Boozer Bunch

2011-01-15T14:38:00.001-08:00

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2011-01-07T10:41:00.000-08:00

Sept. 17th
First Bumbo Chair
I decided to see if Charley was big enough for her bumbo chair, and of course big brother decided to soon in on the picture, lol.

2010-11-02T10:15:00.000-07:00

Sept. 15th
2 Months Old
Today Charleys is 2 months. We had our 2 month check up, and she's growing so fast!
Weight: 12.3lbs 90%
Length: 23in 75%
In the last month she has...continued to be an excellent sleeper, sleeping in her bed. As of Aug. 22nd she's in size 1 diapers. She has met her Great Grandparents for the first time. Started daycare (Aug. 31st). Has gone on her first road trip to Abilene (Sept 3rd). Has been dedicated at church (Sept. 12th). Has supported her brother, in the first of many games. She has extended her morning feeding 2x now until 7, waiting to eat at daycare.

2010-09-28T10:36:00.000-07:00

Sept 12th

Charley's Dedication

We dedicated Charley at church today. Its just a great example to others that we are genuine about rasing Charley up His way and great accountability for us from our church family that they will be there to guide us and support us in doing that.

We sneaked out of Sunday school to eat before service started and after eating Charley was in such a great mood, I got lots of pics of her smiling!

What was super funny and neat about today, before walking into service the children's director told us that Pastor Craig was talking about Spiritual Reproducing but first talked about human reproducing and had a huge picture of Charley on the back wall, she told us that she hoped he would do it again and he did! It was so hard to focus, her picture was on the back wall for probably 10minutes.

Walking on to stage

Getting a picture with Pastor Craig

My Sweet Boy

Family of Four

The church parying for our sweet Charley

Brady obviously not closing his eyes, lol

Mommy and her sweet girl

If you can imagine her pic during the sermon was bigger than this entire screen

2010-09-28T08:35:00.000-07:00

Sept.11th

First Blastball game as a Ranger

Today Brady had his first blastball game as a Ranger. This league doesn't have dirt in the field, so reminding the kids over and over again to pay attention and not play in the dirt is not a problem. They also get to run all the bases which is super cool! It was so hot, Brady was soaking wet but it didnt seem to bother him, he had a blast!

This is usually how Brady rides in the car...so sweet

Oh I love this boy! This is how he kept wearing his hat!

A forced smile

He liked having is daddy out on the field

Nice swing

Figthing for a ball

2010-09-28T08:13:00.000-07:00

Sept. 10th

All Smiles

I LOVE that she is smiling now, it makes my heart happy!

2010-09-28T08:09:00.000-07:00

Sept 9th

Zebra, Ruffles, and More

Just sportin one of our new outfits from Jolee Kate

2010-09-28T06:41:00.000-07:00

Abilene Trip

Sept. 3rd-5th

The Texas college roomies were supposed to have a weekend getaway to Abilene to visit Kim, but Ann decided not to come b/c she wasn't feeling well and Kellye forgot that she had already made plans to spend the weekend in Abilene with her sister doing wedding stuff, so I was left with the decision to drive Charley's first road trip by myself. I called Kim the Thurs night and told her I didn't think I would make the trip, but then Fri. morning Charley woke up about 3:30 and I decided why not. I ran around like a crazy women throwing stuff in a bag (Kim already had all the bib baby stuff I would need) and was out the door by 5. It took Brady a little while to go back to sleep, but by Weatherford he was out and both kids slept the entire trip. The last I talked to Kim I wasn't coming, so when I showed up at her house a little after 7, she was still asleep and not answering her phone, I had to feed Charley in the car until Kim called me back and was more than surprised when I told her to open her door!

Kim and I had lots of fun with a house full of 3 crazy rambunctious boys! Aaron was home Friday night, so another trip to Chuck E Cheese was a definite, Brady didn't leave Mr. Aaron side! Kellye came over Sat all day, so we got to visit, make bows, talk wedding, and we were able to go see our old house that some of Kim's friends live in now and have completely redone. Kim also sent us home with another truck load of clothes for Charley and a bouncer, boy do I love that Kim's a shopper, lol! Oh and I can't forget the trip to Target, I wanted to take a picture of the girls in matching outfits and of course Kim thought they needed matching bows too, so we stopped by Hobby Lobby too!

The Girls Playing

Brady and Jack

Sweet Boy

I love that it looks like he's riding a motorcyle

Thinking about smile leaving Chuck E Cheese

Sweet smile

Trying to get a pic w/ the boys in their underwear, couldn't tackle all 3

What cuties

Brady sportin his Notre Dame jersey and Charley not wanting to pose

Our sweet girls, Aaron decided they need to go to ACU and live with them so he can keep can eye on them,lol

2010-09-20T12:13:00.000-07:00

Sept 2nd

Balloon Fun/Aaron Play date

While Charley was napping, I tried to get caught up on some laundry. Brady decided he wanted to do sidewalk chalk, but it had rained the night before, so I opened up the garage and let in draw on the garage floor and I was inside (rt when you walk in from the garage its our laundry room so I could see him, don't think I'm a bad mom, lol) folding laundry. Brady was being little too quiet so I popped my head out and saw water balloons all over the garage floor, he was throwing them up in the air over and over again and then sliding onto the floor. Don't you love kids, he did sweep them all up into a pile when he was done, I just love this boy!

Play Date with Aaron

Aaron got a Nacho Libra and Batman cape while in San Antonio and the boys were running around. They are so cute together!

2010-09-20T05:36:00.000-07:00

Augusy 30th

Charley's First Day at Daycare

Thursday Charley turned 6wks, so she is now old enough to start school. It was rough dropping her off this morning, but it helps that I've known the ladies taking her of for the last 10yrs and to know Nani is there to keep an eye on her too!

Big Brother doesn't like a picture taken w/out him in it, lol!

2010-09-19T20:37:00.000-07:00

August 28th

First Ranger Blastball Practice

Our previous blastball team didn't have a fall team, fortunately we were asked by another coach in Coppell to be apart of their team the Rangers. Let me tell you how excited Brady was to be a Ranger! Today was our first practice, as you can see Brady had a lot of fun!

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2010-09-19T20:08:00.000-07:00

August 27th

Charley's First Ranger Game

Ryan and some of his buddies went in together for Ranger's season tickets, despite my protest Ryan wanted us girls to go. The seats we're actually shaded and it wasn't too hot, and Charley was a good girl!

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This is how she spent most of the evening

2010-09-19T18:21:00.000-07:00

August 26th

First Day Home as a Part Time Stay at Home Mom

This was my first week at school and today was my first full day home with the kids. It was so neat to wake I know that school was in session and I was at home with my kids! I'm so grateful that God allowed this to be possible for me and that Ryan of course was on board.

We woke up and Brady had is normal breakfast, a brown sugar pop tart and then we headed to the new park across the street. It felt really real, I was surrounded by a bunch of stay at home mommies! Brady had lots of fun!

