The Crain Gang

Painting

2009-11-08T06:00:00.000-08:00

We introduced Brayden to painting.......he did a wonderful job painting a picture and himself.

Hunter and Brayden's picture

Hunter being goofy

First Homework

2009-11-08T05:46:00.002-08:00

Wow how times have changed, homework in kindergarten. School has definetely changed over the years. I remember kindergarten as letter people, snacks and coloring, I think we started learning to read towards the end of the year. Now kindergarten is reading and writing stations, they even have art, music, gym, and library time. Hunter went to preschool for 2 years, and school was still a huge shock to his system, I think it took almost 2 months for him to adjust (we did have 1 or 2 days in the red, but he is so social that it gets in trouble for talking too much). You get report cards in kindergarten now, we had to go to parent teacher conferences to receive those. He is doing well though and can now read about 30 words.

This was his first homework..........its amazing how much better his drawing and writing has gotten in 2 months.

Introducing Gabby

2009-11-08T05:32:00.000-08:00

Back in September, Danny thought that Bo was becoming too laid back, so why not get a puppy to make him more lively. Gabby was born on July 4th and she is a brindle boxer.

When we first got her.

They love each other, when we first got her she would try to nurse on him..........

Getting bigger.

Holiday World 2009

2009-11-08T05:06:00.000-08:00

We went to Holiday World back in September with Phillip and Taylor. This was Hunter's second visit this summer, but our first. The kids had a blast, and Brayden did much better then expected. I didn't put him on many rides because I feared that he would get up in the middle of it. Hunter was disappointed that he couldn't ride any roller coasters, but he will definetely be tall enough to go next year. I can't wait then we will have Brayden screaming because he can't go on them yet.

Hunter on the fish ride

Flying Eagles

Brayden on the train, he though it was more fun to sit on the floor of the train

Who doesn't love chocolate ice cream on a hot day

Playing in the tires

Dancing at the Hollidog show

Finally conquered his fear of squirting water

Not really sure why he looks mad.

Taylor happy to be on the dolphin

Posing in the Bunny Bread

I think he rode this about 50 times in a row..............the girl would just let them stay on if no one was in the line.

Blue panda stripe

2009-08-15T09:25:00.000-07:00

After Hunter's first week of kindergarten, I almost wished that I had not signed him up for this test. He was very cranky and emotional all week. I can definetly say that kindergarten has been rough on him. He is slowly adjusting though, and I know he will have a great year once he adjusts to things.........all day is hard on them. He didn't want to work on his terminology and rules for taekwondo all week. Anyways he did great today at his test, and we are so proud of you. Thanks to my sister for watching Brayden so that I could actually watch Hunter.

punching

low block

showing off his blue stripe

Hunter receiving his blue stripe

Breaking a board

Sleepy

2009-08-11T07:00:00.000-07:00

As I have mentioned before Brayden can fall asleep anywhere, he was crawling all over bo then was out. Bo actually laid there with him on his neck until I picked Braydens leg up so that he could get up.

First day of Kindergarten

2009-08-11T06:32:00.000-07:00

Hunter started kindergarten yesterday. The day started off rough, we live 5 minutes from the elementary school, so you would think that leaving the house 25 minutes before school was to start would get you there on time, WRONG. I don't know who planned for the Harrison county schools to all be on the same street, but it was not a wise decision. The elementary, intermediate, middle and high school are all on the same road, so on the first day of school talk about a major line of traffic. Not to mention that Danny wanted take Hunter to school with me and he has still not totally recovered from Bronchitis so he was cranky sitting in traffic, and Brayden was not happy either. We finally made it, I think we were 10 minutes late, but so was half the school. We signed in at the office and we were able to walk him to his class. He was such a big boy, walked in no problem. About 1 I got a phone call, I see corydon elementary on my phone, my heart skips a beat for a minute. I had to run up to the school, only took me 5 minutes this time, help Hunter for a moment, then back in the car and back home. At this point I'm glad that I don't work. Then at about 2:15 me and Brayden load back up in the car to go get Hunter, after the morning trip I didn't want to be late picking him up. When I arrive at the school I notice all the cars lining up in 9 different rows, I have no idea which one I am supposed to be in, so I picked the first one, atleast then I could hopefully see him come out of school. It was also 90+ degrees yesterday as we sat in the parking lot waiting for them. Finally I see that the teachers bring the kids out and walk them down the rows of cars till that get to there car. The first 3 rows are for kindergarten so I got lucky and actually parked in the right row. We continued to sit for about 20 more minutes after Hunter got in the car, cause you have to wait for all the kids to get to there car K-3rd grade. He told me that he didn't like school this year because they don't get to play.........he did manage to not get in troble all day though.

Waiting to leave.

Walking with daddy (he looks rough)

One last hug

My little boys

2009-08-11T06:23:00.000-07:00

After bathtime........he is naked under that bag.

Loving summer.

Time at the Park

2009-08-11T06:08:00.001-07:00

The past month has been busy trying to get all the school stuff done, and spend some extra time with Hunter before school started, so one day we went to the park. This was also one day that Danny was home sick so I was trying to get the kids out of the house so he could sleep.

The cozy coupe, he carried it everywhere.

Hunter on top of the playhouse

Gathering sticks..........what else is there to do at the park

Brayden helping........more sticks.
The cozy coupe hauled the sticks

Watching a movie in Hunter's room later that night.

Brayden passed out immediately.

Yogurt

2009-08-11T06:02:00.000-07:00

Brayden is finally getting better at the feeding process. It's not quite as messy as it once was.

