Saturday, February 27, 2010

Dancin' Man

Sorry for the lapse in blogging - I just can't seem to keep up with everything lately. Before I know it, another week/month has gone by! I am amazed DAILY at the changes in Brady. As each week passes, he literally seems to be a different person...so much more grown-up than the week before! Absolutely fascinating, but sad at the same time. My baby is growing up much faster than I'm ready for! :-(

One of his new obsessions is cell phones...and don't think you can fool him with the plastic toy ones (or even a real one that isn't being used anymore)! He wants the real thing, in full working order. The lil bugger has even figured out how to navigate his way through my phone menu to find the ringtones! And here's what happens when he gets there:



His other new obsession is the TRASH! He is fascinated with throwing things into the kitchen trash can, no matter how important they may be to the rest of us - remote controls, socks, outlet covers, dishes and silverware, his toys, his bottles and pacifier, and just about anything else he can get his grubby little hands on!




Saturday, January 23, 2010

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)!

Saturday, January 9, 2010

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!!!

Friday, January 1, 2010

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...

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Happy Birthday Brady!


Brady turns 1 today! We're having a small family gathering for him tomorrow. I can hardly believe that at this time last year, I was getting ready to have him! So much has happened since he blessed us with his presence. He's grown into such a "little man." He is walking now, trying to feed himself with a spoon, and impressing & entertaining us daily with all the little things he has learned. I can't wait to see what the next year brings!!!


"I can do it myself, Mom!"...



Wreaking havoc in Walmart (he pushed this through the WHOLE store)...


Walking around at St. John's Town Center...


Saturday, December 26, 2009

Santa Arrives!

Oh, where to begin? How about - "Merry Christmas!" We had a wonderful day and Santa was very good to everyone! It was Brady's first Christmas which made it extra-special for us! After opening a mountain of gifts, assembling various toys, cleaning up all the wrapping paper & boxes, & cooking our Christmas feast however, we were all starting to get a little grouchy and irritable! No one (adults and kids alike) got much sleep on Christmas Eve so it definitely started taking its toll by Christmas afternoon. After a big meal and a few glasses of wine, everyone was "good to go" again though!

Brady checkin' it all out...


In awe...


Playing with Madison's toys...


"Look what Santa left"...


A toy for him...

Opening cars with Daddy...

Brady, Madison & Christopher checkin' out Madison's Dora Kitchen...
Austin...

Dylan...

Madison on her Twist 'n Ride...

Brady in his wagon...

Chewing on his drum stick...


MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!