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Family L-O-V-E

A few weeks ago my sister, her precious children, Payton and I met my dear friend Tessa down in Presidio Park to take photographs for our Mother. Our original plan was to surprise our parents with these pictures when they arrived home from their trip back east as a late Mother’s Day present but we couldn’t wait to share them! Tessa truly captured our little ones and brought a great deal of happiness to all the grandparents. I am sorry for the picture overload but Tessa is amazing, not to mention she had beautiful subjects! he he. To see her work or to have her capture your loved one head on over to: Grin and Share It Photo.

From left to right: Madelyn 3, Makayla 5, my Sister Lindsay, Me, Payton 5 months, and Ethan 6.

Isn’t she a ham?

I love this one of my sister and my beautiful nieces and nephew.

Photos courtesy of: Grin and Share It Photo

Miss P is on the move!

A few weeks ago Payton really started turning over. She had teased us on Easter and a few other times by just turning from her stomach to back but now she is full on rolling. Three days ago she started her backwards scooching to get where she wants to go. We’ll set her down on her play mat and within five minutes she will be near the kitchen or like today almost through the patio door. I took this video today in the middle of baking graduation cupcakes, watching Tori & Dean and organizing packages to be mailed. So, please excuse my annoying voice and TV in the background! Enjoy!!

Sweet P’s Recipes – Firsts

I knew when I got pregnant that I would cook Payton’s baby food. During the summer last year my Mom, Dad and Grandma purchased the book, “Cooking for Baby”. For my first shower they all purchased the Beaba “Babycook” all-in-one food maker. When Payton got to eat her first foods, I bought organic Gerber only to test out what she would like. She is so her Daddy’s daughter because she has loved everything we have given her thus far. Last week I decided to dive right into making her first foods in batches to have on hand in the freezer. I have to tell you that this machine is amazing! Not only can you steam and puree the food but it also reheats the food to the correct temperature for baby.

The first foods are simple, so there isn’t much to the recipes except for fresh organic veggies that are steamed, pureed and perfectly frozen in perfect portions. During months 7-8 is when the combinations and first meats come in. Cannot wait!

Which one would you rather eat? Fresh or jarred?

Memorial Day Weekend

First things first: The Winner of the Owl-tastic “Owl-Livia” Pacifier holder is:

erinobrien@juno.com

Thanks for participating!! E-mail me at lepetitekupkak@yahoo.com to claim your prize!!

I hope all of you had a memorable Memorial Day weekend. Our weekend was pretty chill as usual. I worked all weekend but we managed to go out for the first time since having Payton on Saturday night for a friends 30th birthday. We started the evening off by dining at El Vitral next to Petco Park. We had amazing food, sinful margaritas and the best conversations we have had in a long time with our friends, Geoff and Jinger. After dinner we headed to Bar Basic in the Gaslamp to meet up for Ryan’s Dirty Thirty Mustache Bash. We had made a quick pit stop at Hot Topic to pick-up ‘staches for the boys and we stumbled upon female ‘staches too. Let’s just say, our $13 random find was the hit of the party. On Sunday Jim started off the day by making me Belgium Waffles and then we baked red velvet cupcakes together for a party we went to later on in the day. I had to leave early because I had to work last night but the day couldn’t have been more relaxing or gorgeous outside! Today we slept in until 10:00 AM! It wasn’t a solid block of sleep since Payton was up every few hours due to being sick but it was nice just laying in bed with my loves instead of running off somewhere. I managed to make a yummy breakfast and then we played with Payton then did our shopping for the week. There was just enough time before I headed to work to snap a few shots of Payton today. As I previously stated, I hope ya’ll had a great weekend. . .I cannot wait to read what everyone else was up to!

Payton today playing out in the backyard.

Look at her hair, isn’t it hilarious? This morning she had a fohawk, we were dying. At least it’s growing right?

The cupcakes we baked for the party.

Payton yesterday before we left for the party.

Watching Daddy play horseshoes at the party.

The group downtown at Bar Basic

Weight-Loss

I know it has been a while since I posted about my weight loss journey. I have been working my butt off! I have been going to spin class 3-4 times a week and have tried working in some other forms of exercise. My diet has lacked a little since I went back to work but I have managed to eat healthy 85% of the time. Two weeks ago I reached the 155 pound mark, this put me at a total weight loss of 55 pounds. I was so happy because I finally broke away from the high 150’s but I was still not fitting into any of my old clothes. I wanted so badly to feel like my old self again, I got even more down but had to remind myself that I am losing inches and toning areas of my body that have not been tone in over a year. I know I have hit a plateau so I need to switch things up to get this last 20 pounds off! My new goal is August 1st!

For your viewing pleasure I have re-posted a few pictures to show my transformation: