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Payton is Four! {Moana Birthday}

Payton is Four! {Moana Birthday}

I can’t believe we have a four-year-old! Because of COVID we had to have a smaller party and only invite the people in our quarantine pod. Sweet Payton had three of her best buddies come to her Moana birthday to paint, run around, and eat delicious cake! She is such a precious girl and we are enjoying watching her grow each year.

Payton is Three! {Build-A-Bear + Daniel Tiger}

Payton is Three! {Build-A-Bear + Daniel Tiger}

I can’t believe Payton is T H R E E! We had a blast celebrating her birthday at Build-A-Bear with a few of her closest friends. They each stuffed an animal and loved picking out an outfit for their new friend. The best part was each of Payton’s friends got to put a little heart inside of Payton’s bunny so they would always be with her. So sweet!

Payton's First Flamingle

Payton's First Flamingle

Payton is ONE! How did this happen? One year ago we became parents and our greatest adventure began. Pay Pay, you are such a gift to us and we are beyond thankful for you. We want you to know that you can be whoever you want to be and grow up to do whatever you wanna do. The sky is the limit, little girl! You are unique, beautiful, kind, persistent, funny, and joyful. Thank you for being a gift to us each day! 

Paulovkin Family 2017 {Jerusalem Mill in Kingsville, MD}

Paulovkin Family 2017 {Jerusalem Mill in Kingsville, MD}

It is weird to be posting our family session but I love having these photos on my blog as a digital journal. I haven't had any time to write/put pictures in a paper journal! Payton was 8 months old when we took these and her personality is perfectly captured. I know I say this all the time but it is true; this child is an undeserved gift and we are grateful for her each day. 

James + Payton {6 Months of Friendship and Counting...}

James + Payton {6 Months of Friendship and Counting...}

You may have seen James on my social media as the cute boy with the long hair that hangs out with Payton a lot (we may have started the hashtag #JandPayPay)! Payton and James were born 13 days apart and are already the best of friends just like their mommies! It has been nothing short of a gift to have a friend with a baby at the same exact stage as you.