The Payne Gang

2009-04-28T13:09:00.000-07:00

Marie Osmond was at the Orem Costco earlier this month signing copies of her new book, Might As Well Laugh About It Now. Since my mom is a fan (and wants to be Marie's best friend...which I made sure to tell Marie) I packed up the kids and took them to meet her. I am just glad we got there and hour early. She came at Five and it took us an hour from where we were, and the line had to be at least another 3 to 4 hours after us. It was fun meeting her though. Sorry you couldn't be there mom.

2009-04-27T20:46:00.000-07:00

Every week we have a playgroup. This time it was at my house. Usually playgroup lasts from about 11a.m. to 1p.m. This is to allow the kids to still keep somewhere close to there naptime. (12:00). Well this particular playgroup, people didn't leave until after 2. I hurried and fed Bentley. He was so tired he couldn't wait for me to put him in his crib for a nap. So he fell asleep at his high chair.

Every mom wants to make sure her house is child proof. I am no different. Even though our Landlord told us we could not child proof our cupboards, Cory and I still did. Alot of good it did me. Bentley figured out how to open the cupboard under the sink. All my cleaning supplies had to get moved. I don't fight with him when it comes to the trashbags... which he gets out EVERYday. Just two days ago he figured out how to get the plastic plugs you put into electrical sockets out. I have to use a knife...But Bentley can do it no problem. I have to watch him close because he loves to plug and unplug things.

Bentley LOVES to clean. He wants to help me whenever he can. He especially loves the vacuum and wants me to vacuum my floor all the time. Well, Cory and I, trying to save money, cancelled our cable. We have the basic channels. One of the channels is the Home Shopping Network (HSN). I was watching this becasue they had the Dyson vacuums on. I want one sooooo bad. Bentley came out of his room, and stared at the TV for the whole presentation. He did not move. When it was over and they went to the next thing, Bentley pointed to the TV and whined that the vacuum was gone. It was sad.

2009-04-15T14:56:00.000-07:00

Bentley started doing the cutest thing lately. About three weeks ago, he hurt himself. I looked at him and as all mothers do at some time or another kissed where he got hurt and said all better. I did this one other time. Today I watched him accidently hit is foot on a chair and then bonk his head on the fridge. He came over to me whimpering a little and pointing to his foot, he then proceeded to lift his foot from the floor. I kissed it and said all better. He then pointed to his head and again I kissed it and told him all better. The whining immediately stopped and he went back to playing. It makes me laugh that all he needed was a kiss.

2009-04-13T08:28:00.000-07:00

It has been a full house lately, but I wouldn't change a thing. I have had family come and visit and it has been so much fun. Grandma Marbara, Grandpa Steve and Uncle Tim came up and Grandma Vicki, Aunt Stephanie, and Cousins Connor, Kenna and Cash also came up. Bentley had so much fun playing with everyone. To bad he wasn't feeling well. He got sick and was throwing up Thursday night, and all day Friday and Saturday morning. He is better now.

Easter Sunday was great. We all went to church, Cory left early with Bentley though as we didn't want to take the chance on getting any other kids sick if he went to nursury. It was so great for me to go to the whole three hours. It feels like forever.

The Easter Bunny came to our house in the afternoon after Bentley's nap. He brought him a basket filled with a number puzzle, cars tattoos, a slinki (its already broken) balloons and some other goodies. He found easter eggs out front and had a blast. I loved watching him carry his basket around to all the eggs.

Bentley wanted to try on his daddy's shirt!

Royce celebrating his first Easter

Cory has about a week left until finals and then he will be working full time this summer. I am looking forward to going to Vegas to visit everyone in July and maybe even sooner. I can't wait to see all the new babies that will be born next month. Royce is doing well. Just growing alot. He is now 1 month old and already getting so big. I can't believe how fast it is going. I am glad that I am home now so I can be there to watch him grow.