Too cute

2009-07-10T19:36:00.000-07:00

Danny took Hunter to the houseboat for the weekend, so I actually have a chance to update the blog since Brayden is asleep now. The house is so quiet without him though........Danny said he talked the entire 3 hour ride there........what does he even have to talk about for 3 hours, there is only so much that goes on with a 5 year old. Enough jabbering these are just a couple of pictures that I found while uploading the camera

Cuddling in Hunter's bed

Look out girls.

More summer fun

2009-07-10T19:26:00.000-07:00

Some pictures from this week. I was not in the pool with them...............the water was cold.

A ring and some floaties and he is a free man

Floating away

Not really sure what they are doing

Hunter flying in the air

Brayden loves the kangaroo climber.......then again so does Hunter

Passed Out

2009-07-10T19:19:00.000-07:00

Brayden has this ability to just pass out once he gets really tired. One minute you hear him playing and jabbering away, then you turn around cause it got really quiet and this is what you find.

Poker Run 2009

2009-06-17T05:30:00.001-07:00

I'm a little behind on posts so everything is from a couple of weeks ago. There was a poker run this year at the marina where Danny's parents have their houseboat, so they decided to participate in it. They didn't win (it is all luck, it has nothing to do with how fast you go), but they had a lot of fun. Since Brayden didn't do so well when we took him on the houseboat memorial weekend, me and the kids did not attend. Danny had contemplated taking Hunter with him, but we decided against cause I know that Hunter would have wanted to be on the gladiator with Daddy, but I know he would have liked seeing all the powerboats. So here are a few pictures that Danny's mom sent me.

Everyone that was on the boat. (Danny, Phillips friend, Phillip, Mike, Dan)

I tried to zoom in on the boat so you could see them, but you still can't really see them in there.

$15 fun

2009-06-17T05:03:00.001-07:00

Eventhough we have a bigger pool, this one gets more use when it is just me with the kids. Brayden doesn't like being in a floatie in the big pool so trying to manage both of them gets a little hectic since Hunter can't quite touch the bottom yet, but he is getting closer, and he always wants you to throw him around. So the weekend that Danny went to the poker run at Lake Cumberland we went and purchased a little pool. It has gotten so much use, my children are fish and are happiest when they are playing in the water.

It even gets used when there is no water in it.

Riding in the Jeep

2009-06-17T04:56:00.000-07:00

I'm not for sure if Brayden didn't trust his brother's driving or if the sound of the powerwheels scared him, but he would never get in and ride. He has now overcome his fear and they look so cute riding together. Now when they go outside Brayden will drag Hunter over to the shed to get the jeep out.

Poor Bo he puts up with so much from the kids, but he loves it.

Wolverine/Zoo

2009-06-12T19:29:00.001-07:00

The sunday before the great train derailment we visited the zoo to see wolverine. Taylor had stayed with us the night before so she somehow ended up going with us. The kids had a blast and it was a nice day.

Me and my little man

Wow he is getting so big

Danny, Hunter and Taylor

Wolverine............I thought he should have been more muscular

Pool Fun

2009-06-12T19:22:00.000-07:00

Some pool Pictures

My little fish

Taylor and Hunter

The Big Jump

Memorial Weekend at Lake Cumberland

2009-05-26T10:22:00.000-07:00

Saturday after Hunter's last soccer game we traveled down to Lake Cumberland to Danny's parents houseboat. It was wonderful getting away, but it reaffirmed that Brayden is not ready for houseboating yet. He did good Saturday, then Sunday was lots of screaming, due to over-exhaustion and not wanting to take a nap. He finally fell asleep when we took the pontoon out. Then there was more screaming when he was not allowed to get on all the other houseboats. We took many walks up and down the docks, he was a wild man all weekend. He did enjoy getting in the lake though even though the water was cold. Hunter on the other hand was wonderful, 5 is a good age...........all houseboating weekends will be Danny and Hunter solo this year.

Hunter waving at the hot girls on the way down.

Happy Brayden Saturday

Danny and Hunter

Danny and Brayden

Brayden driving the pontoon....this is right before he finally went to sleep

Hunter

Last day of preschool and Graduation

2009-05-26T09:52:00.000-07:00

Hunter's last day of preschool was wednesday, then they graduated on thursday night. These are a few pictures of the last day, they had a picnic and then just got to play, they had a big bouncy too.

Playing in the water with one of his buddy's Austin

Brayden was crazy that day......

Hunter picnicking solo, his mommy was chasing Brayden

Catching some fish with Gabriel(bent over) and Gaige

Trying to teach me golf.

My baby has now graduated from preschool. I can't believe that he will be in kindergarten next year. They had a little ceremony for them, and they got to wear caps, they all looked so cute. Here are some pictures that I got, most of my pictures turned out dark due to the lighting of the place. Hopefully my dads pictures turned out better than mine.

The Program

The Graduates

Hunter

Hunter and Taylor

Last Soccer Game

2009-05-26T05:18:00.000-07:00

Hunter had his last soccer game of the Spring season on saturday. He finished the game with 5 goals. We plan on playing again in the fall since he liked it so much. We are so proud of you buddy.

