Thanksgiving 2009

Steve, Conner, and I were lucky enough to spend our Thanksgiving with both sides of our family. We celebrated with two wonderful meals and great company all day. We are thankful for our Health, Happiness, Families, Friends, Jobs, and Especially Conner. Happy Holidays to all.

The Paynes

Conner with his Uncle Larry

The Elfreichs

Conner----- "Hey, Brady,,, Do you think my mom takes entirely toooooooo... many pictures?"

Conner----- "Just look at Her, she will stop eventually."

Pondering Dessert or Naptime?????????

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Family and Friends. We are truly blessed this year to have a larger family. Babies are the greatest blessing of all and you don't know what you are missing until you have your own. May everyone have a safe and happy Holiday weekend.

Nut Club Dance

Tonight, Steve and I had the Nut Club Appreciation Dance, so Grandma Payne and Cousin Sophie came down to play with Conner. They seemed to have a lot of fun. We came home to a zonked out little boy so he must have played hard. Mom said he stayed busy watching every move Sophie made. Sophie said she had fun playing with all of Conner's toys. Thanks Grandma and Sophie for Conner's play date.

Halloween Camping Weekend

This past weekend, we went to Lincoln State Park to camp. It rained non-stop from Friday at 3pm to 3am Saturday. It cleared up Saturday and was a nice day and even nicer Sunday. The campground was full of family and friends. We got to do some visiting and got a lot of fresh air. Saturday afternoon, there was trick or treating in the campground. Conner slept for the first hour and a half of it, so we went to a couple of sites after he woke up. Everyone was so creative with their costumes. It was a lot of fun. It was our last family camping trip this season.

Mommy and Conner in Disguises!!!!!

Mitchell and Conner. They get along so well. Conner always laughs at Mitchell. We went for a walk and Mitchell says,,,"You know what I think?, When Conner gets older, I think we will be best Friends." It was so...... cute!!!!!!!!!

Merritt

Grandma, Grandpa, Conner, and Brady

Daddy and Conner

Homemade Soup

Dorothy had to make a "PIT STOP" along the yellow brick road.

Jenny was very creative. She is 8 months pregnant!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chad- Evansville City Police Officer by night, Reno 911 cop by day. SEXY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maddie- Dorothy

Elvis- Mitchell

Skeleton/Batman- Jakob Ellard

Steve

Mickey and Minnie

Camper For Sale

We are selling our Camper. We are buying a Fifth Wheel in the spring. If you or anyone you know is interested, please call us and we will set up a showing. It is in excellent shape. It has been garage kept. It has NEVER sat outside except on camping weekends.

$10,500

1. 2006 Keystone Hornet Sport 27BS
2. Stove/oven/Range and Hood/ Microwave
3. New Radial Tires 8/2008
4. Brand new Battery
5. Refrigerator with seperate over the top Freezer
6. Dual 30lb. propane tanks
7. 3500 lb. Power Hitch Lift Jack
8. Equal-I-Zer 4way Sway Control Hitch $600 value
9. Custon Fit Tyvek Cover Used one winter $450 value
10. Shower wall surround
11. 3 bunks in rear, Queen bed in front, couch folds into bed, dinette lays out into a bed
12. Central ducted Heating and A/C
13. Roof Mounted Antenna with digital signal booster added

**************For more info or to see the camper, Call Steve 812-459-3036**************

Couch that makes into a bed and has cabinets over the couch. Bathroom with shower. Medicine cabinet with storage. Cabinet below sink.

3 Bunk beds. Each hold 300 pounds. Great for kids, But we have slept adults on the middle and bottom bunk. Great place to store stuff if the beds aren't needed.Kitchen has fridge/freezer, stove, oven, range, storage, dinette that makes into a bed and storage cabinets above the dinette.

Queen size bed with cabinets above the bed and a closet on each side of bed for hanging clothes.

Happy Birthday Mom

Today is my mom's birthday. We all met at the Mexican Restaurant in Rockport to celebrate and then we went to her house for cake and ice cream. Have a great Birthday Mom. We love you.

The Payne Family Patoka Lake Weekend

This weekend was our annual Patoka Lake Payne Weekend. This was our 9th year going to Patoka and spending the weekend in cabins with our aunts, uncles, cousins, and little cousins. There was non-stop fun and activities not to mention lots of yummy food. The weather was a little chilly, but not too bad. We had trick or treating from cabin to cabin for the little ones. This was lots of fun.

My dad and Steve have been working on a special project. They made a barrel train and worked hard to get it done in time for Patoka weekend. They got it done in the nick of time and all the little ones where glad they did. It was a hit. If they could have driven the lawnmower themselves, the train probably would have gone non-stop. If there was an adult available to be the conductor, the train was full. Conner and Sophie are extra lucky because that train will be year round fun for them since it belongs to their Granddaddy. Wow, are they spoiled or what?????????? I am sure the barrel train will be the hit of every birthday party for years to come.Conner is a little too little just yet, but he had fun playing with the steering wheel and horn in the parked position. All Aboard!!!!!!!!!!!

Never an empty seat.

Sophie and Conner in park. Maybe in the spring Conner.

Trying to stay warm. We braved the weather Saturday for short periods at a time.

Movie star material.

My Monkey

Who knew monkies and lady bugs were best friends.

We had a very special visit on Saturday from Grandmother and Sister. They stopped by for the trick or treating activities. Conner snuggled right up to one of his favorite spots, his Great-grandmother's lap. He had so much to show her. It had only been 12 days since he visited her last and now he had two teeth to show her and he wanted to show off his sitting up skills.

Bundled up like the Chrismas Story kid to keep warm on Saturday.

The temperature was in the 40's.

Conner liked playing with Sophie's baby doll. It teaches character. Right??????

I had lots of help this weekend. Sophie pitched right in to feed Conner

Visiting with Paul and Elaine

This week, Uncle Paul and Aunt Elaine came in town from Michigan for the Fall Festival and to visit. Unfortunately, it rained a lot while they were here. They did get to spend the day Saturday at the Festival. Last night was their last night in town so we all went to Stanton and Shirley's for dinner. Shirley made a wonderful dinner and pumpkin and pecan pie. It was great to see them. Come back soon Paul and Elaine. Hopefully next time it will be better weather.

Conner and Brady exploring all of Grandma and Grandpa's toys!!!!!!