Headed to the park

Mayfair Park

Sweet girl, slept most of the time, I like the bugs thought her flower was real, lol

Sleepy half smile

2010-09-19T15:15:00.000-07:00

August 25th

Sept 1, here we come

This is one of many outfits that Jolee Kate let us borrow, and we had to sport it today, b/c opening Dove season is just around the corner! Just b/c I'm girl doesn't mean I can't be a hunter!

2010-09-19T15:12:00.000-07:00

August 21st

Just Cause/First Night in Bed

Sometimes I just find myself taking pictures just cause their cute, guess its better to have too many pictures than none!

We decided to put Charley in her bed tonight, since she will be started daycare soon, and just b/c she needs to get used to it. I was expecting it to be a long night, but she only fussed for 3 min and she slept til 2.

My sweet kids

Daddy and his kiddos

First night in her bed, kicked her little legs out

2010-09-19T06:56:00.000-07:00

August 20th

Bring Charley to work day

I started back to work on Wed 18th, Charley will just be 5wks tomorrow, so Mimi kept her Wed & Thurs and Brady went to daycare. Wed. was kinda rough, but knowing she was with my mom and literally less than mile away, made it easier. Today was just a work day so I decided I would take her with me for a little while, Mimi came and picked her up about 11. Everyone thought she was a doll!

2010-09-19T06:20:00.000-07:00

August 17th

1 Month Check Up

Charley's a big girl 10lbs 22in, she's in the 75th percentile in both height in weight, Brady was always 75th in height but 25th in weight, so we're lovin the extra chunk! Her sleeping through the night has continued, Wed 11th 10pm-5am, Thurs 12th 10-4:30, and Fri 13th 10-6. Fri, I had a panic attack, even called the doctor, it seems Charley was a late birthmark bloomer. Its a huge birthmark that starts on her goes from her booby down to her belly button and all the way to her back, I thought it was a bruise at first and then a dye from fabric, but today the doctor confirmed its a birthmark! Our little Charley is extra special God stamped her with love!

Lady in Red

Brady doesn't like a picture taken w/out him

2010-09-19T06:05:00.000-07:00

August 15th

1 month

Today Charley is a month old, crazy to believe, I know! She is a pretty easy baby, really she sleeps, eats, and pees, sometimes poops! She a great sleeper, just Sunday night I fed her at her 10 o'clock feeding and she didn't wake up until 5:30, so I'm hoping that will continue. She loves to be swaddled and be held close! She is eating 4oz every 3hrs, in the evening sometimes just 2 1/2 hrs. She loves her swing and bouncer. She's sleeping in her room but not her bed yet, we'll tackle that here pretty soon! So far she seems being easy going, she really just crys when she's tired or hungry. She does get a little cranky at night, she like to go outside to get settled. I'm having lots of fun dressing her up, if we're going out she has to have a bow and the bigger the better, lol! We go to the doctor on Monday, I'm anxious to see how much she grown!

This is the outfit Big Brother picked out and gave me at the hospital

2010-09-18T21:07:00.000-07:00

August 11th

ER Trip

Today was by far the scariest day of my life! It is the hardest thing ever to see your child in pain and not be able to help them or make it go away!

Brady, Charley. and I were at my parent's house hanging out, Brady was in their dinning room eating a snack while Mimi was working on something in there and Charley was eating in the living room. All the sudden I heard Brady crying, at first I brushing it off, like I'm sure he's ok, but I soon realized something was different about this cry. I put Charley down and started to run towards him, when my mom came around the corner with Brady in her arms, his head buried in her chest, she was covered in blood and Brady was sobbing! All mom could say to me we was "don't look," and at that time, Brady picked his head up and complete horror and panic came over me. I have never seen so much blood in my life, Brady's entire head was covered in blood to the point I couldn't even tell where it was coming from. I got a wet towel and my mom put pressure on it while I was hysterical, didn't know if I should call 911, do I take him myself, can I physically drive him in mine and his condition, what do I do with Charley? We finally got it to stop bleeding and I calmed down enough to call Ryan and get in the car, my mom stayed behind with Charley.
As if things weren't bad enough when I got to the hospital there was no parking in the emergency entrance, the valet was full, so I finally pulled back around to the emergency exit and saw a police officer and told him I was parking illegally and was pretty cool about it! They took us right in and took great care of us, poor Brady was trying so hard to be brave, he had so much blood on him, he thought his arm was hurt. Ryan got there soon after, but not before I got questioned over and over again, I know they have to do that, but a mother in panic for her child who was truly involved in a accident shouldn't have to worry about if people believe her story or not. They cleaned Brady up and we for the first time were able to see the actual cut, it was large. They put some numbing stuff on him and sent us off to the minor emergency care where they told us he would have to get stitches. After waiting just a few minutes they came in and told us it would be staples instead, I was sick to my stomach, I would have done anything to switch spots with him and take it away. Brady had to get swaddled like a baby for them to give him staples, poor baby was screaming for us, and all we could do was console him the best we could and do our best to hold back the tears. It was so quick, literally they took a staple gun and put 4 staples in his head, he was so brave! As soon as it was over, the doctor gave him some gloves and a mask which he saw Brady eyeing before hand and Brady was fine and he was ready to go get his Big Batman daddy promised him for being Brave!
I will be completely fine if I never have to see either one of kids in pain like that again. It made me think, how hard and what a huge sacrifice it was for God to see his son Jesus in such pain on the cross, I can't imagine!

Waiting for staples

4 Staples

My sweet brave boy

His souvenirs

2010-09-18T18:41:00.000-07:00

August 12

2nd Trip to Dentist

Today Brady went to the dentist again. His first visit was last year during spring break, so we decided it was time to go back. I wasn't a big fan of the last dentist so we switch to Dr. Morgan, which was actually my dentist growing up. They make going to the dentist so much fun! Brady had to go back w/out me, I was a little nervous, but they said he did great and his teeth look good!

Waiting in the waiting room

Showing me Batman

Being a sweet girl while we wait

Brady's teeth x-ray

Dr. Morgan & Brady

Brady with his balloon sword

2010-09-18T18:30:00.000-07:00

August 10th

First nap in bed

I decided Charley needed to start getting use to not being rocked or bounced while sleeping, so we tried to take a nap today in our bed, she slept about 30min, not bad for the first time.

Brady tucking her in

Sweet girl

2010-08-08T15:57:00.000-07:00

July 7th

Mari's 5th Bday Party

Today Mari had a tea party at Mimi & Popi's to celebrate her bday, this was Brady's first but only only tea party he will attend, espcially if Ryan has anything to do with it! Mandi did a great job incorporating the 2 boys, the boys got king crowns & swords instead of princee crowns & necklaces. By the end of the party the boys aka bad guys were chasing the girls with their swords and having a ball!

Big brother wanted to hold Charley while mommy got ready

Sweet girl fell asleep in her brother's arms

Brad at the tea party

Charley at her first tea party

Bday girl

Sipping tea, really water, he didnt like the tea

The boys

Opening presents

Fun outfit we got her

Brady with his sword

Sweet Ryan

2010-08-08T15:54:00.000-07:00

July 6th

Too Cute for Words

Just couldn't resist taking a pic of this outfit!

