The Garrick Family

Yum Yum! Lunch time can be messy!

2008-10-09T06:03:00.000-07:00

We've learned to duck and cover when feeding Peyton these days!

Happy Fall Everyone!

2008-10-06T06:34:00.001-07:00

Video of Peyton Crawling

2008-09-28T17:36:00.000-07:00

Peyton has been crawling for a couple of weeks now. But I realize that some of you out there haven't had the opportunity to see her in action. Sooooo...here you go! Enjoy!

Aunt Courtney is the Coolest

2008-09-28T12:57:00.000-07:00

Courtney came to visit last week and it was so awesome. It's so hard to live far away from my sisters, but I'm so thankful that it is as important to them as it is to me that we are a part of each others lives. We had tons of fun during her visit, but, as always, it was over too fast. Here are a couple of pics of Court and Peyton. They are certainly two peas in a pod.
It doesn't get much better than this...how precious!

Aunt Courtney was teaching Peyton one of life's most vital skills...walking.

It's very tiring to spend the day shopping with the girls. Peyton will obviously have to build up her tolerance. p.s. We did tighten the straps on the car seat far any and all that are concerned.

Grandparents are the Cat's Pajamas

2008-09-28T12:19:00.000-07:00

Peyton is so blessed to have such wonderful and loving Grandparents. She is going to grow up knowing that she has love coming at her from every angle, and that is such an amazing thing. Her grandparents will have such a HUGE impact on her life and I am so thankful for that. Gran, PopPop, Grammy, Pops, and Grandpa Jim...you guys are the best! Thanks for being the best parents and grandparents EVER!
Grammy, Peyton smiles from ear to ear whenever she sees you. She really enjoys the time that you guys get to spend together while mommy is at work. You are such a big help in EVERY way!

Grandpa Jim, Peyton LOVES your visits. She can't wait to see you again and get a snuggle. Thanks for introducing her to her first boat ride ever! We miss you!!

Pops, Peyton can't help but feel so loved when she's around you. You are always willing to hold her and snuggle (when grammy will let you!). She loves it when you come home from work and she's still there...and yes...you have to give her back.

PopPop, you are such a spectacular grandpa. You are always making funny faces and sounds that crack Peyton up. Someday you and uncle Stan will have to teach her how to fish. Oh, and you are a great napping partner too!

Gran, Peyton always knows that when you're around, she is going to be the center of attention. She loves the way you will play with her and hold her for hours. She can't wait until she can ride bikes with you and PopPop like Sydney does.

Ford Came to Visit!

2008-09-28T12:05:00.000-07:00

A couple of weekends ago Holly, Briane, and Ford came to visit. It was so nice for the kids to get to play with each other. They are at the age now where they can really start to enjoy each other's company.

On Saturday we went to the beach. It was Ford's first time ever and Peyton hadn't been since the Fourth of July. This is a great pic because if you look close enough you can see her teeth! She has FIVE now. Some aren't completely through yet but they are certainly making their presence known. Syd didn't cut a single tooth until she was 13 months old!

Here is Peyton and Ford holding hands. How sweet! We had so much fun at the beach together. We swam, played in the sand, and even tasted it too!!

YUM! There's nothing like a biter biscuit covered in sand to get your mouth watering.

2008-09-28T12:02:00.000-07:00

"umm...mom, you gotta do something with my hair!"

2008-09-08T06:11:00.000-07:00

Peyton's first trip to the zoo! What fun! It was REALLY hot but we had a great time none the less. Thanks for letting us know it was a free day Nana! We got to see the alligators get fed, the lions, tigers, leopards, and all kinds of cool animals. Peyton probably enjoyed watching all the people a little more than anything else.

2008-09-08T06:05:00.000-07:00

Here is Peyton with her daddy. We were on the primate expedition. There were so many cool "monkeys" to see but Peyton was more interested in watching the water! The boat ride was fun, but toward the end we were definitely over it and I'm sure the people around us were over it too (because of Peyton's screaming). I'll tell you one thing, the child does not like being hot!

