The Peays

The New Year and Random Photos

Friday, January 18, 2008

Happy New Year! I realize we are a little behind on that one but I hope it is happy none the less. We have been super busy trying to keep up with the 3 leaders of our pack. Lara took a trip to St. George with her sisters and mom. That is right, Dad had all 3 hood rats for 4 days. We are all still alive and we didn't eat out for every meal. It is FREEZING cold here in the SLC and we have been spending more time than usual indoors. Not much to report so I included some random photos of hanging out and one of Sam trying to upstage cousin Ed, we couldn't find any cereal lubricant though.

Sam obviously was enjoying himself

Rylee was to cool to look at the camera

I am telling you, there is some serious MISCHIEF behind that little smile!

Bekah has decided that she only likes to eat the frosting, well at least the frosting that gets into her mouth.

HO, HO , HO

Friday, December 28, 2007

MeRrY ChRiStMaS

We had a wonderful Christmas at our house, the jolly old man swung by and dropped off some tidings of joy. Almost as great as having your kids yell Daddy and run over and give you a big hug when you come home from work is the craziness that overtakes your kids on Christmas morning. Growing up my Dad always tortured us by making us sit there and wait until he was ready to go in the room, so naturally I do the same thing. They really haven't gotten annoyed until this year. Rylee really wanted to destroy me! As always we read the story of the Saviors birth and reminded the kids why we truly celebrate Christmas and then they go crazy and tear open everything in site. We always go to Lara's parents for Christmas breakfast and then return home and get some much needed rest. I have included some photos from the crazy day! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!

Sam had that smile on his face almost the whole day! He was in CARS heaven

Rylee showing off her new doll house. (I Feel sorry for the elf that had to build it)

Sam had the same face even after he opened 13 of those CARS characters (seriously 13)

Rylee played Mary in Grandma Vicki's pageant of the Saviors birth (Yearly Tradition)

Bekah showing off her new Electric Guitar (What was Santa thinking???)

Rylee has been driving Bekah around everywhere in her new wheels (Check out the Chrome)

Sam again with that silly smirk in his new race car!

ZOO LIGHTS

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

We took the Kids to the ZOO to see the animal light show. For those of you with kids who have not been, this is GREAT! Our kids love the ZOO and this just adds to the fun. Some of the animals are sleeping or inside but the lights are great! Sam got to go in and see the White alligator so all was well with us. I hope you all had a Merry Christmas!

Rylee showing off the pearly whites, she hasn't quite figured out how to smile normal yet.

The whole fam in the mouth of the Walrus!

Sam and Rylee with their GQ poses

Once he saw the Alligator I thought he would never leave!

Bekah sure looks harmless, don't be fooled!!!

Lara and Bekah before she realized that she was FREEZING!

Long Delay

Monday, December 17, 2007

It has been quite awhile since the last post. I have been preoccupied and have seriously slacked lately. Since our last post we have celebrated Sam's 3rd birthday, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Rylee tried to teach Bekah how to ride the eliptical trainer and all Bekah got was a fat lip (see below). Since pictures speak a thousand words, I will let them do the talking. I wish you all a wonderful holiday!

Happy 3rd Birthday Sam! For those of you that know Sam, you can imagine his joy with the CARS cake. So much so that if you look closely you will notice the damage to the front wheel. He pulled it off the counter just to get a peek. Major props to Lara for making this Lighting McQueen cake.

Another view of the CARS cake and the damage Sam caused.

My cake YUM!

On Halloween Lara and the kids went to visit her Granny and stock up on candy!

The kids sitting on the trunk of the elephant during BOO at the ZOO. The kids get to dress up, go see the animals and get candy. How much better can it be.

Rylee, Sam and their carved pumpkins.

The infamous FAT lip.

Another beautiful shot!

DISNEYLAND

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

We decided to take the kids to The "happiest place on earth" this past week and for them it was. They were crazy the whole day. We started off at the Disney princess breakfast and finished off with the parade. Sam saw Lighting McQueen and Mater and that made it all worth it! The weather was great and we had a great vacation.

Sam had to clean off some dirt on his hood. He seriously pointed it out to the girl who gave him the rag!

Family with the GOOF!

Rylee was so excited to meet minnie mouse that she is going to be her for halloween

For $50 you can leave them in there all day!

This was the first time we visited the CARS exhibit. The first picture was the second time!

Kids enjoying the parade after a LONG day of FUN!

PUMPKIN PATCH

While in California we had a chance to take the kids to the PUMPKIN PATCH in Laguna Hills. The kids had a wonderful time

The goats not only ate the fod they ate the cups they kids used to hold the food.

Learning to farm the ranch! Good things the bails of hay were around the track.

We measured all the kids Sam is catching up fast!

Here comes Sam down the back stretch!

LONG LAYOFF

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

I realize that it has been a long time since we last posted and we have no excuse. We have simply been lazy. Lara and I went to San Diego the first weekend in September and loved every minute. Notice that I said Lara and I, that is right no kids! First trip together without the kids, it was very relaxing and enjoyable. We did miss the kids and were happy to get home when it was over. Rylee had started school and loves every minute of it. Sam is turning into quite the little terror and Bekah is trying to walk. It should be an interesting couple of months in our house. We were able to get all the kids together and somewhat happy for some family photos attached below. I know I am biased, but my kids are cute!