Getting a Goal (Hunter is #3)

Taking a water break

Kicking the ball

18 month check up

2009-05-14T09:52:00.000-07:00

Brayden had his 18 month check up today. While I have been concerned with the fact that he does not talk other than, momma, dada, and na na for his pacifier, the doctor pretty much just told me that we would watch him. A speech therapist can't do a good evaluation until they are about 2 1/2. I figure he will talk when he is ready, and why should he talk, Hunter knows what he wants so Brayden doesn't have to tell us. The doctor told me that we shouldn't worry yet as long as he understands what we are telling him. Brayden has jumped out of the 50th percentile for height and weight since he now weighs 27 pounds and is 32 inches tall. He got 1 shot and never even flinched or cried, Hunter wouldn't stay in the room he stood out in the hallway (he has a fear of needles). I can't believe that he is already 18 months old, or that I have now not had a job for 18 months............well a paying on that is. I wouldn't trade it, I love each and everyday that I have with them.

Lunch together......at the table

2009-05-13T07:52:00.000-07:00

I moved Brayden's highchair to the table and Hunter had to sit next to he him is brother.....he does love him despite the constant abuse that he gives him.

Marshmallow Creme

2009-05-13T07:45:00.000-07:00

Ohhhhhhhh graham sticks and marshamallow creme. So good, but so messy.

YMCA Soccer

2009-04-30T18:43:00.000-07:00

Hunter is playing soccer for the Y this year. We weren't for sure how he would do since he has never played before, but he holds his own. He enjoys it and that is the main thing. Brayden loves watching his big brother play, and imitates him kicking the ball around. Here are some pics from his second game. He actually did much better the first game, but someone forgot the camera.........it was me of course

Zoo

2009-04-30T18:35:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics from our trip to the zoo a couple of weeks ago.

Hunter giving the thumbs up on lunch

Bray enjoying his jelly sandwich

One of Hunter's favorite pictures from the day. He wanted to take pictures of everything for daddy, however 1/4 of the way through the battery died....one bad thing about the rechargeable batteries.

Too much cotton candy and too much excitement

Rock N Roll

2009-04-30T18:31:00.000-07:00

Could he be anymore like Danny.

Fishing with Daddy

2009-04-07T12:51:00.001-07:00

This past weekend, Danny took Hunter fishing. They didn't catch anything the first day, so they had to go back the next. They did end up catching 3 crappie. We also now have about a dozen minnows mixed in our fish tank, only one has died so far.

Hunter acting like he is sleeping on the way there.

He loves to go fishing.

Finally a fish.

He looks bored.

Great Wolf Lodge Again

2009-04-07T10:23:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago we took another venture to Great Wolf Lodge we only stayed one night this time though. We went with Uncle Phillip, Carrie, and Taylor, it was a good time had by all. When we got there and we were walking to our room, I thought our hallway smelled of puke. So I really wasn't surprised when Hunter woke up throwing up in the middle of the night. Needless to say our first day was the only day that we spent at the waterpark, we pretty much took our sick kid home when we got up the next day. For some reason I never get any pictures at the waterpark, I guess Brayden constantly jumping in the water prohibits that.

Hunter and Taylor on the way there.

Modeling by the fireplace.

Taylor and Hunter

So happy...........could it be the chocolate milk.

Hunter modeling his knight costume, yes he wore it everywhere.

We did manage to be the goblin king on magiquest before we left though, Hunter was so happy.

Park Fun

2009-04-07T09:56:00.000-07:00

Since I have been busy painting, I have neglected the blog for a few weeks, here are some things that have been going on. I might add, that painting is now something that I hate. I hope to never have to paint another thing in this house. The dining area ended up being a complete nightmare with all of the squares having to be sanded off, which meant sanding the whole wall. Now all that remains is the kitchen, and one wall in the living room. The kitchen and bathroom tile is being laid on may 7th and 8th so that should be another nightmare trying to keep the kids off of it. I can't wait.
A couple of weeks ago we went to one of the parks in corydon. Brayden had so much fun chasing the ducks.

Hunter going down the slide.

Danny and Brayden running down the big hill.

The ducks wondering if Brayden has food.

The ducks running from Brayden

Danny carrying Hunter up the big hill.

Hunter remembers........

2009-04-01T18:32:00.000-07:00

Danny: Do you remember being born?

Hunter: Yes

Danny: What was it like?

Hunter: It was like a bunch of needles in my belly. Then I looked down and saw a bunch of blood on my belly so I cried.

Danny: Do you remember being inside of mommy?

Hunter: yes.............it was dark and there was blood all around me.

How weird.............I wonder if he really remembers.

Random Pictures

2009-03-12T17:44:00.000-07:00

Been awhile since I posted, but I have been busy with sick kids again. I have also been painting again (kitchen, hallway, living room, and dining area) and tagging clothes for the kidstuff sale this weekend. Hit the link and it will tell you all about it and where it is. Nothing else new, so here are a few random pics from the previous weeks.

Brayden now loves to put on Hunter's underwear.

My crazy son.

So peaceful............

Best friends..........or partners in crime?

The flu...........

How cute is he.

Getting better....

2009-02-22T12:39:00.000-08:00

Friday night we took Brayden to the clark memorial urgent care center...........2 days after the first cough and sign of fever. He was diagnosed with Bronchitis/early pneumonia........on the good side though his flu test was negative. So in the past week between both children we have had 2 pediatrician visits, 1 immediate care center visit, 1 ER visit (because of Brayden's labored breathing saturday night), 2 flu tests (1 positive and 1 negative), 1 RSV test (negative), 2 prescriptions of Zithromax, 1 prescription of cough medicine, 2 chest x-rays, 1 followup chest xray for Hunter in 6 weeks, and a followup pediatrician visit after the chest xray. There could also have followup visits for Brayden also, but I won't know that till I talk to his pediatrician tomorrow. How do the Duggars afford 18 childen when they get sick?