2010-08-08T15:46:00.000-07:00

July 5th

First Table Top for 4/Brady's first Sushi

Table for four please, our first dinning put experience with 2 babies. Ryan was supposed to have a business meeting tonight but it got canceled, so he took us to dinner instead. He's been craving sushi forever but since you can't eat it while prego we had to wait. Brady loved his first sushi experience & Charley slept the entire time. Brady loved his miso soup & picking out the fried shrimp from the rolls.

2010-08-08T15:42:00.000-07:00

Aug 3rd

3wks Old

Today Charley is 3wks old. She's a great baby, eats usually every 3hrs during the day, in the evening before bed, sometimes every 2hrs. Every since we brought her home she's been a great sleeper at night, for the first 2wks I had to wake her up every four hrs, but after 2wks, no more waking her up, she'll now wake up every 4 on her own, one night she went 5. She gruts a lot and we've just changed her formula b/c I think her tummy is sensitive like Brady's. Can't wait to see how she changes over the next couple of weeks!

2010-08-08T15:40:00.000-07:00

Aug 2nd

I couldn't resist, their just all 3 so cute!

2010-08-08T15:19:00.000-07:00

Aug 1st

Kayla's BDay Party

Today cousin Kayla had her bday party at Aunt Lyn's house, they kids got to play on the slip n slide, eat Popsicles, and throw water balloons, Brady had a lot of fun!

Brady's first slip & slide

Sliding

Brae & Brady

Hangin in the pool

Yummy

Eating another popsicle

Kayla, the bday girl

2010-08-08T15:02:00.000-07:00

July 30th/Aug 1st

First Night in Room/First Sunday at Church

Tonight we decided to put Charley in her room, she has become a very noisy girl and keeps mommy and daddy up even while she's sleeping, she did great!

Today we decided we would attempt to head to church, surprisely we were on time and things went very smoothly. Charley waited until after Big church to eat and didn't fuse a bit, more Brady had a hard time leaving us today though, not looking forward to school, ugh!

Sunday best

2010-08-08T14:53:00.000-07:00

July 29th

Charley's 2wk Check Up

Today Brady and I took Charley to her 2wk appt. She still looks good, she is now 8lbs 1oz and 21in, she's average in weight and 75 percentile in height. In 2 wks we've had lots of firsts...20th-First outing to lactation center & first bottle with formula, 21st-First for mommy, I Charley for an hour to go to CVS to get pics on a cd & Charley's umbilical cord falls off, 22nd-Fist doc appt, 23rd-first ride with both kids, 24th-First wedding, 27th-First Target trip, 28th-first Walmart trip & first date for Mommy & Daddy, 29th-First for Brady, no more pull ups, Newborn pics

Brady is holding up 2 fingers for 2wks

2010-08-08T14:47:00.000-07:00

July 28th

First Walmart Trip/9yr Anniversay

Today I got brave and took both the kids to Walmart to get some pictures printed and some frames for Ryan for our anniversary.

Yes, today Ryan and I are celebrated 9 yrs, its funny how things have changed. My love for Ryan has changed so much, for the better too! Even though he drives me nuts sometimes, lol, I'm so blessed to have a husband who loves me and has given me two beautiful children and works his hinny off to provide for us! We got to go to dinner tonight, we left Charley for the first time, and she was a good girl!

2010-08-08T14:43:00.000-07:00

July 27th

First Target Trip

Today Brady went to Mimi's house for the day to may with Mari, so Charley and I got to play. So of course the first thing on my list to do was get out of the house, so we headed to Target.

2010-08-08T14:36:00.000-07:00

July 26th

First Stroller Ride
This morning we went to get Charley's 2nd PKU testing done, which Brady wore his costume too, and to the ad building to get some paperwork turned in, still had his costume on, and this evening we went just around the circle in our stroller for the first time, still with costume, lol!

2010-08-08T14:21:00.000-07:00

July 24th

BATMAN
His grandparents definitely spoil him, Mimi is no exception! We were over there one day and Brady found a Super Hero costumes, it came with batman, superman, and robin and of course he and Mimi thought he had to have it for a big brother gift, which of course he had already gotten several big brother gifts as is. He literally asked everyday he woke up if his costumes had come. We got home late Friday so Sat. we woke up and they had come, he wore it the rest of the day!

Brady/Batman

Batman flying

First ride with two kids (pic taken on 24th but 23rd was actually the first day)

2010-08-05T13:39:00.000-07:00

July 23rd & 24th

Trae's Rehearsal Dinner & Wedding

I believe this was the last of Ryan's single buddies to get married this weekend. We were extremely worried we were going to miss it all together due to Charley but she came just in time. Normally I wouldn't take a 9 day old out in public but we couldn't miss seeing Trae getting married.

For the rehearsal dinner Brady got to play with Nani and Booga and Sat. night he was with Popi and Mimi and got to go to Layton and Cooper's bday party, so he was not missing out on any fun!

Charley was an angel both nights, slept the entire time until it was time to eat, maybe getting her out this young and around loud noises, she'll be an easy going baby and toddler!

The boys

Todd & Trae

At the rehearsal

Practing

Brit & Trae

My kangaroo

Daddy & his girls

The Wedding

The boys

Waiting on his bride

Here comes the bride

Vows

Mr. & Mrs. White

The Wedding Party

The Wedding Party

Mr. & Mrs. White

First Dance

Clint and his youngest girl, Daddy & Charley, & Shane & Calvin

Daddy and his lil girl

Daddy & his girls

Charley ready to party

While Mommy & Daddy are awhile Brady will Play

Layton and Cooper's 5th and 3rd Bday parties were today at 4 and since Daddy was in a wedding at 5 we couldn't go but I didn't want Brady to miss it, so I asked if Popi and Mimi could take him, they all had a blast!

Layton sliding

Brady sliding

Karson & Brady

Bullseye & Brady

Jumping into Zach

Zach & Brady

Filling up his gun

Having fun

Brady shooting Cooper with a water gun

Brady and Cooper eating hotdogs

Cooper

Brady sliding

Brady including himself in opening presents

Brady helping Layton open pics

Brady sliding

Avery

Brady sliding

2010-08-05T13:20:00.000-07:00

July 22nd

1 Week Old/First Bath

Today Charley is 1 week old. We went to the doctor this morning for our first check up, she weighs 7lbs 3oz, she's lost 3oz since birth but as actually gained 6oz since Tues, I guess pumping right after we eat and giving that to her and a little bit of formula is working. (It seems my milk supply is the didn't change unfortunately, so I'm gonna have to supplement like I did with Brady, ugh) The doctor says she looks real good!

We also had our first bath today, her umbillical cord fell off yesterday (July 21st). She didn't like it at first but then it seemed to comfort her, and of course big brother Brady was a big help!