2008-09-08T05:59:00.000-07:00

Well, we pulled it off! I've been planning Jonathan's 30th birthday party since February and it was a success. We had the party on Friday, August 29th and mom and dad's house. It was a lot of work but soooo worth it. With a full week of setting up, organizing, and keeping secrets, I'm so shocked that he was actually surprised. The party-goers seemed to have a great time drinking, dancing, and talking with friends. Thanks to everyone that helped!!!

2008-09-08T05:54:00.000-07:00

The BIG surprise! Jonathan said he was so surprised. He knew that we had something planned but he didn't know it would be this night. There were so many people that helped and did a lot to keep this a secret. Sydney knew about this party for 6 months and didn't let the cat out of the bag! GO SYD!!!

2008-09-08T05:17:00.000-07:00

I had this great Austin Powers costume for Jonathan to change into once he arrived. Here we are...ready to get the party started!

Spending Time with Gran and PopPop

2008-08-24T15:34:00.000-07:00

Jonathan, Sydney, Peyton, Carmen and I went over to Gran and PopPop's house today! It was so much fun. We hung out and played, fished off the dock, ate the YUMMIEST lasagna, and went for a fun swim. It was a busy day for the little one but she was in a great mood (most of the time). She especially enjoyed her time in the pool with Gran and PopPop!

2008-08-24T15:21:00.000-07:00

Here is Peyton with her Gran. They were watching Sydney, PopPop, and I fish in the canal. We didn't catch anything though :(

2008-08-24T15:14:00.000-07:00

Peyton is getting to be such a big girl. She doesn't even need us to feed her anymore! She can do it all by herself (tear, sniff sniff). Can you tell the girls have spent the summer in the sun? They are both brown as berries!

2008-08-24T15:10:00.000-07:00

Swimming with Gran and PopPop! They are so much fun!!

2008-08-24T15:07:00.000-07:00

Peyton LOVES to swim! She is our little fishy. Her big sister is going to have so much fun teaching her how to do flips and dives when she gets older.

Peyton's Dedication

2008-08-18T15:13:00.001-07:00

We had Peyton dedicated at Crew last week. It was a beautiful ceremony with lots of friends and family there, in person and in prayer. We feel confident in our ability to raise Peyton in Christ and we are so thankful for all of the support we will get along the way.

2008-08-18T15:09:00.000-07:00

Peyton is the fourth generation to wear this dress. My grandmother wore the slip underneath for her baptism, my mom wore the dress and slip for hers, I wore them for mine, and Peyton wore them for her dedication. It was so special!

2008-08-18T15:07:00.000-07:00

Chris did a wonderful job! Thanks Chris!!!

2008-08-18T15:00:00.000-07:00

Here we are dedicating our little P-nut to a life with Christ.

Happy Hour!

2008-08-09T10:32:00.000-07:00

Jonathan and I got to go out to happy hour last night! We went to Kona grill and I won't even tell you how many appetizers we ate! Afterward we thought (well, I thought) it would be fun to get our pictures taken in one of those silly photo booths. FUN! Can you tell we don't get out much?!?!

Our New Routine

2008-08-07T14:30:00.000-07:00

So we've decided, after talking to some other wise mommies (Linds and Nicole) that we should start a nightly routine so that there are no surprises around bedtime. At around 7:15, Peyton gets her beloved bath. She splashes and plays with her ducky and has a grand ol' time. Then we get her lotioned up and into her jammies for some books. After the books its her last bottle, a little snuggling and then down for bed. It's nice for us to have a routine too!

2008-08-07T14:21:00.000-07:00

AARRRGGGHHH Matey! Bath time is fun! You gotta love this squinchy face.

Bogey's Visit!

2008-08-01T13:32:00.000-07:00

We are having so much fun playing with Bogey while his family is out of town. Peyton is loving playing with the big puppy. Bogey misses you Syd, Katie, Rex, Lil' Rex, and Gracie!