When it rains............it pours.

2009-02-19T07:26:00.000-08:00

Friday night after Hunter's taekwondo class he came home running a fever and coughing. I didn't really think much of it since he was complaining a little about his ear hurting, I thought he probably was starting with an ear infection or just a cold or virus.........WRONG. He ran the fever all weekend so we went to the doctor Monday. He tested positive for flu and they did a chest xray and he also has pneumonia (fast moving 2 days flu to pneumonia). His fever finally broke yesterday, but he is still having coughing fits so bad that he gags and throws up...........3 times on me so far. Also last night Brayden started the same thing. Hopefully his won't go the same route. There was a girl in Hunter's preschool class who had flu and pneumonia also and it was a strain that is resistant to flu shot. I have cleaned the house so much this week that I don't know how there are still any germs in it.............I hope they both get better fast, I got 2 hours of sleep last night between dealing with them both.

Yellow Dragon Stripe

2009-02-14T11:14:00.000-08:00

Hunter had his first test last night at taekwondo. He did really well considering they had to get up in front of everyone and say certain things and demonstrate different kicks and blocks. Last he had to do a foot stomp to break a board, he did it. All he keeps saying is that he wants to get 6 stripes, we are 1 step closer now.

Getting ready to break the board.

He did it!

Getting his yellow stripe put on his belt.

Ear Tubes

2009-02-14T11:08:00.000-08:00

Brayden had his tubes put in on Thursday. Everything went wonderful, the doctor even cleaned up the right eardrum where it had ruptured with his last ear infection. Brayden was so relaxed while we were waiting for them to take him back that they didn't even have to give him the happy juice so there was no drunken Brayden. Hopefully they will stay in as long as Hunter's have and we won't have to have them put back in. There was a girl there getting her 5th set of tubes.

Valentine's- Preschool Style

2009-02-14T10:57:00.000-08:00

Some pictures from Hunter's party at preschool on Wednesday.

Hunter making a fuzzy bear

Brayden looking at the confetti, he did start to play in it and it was everywhere.

Hunter getting crazy during the freeze song with Gaige and Austin

Glad the musical instruments stay at school.

Brayden didn't think the party was much fun and

grabbed his blanket and left.

Great Wolf Lodge

2009-02-14T10:41:00.000-08:00

Last weekend we packed up spur of the moment and went to great wolf lodge in mason ohio. The kids had a great time at the water park, and Hunter even became a master magi while playing the magiquest game on the 3rd and 4th floor of the lodge. The place was wonderful it was completely designed around kids so hunter was occupied the whole time. Next time that we go we will stay longer then 2 nights though. Our room was wonderful it had a seperate little room built in for the kids with bunkbeds and there own tv. At the water park I pretty much stayed in the little kid area with Brayden while Danny ran around the rest of it with Hunter who was completely exhausted by the time that we left. He even came home and took a nap for 3 hours when we got home. It was a wonderful weekend, we needed to get away. Oh and I forgot the digital camera when we left so all of these were taken with a disposable camera, I think out of the 48 that we took only about 15 of them were worth having them developed. Oh how I missed my camera.

Hunter playing in the little kid area

Brayden taking a break

Hunter had his own room yet in the middle of the night somehow

he made his way to our bed.

Hunter loving his own space

Danny chillin on the top bunk with Hunter

Breaking Boards

2009-01-30T18:57:00.000-08:00

Tonight at Hunter's Karate class, he got to break a board with his fist. The look on his face after he did it was priceless, he put his arms up to show his muscles after he did (eventhough the instructor kept telling him to get in the fighting stance). One of those moments that makes you so proud of them.

Hunter with his broken board.

Playing in the snow

2009-01-30T18:50:00.000-08:00

Thursday we went in the backyard to play in the snow. This was Brayden's first time to get to play in the snow. He just stood in the same spot for the longest time like he was afraid to move, or maybe he was frozen. Finally he started walking around, but everytime he fell down he would just cry, he is not a big fan of the snow touching his clothes.

Hunter digging to find the ground

I think I'm frozen.

Sledding at B-maws

2009-01-30T08:03:00.000-08:00

Wednesday we ventured out for a few hours of sledding fun at Danny's parents house. Hunter had a great time, although walking back up that big hill wasn't that much fun. Danny had to pull him up a few times on the sled, and I think Hunter even talked him into putting him on his shoulders a few times. Uncle Phillip, Carrie, and Taylor were there also. Hunter and Taylor had so much fun going down the hill together eventhough a few times the sled turned around on them and the ended up going down backwards. Hunter slept well that night.

Brayden playing inside with the blocks staying warm.

Hunter warming up after being outside for awhile.

Hunter's first solo trip down the hill.

Do I really have to walk up this hill?

Danny, Taylor and Hunter

Danny pulling Hunter up the hill.

Hunter and Taylor

Almost to the top

I think Danny and Phillip had more fun then the kids.

Watching a movie

2009-01-22T15:20:00.001-08:00

Last night the boys were watching Tarzan together, it was so cute the two of them together.

Eatin' Spaghetti

2009-01-22T15:13:00.000-08:00

No doubt about it, Brayden loves to eat. He will eat almost anything that you put in front of him. Having a child that eats like this is a new experience for us since Hunter is so picky. I think Hunter could live on pop tarts and jelly sandwiches for the rest of his life if we let him.