All decked out for the doctor

Waiting to get weighed

FIRST BATH

Daddy and Brady help give her a bath

Big Brother helps bath her

Look Daddy

Mommy and Brady giving Charley a bath

2010-08-03T10:28:00.000-07:00

July 17-22nd

First Week at Home

We couldn't wait to get home, and when we finally did get home Big Brother was waiting on us with a Welcome Sign. He ran to the car to help Daddy bring Charley in. We were home maybe 10 min and she had a poopy and Brady ran to get some gloves to help change her diaper, he was pratically pushing me out of the way to wipe her bottom. I was dreading our first night at home but so far Charley is a great sleeper, I'm actually having to wake her up at night to eat. During the day she's a little challenging, but I think its b/c I can't get her enough to eat. July 2oth Charley and I went on our first outing, we headed to HEB breastfeeding center to get some help and July 22nd we headed to the doc for our first check, I can't believe she's a week old and she weighed 7lbs 3oz so lost 3 oz since birth but gained a few ounces since going to the breastfeeding center where she was 6lbs 14oz.

Ride Home

The sweetest greeting ever

Brady ran to the car to help Daddy

Daddy was a little nervous, lol

Let's go Charley

Proud Big Brother

Sweet Big Brother Sugars

First Poopy at Home, and Brady had to help

Pushing me out of the way to wipe her

Mommy's Big helper

Giving Charley her paci

I'm sure this is first of many shhhh.

Alathea and Charley

Justin and Charley

Big Brother, Mom and Lil Sister

Daddy and his kids

First change of clothes

Night Night

Day 2 at home Daddy's girl

Sweet baby face

Brady wanted to read her a book

First swing

Big Brother and Charley

Little Lady in Pink

Day 3 at home

She love her swing

Suctioning my lips

Day 4 at home

Day 4, July 20th

First outing

He loves to hold her

Day 5 at home

Getting ready to go the doc for 1 week check up

Headed to the doc

Waiting to get weighed

2010-07-14T19:41:00.000-07:00

July 14th

Soaking Up Brady

I'm very thankful that I had a day that I knew I could spend entirely with Brady, even though we've had all summer, today I knew it would be my last day as just Brady's mom! Its a bitter sweet feeling, I'm super excited to welcom Charley into the world tomorrow, but I'm also very sad that Brady will not be able to have all of my attention, that's all we've and he's known for 3 yrs! I wanted to make today extra special, so we woke up and went to the donut store and then ended to Kid 2 Kid to try to find Charley something for the wedding we will be taking her to the week after she' here, and Brady without any prompting found this outfit and said Charley would love it, and I totally agree, he said it would be his big brother gift for her. After Kid 2 Kid we headed to Irving to visit our friends Susan and Jon who had twin girls about a month ago, so Brady got to play with their big brother Liam and get an idea of what Charley will be like! After visiting we headed to the nail salon for one more special foot treatment, this was the first time I've ever taken Brady and probably the last, he was good but wanted to participate. Then we had McDonalds and headed to the water park. Then it was nap time, we played for awhile and then met daddy for our last meal as 3! After a quick shower, I put Brady to bed for the last time, I love that boy so much, its hard to imagine being able to love another one, but I know God just makes room! I soaked up every minute I could of my lil man today and I thank the Lord that I had today with him and hope Brady will know someday how much we love him and have cherished him for the last 3yrs and will continue for many many more years! I LOVE YOU BRADY BOOZER!

Decorating her bag

Brady's Big Brother gift for Charley

Sliding

Brady sliding and some radom girl, lol

Cheesin

Chillin

Being silly at the water park

Another take of us at the nail salon

At the nail salon

Breakfast, no hand

Breakfast, he loves to put his hands op for some reason when I take pics now!

2010-07-14T19:26:00.000-07:00

July 13th

Layton's Bday
Today was Layton bday and we were invited to Bedford Splash, it was Bradys first time to go and our first time out of the house in wks, I've been a hermit crab! The boys had a blast and I was just able to chill in the water with Jenn and relax!

Layton, Brady, and Cooper

The boys again

Brady sliding

Brady sliding

Brady chillin

July 12th

39wks

Had my 39 wk check up today, still a 2, and Charley seems to be really settled, however we decided that it was time, so unless she comes on her own, we will be getting induced on Thursday.

2010-07-09T09:38:00.000-07:00

July 8th

Toddler Time/First time to Library

I don't know why I've waited this long to take Brady to the library, but today after needing to get out of the house desparately and trying to entertain Brady at the same time I started searching and realized the Thursdays at 10:30 at the Hurst Library its Toddler Time. We went and had a great time and will make it a tradition for sure! Today we talked about the letter M, so all the books and songs we sang had the letter M in them. They read Monster Party, Animal Music, Mouse by Mouse, and Goodnight Moon, and we sang 5 little monkeys, we marched to a song, and sand 5 blind mice. And when it was over the do a bubble song and blows bubbles! After we finished toddler time, we went to find some books. Brady and I both got a library card and Brady checked out 3 books, Harry and the Terrible Wathzit, Bears on Wheels, and Thomas the Train ABC. After heading to Target for a quick grocery trip we headed to Pizza Garden, one of our fav eating places. I'm cherishing every min of Brady time these days realizing I won't just have him all to myself much longer!

Listening to story time

Sitting down for reading time

Just got done marching

Catching bubbles

My cutie pie

His first library books

2010-07-05T15:26:00.000-07:00

July 1-5

Almost but Not Quite

Thursday 1st I woke up not feeling so well, and by 10am I started having contractions, so I decided before heading to a lunch they were having for Ryan at his work that I would just tidy the house and throw last minute things in the car just in case, however my bag and car have been packed for weeks. While getting Brady dressed I had to stop b/c of a contraction and he asked me what was wrong. I told him Charley might be coming, and he said."Mommy she's still in your tummy, she's not coming and its not July yet," and I said but Brady it is July, its July 1st, and he started jumping up and down saying, " Oh boy, oh boy, my baby sister is coming!" So stinkin cute!

After having lunch with Ryan, I decided to head to my folks house to put Brady down for a nap, contractions still going, anywhere from 10, 15, to 20 minutes apart. By about 6, my contractions were about 10 minutes apart and I called Ryan and told him he should probably head home and get his bag packed that and we would stay in Irving.

By 10, 12hrs later, my contractions were getting closer together, by 12:20 (2nd), I had been having contractions 5 min apart for an hr, so I woke up Ryan and we headed to the hospital. We got checked in and they checked me, I was just 2 cm dilated, the nurse said she'd check me in a hour and if I hadn't changed they'd send me home, it was almost like Charley knew what was about to happen and the contractions slowed down, 2:04 came and I was still a 2, so we headed home. Needless to say I was extremely frustrated and disappointed. I didn't sleep well the rest of the night really morning.

Friday (2nd) I contiued to have contractions, radom contractions, but contractions. My mom and I went to the mall to walk and even tried spicy Hooter wings but no change, by 10pm, 48hrs later, they had stopped!

Sat (3rd), I was feeling a little depressed, my sweet sister Mandi came to kidnap me and went shopping and to lunch, a few contractions through out the day, but nothing really.

Sunday, Fourth of July 4th, still feeling blah, we headed over to Ryan's folks house for brunch, I'm sure they probably hate me, b/c I wasn't very pleasant to be around, but no contractions really, asked Ryan if we could have Mexican food for dinner, trying the spicy food thing out again, even bounced on a exercise ball, but nothing.