2008-07-31T12:29:00.000-07:00

Lindsey, her 3 month old Samantha, Peyton, and I went for a nice long walk this morning. This is now our Thursday morning routine so that Linds and I can be slender "hot mamas!" You can check out Lindsey and her sweet family at www.manringmemories.blogspot.com

2008-07-31T12:25:00.000-07:00

Peyton loves her little friend Samantha. She was trying to hold her and and give her a little cuddle. It was sooo cute!

2008-07-31T12:20:00.000-07:00

This is hilarious. While we were walking, Lindsey was like, "Ahh, Peyton fell asleep." I checked and, NO, she was all hunkered down in her stroller watching the ground go by or counting ants or something! haha What a silly girl.

2008-07-29T06:48:00.000-07:00

On Sunday Jonathan took Sydney to volunteer at a Special Olympics swimming event in Golden Gate. They had a great time and took some pics for me to share. I'm so proud of how important it is for Jonathan to give back to his community and for the fact that he is teaching that to Sydney and, someday, Peyton. They (J and S) also volunteer at the Humane Society whenever they can and for special events. A few months ago they even helped out with a pet fashion show! Sydney LOVED that, as you can imagine.

2008-07-29T06:43:00.000-07:00

Sydney is chillin' here with the second and third place swimmers.

2008-07-29T06:40:00.000-07:00

Here is Syd giving a high five to the first place winner.

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Here is little P playing with Grammy and Pops. She has so many people that love her so much!

Snuggling sisters after a long day!

2008-07-27T15:21:00.000-07:00

After the museum and a quick trip to Target, we went to Grammy and Pops' house. Jonathan, Sydney and Peyton went for a fun swim before dinner. The girls are so blessed to have such a fun Daddy! This is right after a dunk under the water!

No, this has not been photo-shopped...he actually did throw her this high.

2008-07-27T15:10:00.000-07:00

Here is Syd, Peyton and I in the cottage at the Museum. It was really neat to read all about the people who started Collier County. Did you know that there was not a single paved road in all of Collier County until the mid-1920's?

Here we are on the old steam engine. Don't we look happy? This was taken before we were attacked by killer mosquitoes!

What a Busy Day!

2008-07-26T18:36:00.000-07:00

Today was such a busy day! Little P decided to get up at 6:30 (which is EARLY for her) and then Sydney and I were off to do some garage sale shopping. There was much fun to be had looking through other peoples' trash and finding our treasure. Then it was home to load the family up to go to the Collier County Museum. WOW! Was it ever hot! But we had a great time. Then we headed to Grammy and Pops' house to eat dinner, swim, and watch "The Water Horse". Here are some pics of our day!

The Last Six Months

2008-07-24T15:55:00.000-07:00

Well, a whole lot has happened over the last six months so here is a brief overview of the life and times of Peyton Grace Garrick, thus far. These have been the greatest 6 months of my life and I know we have so much to look forward to. Little Peyton is the apple of my eye and a Daddy's girl to the max. Enjoy the pics!

2008-07-24T15:50:00.000-07:00

Sydney was the first person to hold Peyton (besides mommy, daddy, and grammy). She is an amazing big sister; always willing to hold the crying baby, rock her to sleep, and change a diaper.

2008-07-24T15:45:00.000-07:00

Getting a bath at one month old. Now she LOVES bath time and cries when we take her out.

2008-07-24T15:28:00.000-07:00

Peyton has so much loving family always surrounding her. Here she is with her Great Nana.

2008-07-24T14:56:00.000-07:00

Peyton's first time swimming! She's hanging out with her Gran.

I think Mommy was more nervous than Peyton.

2008-07-24T14:53:00.000-07:00

Peyton at four months old. Thanks for the outfit Nicki!

2008-07-24T14:47:00.000-07:00

Sydney was helping Peyton write her first Blog. Kidding! But, just like her sister, Peyton is interested in anything electronic (remotes, cell phones, computers, you name it).

2008-07-24T14:44:00.000-07:00

First time eating solid foods. Yum Yum! She loves her cereal, sweet potatoes, carrots, chicken, and every kind of fruit.

2008-07-24T14:41:00.000-07:00

What a happy little girl! She is really getting the hang of posing for pictures.