Friday, September 12, 2008

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.

Thursday, August 28, 2008


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.

Thursday, January 31, 2008

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.

Thursday, September 6, 2007

The Payne Family



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

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.

Fun new pictures





Bentley Ready for Church

Bentley Ready for Church

How Old is Bentley?

Lilypie 2nd Birthday Ticker

The latest pics of Bentley!