Monday 5th, (38wks) Ryan and I both laughed at the nurse we she said to go ahead and keep my appt with the doc, thinking we would never make it to Tues, but I guess we were wrong. Ryan took me to Grapevine Mills to walk some more but still no Charley and boy is my mind playing tricks on me, lol!

I know she'll be here when she's supposed to and I still techinally have 14 days still my due date, but I'm just dumb founded to how labor can start and then just stop. I'm trusting God's plan and timing and trying to be patient and stay busy. I go to the doctor tomorrow and maybe will find out some more! I'll keep you posted!

2010-07-05T15:21:00.000-07:00

June 30th

Back to Cool Cuts 3rd Haircut

I decided that Brady needed another haircut, and last time I attempted to do it myself and I wasn't too pleased, so I decided to head back to where we went for his very first haircut, Cool Cuts! Ryan and most people couldn't even tell he got one, but I could, they also convinced me into buying some mousse to help clam the curls! He looks so handsome, I sure hope Charley has curls too!

This was after, but not fixed

During

Before

2010-07-01T05:59:00.000-07:00

June 28th

37 wks/Belly Cast

Today I'm officially counting days, less than a month away, and boy am I ready! At this point with Brady he decided to come already, so I never got to the I'm miserable stage, but I'm there now and discovering what everyone talks about! Last week's appt. I was a cm dilated, this weeks appt, still 1 cm dilated, ugh!

Mandi came over after work to do my belly cast once again! Ryan thinks its strange and others might too, but being pregnant to me is just a blessing and a miracle that I thinks its super neat to be able to capture the memory forever! My intentions last time were to have Ryan help me, but if you recall, Ryan went to the hospital on Sat for food poisoning, and we had Brady on Mon, so I was forced to put my modesty aside and have my sister do it! So, since she did just a great job and I never know when Ryan's going to be home, I decided to let her do it again! Jenn is going to paint it for me to match the room and Brady's, so I can't wait to see the final product!

Finished product

Almost done

Mandi being silly

Mandi has become a pro

Trying to help, but making more of a mess, lol

Big Brother Brady helping

Patting me down with water

37 wks

2010-06-26T14:56:00.002-07:00

June 22-25th

Lake Tachoma

Last year we got together with the Abilene crew and went to South Padre, this year we decided to head to the lake, so we all met up Tuesday evening and stayed until Friday afternoon. We stayed out Tanglewood villas in Pottsboro,TX, it was really nice! Tuesday after getting settled in the girls and kids headed to the pool while the boys made tacos. Wednesday, the boys got up and went to play golf, while us girls and kids hung out in the room and then to the pool for awhile, after the boys got back we headed to the lake. Brady went tubing for the first time ever, I thought I was going to pee my pants I was so nervous, but he loved it! He also rode on the banana! Thursday we had Colby's pancakes for breakfast and then we headed to the lake, and had fun on the tub again, and beached the boat and played until the rain came. After naps we headed to the playground and then had pizza for dinner! Friday we packed up and headed home! We had a great time!

Tuesday evening @ the Pool

Brady, Jackson, Sloan, Gracie, and Kennadie

Jackson in the kiddie pool

Wednesday on the Lake

My boys on the boat

My sweet boy

Not sure about the lake yet

Brady trying to figure out if he likes the lake

Brady with his daddy

Brady and Ryan

Sloan and Jackson

Sammy and Averie

Ryan and Colby

Courtney and Kennadie

Sloan, Jackson, and BC

Brady and Gracie

Gracie, Brady, and Averie fixing to take off

Here we go

Lovin it

Brady tubing

Averie's done

Gracie, Kennadie, and Averie fixing to take off

Gracie, Kennadie, and Averie

The girls tubing

Jackon feel asleep like this

Jackson sleeping

The kids watching Sammy

Sammy doing tricks

Sammy and BC tubing

BC trying to hang on

BC tubing

Ryan tubing

Brady chillin on the boat

Jackson on the boat

Ryan, Brady, Gracie, Kennadie, and Averie

Averie, Kennadie, Gracie, Brady, and Ryan

Thursday on the Lake

Brady throwing sand

Brady throwing more sand

BC, Sloan, and Jackson

Jackson on the beach

Jumping to Daddy

My sweet family

Cheesin on the boat

Fixing to take off

Averie, Shannon, Averie, BC, and Brady

Brady cheesin on the banana

More Banana

Thursday on the Playground

Brady playing

Jackson and BC

Gracie, Kennadie, and Averie swinging

Jackson swinging

Brady swinging

Gracie, Kennadie, and Brady swinging

Sammy and Shannon

2010-06-26T14:56:00.001-07:00

June 21st

36 wks

PICS COMING

2010-06-26T14:46:00.000-07:00

June 20th

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to my Husband, Dad, Father-in-law and all the dad's out there! I am so blessed to have a husband that is a wonderful father, who absolutely loves his son and takes such good care of the both of us and I'm sure will be a great father of Charley here pretty soon too! I also am blessed to have a great dad and I just pray that Charley and her daddy can have the same special relationship! We took this pictures for Ryan and had them framed!

Love

You!

2010-06-26T13:50:00.000-07:00

June 18th

Swimming Lesson Show Off

Today we got to see what Brady had learned this week, his come so far, and we are so proud of him! He didn't get his dipper badge just yet, was shy just 2 skills, so we'll keep practice and try again next year!

Chillin, waiting to get wet

Being silly

Face Float

Swimming to Mrs Smith

Swimming back to the steps

Knee dive

Knee Dive entrance

Jumping in the deep end

Swimming back to the step

Jumping in the deep end

Swimming to his teacher

Swimming to the side

Red Rover, Red Rover, let Brady come over

Swimming from one end to the other

Still going

Taking a breather

1,2,3 breathe

Still going

and going

Waiting his turn

Going through the hoop

And he makes it

2010-06-26T13:41:00.000-07:00

June 17th

Braeleigh Day

Today Stephanie had training so we asked if we could watch Braeleigh for the day! After Brady's swim lesson we went back to the house and played, then did some swimming, went to Pizza Garden for lunch, then all 3 of us laid down for a nap, it was a super fun day!

2010-06-26T13:21:00.000-07:00

June 14th

Blast Ball Awards Ceremony
While I was at my shower, Chris and Mandi took Brady to his Blast Ball awards ceremony, so blast ball is official over until next year!

The Trophy table

Waiting for their trophies

Still waiting

Still waiting for their trophies

Brady getting his award

Mari getting her award

Enjoying his snacks

Crazy hair boy

My sweet boy

Cheesin with his trophy and cookie

Eating their cookies and showing off their trophies

2010-06-26T13:01:00.000-07:00

June 14th

Church Shower

My precious girlfriends from church threw me a shower today and boy did I get some more fabulous things, Charley is going to be one stylish little girl, not that I had any doubt! Ryan and I have been so blessed to make some wonderful friendships in the last year at our church, I don't know what I'd do without them! And what a blessing, there are four of us pregnant right now, all girls but 1, and 1 who just had one 3 months ago, so not only have we been blessed but our little girl will be too, not too mention Brady who has his fair pick of friends too!

