Payton Meets Santa

Payton met Santa last Sunday and as usual...

He doesn't know a stranger!

He went right to him.

He also really loved "The Mrs."

The Marine Corps was nice enough to provide

a person to take pictures as well as a CD to take home with us for FREE.

Later on during the week they even gave away FREE Christmas trees. The Marine Corps truly does seem to take care of it's people!

New Camera

I just bought a new camera and I thought I'd share some of the great new photos we've taken. It has some neat features I've never used before so these are just experimental. I think they turned out really well. I especially like the fact that the shutter speed is much faster than my old camera making Payton's many expresssions much easier to capture! Enjoy!

New November Pictures

I just added a ton of new pictures to our winkflash account. Click on the link below to see a slide show of NOVEMBER! ENJOY! http://aprilnbryant.winkflash.com

Marine Corps and Payton's Birthday!

The past weekend has been busy. My mom flew into town and watched Payton while Jonathan and I drove to Myrtle Beach for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball. It was my first night away from Payton since he was born but I did well and it was nice staying at the Sheraton and not having to wake up with him in the morning (although we still woke up at 7:30). When we got back home we have 2 hours to prepare for his first birthday party (actually the first actual party was in Ohio last month). Payton and his friends had a great time, as did the parents :) Hope you enjoy!

Jonathan, Payton, and April

Zonked Out After a Long Weekend!

Playing with His New Toys!

In true style Daddy and Mommy bought Payton a new Cowboys Jersey!

He loved his cake! If you look closely you can even see his bottom teeth!

Grandma Ginger and Payton

JB and I at the Ball

The Two of Us with Some of His Crazy Friends

JB always enjoys picture time!

Put-Put Golfing Before the Ball

Caught in the Act this Morning!

Hope you enjoyed the pictures. I will probably put more on our winkflash link soon!

Trick or Treat

Jonathan and I took Payton and General "Trick or Treating" around the block with some friends. I only have these two pictures right now but I might have a few more to add this week. General dressed up as "Bat Dog" and Payton was our "Little Monkey" as usual. He enjoyed the suckers until Jonathan was carrying him on his shoulders and Payton threw up on his head. Then we got home and he threw up again. That little boy doesn't tolerate sugar at all. I guess he go this daddy's stomach. Hope you enjoy.