Patoka 2011

This weekend was our "Payne Family Patoka Weekend" with my parents, sister, brother-in-law, neices, aunts, uncles, cousins and their spouses, and second cousins. About 50 people. There was a lot of rain to deal with this year and dropping temperatures. But, we still found time to eat a lot, socialize, and play games.

Me Maw and Conner

Conner and Lydia

The Payne Train

Conner and Jace

Sophia headed to the Fancy Nancy Party

Abigail headed to the Fancy Nancy Party

The Boys at Football Camp

They each got a football to keep and learnt a little bit about Football!

The girls had a Fancy Nancy Tea Party while the boys had football camp!

After Football camp, the boys had a super bowl party!

Complete with Super Bowl rings!

Pinata Time!!!

Conner giving it his best shot!!!!!!

Steve and Conner

Trick or Treating!
Abby and Conner

Most of the Little Ones!

Sophie, Conner, and Abby

Conner (Giraffe)

This was like giving these 3 monsters light swords!!!
Good idea, but no cooperation!
"Who can we hit with this, what can we bust, and I want to be a 3 not a 2!"- Thoughts that crossed their devilish minds!

Sophia turns 4 next week!!!!!!!

"Bye Sophia"

Camera For Sale

***********Camera for Sale*********

We are selling our Camera!!!

I am ready to upgrade to the newest model! I take about 1000 a month on average and feel like I deserve it since it is my only Hobby I keep up with!

*****Canon Rebel xti*****

Bought new in 2008 for $700

Body and EFS 18-55mm Lens included

10 MegaPixel

Also includes 2 of the 2B-NL Batteries(bought new in 2011)  and the charger

Also includes the 4GB CF camera memory card (will hold over 1000 photos)

The only flaw is the spongy eye piece is missing.(I have used the camera without this peice for 2 years)

Still have the box, the cords, the papers, and the instruction book.

These cameras are selling used on e-bay for $400-$500

We are asking $300

email me if interested:

tampayne2003@yahoo.com

Happy Birthday Dad!

 Today is my dad's 61st Birthday! Happy Birthday Dad! We Love You!

We celebrated with Dinner and Drinks at "The Rustic" at the Rockport Country Club Wednesday Night!

Mercer Baby Shower

Saturday, the 27th, Byron's family threw a baby shower for baby Harper. We were privileged to be guests. It was a beautiful shower!

Mom, Steph, and I gave Andrea a baby blanket and taggie that we had made out of the bridesmaids dresses from Andrea and Byron's wedding. Thanks to my talented friend LeAnn who can turn any one of my crazy ideas into a reality.

The countdown is on !

6 more weeks!

Payne Baby Shower

Sunday, the 28th, we threw Andrea, Byron, and Baby Harper a baby shower at my parents. Hostesses don't always have a lot of time to take pictures. It was a great day with lots of guests, and great food. Andrea and Harper got lots of great gifts!

Happy Birthday Steve

August 25th was Steve's 33rd Birthday! We celebrated in the morning before work. I made breakfast and went to the Doughnut Bank and got his favorite Fruit Fritters. We even let him open his gifts before work.

That night, We went to Stanton and Shirley's for dinner. She made a great meal and Stanton grilled Steaks.

Happy Birthday Steve. Thanks for being a great Husband and Father!

Hayden's Birthday

Sunday night, we helped our little Buddy, Hayden celebrate his 7th Birthday. He had an Angry Bird themed party. We had lots of great food, cake, and Ice Cream. 

Happy Birthday Hayden and Thanks for letting us celebrate with you!!!!!!!

Steve put in this Bamboo Floor! Beautiful!

Hannah's Birthday

Saturday night, we celebrated my Goddaughter Hannah's 5th Birthday with a small family gathering. The theme was Smurfs and she dressed in a white dress just like Smurfette wears. We had hamburgers, hot dogs, cake, and ice cream. Conner loved playing with all of their toys in the basement. He was in Heaven. We got Hannah a pink Lego set and Conner got her a "Book about Me" where she can write an autobiography. Thanks Hannah for a great time. We love you Lots.