My Bible Study group and Hostesses: Kari, Jenn, Paige, Me, Amanda, and Stephanie

Jenn and I comparing Lizzie and Charley

Jenn with baby Lizzie and me with baby Charley

My precious mom and mother-in-law

Jenn made this beautiful sign for me to go on the hositipal door and to go in Charley's room

Kari made me this, Charley's coming home outfit, Brady has a big brother shirt too

A red sparkle cowgirl sign

Some bloomers with bling

Matching top

Jenn and I laughing about all this new girl stuff

Opening presents

Rebekah, Clara, and Amy

Paige and Stephanie

A too cute watermelon swaddler

2010-06-17T12:58:00.000-07:00

June 12th

Shower

Despite my refusal to have any showers, I ended up having 3, I guess people don't take me seriously, lol, and of course we are very appreciative! Today my sweet friends Hillary, Olivia, and Tarenthia threw me a shower at Hillary's house, I just invited a few friends and my mom, mother-in-law, sisters, and sister-in-law. It was wonderful and I got so many great things, including a double jogger stroller from my folks, lots of adorable outfits and bows, a hooter hider, and lots of handmade things from some of my talented friends! We are so blessed to have so many people and love us and want to be a part of this special time!

My Precious Friends and Hostesses, Olivia, Tarenthia, Me, and Hillary

Cute diaper cake

Yummy cake and punch

My sweet mom and sister (Tanya was out of town)

More sweet family-Steph, Me, and Wendy

Kara and Me

Me & Charley and Courtney & Jersie

Adorable dress from Tarenthia

Tiny shoes from Nani

More tiny shoes from Nani

Tutu swimsuit from Nani for next summer

Handmade from Hillary

Handmade from Kara, too cute

From Aunt Stephanie who thinks she's the fav

From Aunt Mandi who thinks she's the fav

Handmade Hooter Hider from my good friend Laura

Big Brother gift from Hillary & Olivia

Big Brother toy from Mimi-Rex

The Kids enjoying cake

2010-06-15T10:44:00.000-07:00

June 12th

Prego Pics-Back to Nash Farm

My mom went with us to Nash Farm this morning to take prego pics, I will be 35wks on the 14th. I took Brady's prego pics here and you know we've been back several times for other pics. I decided to wear the same thing that I did with Brady too! He was so good too, some of the best pics, we didn't even pose him, he just did it! I know I might complain about being fat, or hot, or uncomfortable, but I LOVE being pregnant, I never get over the fact that its such a miracle and that's why I just have to capture as many moments prego as I can!

My sweet family

He already loves he's sister

This is one of my favs

This is one of those I tried to tell him what to do but he just started being silly

My big boy

Closeup

We were sitting and he just decided to go hug his daddy's neck, so mom just started snapping pics

Looking at Charley

2010-06-15T10:40:00.000-07:00

June 11th
End of First Week of Swim Class

At the end of the week, they come out and show us the chart of the progress the kids have made, being competitive I was a little upset when I saw Brady didn't have as many X's as the other kids, I know that's terribly, but after talking to another mom I was put at ease when I realized Brady is a little long to be in this class and that this class and the next class usually get repeated b/c the skills are a little more advanced. Next Friday we get to go back and see what all he's learned!

2010-06-15T10:35:00.000-07:00

June 10th

Brady's first VBS

I volunteered to help out with VBS this year for the first time at our new church, they put me in charge of organized play time basically pe for the preschoolers, let's just say it was interesting, lol! Since I was helping Brady got to go to VBS, and had a great time!

Eating snacks

Cheesin during snack time

Playing in the Jungle

Headed back to their room, any time they traveled they took the rope

Cheesin with a Giraffe

2010-06-15T10:30:00.000-07:00

June 7th

Rnager Game

We got to got to the Ranger game tonight for the first time this season! Booga got to come along too! We had a great time, especially when it cooled down!

I told him to smile and this is what he did

Me and my monkey

My boys

2010-06-15T10:24:00.000-07:00

June 7th First Day of Swim Classes

Today was our first day of swim lessons, this is our second summer to take lessons from S&A Swimming and we just loved and Brady learned so much! We are looking forward to what new skills he will learn this year!

2010-06-15T10:15:00.000-07:00

June 6th

Brae's Dance Recital

Braeleigh had her first recital today, and she did so good and of course she was the cutest!

Brae and Brady before the recital

2010-06-15T10:13:00.000-07:00

May 29th My First Bows

After watching a you tube video, I am officially am a bow maker, they're not the best, but I'm sure with practice, they'll get better! I can't wait to see Charley wear them!

2010-06-15T10:02:00.000-07:00

May 29th

Pool is Open

Today was the first day we got to use our pool this summer, Brady and I hung out in the spa while daddy worked and then when daddy was done daddy and Brady got to play! We start swim lessons on the 7th, we're super excited!

2010-06-02T19:24:00.000-07:00

May 27th

School Shower

Today my wonderful group of block teachers threw me a shower, its funny, I didn't want any showers, b/c I didn't know how I felt about 2nd baby showers, I didn't want people to think I was greedy, anyway, ends up I'm having 3, and this is the first! It turned out great, Ryan and I are so blessed!

The Invitation

Yummy cake

Gift table

Food Table

Sheri, Jana, Me, Teri, and Frances, the hostesses

Downing some cake

Opening gifts

Newborn Lounger

New Super seat, a new thing since Brady

Jana being a goof

2010-06-02T18:09:00.000-07:00

May 27th

Mari Pre-K Graduation

Mari graduates from Metroplex Pre-K, next year she will be attending TreeTop Charter school in Euless, I can't believe she's so big!

2010-06-02T16:58:00.000-07:00

May 22nd

Avery turns 3/Skrek

Today we got to go to Avery's bday party at the Zoo, if was super fun! Hillary and Aaron hitched a ride with us, the boys were a little freaked out b/c T had some friends dressed up like animals, but after they took their costumes off they were ok. We hung out in a room and got to eat pizza and cake and they brought a couple of small animals in for us to look at. Afterwards we headed into the Zoo, we didn't stay long, poor Aaron missed his nap, but deep down I was glad, b/c being pregnant in the heat is NOT fun!

That evening we went to the Movie Tavern to take Brady to see Skrek in 3D, I'm cherishing our moments, just the 2 of us or 3 of us more and more these days, b/c soon it won't just be the 3 of us!

Not getting too far from daddy

Brady and Avery checking themselves out

Giving hugs

Getting his hand painted, wasn't interested in his face

His superman

Birthday girl

T and Avery watching the animals

Aaron and Brady watching the animals

Baby Owl

Snake

Bradley, T, and Avery

Penguin

closeup of the penguin

Checking out the animals

Singing Happy Birthday

Monkey

Brady and Daddy

Getting a closer look

Aaron and Hillary

Look, Brady

Zebra

Brady, Daddy, Aaron, and Hillary

Our sweet boys holding hands

Elephant

Crazy Cheese Face

Girafee

Look Daddy

Brady and Me

My sweet family

Flamingo

At the Movies

Brady at the movies with his 3D glasses on, his forehand is red b/c he got scared and put his superman arm on his head, oops!

