Go, Go, Go Kelsey!

After taking the extra long way to get to Kelsey's soccer game, we finally made it! UVU played the U of U at the U in this field that was tucked deep inside the middle of campus. We unloaded, then loaded the kids back into the car after we realized a walk way was closed, drove around some more, then we found it. Here are the girls, just happy to be there!

It was a gorgeous day to play soccer! The weather was great and the girls enjoyed eating their treats on the bleachers and yelling at the top of their lungs "Go, Go, Go Kelsey!!" It was pretty cute! Then the girls heard people in the crowd yelling "Go UV" so they periodically changed their chant. It's amazing what kids pick up.

Kelsey hustled her tail off, but unfortunately they lost 2-1. She fought hard though! Did I mention she was just named team Captain for the next 2 years? Shout out to Capt'n Kelsey! Way to go!!

Clancey Tayte Payne

Meet Clancey Tayte Payne. She was born just in time for that tax deduction...Good Girl! Clancey weighed in at 7 pounds 1 ounce and was 19 inches long. Her sisters adore her. Finny calls her "oh a little darling", and to Elsie she is our "Clance, Clance" or "cah Lancey." Elsie really likes to pronounce that "L". It makes here Daddy real proud (Nate had issues saying L's when he was little). She gives us smiles all day long, and is our best behaved child. Nate keeps telling me its just because she can't move or talk back yet :). We love our little "Fancy Clancey"!

Missing Her Daddy

Nate left for the Bahamas to start his medical school journey. He is gone for 4 months, then will come back to get the rest of us and we'll all move to Dominica. He has been gone 4 days and already his girls are missing him like crazy!! I finally was able to get the girls down to bed after what seemed like an extra long day. Our plans at the library failed due to a combined story time that was not for toddlers. So I packed a lunch for all of us and played at McDonald's play land due to the weather...Don't worry McDonald's I will buy something next time we come! Anyway, I got the kids into the bath, then dressed and it was time for bed. We brushed teeth, said prayers and lights out. Then it was my time, which was so needed. Nate skyped me at just that instant, another much needed thing. We started talking, and then all I heard was "DADDY, DADDY, DADDY, DADDY!!!" Nate ended up hearing about Fat Cat climbing up a tree, going to the library, jumping, the color of their blankets, and watching them touch their noses. Finally he was able to read them a story, say prayers, and tuck them in bed. They each blew their daddy a kiss and he blew them a big on right back.

Then it was Nate and Kelly time. We talked a for a little while, then I saw little eyes peering into my bedroom. It was Elsie. She came running up to my bed and climbed in. She looked so tired. Nate asked her if she was tired and all she did was nod. She was so tired, but she didn't want to go to her bed. He asked her if she wanted to stay and talked to dad and again she nodded. Elsie just curled up on my lap and would stare at the computer. The sound of Nate's voice and seeing his picture was all she wanted. It about made Nate and I cry. It was the cutest thing! Little Elsie just misses her Daddy! Here is a picture of that moment. This poor babe was so tired but was not about to go to bed while her Daddy was on the "puter". :)

Bear Lake

Bear Lake was so fun!

Elsie's Blessing

Nate blessed Elsie on June 28, 2009 at our house. It was really neat. We had grandmas and grandpas and greats on both sides. Not to mention her aunts, uncles and cousins. My mom was teasing us for along time saying Elsie didn't have a name. Well, finally at almost 4 months old, we gave her a name. Elsie Ann Payne. She is one of the best things to happen to our family! Just as a side note. Elsie was blessed in the blessing dress that was made from my Grandma Wood's wedding dress. I was blessed in that same dress, and so was Findlay. It is a special gift we still have from Grandma.

Tara Day

Tara Day is a fundraiser at Swan Lake that my family goes to every year. It is in memory of Tara Carr who died March 1, 1999. She was 18. Her family throws Tara Day every year. It is a fundraiser with 9 hole golf tournament, 18 hole mini golf, and silent auction with all the proceeds going to VHS's Special ED deptartment. Tara Day is so much fun! This year we had both of our girls with us. On the way there, we stopped at Walmart and bought Findlay some clubs. Nate, Findlay and I played 18 holes on the putting course. Findlay putted all 18 holes and walked the entire course!! That baby girl is amazing! Towards the end of the holes she would just pick up her ball and put it in the hole. She knew that the ball in the hole was a good thing. Afterward, she would clap for herself. It was really fun. Elsie slept the whole time. There were drinks at certain holes so we could take a quick break. Findlay loved that too. We can't wait for next year!

Memorial Day

Memorial day was fun. We went to the park with Nate's family after we visited his Grandpa's grave. His mom brought a bunch of outdoor games. I was terrible at them. Nate was decent, but his sister Laurel pretty much kicked trash. It was fun. Findlay loved the playground, and Elsie just slept.