2009-03-21T12:22:00.000-07:00

WOW!!! It has been a little tiring this last couple of weeks. Two kids are definetely harder than one but then again they are double the fun. Grandma (Vicki) came to visit the first week and she helped so much. I don't know what I would have done without her help. Bentley enjoyed seeing her as he always does. Thanks so much mom!!!!

Bentley is taking well to his little brother. Always trying to help. He can get me stuff when I need it and even tries to help me burp Royce. It is so cute. The other day Bentley wanted to hold Royce...by hold I mean I hold him over Bent's lap while he looks at him... Bentley would not let me take Royce away for twenty minutes. It is cute. My little Bentley is no longer little. He seems so huge and heavy compared to Royce. When did he grow up.

Cory is doing good in school. He is winding down on this semester and will taking the Summer off to work full time. He is currently looking for a job and getting started working with Primerica.

We have had a couple visitors besides Grandma this last couple of weeks. My friend Annette from my ward came by to visit with her 31/2 week old son. She didn't even know I had Royce yet. Royce got to meet his first friend. Becky Earl also came by to visit with her two girls (We call Sadie and Jesse Bentley's girlfriends). They had fun playing with Bentley and it was nice visiting with Becky. I am so glad she moved up here.

I look forward to things getting easier, everyone tells me it takes a couple of months. I also can't wait for Grandma (Marb) to come this weekend and my sister Stephanie to come next week. I just miss my family so much. I love all you guys.

2009-03-15T09:12:00.000-07:00

ROYCE STEVEN PAYNE is here!!!!!!

We are so excited to have our new baby boy. Royce was born March 10, 2009 at 5:32 a.m. He was 6lbs 12oz and 20in long. He gave us a little scare as he had some trouble breathing, but everything is good now.

Bentley is such a good older brother. He loves him sooooooo much. He is always handing us a binky to give to him. He also wants to hold him all the time. Its funny to watch Bentley look for him when he doesn't know where he is.

2008-09-30T15:47:00.000-07:00

Above is some slideshows of Bentley. He is getting so big. He is talking alot!! No real words yet but he has a little language he likes to use. He chews Cory and I out quite a bit. You are going to see pictures of Bentley in a BYU Jersey. Doesn't he look like a little boy and no longer a baby? It makes me sad!!! We also have some pictures of hime brushing his teeth. He loves it. He cries when we take his toothbrush away.
Things are good here. I am getting really home sick and can't wait to make a trip home in October to see Holly's baby and the rest of all our family. I miss you guys tons and I know Bentley does too!!
I went to the doctor today and got to here the babies heartbeat. Everything sounds healthy. I am 14 weeks along. I won't find out what I am having until 20 weeks. Cory and I both think it will be a boy. I'm curious to see if anybody else has any ideas.
Cory's schooling is going good. He studies alot and definetely stays busy. There is alot more reading to do at BYU than at CSN. It is interesting though. In his American Heritage class he was reading about President Woodrow Wilson and how he did work for all the men who signed the Declaration of Independence as well as many of the Presidents of the United States. It is interesting that they put that type of twist in it. It brings a bit of the spirit into his education. I like it.
I hope I can keep the blog going for everyone. I am trying to do better.

2008-09-12T17:16:00.000-07:00

WE ARE FINALLY SETTLED!!!!

Cory is settling down with school, our house is put together and we finally have our BED!!!! It only took about 2 weeks. No more thin and uncomfortable air mattress.

Things are going good in Utah. I miss everyone back home terribly and it is definetely Provo, but the whether is to die for. I quit my job just after one week, and I am now a stay at home mom and am loving it. It's quite different for me and it is more tiring than I ever imagined but it is so worth it. I love being able to play with Bentley all day. I have been cooking dinners and doing things around the house. I just love it. I am looking forward to being home with the new baby when he or she comes and not having only 3 weeks before I have to go to work. I just can't explain my excitment. Sure money will be tight, but that is what being a student is all about.

