Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Some extra 4-year-old tidbits

As I was interviewing Peyton for his annual birthday questionnaire, and Liv declared that she wanted to answer questions too! "Mom, will you ask me things and write it down too?"

My favorite toy: Karaoke Radio
My favorite sport: Basketball
The best show on TV: Sofia the First
The coolest person on Earth: Jesus
My favorite thing to do in school: Learn things
If I could go anywhere in the world, I'd go: Target (I died laughing at this-she is so my daughter)
My favorite colors: Purple
When I grow up I'm going to be: A pet doctor
My favorite song: Let it Go
The book I'm loving right now: Ladybug Girl goes to the Beach
Two words to describe me are: Silly and pretty
My favorite season: Fall so I can jump in leaves!
The best thing about camping is: Sleeping in a tent
My favorite food: Eggs
One food I really dislike: Avocado
My best friend: She named all the boys in her class...oh boy.  I asked her to pick two: Ben and Kingston
If I had one wish it would be: That Grandma can come back to her house so I can meet her (breaks my heart!)
My best memory: Going to the beach.

And here are her updated stats from her 4-year well check with the doc:

Height: 44" (Greater than 97th percentile)
Weight: 41 lbs (84th percentile)



Love my girl.


Wednesday, March 18, 2015

8

Another year has quickly flown by and our boy is EIGHT!  He has really grown and matured in the last year.  Here's what's going on with Peyton....

School: Peyton is doing exceptionally well in school this year.  We just got his report card last week and he is excelling all around in school.  He has worked hard to not be so chatty during class and we are so proud of his hard work.  His reading has vastly improved.  They did a STAR Early Literacy test in the first month of school where he scored a 658 out of 900; and just a couple months later they retested him and his score jumped up to 847 out of 900.  He has his nightly routine of reading before bed and has read several chapter books.  He's really loving Beverly Cleary and Magic Treehouse books lately.


His favorite subjects are science and math.  He is obsessed with volcanos right now.  He watches documentaries on YouTube about Mt. St. Helens and other NW mountains and their volcanic activity and LOVES to talk to anyone about it who is willing to listen.  He has done several volvano kits at home.  I love that he is so interested in science.
His Spring school free dress photo


Activities: Peyton's love for basketball has blossomed so much in the last year!  He played 2 seasons this year (CYO and then YMCA). He improved his ball handling, defense and shooting so much.  He's exciting to watch and I love that he is enjoying it like I do.  He is also gearing up for another baseball season which he is excited about.  This will be his last year in Farm and then he will have to tryout for Minors next year. 
Peyt loves to build--Legos or art projects. He loves being outside, riding his bike, playing tag at school, shooting hoops, playing with his sister...one of his favorite things to do is ride his bike with B or I while we go on a run.  
He is still OBSESSED with camping and can't wait to go on our annual trip to Wickiup this summer. 
Music is a huge love for Peyton.  He recently got a wind-up radio from Uncle Hugh/Aunt Sherri and is constantly either listening to that or his iPod.  


Appetite:
This boy can eat!  He is still an awesome eater and loves to try new things.  My grocery bill definitely has gone up over the past year. He loves a variety of food and eats pretty healthy.

He didn't lose many teeth this past year...I think maybe only 1 or 2.  We went to the dentist a couple weeks ago and he had no cavities, but the dentist is pretty positive he will need braces.  After his next appointment they will probably sent him to an orthodontist for an eval and timeline.

I took both kids to the doctor for their well checks on Friday and he is a very healthy boy.  
Weight: 61 lbs (67th percentile)
Height: 4' 5"  (84th percentile)

Annual Questionairre:

My favorite toy: Legos
My favorite sport: Basketball
The best show on TV: Looney Tunes
The coolest person on Earth: Jesus
My favorite thing to do in school: Recess
If I could go anywhere in the world, I'd go: The best hotel in the world with a hot tub 
My favorite colors: Green and yellow
When I grow up I'm going to be: A doctor
My favorite song: Happy by Pharrell
The book I'm loving right now: His "Totally Irresponsible Science" book
Two words to describe me are:Serious and funny
My favorite season: Summer
The best thing about camping is: Tubing 
My favorite food: Chicken cordon bleu
One food I really dislike: Avocado
My best friend: Ethan 
If I had one wish, it would be: For there to be no bad guys so I could go on a bike ride or a walk by myself.  (Sad!)
My best memory: Eating popcorn with Grandma 




Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Birthday party with the Prazeau's

I'm late blogging here, but we had my side of the family over a few weeks ago for a sub-sandwich bar dinner along with ice cream cake to celebrate the kids' birthdays.  They loved having their family over and were spoiled with gifts.  
Sully is such a crack up.  I love him


Listening intently to Peyton read his card. Look at his curls!

Legos from Uncle Randy, Aunt Amy and Austin

More Lego Friends for Liv from Steph and RJ.  She wore her Cinderella dress along with a tiara for half the night. 


So crazy that he is 8!

I had so much fun helping her put these Legos togather. Why didn't they have these fun sets when I was a kid??!

Peyt was super excited about Just Dance 2015 for the Wii

Lotion and Lip gloss from Uncle Hughy, Aunt Sherri, and Marissa

Looking at a cool science book he got from Brandon, Kate and Sully.



The kids had fun blasting music in Liv's room and playing.

Sully busting out some Karaoke

Monday, March 9, 2015

Playdate PDX Party

Peyton invited about 10 of his friends to a birthday party at PDX Playdate in the Pearl. The kids had a great time.  I love that he is building these friendships with his classmates that he will continue to have all the way through 8th grade.  And he of course had his two best buddies Ethan and Hunter who he's known since they were born there too! 


Allison, Ethan, Peyt and Liv--all sweaty from playing!

Peyt chose a Blazer cake



:)

It was nice to have a room for the party to sit and chat with all the parents while the kids played. 

He opened his gifts when he got home and we all couldn't believe the generosity of his friends!  He's a lucky boy.