2010-06-02T16:09:00.000-07:00

May 13th

More Blast Ball

Safe

My sweet boy

Not sure what he's doing here

Sorry for the spot, the fence kept getting in the way

This is how he spends most of his time

I guess there's a reason I call him Monkey

Swing

Cute Cousins

2010-06-02T14:50:00.000-07:00

May 11th

Blast Ball Game

Another game, Brady is still ejoying himself, more so in the dirt than actually playing ball, but its still fun to watch!

That a boy, good swing

Oops, he missed

Watching the ball

Safe

This is what the kids do, while people are at bat, lol

Got it!

Nice Hit!

Hit!

Playing in the dirt

More palying in the dirt

Hangin in the dugout

Hangin in the dugout 2

Running to the base

2010-05-11T14:00:00.000-07:00

March 10th

30wks
Today I went in for my 30wk appt., I'm starting to go every 2 wks now! Charley is doing great, moving like crazy her heartbeat this week was 160! I officially have a outty and am FAT, at this rate I for sure will be heavier than I was with Brady! Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, I absolutely LOVE being pregant and would do it as many times as the Lord will allow, but I've just decided I hate the extra weight in the legs, buttocks, arms, face, etc, lol! I wish I was one of those people that stuck with working out and got lucky to only putting on a few pounds but I've decided the Lord just thinks me and my babies need some extra weight suring these months!

Mother's Day, me and Charley

2010-05-11T13:46:00.000-07:00

March 9th

Mommy's Day

I know there are some out there that might beg to differ but I honestly believe I am the luckiest girl and mommy in the world! I have a wonderful mother, who I can only hope to be 1/2 of some day who has given me the best Christian example of what a wife and mother we are called to be and only pray that I can have that kind of relationship with Charley some day! I also have a terrific mother-in-law, that I know many are jealous of! And more importantly God chose me to be a mommy of I think the cutest little boys in the world, who's sweet spirit, precious smile, and hamminess makes be smile daily and help me forget all the 3 yr old fits! And of course He has also blessed me with a baby girl, that I'm dying to meet, love, and hold!

This year, Brady got to sing in Big Church for us, they sang a couple of very sweet mommy songs, Brady jsut stood there, but he was sure cute to look at! We met up with Ryan's mom and dad for lunch and then headed to my folks for dinner! It was a great day and I can't thank God enough for blessing me!

Brady smiling?? at me

This is what he did the entire time

Looking at me thinking about singing, Cooper is to the left of him

Seriously nervous or something

Checking things out

Brady's singing Debut

I asked him to smile, he made us say Plex!

His crazy cheese face

My crazy boy

Sweet sugars

2010-05-11T13:39:00.000-07:00

March 7th

Fun in the Mud

I left the boys outside for maybe 30 minutes, while I was cooking dinner and I came back to see Brady covered in dirt, lol! He was supposed to be helping Daddy, but got a hold of the water hose and sprayed himself and he was soaked and covered head to toe in mud! These pictures really don't do it justice!

Helping Daddy

Trying to shovel rocks

Dirty wet boy

More help

2010-05-11T12:57:00.000-07:00

March 4th

Brady's 2nd Blastball Game

Today was our second Blastball game, this time Brady had his jersey, so he got to sport it, #2! It's funny he was more interested in the grass this game than last also. Enjoy the pics, notice the facial expressions on the batting and running to first, he gets so excited, wonder who he gets that from?

Mari and Brady on 3rd

Mari at bat

Brady's first at bat

Brady's second at bat

Diving for 1st, lol

Trying to get his teammate to give him the ball to throw

Running back to the dugout

Everyone playing around

Brady and Dalton

Brady throwing the ball in

Releasing the ball

Throwing dirt, very seriously

More dirt throwing

Waiting to bat

3rd at bat

Running to first, I love the face

Running to first, and another precious face

Jumping on first

More dirt playing

Throwing the ball home

2010-05-04T07:00:00.000-07:00

April 30th

Wii Tiger Field Day

Today I survived my first field day, I was barely able to walk afterwards but I suvived. The kids seemed to have a blast and everything went pretty smoothly I would say especially for having to newbies running the show! My mom brought Brady up for a little while to play, he wasn't real sure about all the people but he eventually came around!

Shy at first

Ready to play

Jana, Erin, and I

Getty Up Horsey

I love that smile

Brady was a little freaked out by the clown

2010-05-03T13:08:00.000-07:00

April 29th

First Blast Ball Game

Today was Brady's first Blast Ball game! This was the very first time Brady would ever hit the field, first time to bat, first time to field, first time to run the bases, etc. and I was so giddy! I couldn't hold back my excitement, I know he's 3 and its just blast ball, but I couldn't help but think that I'm that "soccer mom" now and it excites me, expecially since our first game, I was was in charge of snacks! I couldn't put the camera down or stop smiling and giggling! Brady had a blast too! He was excited that everyone was there to watch him, so excited he didn't want to stay in the dugout and come on, let's get real, its a typical boy, he was surrounded by dirt, lol! He did so good, he got to bat 3x and hit it each time, I know its hard to miss the ball, but after seeing his first practice I was a little nervous! No matter if the ball was near him or not while in the field he was diving in the dirt, and every time he got on or came off the field he jumped on the squeaky base! I hope you can see the excitement in his face too while looking at the pictures and the video! I still can't stop smiling!

Brady and Mari

Warmup run

Lining up to field for warmup

Getting ready to warmup, holding cousins hand

Its mine

Got it

Diving during warmup

Fielding during warmup

I got it, has no idea or care, the game hasn't started yet

Notice where the ball is and what the kids are doing, and this was still pregame, lol

Running to the dugout to start the game

First at bat on video

First at bat

Getting giddy for his first at bat

First hit

Runing to first at his first hit ever

First time to ever run to first base, and he leaps right over it, lol!

2nd at bat ever

Oh, this way to first

Running to 1st

Kodak moment

Running after the ball

Throwing it in

Mari's turn at bat

Mari

3rd at bat

3rd at bat, contact

Safe Again

First Good Game Line Up

Good Game

Good Sportsmanship

Snack Time

2010-04-28T08:39:00.000-07:00

April 26th

28 wks

Today I am 28wks, only 84 days to go! We went today for a sonogram and glucose testing, however the glucose testing I get to do again on Thursday b/c they waited to long to take my blood, ugh! As far as the rest of the appointment, it went great! Charley looks good, weigh 2lbs now, my weight on the other hand, YIKES and her heartbeat was 153bpm! She was really hard to see, but they got one good profile pic of her. Its been awhile since I took a belly shot, so there's an updated pic of my growing belly and of course the Big Brother!

Sweet little face

My growing belly and my goof ball

I know this may weird some out, but I love a bare pregnant belly!

2010-04-28T08:30:00.000-07:00

April 25th

T-Ball Practice W/ Daddy

Today after church and a nice nap, we headed outside for some baseball. Brady has only had 1 practice and missed 2 games b/c he was sick for 1 game and Ryan was out of town and I had something going on the other game. So, I thought we could use some practice with Daddy before Brady's first game on the 29th. We don't have a T, so we just used a vaccuum attachment, it worked better when Brady was smaller, but it will do for now!

