Baby Braden

Our precious Braden is growing up so fast!!! To me it seems he is growing up much faster than Kannon. We found a Pedi Doctor who is an Aggie, so I know my boys are in great hands. At his 6 mo appointment we found out Braden weighs about 18 lb and is 27 1/2 inches long. The nurse looked at me- smiled then asked if my husband was tall!!!! If I were quick on my feet I would have said "no" just to have seen her face. The doctor agreed Braden is moving in the direction of being a "big boy"!

Braden (6Mo);

- Lower bottom tooth has broken through

-sitting in tripod

-has been having oatmeal and squash for supper

-laughs hard

-plays with feet

-loves his thumb and white blanket

-likes to be held by momma a lot!

-smiles all the time!!!

-babbles

-has officially been knocked in the head by Kannon's truck

We love you Braden!!!

Water Lilly

I was starting supper tonight and I looked out my kitchen window- there it was!!! The most BEAUTIFUL Water Lilly was in our pond! I ran outside and started calling to Kannon, "come see the flower in the water!" He was more excited about trying to feed the fish- but he did say it was pink! It is the simple things in life that often make us the happiest! This small little Water Lilly with it's pretty pink pedals just made me smile!

Kim and Jason

Today some of our most special friends came by to see us from League City! We had so much fun! Though we have only been gone about two weeks, it is never too soon to have friends come up! It was nice to have the feeling of "not skipping a beat". We started gabbing the second their car pulled into the driveway and we didn't stop until they drove off! My heart felt just as close to them even tough we are now about 5 hours away. It was refreshing! It was fun to show them our new home and talk about some of our recent adventures. I loved seeing their boys and watching our kids interact! I think Rylan and Jacob were in shock when Kannon (3 years) started "playing" with them! The picture of the boys: Braden (6 mo), Kannon (3 years), Jacob and Rylan (8 mo). It really made my week to see them in person! I think they are going to be in this area maybe every 3 months to see family SOOOO I'm hoping we can see them often! There is nothing better then spending time with friends while your kids are crying, throwing balls, rolling, and laughing/screaming in the background!!!

My only regret is feeding them on paper plates!!! Here are some of our most wonderful friends visiting us and I use paper plates!!! What was I thinking (easy, throw away, non- breakable while holding children!) Well, watch out Kim and Jason- Next time it is China!!!! Ok- we had sandwiches! BUT come on... I could have used my new Fiesta dishes!!!!

Good Mail

Kannon opening his "Good Mail"!!! He loved it-
Kannon loving the DINO stickers!
Kannon looking at his special friend A. He carried the pictures around all day!!!

I received "good mail" today!!!! It has totally made my day!!!! Not only that, but "my Kannon" got "good mail" too! I was so touched that I couldn't contain my smile! I am still up tonight with a lot of smiling energy!!!

I also came across a new blog spot today that I Love!! It's funny because it is one of my closest friend's blog!!! I had no idea!!! I read it ALL and laughed out loud- AND she introduced me to "good mail" She also motivated me to BLOG- just talk and have fun!

Today was a fun day and I look forward to the adventure of tomorrow!!! Thanks Holly!

Kannon today: I told him Braden was getting his first tooth- "Braden is growing bigger- PERFECT!"

Farmers Market

On Thursday I decided it was time to wonder around. There are so many neat things to do and shops to visit!!! While Braden was sleeping and Trey was working- Kannon and I embarked on a fun adventure!!!

We decided to go to the local Farmers Market. There were vegetables, fruits, and flowers! We stared looking around at everything! As soon as Kannon spotted the strawberries it was all over! We purchased a basket full and started eating them right away!! They were very juicy!! We finally had to put them away so Trey could have some too!

I went crazy over the flowers!!! The flowers and plants that were there were grown in the area. At the market they only sell things that will grow easily in the area (which made it easier for me to select the "right " plants for our garden). It was fun to read all the labels and buy plants that I have never tried before! We packed the car up and headed back to our home to start planting!

On the way home we rode with the windows down. It was a beautiful day and I was so excited about our discoveries at the Farmers Market!!
Kannon had fun too. As soon as he walked in the door he shared his strawberries with Trey- then the planting began!!!!

It was a day I will always remember- One of those days where your heart smiles all day long!!!

Happy White Easter

We woke up to the fun words -"Momma it's snowing!!" I jumped out of bed and was sooo excited! I grabbed Kannon and ran outside! We were so cold, but we had to get IN the snow! We played in it, tried to eat it, and we took pictures of it!!! Who would have thought it would snow in April! That day we dyed Easter eggs with the fireplace going and drank coffee all day long! I think I had more fun then anyone! My heart was so joyful to here the crackling of the fireplace while watching the pure white snow float around. Happy White Easter !!! (I think our family might have been only one out of a small handful that was actually excited to see snow in April!!!!)

Home Sweet Home!

We have had fun trying to get our "Home Sweet Home" in order! The boys rooms are finally looking a bit more like kid rooms and the rest of the house more like a home. It has been fun to buy new things for the home and put our mark on the house. I feel the house is starting to reflect us as a family. Our family pictures are everywhere and candles are being burned- so it feels much more homey! I look forward to opening our home up to family and friends!! That means YOU! Love ya!

Kannon 3 years: "I'm not going to fall because I'm three!!!!"