Candy Carnival

The Payne's attended the annual Candy Carnival at the Rapids Mall on Friday. This is probably the warmest Halloween that I can remember. It came close to 70 degrees! The costumes this year consisted of Spider-Man, Tigger, a teddy bear and a monk. The kids had a great time playing games, eating candy and watching a juggler.

Chris

Birthday Surprise

Happy Birthday Nathanael!
Uncle Andy and Aunt Molly came to our house as a birthday surprise. The boys were really surprised and everyone is having a really good time. We had a lot of fun opening presents and eating cake. I think Nathanael's favorite present was the box for his new car seat. Check out the pictures and videos.

Chris

Nature Walk

On Saturday the Payne family went on a nature walk with the MOPS group. We learned about trees (Samuel even got to be a human tree) and leaves. It was a perfect fall day for walking in the woods. Chris is also very glad that this MOPS experience didn't involve a trip to the ER and stitches like his last experience.

Chris

The Start of Birthday Week

It's a Payne family tradition that birthday's are a multi-day event. Nathanael's birthday week started with getting his present from Nanny and Papa in the mail. He really likes his shoes, books, sippy cups, etc. Nathanael's birthday celebration will actually continue into November when Grandma and Grandpa West come to visit.

Chris

The People Have Spoken

The people have voted, so I must listen to the people. The Mr. Clean vote was the winner by a vote of 10-4. The most important voter of all (Cari) went with the Mr. Clean vote, so regardless of the outcome I'm sure I would have shaved it off.
To those who commented about Mohawks and Mullets, I had to say thanks but no thanks.
It must have been "cut your hair day" at the Payne house. All of the boys had their hair cut this afternoon. Thanks Cari for having the patience and skill to do hair cuts for 5 males in one afternoon.

PS: In case you were wondering, I will not be piecing my ear like Mr. Clean.

Chris

To shave or not to shave...

...that is my question to you. I know, I know you're used to seeing cute pictures of the kids, but for this post you're stuck with a picture of me. I'm going to use the polling feature of this blog and let my friends and family help me decide what to do. Do I keep the hair (at least for a while), or do I go back to the Mr. Clean look? Feel free to using the polling feature, or leave a comment.

Chris

Week in Review

This week was filled with the regular stuff: school, work, church, etc. We spent time with Jason, Toni and their kids (I told you that you would make it in our blog someday). It was pretty wild with 6 boys between the ages of 7 and 11 months. Everything from Star Wars costumes to Spider-Man muscle costumes.
I had to share this one. Levi decided that he was going to make a "List of things to do today" on Saturday. Here is his list. (You have to love his first born organizational skills. You first borns know what I'm talking about.)

1. Eat breakfast
2. Watch kids shows
3. Play the SuperWhy and WordWorld game on the computer
4. Eat lunch
5. Movie night, milk shakes and games
6. Eat supper
7. Play school

I am happy to say that he accomplished all of the things on his 'to do' list.

PS: Just like all males in the Payne family, he made sure that all 3 meals of the day were on his 'to do' list.

Chris