I LOVE THIS!

Miss

Just look at that smile

Doing it by himself

More help from daddy

2010-04-28T08:10:00.000-07:00

April 24th

Cooking with Braeleigh

Both Billy and Ryan were out of town today, so we asked Braeleigh and Steph to come over for a play date. I thought it would be fun for the kids to help cook dinner, so we had pigs in the blanket and they both loved getting to wrap the wienies. Notice Brady "crown," it's actual the inside of a hard hat of his but for some reason, his always taken it out and worn it like this, I love that he is so goofy,lol!

2010-04-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

April 2oth

BEST DAY EVER!

Tomorrow is my birthday, but Ryan and I decided to celebrate tonight, b/c we both have bible study tomorrow evening and we missed last week b/c of the Mavs game! Ryan took Brady and I to Bob's Steak and Chop in Grapevine for dinner, I was a bit nervous about taking Brady. The very first time we took him, he was about 18 months and when the waiter asked us what we wanted to drink, Brady said, "I want tea please!" Guess he's heard us say that a time or two! He was super good and this time, the waiter asked us if we were good, so Ryan and I both anwsered we're good, and then Brady shouts, "I'm good!"

When we got home, Ryan gave me my present, it was a digital frame, and he insisted that I opened the box and inside there was a photo college he had made with pics of Charley's 3D pic, and a few of Brady and us and in the middle it read, "Hilary, because you're so good at keeping this family together and happy, I hope you won't mind staying home and doing it full time!" Now before you get too too excited, for now were just going to try to do part time and see how that works, don't know all the details yet of how its all going to happen but this is an answered prayer for sure! I can't even imagaine how blessed me and my kids are going to be that I get to stay home with them a few days a week! Ryan and I are going to continue to seek God and put our trust in Him for this to work out!

After opening my present Brady brought us out some birthday hats, I had to get a pic! Not as fast as I use to be, so the last one just my head made it in the picture!

Aren't we cute?

I LOVE THESE BOYS!

2010-04-28T06:20:00.000-07:00

April 19th

27 wks-3D Sonogram

We got our first 3D sonogram done today, we decided not to do it with Brady b/c its a little expensive, but my friend Tarenthia told me about El Centro College Sonography Program, this is where students go who are studying to be a sonographer, and they always need people to come in so their students can get practice. The greatest part about it was it only cost us $30! Unfortunately, Ryan was unable to go, but I was able to take my mom and mom mother-in-law. The people were fantastic, you would have never known they were students. First, we started with a regular 2D sonogram, and found out Charley was 1lb and 14oz, so just shy of 2lbs and that she looked great! Then we headed over to the 3D machine, my sonographer Heidi wasn't doubting her ability on the 3D machine, so they called in backup, so the "Queen of 3D" Devon came in, she was fabulous! They spent probably 30-45 min trying to get a good pic, my umbilical cord was right in front of Charley's face, so in some of the pics she kinda looks like an alien, but we ended walking away with some great pics, at least 10 3D pics and like 5 2D! It was a really neat experience and just reminds you what a miracle this really is! I know I say it all the time, but GOD IS GOOD!

Her sweet face, her nose looks like Brady and I think she has my lips too

Her arms crossed in front of her face

Her legs crossed and her little hands

Her foot

2010-04-27T08:34:00.000-07:00

April 15th

Brady & Charley's Rooms

My goal was to have the rooms ready by April 16th, and we finished just in the neck of time. Charley's room didn't need much just a few girly touches, Ryan's aunt Missy, who's fabulous made me the cross, the heart canvas, and the picture blocks, and then I made a C to go above her bed, found the curtains from our old house, and added some rope and bandanna tissue paper. Brady's room, however was a complete makeover. We added fake grass to the wall, a huge B, some lockers to store toys and clothes, and new bedding, and bunk beds!

CHARLEY'S ROOM

Closeup of cross

BRADY'S ROOM

2010-04-27T08:24:00.000-07:00

April 11th

Let's go fly a Kite

Brady got a couple of kites for his birthday, and today was a perfect day and we have a perfect greenbelt to fly it on!

Brady and Ryan

Trying to catch the kite

Running after the kite

The boys trying to get the kite flying

2010-04-25T14:11:00.000-07:00

March 10

School Carnival

My school is known for putting on a good carnival, and this year was no exception, this year was even more special b/c it was the 50th anniversary of our school. My co-worker Jana and I were in charge on skating inside, and luckily I have some good friends, Hillary and Olivia, that were able to cart Brady around so that he could play while I worked. The boys had so much fun, they would have ridden the train all day long if we would have let them!

Hillary, Brady, and Aaron

the boys

the boys again

Hillary and the boys

Brady in the bounce house

Aaron in the bounce house

Jana after pie in the eye

Olivia and the boys

the train

Me, Brady, and Aaron

Jana in jail

Skating inside the small

Brady hanging out on the mats

Brady playing on the mats

2010-04-25T13:33:00.000-07:00

April 9th

First Blast Ball Practice

I have been waiting to be a baseball mom since the day Brady was born, not to say, I won't still love him if he doesn't play, but I just was excited to be that mom! So, you can imagine how excited I was when I saw a flyer at Brady's school for 3 & 4 yr old blast ball and even more excited that Brady could be on his cousin Mari's team. Blast ball is like t ball, but with only 1 base that squeaks when you step on it and only 7 players on a team on all line up in the in field to get the ball. We're still not positive if Brady's rt or left handed, he eats and writes left, but usually throws right, Ryan says it doesn't matter this early on, but I beg to differ, lol! Brady lost interest real fast, I mean who wouldn't there was a playground right next door. He needs some practice with batting, and a lesson in the difference between football fumble and baseball, he literally dove for the ball every time, even when it wasn't near him, it was the cutest thing!

Mari showing Brady the ropes

Still a bit nervous

The diving begins

In his own world

Being goofy

His turn with the glove

Getting the ball

Not paying attention

My lefty with a right handed glove

He finally got one, throwing it to coach

Got another one, he actually was going after foul balls too

His turn at bat, right handed first

Contact

Watching the ball

Left handed

First run to the base

First team huddle

2010-04-24T20:14:00.000-07:00

April 4th

Easter

Today we headed to church and then to Mimi and Popi's for lunch afterwards for Easter celebrations. I always look forward to Easter, for obvious reasons of course, setting aside time to remember Jesus and the sacrifice he made for us and his resurrection, but also b/c its another reason to get to eat my mom's yummy food and Ryan is forced to take family pics!

My precious family

My precious family again

My crazy boy

More of my crazy boy

Here is that crazy boy again

My precious parents

I wonder where he gets his silliness from???

Me and my lil man

Tanya, Chase, Kendra, and Kaylee (Matt had to work)

Mandi, Phoebe, Chris, and Mari

Mandi and Chris

Cousins

Phoebe and Mari hunting eggs

My silly boy

Sweet Phoebe

Popi and Phoebe

Crazy sisters