Family Cruise to Western Carribean

We just got back from a family cruise. It was so much fun to go and have such a fun and relaxing week. We went to Grand Cayman and Cozumel. When we went to Grand Cayman we went swimming with the stingrays and snorkeling. We were all so scared to get into the water at first but towards the end it wasn't as bad. When we went to Cozumel we went on some mini jeeps and went to go see the Myan temple and some crocodiles; then we drove the jeeps to a beautiful beach the the guide took us out on a mile long snorkeling trip. It was a blast. The last day when we got back to Florida we went parasailing. I was so scared at first but once we left the back of the boat it was amazing how beautiful and peaceful it was up there.

Here are some pictures. I don't have the pictures from the sting rays or parasailing yet so I will post those later.

The three pictures above are from dinner the first night.

Leaving Port in Florida.

Boat ride to Grand Caymen.

Ride on the mini Jeeps.

The Myan Temple.

Us on Hamocks.

Crocodiles.

Jeff in a Sombraro.

Me on the last day eating our daily ice cream cones.

Fireworks at the Bee's Game

Our friends Loni and Tyler invited us to the Bee's game on July 25. It was so much fun. We didn't get there until it was half way over but I was glad because I don't think Peyton could have lasted the whole time.

Me, Jeff and Peyton

Peyton was trying to grab the camera.

Peyton was a tired boy.

Me, Peyton, Jeff, Tyler and Loni

Check out Peyton's face. This is what he looked like the whole time the fireworks were going. It was pretty funny.

4 1/2 months

Here are some pictures of Peyton the other day. He was being so cute! I wanted to put all the pictures on here but they were all pretty much the same so I just decided to spare you and I only picked a few.

Peyton smiling in his swing.

Peyton loves to play with his toes.

Playing with toys.

I always wrap Peyton up like a burrito when he goes to sleep. The other day I put him down for a nap in his usual burrito wrap, and when I went to check on him this was the result.

Our new Nephew

Our nephew Alexander Scott Benedict was born on July 5, 2008 and was 8lbs 9oz and 21 inches.

Alexander (aka Xander)

Scott, Christina and Xander

Xander and Peyton are four months apart.

Centerville Parade

We went to the Centerville parade and sat in Liz's parents front yard. It was so much fun to be with friends. Liz and Steve are moving to El Centro California on July 7, so this is one of the last times we get to be with them. I am going to miss them so much.

Fireworks July 3rd

On July 3rd we went to our friend Loni's parents house to watch Eaglewood fireworks. It was so much fun to hang out with all our friends and have grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. Peyton loved to watch the big fireworks and he didn't even get scared from the loud noises.


Ali, Kathy, Loni, Me and Peyton

Me and Peyton

Me Jeff and Peyton

Bee's Game

Jeff's step-dad got tickets to a bee's game through his work and invited me, Jeff and Peyton to go with him, Jeff's mom and our niece Halli. We had so much fun, it was Peyton's very first baseball game. He was such a good boy the whole time we were there and was so curious about everything around him.
Me, Peyton and Grandma Terri.

Me and Jeff with our cool new Bee's baseball hats.

Peyton will always smile until I get the camera out and then he wonders why I am putting something in his face.

Dad loves to make funny faces with Peyton's big cheeks.

Me, Jeff and Peyton

Jeff and Peyton watching the game.

Me and Jeff and the top of Peyton's balding head.

Grandma, Papa and Halli

Peyton got tired and took a little nap.

Me, Jeff and Peyton after the game.

Peyton Laughing

I was sitting on the couch and Peyton was being a little fussy; I burped and he started to laugh so then I did fake burps and he
kept laughing.

More Pictures

Peyton smiling on the couch.

Peyton has found his hand and won't stop sucking on it.

Such a big boy sitting in his bumbo chair.

Peyton fell asleep in the front pack, just look at those cheeks.

Sleeping so peacefully.

Blessing Day

Today was Peyton's blessing day and it has been such a good day. Both mine and Jeff's family came to our house for the blessing and Jeff did such a good job. After the blessing we ate some lunch. It was so much fun to have everyone there for Peytons special day.

Peyton's aunt Marianne gave this cute outfit to him and he is looking pretty cool with his popped collar.