They learn so fast.

I was amazed today when Payton and I sat down to do her homework for preschool. She had to cut on a dotted line and then put the pages that she cut in the correct order to make a book. I was amazed that she could cut so straight, because last time she was cutting it was more of a cut a little bit and then tear the rest, but today she did great, and the book turned out perfect. She loves school and on Thursday she gets to go on her first field trip to the Mesa Southwest Dinosaur Museum, she is excited to see Dinosaur bones (at first she was a little worried that there were going to be live dinosaurs walking around the museum, but now she is over that).

I am also amazed at how fast Kayda is catching onto everything. She is so fast, I think she more runs everywhere instead of walking, and she now has a new fascination with her shoes. I bought her new shoes a few weeks ago, so now she will go and pick out what shoes she wants to wear and bring them to you and then she will sit down so you can put them on her (so cute). Kayda is also becoming a pretty good eater. The other day she eat pizza for the first time and yesterday she even eat a hot dog. I cannot believe how fast my girls are learning things. They are growing up way to fast.

I guess it really does not matter.

After I picked Payton up from preschool today we went over to target to pick up Kayda's pictures and when I was waiting in line Payton told me she needed to go potty. I told her that I was almost done and just to wait, but she told me that she knew where it was and that she could go all by herself. She pointed to the bathroom door, which really was close so I told her she could go ahead. After I finished checking out I went into the bathroom to check on her and she was washing her hands. She then told me she did everything by herself, but she could not reach the toilet paper, so I asked her if her panties were a little wet and she said, "they always dry mom, its okay" I could hear other ladies start to laugh. I guess those thing really just do not matter to a little girl.

So Cute!

When Kayda wakes up from her naps she usually likes to be held for a few minutes so the other day Payton volunteered and I accepted, are they cute or what (at least I think so). I love that they can now play together more. The newest game is chase Payton around the kitchen, Kayda seems to think it is really fun.

In addition to running around the kitchen Kayda also likes to get into the pantry, the other day I was on the phone talking to my friend Alison when I heard a loud bang. I ran into the kitchen and found sugar all over the floor (I guess the container of sugar was down too low). Payton also ran into the kitchen and decided it would be fun to play in the sugar so she started dancing in it

Payton gave her first talk in church yesterday and she did great. Her talk was about how Prophets help strengthen families. Reddin wrote the talk, and I stood up by her and helped her remember the words. She did so good, she was not scared and actually seemed excited about it all week. (yeah for Payton).

Disneyland Trip

We actually got home from our Disneyland trip almost one week ago, but with preschool starting, my birthday, and not feeling very well, I am just now getting around to blogging about it so here we go. We went on the trip with Reddin's parents, Marcus and Megan and their family, my niece Sawyer, and Megan's mom and sister. We all left on Wednesday (September 2nd) and drove right to the beach, it took us a while to get there, but I think that is to be expected with little kids. I think our drive out there went pretty well towards the end both of my girls feel asleep, which was really nice.

We played at the beach for about three hours and everyone had a blast. Kayda liked walking around in the sand and Payton even went running on the beach with me and she was fast. Someday I would love to stay at a beach house for a week or so.

Kayda's first time at the beach

Payton as a mermaid

After the beach we went to our hotel and went to sleep early, so we could wake up nice and early and go to Disneyland the next day. Thursday was a great day at Disneyland it was warm, but we did not have to wait for anything and we were able to go on tons of rides. Payton was tall enough to ride on almost everything, so on this trip she road on space mountain, big thunder mountain railroad, splash mountain, the matterhorn, and tower of terror, but I think her favorite ride was "it's a small world" or as she called it small town.

Our family at Disneyland.

Payton and Kayda with Winnie the Pooh (Payton was such a good big sister)

Adele and Kayda waiting for us to get done with some ride.

Kayda and Payton on Dumbo (Kayda loved playing in Dumbo)

Friday we went back to Disneyland and waited in line to see the princesses and then we went over to California adventure for most of the day. It was Megan and Neil's birthday, so it was fun being with them to celebrate. We left the parks and went back to our hotel late afternoon and then went back to Disneyland to see the fireworks. My kids were still wide awake at 11:00 pm.

Megan, Ruth, and Adele with Ariel

Kayda's favorite thing to do was play in the water.

On Saturday we went back to Disneyland as individual families, Reddin and I took Payton and Kayda on their favorite rides again. We also went into Pixie Hollow, where they meet Tinker Bell and we got Reddin to ride the tea cups for the first time ever. That night Reddin's parents watched our girls so we could go back to Disneyland with Marcus and Megan.

Reddin on the tea cups

Kayda was so tired she feel asleep in her stroller holding onto her sucker

By day three at Disneyland our single stroller turned into a double, the girls did pretty good with it as long as Kayda was in front and strapped in.

On Monday we went back to California adventure to ride the Toy Story ride one more time and then we headed for home.

Payton and Sawyer on the toy story ride.

It took us 10 hours to get home, because about 12 miles past Indio we had a tire blowout, and then when Reddin went to put the spear on it was flat. Luckily Marcus and Megan and Wayne and Paula where behind us in Indio. We were able to turn around and make it back to Firestone before they closed and they put two new tires on. I was so grateful to not be alone it was comforting to know that we had family a few miles back. I was scared and stressed out, but it all worked out and it could have been worse. I felt horrible, because we make everyone three hours later getting home, but it was so nice that they where there to help. Overall our trip was great it was fun seeing Payton with her cousin's at Disneyland and I really enjoyed everyone's company. I am ready to go back whenever anyone else is.

Another year older!

Today I turned another year older, time just seems to go by so fast now that I have kids. I have been a little under the weather, but my birthday has still been good. My mom took me and my girls out to lunch at Paradise Bakery, and then we went shopping at target. I spent most of the afternoon at my mom's while Kayda took a nap, and then after I got home several of my friends came over to drop off some great gifts and goodies. Aubrey then willing came and watched Payton and Kayda at our house so Reddin and I could go out to dinner. This has been a great day, it is always nice to feel so loved and important. Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes.

Payton's first day of school.

Today was Payton's first day of preschool and it went great. She could not wait to get into the car so I could drive her to school (she told me later that she thought a yellow school bus was going to come and take her). When we pulled up she got out of the car and walked right into to the house with her backpack on and then went and sat down and started playing. There was no crying or sad faces it was great. I went and picked her up two and a half hours later and she said she liked it and asked if she could go on the next day. When I asked her what she did and she could not remember, but as long as she liked it I am happy with that. I think she is really going to enjoy preschool, but I am having a hard time with the fact that my first baby is going to school, but I will get over it. Yeah for Payton!!

There is no turning back now.

Today I signed up for the big sur marathon, which will take place in April of next year. I guess this is a popular race and it fills up fast, so I signed up today for a race that does not take place for close to eight months, but I am excited to run in my first marathon. Wish me luck.