Ike's big day

Hello Payne Nation,

For family home evening we decided to post about Isaac's blessing. This is especially for those who were not able to make it. The blessing went as planned, except there was no microphone. I think that my shouting the blessing startled Isaac and he was close to being dropped. Not really, but there was some repositioning that had to go on during the prayer. Sara put together one heck of a family gathering after the meeting, complete with breakfast casserole (what a housewife she has become or is becoming in about 2 weeks), cinnamon rolls, and even strawberry filled chocolates or maybe it was the other way around. I hope that you enjoy the pictures. Usually it is the baby who receives gifts or surprises at these events, but Isaac left one for Grandpa Payne as he held him on mom's chair. The surprise resembled the pumpkin spice cake, so I wonder if Grandma was sneaking him some real food? Anyways it was a great day for all of us. And Grandpa Payne is going to send us the dry cleaning bill.

With love,

Ryan, Sara and Isaac

P.S. Sorry for the belated congratulations Gavin, but better late than never. Sara is glad to have someone in the family at her level of education. Sorry we missed the big day. We tried to give you a ring, but you were off assisting in the business of saving souls as a bishop. Well done on both accounts.

concrete

Devo

Thanks again for your help today. {may 10}. You helped more than you know.
I'm not much of a typer, this has taken me 10 minutes. So I will move on.
Catch ya later. I will get better at this.
Matt

Well if someone would invite us to the blog earlier than maybe we could post to it. We have had a crazy week with a very large ear infection. This is Carson's stitches from 4 years ago and now one is infected. Needless to say we have been camping out at the doctor's office lately. Other than that things are well and the kids only have 3 weeks of school left. SOMEONE HELP ME!!!! Matt says go Jazz

Should be cleaning for the inlaws....

Can I have the smallest calves? I'd like to. :)

We're celebrating Gavin's first Monday night without class in a year! We're looking forward to seeing the folks and grandparents this week for his graduation. But, instead of cleaning, I'll join the blog. Ellie had her first ballet recital on Saturday, so here's a cute pic of her. You can tell it's a well choreographed dance when they're all in a different position!

We'd be prepared to offer plenteous babysitting opportunities to whatever family might want to move to Colorado! Is that bribery enought? Who wouldn't want to watch this adorable niece, huh? Maybe Gavin could work out a tithing discount if you move into our ward. :)

Hope you're all doing well.

Get your blog on...

There have been only 3 contributors so far. I didn't expect this weak showing amongst the Payne Nation. Yesterday, Krystal and I went with Ryan and Sara to the Red Iguana. The waiter hit on Krystal right in front of my face... I got so upset that I ate almost all of Ryan's fried ice cream. It was fun and Isaac felt right at home with the Latin love music. The picture above shows a few friends that came up to visit from El Salvador. We don't have a cute baby so we have to think of other cool pictures to post. Krystal and I are undecided about where to go after I graduate. We would take any bribes to be persuaded to go to Colorado or Iowa... or even to stay in the basement for the rest of our lives. We are doing great and we want to let everyone know that we love them. Last person to post has the smallest calves.

Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

Hello everyone! I thought I would contribute to the blog so that Ryan and Devin's apology wasn't the first thing everyone sees as soon as they log on (no offense boys, but this blog is serious). Instead they'll see Isaac! I am totally aware that I am one of those annoying mothers who thinks that her child is the most adorable baby on earth and frankly I don't care! Today we are headed to the Red Iguana with Devin and Krystal so we can celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a little authentic Mexican food. Hopefully it won't be too crowded. Here is one of the latest pictures of Isaac--going on 8 big weeks today!