Tubes

2009-01-13T17:25:00.001-08:00

We had our ENT appointment today. Hunter is now down to 1 tube the right one has now fallen out after 2 years, and if the other one doesn't fall out this year then it will have to be removed. Brayden will be receiving his ear tubes on February 12th. I hope it goes better then it did when Hunter got his, he cried the 45 minute ride home from the surgery center saying his ears hurt, then when we pulled into the driveway he threw up in the car.

Finally........

2009-01-12T11:17:00.000-08:00

Brayden went and saw our pediatrician yesterday. He said that the right ear looked horrible, and that the eardrum had ruptured, which I already knew since he woke up on Sunday morning with a crusty ear. He finally referred us to the ENT. Hunter already had an appointment for today with them, so they were kind enough to squeeze them in together. So we are fianlly one step closer to tubes for Brayden.

5 out of 6

2009-01-11T12:29:00.000-08:00

We are getting closer to that 6 ear infections in a year (5 infections in the past 6 months). We spent 5 hours at the clark memorial urgent care center on Saturday. Some may say, were they that busy?, No. We were being seen for 5 hours. When we got there Brayden had a temp of 104 and they could not get it to come down. He looked absolutely miserable, one of the nurses said that there were several people that were in the waiting room with us that kept asking if he was ok. He received 2 doses of tylenol, a dose of motrin and a shot of rocephin before his temp started to come down enough where they were comfortable letting us leave. We also had blood work (cbc, blood culture), and a chest xray done while we were there. We should know the results of those tomorrow since he has to be rechecked by our pediatrician tomorrow...........hopefully he will refer us to the ear, nose, and throat doctor. He also got put on omnicef our favorite antibiotic because of the wonderful side effects. Good thing we just got diapers at sams, cause we will definetly be going through them this week.

Little Dragons

2009-01-06T17:18:00.001-08:00

Tonight was Hunter's first karate class. He got in a fight and kicked ass! It was blood, guts, and broken bones! Hunter can break bricks with his head. If you need a good ass-kickin , call Hunter..................Danny always makes fun of what I write so the above was written by him. Hunter did do really well, and maybe someday he really will be able to break bricks with his head. However there was no fighting tonight as the class is only made up of 4-6 year olds, it is really cute watching them for the 20 minutes that I got to see before Brayden lost his mind and I took him home while Danny stayed with Hunter. I will try to post more pictures at his next class on Friday.

Another bath

2009-01-03T18:08:00.000-08:00

Brayden loves bathtime so much that if the boys are taking a bath together, and Brayden gets out first, you have to make sure he doesn't get back in before Hunter gets out. Well tonight was the first time that he was successful at making it back in fully clothed in his pajamas.

Poor Spiderman

2009-01-03T18:04:00.001-08:00

Every once in a while I will enter Hunter's room and just ask myself what happened. This was however, "What did Spiderman do to deserve this?"

Spiderman handcuffed, a bag over his head, and his arms and legs tied together.

Where did he see this?

Bringing in the New Year

2009-01-03T17:57:00.001-08:00

Since Danny has re-entered the service world at work, we have had to accept the pager back into our lives every other week. So when he got a page at 11pm on New years eve.....I accepted the fact that we would not be bringing in the new year together. I had fallen asleep when he got the page though. So me, Hunter and Brayden brought in the new year together...........all of us asleep. While Danny brought it in with an older couple while he restored heat to there house.

Hunter asleep well before midnight

Christmas Day

2009-01-03T17:47:00.000-08:00

A little behind, but here are a few pics of christmas morning. I really didn't have many pictures, too much excitement from the boys, so I didn't get to take many pictures. I think Hunter ripped through all his presents in about 5 minutes and there were quite a few. Brayden didn't really care much this year so Hunter opened his presents for him.

Hunter opening presents

Brayden telling daddy that Santa came

Paper flying

Hunter's train table.

Brayden so happy to be going to b-maws to open more presents

Danny's New Tattoo

2008-12-20T18:35:00.001-08:00

This is what Danny came home with Friday night. It took about 2 hours to do, he said it was the most painful one that he has gotten, but well worth it.

4 out of 5

2008-12-19T17:18:00.000-08:00

We were at the doctor wednesday for Brayden's 1 year check up........it was a little late. He weighed in at 22.6 pounds (50th percentile) and was 31 inches long (75th percentile). He got 3 shots and has to go back in a month to get the rest. While we were there we discussed his ears and whether or not he should send him to an ENT since he still has fluid in his ears. He did tell me that the fluid was a setup for an infection and that thursday he could technically have an ear infection. So was I surprised today when he started running a temp of 103.........NO. The doctor told me that we need 6 infections in a year........but if this one doesn't clear up fast then he will probably send us to an ENT before then.............Hunter does go to see the ENT for a checkup on his tubes the 31st maybe I will talk to him about Brayden then. The ear infection count is now at 4 in 5 months

Meet Superman

2008-12-15T06:04:00.001-08:00

Meet the newest member of the family "superman" the hermit crab.

Crafty Saturday

2008-12-15T05:57:00.001-08:00

Saturday me and Hunter had craft time. We made a gingerbread house, and 2 ornaments. Well I guess I should say that I made the gingerbread house, because Hunter gave up on me 20 minutes into it. He put the candy one the front of the house, then he was done. He is a little impatient.

Our tree has no ornaments on it except for the ones that Hunter made at school or things that he has found around the house and put string on (all of this is hung on the top half of the tree). This is because I knew that Brayden would just pull everything off. We should be able to decorate maybe next year.

