Puzzles!

This is how Braydon prefers his puzzles these days. I got this ipad as a gift and I can honestly say that I love the fun apps and games for Braydon more than anything I use it for. I'd say he is a little more into the tech toys than his mama!

Loving these boys!

Couldn't love you more!!!

Brooks West

Mama's baby

Braydon Michael

Always Mommys Boy!

Last night both Braydon and Brooks were up at a minimum of 5 times between 11:36 pm and 1:05 am last night. At first it was no big deal, the boys have been sleeping great for weeks so I sucked it up and stumbled up and down while Rowdy acted like it was a another silent night (He did let me sleep in late Sunday so I didn't mind the sleep interuption too much). But the crying out for mama just wouldn't let up and I was ready for those boys to find their slumber. One more cry was let out and I couldn't help but say, "My goodness! Go to sleep already!!!" Frustrated, I walked into Brooks room, snuggled him and hoped this wouldn't take long...As we rocked, I was overwhelmed by the thoughts of all the families I have been praying for this week. In a moment all my frustration was gone, I was reminded that I am so blessed to be a Mother to two healthy boys who want to be held in the middle of the night. Here's to remembering to count my blessings even in the middle of the night. I am thankful for the reminder!

9 months old and a baby maniac!!

Let the wrestling match begin!

Brooks....Are you serious?!?!

Taking him down...

Just another day with the boys

Look at me!!! I am walking !!!

9.5 months!!

Stats for Brooks at 9 months:

Weight: 21lbs (50 to 75th)

Height: 28.8 (75 to 80th)

Brooks is such a funny little baby. Rowdy and I are constantly laughing at him because he's just such a tough little baby and he has such a fun personality. He squeals and kicks with excitement whenever we walk upstairs to the play room, outside, or take him out of his car seat. He talks and babbles the sweetest sounds all day long! He loves to wrestle his Daddy and Braydon and never watches without joining the chaos. He LOVES Braydon so much and thankfully Braydon loves him just as much. Although, Braydon has started telling Brooks, "No No Brooks....No sir!" It's pretty funny. Brooks started walking a few days before Christmas and is taking anywhere between 8 to 10 steps pretty frequently now. Every day he gets a little bit more brave. He started formula this month and tolerated the change very well. He still prefers to eat the Ella's Baby Food products vs. any table food. He sleeps...better, but still wants a 5am bottle :( and he gets it :) every. single. night. We might work on this soon...we will see.

Christmas PJ's

Merry Christmas!!!

Potty Training!

Mr Big Stuff!!

I am so proud of this little guy. We are off to a pretty good start! Wednesday: B woke up and we put on big boy undies and we were 2 for 2 and had 2 accidents after that. Brooks wasn't feeling well so we went to the doctor and B would NOT leave the house in undies, so I didn't fight him and we wore diapers the 2nd half of the day. Oh well. Thursday: B had his last day of school so I decided it was a waste to push the potty training. Friday: Playdate Christmas party chaos...no go on potty training. Saturday: We dove into FULL on potty training. We have had his little potty in every room in the house today and he has done SOOOO good! He only had three small accidents and basically went on the potty every 20 to 30 minutes. He ran errands with Rowdy and he stayed dry in between stops and pottied in the back of the car when needed. He napped in undies and stayed dry!!! He even played at his best buddy Hudson's house and kept up the momentum with his potty training (Hudson was so proud of B that he decided to wear big boy undies too-so cute) Later today we went to main street to see Santa fly in on a parachute and Braydon had no accidents for over 3 hours of no potty. I am so proud of him and I am so happy to see him so proud of himself. I hope day 2 goes as well! For now, I will just call today a success.

It's Time for a BIG BOY haircut!!!

Looking like a big boy-almost 3 yrs old

I will admit that I am taking baby steps toward Braydon's big boy haircut, but I think I have heard enough about "chilli bowls" and we are well on our way to a true big boy cut. I can't believe how big my sweet baby Braydon looks in these pics. I love how his new cut didn't change his look too much. I don't know if I could handle that :)

All this talk of big boy stuff makes me realize we need to start the potty training. Soo...tomorrow I am whipping out all the buzz light year and spiderman undies and we are going to take another stab at this potty training business. After all, you can't be too much of a big boy with your diaper hanging out of your jeans....no??? Wish me luck!!!

Christmas Play!

Not the best picture, but totally a formality. I love that Campbell, Braydon, and Hudson are all standing next to each other. Sweet buddies!