Make Over

We have a new look! I was getting REALLY sick of the bubblegum pink color and wanted to add a bit of personality to the blog. Since the background is seasonal, it will probably change again soon...but I couldn't resist the cute little snowman. Plus, as temps rise into the high 70's here, I need all the "wintry" reminders I can get!

January Updates

Well, we're almost a whole month into 2010 and I've yet to start on any of my New Year's Resolutions (so typical of me). I've attempted to several times - only to discover that I'm my own worst enemy (hey, at least I admit it)!

I did manage to get Brady in for his 1-year checkup. He's now 29 inches tall and weighs 21.9 lbs. (50th percentile for both height and weight). He's starting to talk (mama, dada), and has given up crawling for good! He is a busy, busy boy...but such a delight (if I say so myself)! :-)

Katie & Brady, best buds...


Katie reading to Brady...


Katie "feeding" Brady (is she a "little mommy" or what?)...


It seemed like a cozy place to lay...


Dylan's idea of helping me empty the trash...

Speaking of Dylan, he's been busy as well. He's doing very good in school...report cards just came out and he made A/B Honor Roll again! He started guitar lessons a week ago and seems to be enjoying it so far. And, he's a huge help with Brady (when he's not doing things like putting him in the trash can)!

Old Man Winter

Old Man Winter has FINALLY shown his face in sunny FL, and I - for one - am thrilled to see him!!! The temps have been in the 20's at night (teens with the wind chill), and I absolutely LOVE it! It's nice to need a COAT when you walk out the door...I mean, it is January after all! I was very pleasantly surprised to find these when I got to work the other day...

ICICLES!!!!









I'm sure my friends and family up north are thinking, "Yeah, so what's the big deal?"...but frozen precipitation, in any form, is a RARE sight here in FL. In the 22 years I've lived here, we've had snow TWICE (and once was only flurries). So the past week, we've been bundled up like eskimos:



But personally, I'll take it over the heat ANY day!!!

A Celebration For Brady!

It was a big day for Brady...his first birthday party! He had such a good time, and thoroughly enjoyed being surrounded by family & friends. It was a fun and happy day for everyone!

His special bib...


Opening gifts with Daddy...




Playing with Katie...


Happy Maddie...


His new wagon...


Winnie The Pooh cake...


A special cake JUST for Brady...


Wondering why everyone is singing to him...


Digging in (and lovin' it)...


Playing with the icing...


He WORE more cake than he ATE...


Ready for bed after a busy day...