Penguin

Santa

Visiting Santa Claus

2008-12-15T05:16:00.000-08:00

Thursday we went to see Santa Claus, I thought that Brayden would not like it, but much to my surprise it did not even phase him. He is the most laid back child sometimes. Hunter made sure to tell him that he wanted a remote controlled airplane that he could ride in, so if anyone has that out there let me know. He also wants some magic for Bo so that he can fly like the reindeer. When we got to the mall, Hunter asked me where Santa's sleigh and reindeer were. I had no response because I knew he would want to see them. Finally he said, they must be on the roof.............ahhhhh to be 5 again.

If only he could fly!

Preschool Christmas Party

2008-12-15T05:02:00.000-08:00

Friday was Hunter's last day of Preschool til after the first of the year. There was a game of pin the carrot nose on the snowman, a visit from santa claus and they exchanged gifts. Hunter got a race car.......they gifts had to be around $5. Not a lot that you can get toy wise for $5.

Hunter with santa claus

Pin the nose on the snowman

Playing with the instruments.

Happy Birthday Hunter

2008-12-09T05:28:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Hunter. For the past 3 or 4 months he has been telling me that once he turns 5 that he will be able to do almost everything on his own. Such as tie his shoes, keep his room clean, buckle his own seat belt, etc..........he has also informed me now that he is 5 he will be going to high school.

The cake we made last night.......he picked out what he wanted strawberry with cream cheese frosting, I don't think he has ever had strawberry cake.I did the HappyBirthday, then he wanted to write his name this is how it came out.

3 out of 4

2008-11-24T04:38:00.000-08:00

Saturday Brayden woke up from his nap with drainage from his ear. So we visited the clark memorial urgent care center. Out of the past 4 months, he has had an ear infection 3 of them. He has been so fussy the past couple of days, hopefully today he will feel better.

Happy Birthday Danny

2008-11-21T01:17:00.000-08:00

Happy 30th Birthday............I love you.

Last night

2008-11-18T06:42:00.000-08:00

I'm very sorry to anyone who came in contact with my children this weekend. Last night around 8 Hunter threw up. Then Brayden woke up around 10 and I went in to put the pacifier in his mouth (turned no light on), feeling around in the crib for his pacifier. Need I say more.....I stuck my hand in a pile of puke. Anyways they seem to be feeling a little better today, not eating a lot, but most importantly not throwing up. Hopefully no one else will get this.

Danny's Buck

2008-11-18T06:24:00.000-08:00

After 2 weeks of vacation and some serious hunting.......Danny killed this deer with his bow on thursday. This one is not as big as what he killed last year, so it does not have to be mounted...wooohooo. However the pictures really don't do it justice, since it is hanging in the tree they should have gotten a few pictures before they put it in the tree. Anyways the deer is still hanging in our backyard if anyone feels they need to come take a look.........good thing we live in corydon. Hopefully it will come down tonight when Danny gets home from work.

Can't forget the cake

2008-11-08T12:37:00.001-08:00

Brayden had a combined party with his Mimi (my mom) and Great Grandma on Friday night. My mom's birthday is the 7th and he shares the 8th with my grandma. We waited to let him eat his cake until today, I didn't want himto be on a sugar high last night and not want to go to bed. It is safe to say that he really enjoyed the cake. Although I think Emily still put him to shame on the cake eating.

Brayden before the party on Friday.

His cake for the party.

His very own cake to eat.

Looking at the cake.

Yummy chocolate cake.

Enjoying the cake

I'm going to get messy.

Getting messy.

Wow that was a good cake.

Happy Birthday Brayden

2008-11-08T07:18:00.000-08:00

A year ago today, you were welcomed into this world at 1:55 p.m. weighing in at a mere 6 pounds 9 ounces and 20 inches long. I knew if you were anything like your brother that we would definetly have our hands full, and we sure do. You are such a cuddly happy little boy. Mommy, Daddy, and Hunter love you more than you will ever know. It has been such a joy getting to stay home with you over the last year, you are growing and changing so much. It's amazing how fast the time really goes. Happy 1st Birthday Bray.

I'm not fast enough

2008-11-05T08:52:00.000-08:00

Today I was folding clothes and when I got done I was going to put Brayden down for his nap. Well about half way through I looked over at him and he had already gone to sleep.

Storytime with Daddy

2008-11-05T08:48:00.001-08:00

Once a month at preschool, the kids go to the library to pick out a book. Here is Danny reading Hunter's new book. He loves when daddy reads to him.

Trick or Treating

2008-11-01T19:12:00.000-07:00

We went to my sister's house to trick or treat. My camera was down in the bag that got left at her house while we were trick or treating. So needless to say I did not get any pictures of Hunter going from door to door. He only made it down 2 streets before he had enough. He is the only kid that does not get excited about receiving candy.......so weird. He did modify his costume for part of the trip. He put a devil mask on so that it would look like the devil had been eaten by the shark. It scared Levi.....wish I could have gotten a picture of Levis face.

Preschool Halloween Party

2008-11-01T18:59:00.000-07:00

Hunter had his Halloween party at school on Friday these are the pics that I was able to take while trying to make sure that Brayden wasn't being a little terror with the other kids.

Brayden playing quietly by himself.....this did not last long.

The kids sitting in the circle waiting patiently to go trick or treating.

Doing the spooky walk.....I didn't understand what it was til I actually saw them doing it.

Trick or treating in the hallway.

Hunter showing me his spider ring when I got there.

Hunter and Teddy playing in the slime with spiders.

Showing the toys.

Here he is painting his pumpkin.......can't see it cause I was also holding Brayden away from a tower of blocks that someone was building.

The little things........

