Cheers!Wednesday was our 1st wine club meeting! We had so much fun, and the wine was great! It was Pinot month,and so we had a blind tasting with wines from different regions. It was a great time of hanging out with friends and just enjoying each others company!

Ok...we if you know me well, you know I try to stay out of politics. I used to think it was way over my head and I didn't understand it all, or that in the long run, it really didn't apply to me, it applied to people older, or with more money. But for some reason, I really got into this election as it effects my family more closely than ever. Payton and I went and voted today, YEA! Our polling center was so easy and we got right in and out. As we were leaving, I had a lady take our picture by the voting sign...I said, "I am sorry, I know this is kinda silly..." and she replied, "No, it's not silly at all, this is a big election!" She then looked down at sweet little Payton and said, "And it will effect you one day." I walked back to our car after thanking her and started to cry. It will effect her. It will effect her in a big way. I know that I did my part to try and help that, but I am scared that it is not enough, and what is our future going to look like? I am reminded of a phrase from our radio station, "Vote with Hope". So today I voted with hope, and I am reminded that the Lord is in control, no matter who is elected later on today. He knows what He is doing, and He knows what is best. It is times like these when we don't understand the will of God, but I trust in His unfailing love for us. So, if you haven't voted, GO VOTE! And vote with hope!

We finally won!

Well now that the hogs have pulled one through I thought I would post some pictures of the past few tailgating experiences. We have been so lucky and the weather has been perfect! Who would have thought it would have been 75 degrees in November! The Ole Miss game got a little chilly, but it was the perfect football atmosphere! If you will notice, Payton finally has a bow on! It was a challenge to keep it on, but then she forgot she was wearing it and it stayed on for awhile. Such a cutie!!


Payton and her Granna Sue and Grandad...Brian's parents

Payton spent most of last weekends tailgate in the car! She wouldn't get out! The she found grandad's ipod and was having a great time pushing all types of buttons!

Can you believe these eyes! She was looking at an airplane in the sky:)

Hot on wheels!

Today we went to our friend Alina's house for a little pre-Halloween fun, we let the kids dress up and the parents ohh and ahh at the cute costumes. She popped some pizzas in the oven and we had so much fun. Before we left I let Payton sit in the jeep that was outside. I thought she would be a little timid as I pressed the petal down, but she started laughing! So I presed the petal down a little longer and she loved it!! So, I showed her how to do it, and she took her foot, pressed it down, and never looked back! I think that we have the first thing on her Christmas list! Josie loved watching her use her jeep...thanks Josie for sharing!

We love our Grand Jenny!

We had a special treat this week, my Aunt Jenny from Texas came to visit us for a night. Payton had a lot of fun with her, as did I! She loves her new toys and her new frog jacket...we wish that we could see her more often, but cherish the times that we can!

Camping Part Deux...

Here are some more pics from our trip...we went hiking on Saturday and Payton loved being on Daddy's back! (thanks Pearce for the backpack!) It was sooo chilly, but the girls did great in the mornings, and it warmed up for the walk.






Payton peeking into Presley's tent..."are you in there?..."


Here are the adults after the kiddos went to sleep on the first night...Alesha made the best dump cake in the dutch oven! Yummy!

Camping Part 1

Last weekend we went to Lost Valley, on the buffalo, and went camping!! It was Payton's first camping experience and she loved it! She did amazing and we had so much fun with her. The pictures are a little out of order, and Alesha took a lot of pictures on her camera so stay tuned for more great hiking pics.
We got to the camp site on Friday afternoon and set up the tents and let the girls explore. The it got a little cooler...and cooler...and then it was freezing!! Be bundled the girls up, but them to bed, and the adults huddled by the fire.

In the morning, Payton peeked into the Stams tent..."Presley...are you up?? It's time to come out and play!"

Good Morning Presley!!

Here are the girls all bundled up eating some breakfast by the fire...and we didn't even get one burn!

Payton and Daddy by the campfire...

On the way to the campground...just a little light reading...

Payton discovered the cookies before dinner...if you look closely..there is one in each hand...and she wouldn't loose that grip!

Presley and Payton both had a diaper rash...so we set up the "pee pen" and let them run free! You are supposed to be free in the great outdoors right!?