I will be posting pictures of our little place soon. I just have to have Cory get the camera for me. I have no idea where he put it. Well hope all is well with everyone.

2008-08-28T17:43:00.000-07:00

You'll never believe it, but were moving again!!!! I know what your thinking, didn't you just move? Yes, but Cory got accepted to BYU and so PROVO here we come. We are really excited. Cory has been a fan of BYU forever and is so thrilled to be able to call himself a Cougar. Of Course we are sad to be leaving friends and family. We are even more sad that Bentley will be gone from everyone as well.

Some of you might not know that I am pregnant again either. I am. SURPRISE!!!! Needless to say there are alot of changes going on with the Payne Gang.

I have been recommitted by my friends and family to do my blog. I guess now it is more important than ever to keep it updated as that is how people will stay updated. So I will try. I will at least try to keep up on the pictures.

Hopefully there are still people checking in. But I do love you guys and will miss everyone terribly. Hope all is well.

2008-01-31T16:41:00.000-08:00

Ok, So I know I am horrible at this blogging thing, but I will try to get better. So what is new with the Paynes?

Bentley is now 7 months old. I can't believe how time flies. He sits up, holds his own bottle, and can even find his own binki in the middle of the night. He is getting so independant so fast. He goes to a babysitter during the week as both Cory and I are working and I hate dropping him off everyday. (I am looking to change that, more below). The babysitter is great though, her name is Carol and her kids are grown, well her youngest in in the 7th grade, so Bentley gets alot of attention there. Bentley just makes us smile so much, he has so much personality for someone so small.

Cory is still working and still going to school. This semester he is taking Geography, Math, and the History of Classical Music (I think thats it). I know he is tired but he works hard. He just celebrated his birthday yesterday.

I am still working as well, but am looking to swich jobs. I would like to get a waitrissing job, somthing that maybe I can work more nights so I can be home with Bentley. I am working on my resume and hopefully going to be going out to restaraunts next week. Keep your fingers crossed.

Other than that we are just enjoying one another. Hope everyone is well.

The Payne Family

2007-09-06T20:22:00.000-07:00

One big (ok small) happy family. I love being a mom. There is nothing more rewarding in life than seeing your little one grow, and grow they do.

Bentley Scott Payne is only 2 and 1/2 months old and he is getting so big so fast. Cory and I just love talking to him and having him smile back at us. We are looking forward to the time when he he sleeps through the night, but until then, Cory and I take turns with the nightly feedings. Bentley is a very good baby. He is very alert and is always looking around. One thing he just loves is his swing. He would sit in it all day if I let him. For the first couple of weeks, Bentley went to work with his mom and dad, now he goes to my friend Becky's. I am so greatful that she can take him for me, however, I do miss him so much during the work week.

Cory is working with me at Rob Graham & Associates. He does the inital consultation with all our Estate Planning clients and prepares all of the documents. He also does the Guardianship work and Set Asides. He stays very busy. On top of work he is also going to school. He is currently enrolled at CSN and is taking Geogrophy, Math and Philosophy. Its amazing he still has time for his church calling as a Ward Missionary and his family. Its even more amazing that he has time for football. Go BYU!

As for me, I am working as a Legal Assistant/Office Manager/Marketing Director at Rob Graham & Associates. Right now I work 10-4 and make up the other hours at home when I have time. Spare time is somthing a new mom does not have alot of. It is definetely different than I expected being a mom. Harder than I thought, but much more fun than I ever imagined. I've always enjoyed the work environment and never thought that I would want to be a stay aat home mom. Now I can't wait for the time when I no longer have to work. But I try to make the best of things and enjoy the time I do get to spend with Cory and Bentley just doing the fun things.

New to Blog

2007-09-06T20:18:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone. Well I finally did it. I kept saying I would when Bentley was born. Here I am, 2 and 1/2 months later. Thank you Becky for helping me get started. I hope you all enjoy.