2008-11-01T18:53:00.001-07:00

Here is Brayden playing with Hunter's castle. He has added his little people animals to it. He just kept putting them in different places and thought that it was so funny when he would move on and sit it in a different place. Amazing how things like this can amuse them so.

Halloween on the Square

2008-10-25T17:11:00.001-07:00

Tonight was halloween on the square in corydon. They have all kinds of things for kids to do pretty much all day. There were bouncies and the big inflatable slides, there was a little haunted tent, there is a big parade that goes through downtown. After the parade, the kids can trick or treat at the stores in and around the square. It was pretty chilly so we only made it through about half of the parade before we headed home.

Brayden on daddy's shoulders watching the parade.

Hunter and Taylor holding hands.

Here they are climbing up the slide.

Taylor is staying the night.

We stood in line for face painting for 45 minutes. As soon as we got back home, they wanted it washed off. Taylor got a butterfly.

Hunter on daddy's shoulders watching the parade.

Hunter after he got his face painted.

Hunter getting his face painted.

What a week

2008-10-24T07:11:00.001-07:00

Hunter has been home from preschool all this week on fall break. It's preschool do they really need a fall break. I think the tuition should be reduced on months like this. The month of December they have 3 weeks off for christmas break, I don't remember having that much time off when I was in school. Anyways, I have finally convinced Brayden to give up two of his bottles during the day. I had to buy one of the Dr. Brown training cups, since he really doesn't drink well from the other sippy cups. He started walking on wednesday. I tried getting it on video, but everytime he sees me with it, he drops down and crawls. He has also started climbing a lot more then Hunter ever did at this age, of course this is about when Hunter broke his collarbone (I think that scared him a little, he stopped being such a daredevil then). He climbs up on the couch now and up on his toybox. Here are some pics from our week. Oh by the way our insurance adjuster finally made it out last night to look at our roof last night (it's only been a month since we made the claim from the wind storm, wonder how long it will actually take now to get someone to fix it.)

My best shot at trying to get pics of brayden walking

MMMM formula from my new cup

This is what happens when daddy gives a bath

More time with daddy.....do I look ridiculous?

Brotherly Love

2008-10-17T08:21:00.001-07:00

The boys have started playing together.....although Hunter is still a little territorial with his toys.

Biggest Halloween Party

2008-10-17T08:04:00.001-07:00

Last night we went to the Louisville Zoo for trick or treating. This is the first year that we went. It was fun for the kids, Hunter really isn't all that into the getting candy, but he participated. He is I think the only child that doesn't really eat candy. He brought it home and I guess he had about 10 things, he ate one. Any other child would have devoured it all. There was even one spot that was giving away cokes I could not even force Hunter to get one. I guess he will be the healthy eating one, Brayden is going to be the sugar junkie.

I had someone say look at the octopus. I have never seen a picture of a black octopus.

Oh no it's a shark.

Griffin trying to stab the shark with his knife.

AAWWWW......how cute.

Hunter with Capt. Jack.

Hunter resting his legs. He was so tired.

Last days at the park

2008-10-17T07:53:00.000-07:00

Since it is starting to get cooler now, we spent tuesday and wednesday night at the park. These were probably our last trips until the spring.

Brayden getting ready to make the big climb into the play area.

Hunter feeding the ducks.

Hunter trying to keep the ball away from a girl.

Gotta love him.

These really are supposed to be shorts.

My boys

2008-10-14T07:11:00.000-07:00

Just a couple of pictures from over the weekend.

Hunter has found a new obsession (Daddy's cowboy hat). Wherever we go, he thinks that he has to wear it now. He has now started to worry about whether or not he thinks he looks cool.

For some strange reason Brayden now all of a sudden actually likes the walker. I figured that would happen since I'm about to get rid of it.

Halloween Cookies

2008-10-14T07:01:00.001-07:00

Saturday while Danny was deer hunting and Brayden was taking a nap, I decided to let Hunter help me make some Halloween cookies. I really don't know why we made them, cause no one in the house really likes sugar cookies, but we had fun doing it.

Hunter decorating the cookies. Good picture of the pirate tattoo on his arm.

This could have gotten really messy, but he was very good at the decorating.

Here is the ghost that he decorated.

Here is the scary cat. This is all that he did.

Here are the ones that I did.

Deere Farms

2008-10-10T08:48:00.000-07:00

Today Hunter's preschool class had there first field trip, we went to the pumpkin patch at Deere Farms in Lanesville. We got to partially go through the corn maze so that the kids could have a slightly educational course on corn (how in depth can you go with 4 year olds). Then they got to jump around in the bouncy and play in the hay bale maze.........all the kids just climbed the stacks. At the end we got to ride the wagon to the pumpkin patch and pick out a pumpkin.

Hunter found a worm while in the pumpkin patch here he is analyzing it.

They had a big pipe going down the hill that the kids could slide down.

Here is Hunter sticking his head through the pumpkin sign.

Climbing the bales of hay.

Brayden taking it all in while on the wagon riding to the pumpkin patch.

Here are the boys with the pumpkins. Glad we picked a small one for Brayden, because Hunter was carrying the worm so he couldn't help me carry the pumpkins for fear of squishing the worm. The worm ended up getting squished later on.

Brayden decided he had enough and was leaving.

Pancakes

2008-10-07T06:18:00.001-07:00

Brayden had his first pancakes for breakfast today, he loved them. We have also started mixing Similac Sensitive in with his bottles, he is up to 2 ounces of that now. It doesn't seem as though it will be a milk protein allergy, he could be lactose intolerant.

Chowing on the pancakes.

It was a little messy, so Bo cleaned it up for us.

