 2 year old does not do either of those things). At least, I was able to go inside to see both H and C get their diplomas and cheer!




Po Po and Gong Gong came to visit for a week in May as well. Payton had lots of fun with them!

Payton, excited to see photos of himself!

blowing bubbles, another favorite pastime!


The two loves in my life. Aren't they cute? :)