Emmersen Olivia Taggart

Emmersen Olivia Taggart
Friday September 23, 2011 @ 1:39 PM
7 lbs 1 oz 18 1/2 inches

I think she looks just like Peyton did as a baby!

Peyton and Emme
Emme's on a billi blanket (thus the "glow")

Happy Birthday Peyton!

Peyton is 5!
While some mom's get sad as their kids get older, I am thrilled Peyton is growing up! Mostly because I love who he is growing into!
Such an amazing boy! He looks more like his dad every day!
Yea for kindergarten next year!

Peyton had an "Army themed" party this year, complete with face painting, obstacle course, pinata, pizza, camo gear and a (store bought) cake- mom is pregnant this year...
First the kids dropped a para-trooper into a bucket from up high (harder than it sounds...) then jumped through hula-hoops, crossed a wooden beam (2x4 on cinder blocks) army crawled through an old refrigerator box, and then hopped back to the start with a balloon between their legs!
They had so much fun!
At the end every kid got a medal for a job well done!

Ryker thought jumping through the hoops was the best part! He ran the course like 5 times!

Peyton and neighbor friends J.J. and Eli

pinata time!

Pizza...

Cake...

Presents...

One happy boy...

One very happy and tired mom!

Happy Easter!

I could list the many reasons/excuses I have for not being a "blogger" lately...

I got pregnant and miserably sick, we moved, my computer and camera broke, I'm busy...

So, I'll just give a quick update!

I got pregnant! Surprise! (grrrr) but guess what? It's a GIRL! A GIRL people!

I puke daily and have NO energy.

We moved in January. We love our new neighboorhood and the kids are happy!

Peyton turns 5 this week! And goes to kindergarten next year! He is also my "easy" child and helps out a ton!

Ryker is now almost 2 1/2! We threw the binky away this week (I know, I know, about time right- well if you were sick and pregnant and something so simple kept the 2 year old happy- you too would understand) Anyway, that went better than expected, becuase Rykster LOVES LOVES his big brother, so I just had to explain to him, "hey, your brother doesn't have a binky!" "You don't need one!"

Ryker also decided to start talking and develped the cutest, sweetest little attitude towards life now that he is no longer frustrated about communicating all the time. :)

So, here a some updated pic of the boys!

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween 2010!
Peyton and Ryker as Phineas and Ferb...
2 brothers that are best of buds, super creative, and full of mischief??
Yup!

The first and last time I make a cake that calls for fondant

Marshmallow Frankenstein's covered in chocolate

Mummy pizzas

We "painted pumpkins" this year, went "trick or treating" in the rain (oh, yes- we did!)
and Peyton told me it was the best day of his life so far...

so, yeah... Happy Halloween!

Summer fun

Super Summer fun!

The Taggart clan at the pool, Rykster is in the gorgeous (and single :) ) Marcia's arms, and Peyton is riding on grandpa.

What are some of the perks of having grandparents that live so close???

Well, besides Sunday dinner's I don't have to cook, lots of babysitting help, all the extra love and attention.... There is THE POOL

I am currently so sunburned that even my hair hurts! But boy, oh boy, look at the smiles on my boys faces!

Ryker has graduated from the high chair to the table!

Perks include: eatting off his brother's plate, being able to get down by himself whenever he feels he is "done". Feeding himself, and throwing food on the floor from a "new spot" in the kitchen!

For your enjoyment

For your enjoyment, here is the latest note the hubby got from a top notch citizen inside our jail....
I laughed so hard at this!!

P.S. Mark did break his glasses... :)

A bit about the boys...

A little bit about the Rykster--
In addition to being a super stud- he loves to follow mom around in the kitchen- his favorites include opening and closing the dishwasher soap tray- and then laughing.

And sweeping the floor... Which to my delight, he will do FOREVER- I can get so much done myself, if I just get out the broom and hand it over!



Ryker thinks he is super cool- and always has to have his feet up- just chillin.

This one is just funny- When Peyton was Ryker's age he was obsessed with shoes- loved them! And would always put on everyone's shoes. But my opposite baby- always takes them off and throws them- then pulls his socks off with his teeth!

Now, for a bit about the Peytonater!
He's 4 going on 40. Totally the boss. This kid has a super fun life- if I do say so myself...
He is very specific and always tells us EXACTLY what he wants...
"I would like to go to the park. The one with the twirly slide"
"I think we should go swimming. Right now."
"I want cheerios with a little milk and a muffin..."

Anything else??

Peyton loves to wear his sunglasses, so he is just like dad.
He is also, while super sweat- a super spaz!
(this one, I'll admit, comes from mom...)

Swim lessons in April was perfect!
Now we are all ready for an awesome summer!