Rest assured the the highchair was sprayed with clorox anywhere spray when bo got done.

Halloween costumes

2008-10-07T06:07:00.001-07:00

Over the weekend, we went and picked out the boys halloween costumes. Hunter wanted to be something scary this year, he originally wanted to be lord lucifer. However since he does go to a church preschool I didn't figure it would be a good idea to send him as that so we had to pick something a bit more toned down and not satan like. We saw the shark costume online and Hunter finally agreed to it. Evidently it is a popular costume this year, we had to have the last one in his size put on hold at Pottery Barn. When we went to pick it up the woman told me that a guy called from Alaska looking for it.

Brayden the little spider.

Hunter the Big Scary Shark.
We also purchased the matching shark candy bag.

Rock Star

2008-09-29T10:09:00.001-07:00

This is what Brayden would look like if he had long hair. This is what happens when we have spent to much time in the house. Maybe someday he will be a rock star, after all he does have a birth mark in the shape of a star on his stomach.

The best dog

2008-09-29T10:01:00.001-07:00

Since both of the children have been sick, we really didn't do anything this weekend. So here are some pics of the boys playing with there best friend bobo. Bo really will let them do whatever they want to him. Brayden will take toys from him and he doesn't care. I actually caught Hunter trying to ride him like he was a horse today, the camera was to far away or I would have gotten a picture of it.

Brayden taking his bone from him.

Now he is offering it back to him.

Hunter lounging on Bo.

103.2

2008-09-26T09:47:00.000-07:00

That was Hunter's temperature last night. Wednesday we received a note in his backpack from preschool that read "there have been a couple cases of strep throat, please watch your children for symptoms." So when he told me last night that it felt like he had swords in his throat I figured that was what we were dealing with. Not wanting this to go into the weekend, I went ahead and called the doctor. I feel as though they now know my voice when I call to make an appointment. They did a strep screen, and that came back negative, so they said he probably just had a virus. So off we went to see Danny and to take him some lunch. After we left his work we got about 30 seconds down hwy 62 when I hear the worst sound you can hear while driving down the highway, Hunter throwing up all over the floor, his clothes, the carseat, the back of my seat (good thing all he had all morning was water). It was horrible, so we turned around to go back to Danny's work to get him cleaned up. I stripped him down to his underwear, wrapped him in one of Danny's sweatshirts, traded car seats, and left for home. Now he is asleep and I am off to lysol my car. AAAAAAHHHHHH the joy of children.

Ramping

2008-09-25T06:11:00.000-07:00

If you know Hunter then you know how much he loves to build things and how he is always trying to figure mechanical things out. Well tuesday night he decided that he needed to make a ramp to jump his power wheels off of. Since we don't keep spare lumber at our house (no space) we went to B-maw and P-paws house (thank you so much for the piece of plywood). Danny and Hunter built the ramp tuesday night (just the plywood and some bricks underneath it, he is only4). The battery was dead on the jeep though so we had to charge it. So last night Hunter finally got to do some jumping, he had so much fun. I fear that he will want to be one of'those guys that jump stuff at the monster truck shows. He is definetly our little daredevil, nothing scares him.

Before the ramp, notice the arm thrown in the air.

During takeoff. Hunter added some sand bags in front of the ramp for that added bump.

Going up the ramp.

Going off the ramp.

Brayden looking better, he finally started eating again last night.
(Hunter took this picture, he is actually getting pretty good at taking pictures.)

103.4

2008-09-23T11:02:00.000-07:00

That was Brayden's temperature last night. So I didn't get my wish of no more doctor's visits till November. He has 2 ear infections, so now with the antibiotics hopefully we will be better in a few days. Since this is his second ear infection in 6 weeks I feel like he is going to follow in Hunter's footsteps and need tubes. Maybe he will sleep better tonight because last night we were on the couch together, I need some sleep. On a good note though he is up to 4 ounces of formula now.

Allergies or no allergies

2008-09-18T18:34:00.002-07:00

Today I took Brayden to the doctor over the long debate about whether or not he is going to have a milk allergy or not. After much discussion, well as much as you can have when there is a 10 month old and a 4 year old in the room, we really are no closer to knowing the answer. The doctor doesn't really know what to do. He doesn't think that an allergy doctor would test him yet, so we are trying a couple of different formulas right now, since he can't have breastmilk forever. Technically I guess he could, but I don't want him to have it forever. So today he got 1 ounce of Enfamil Nutramigen mixed in with 2 of his bottles. This is the first time that he has had some formula without throwing it up 3 hours later.......so I am keeping my fingers crossed although the hpoallergenic formula is about twice as expensive as the regular formula.

In the past 6 weeks I have been to 8 doctor appointments between the kids, I hope to not go to another until Brayden's 1 year check up. It is times like this that I'm glad that we are not having anymore kids.

Zoo

2008-09-18T18:34:00.001-07:00

Wednesday I watched my niece Taylor all day, due to the fact that her baysitter was still without power. We were very fortunate to have our power turned back on around 9pm on Sunday night so we were only without power for about 8 hours. Anyways I took the kids to the zoo. The zoo still was without power, so some of the animals were not on exhibit, and there were only 2 places in the zoo that the bathrooms were open, that can get scary with 2 four year olds who can't hold it all that long. We made it through though, I also found a bathroom that they didn't say was open which was in the room where the siamengs are at. As we were nearing the end Hunter started complaining about his foot starting to hurt...........hmmmmmmmmm maybe making him walk the entire zoo was not such a good idea after just getting his cast off. Oh well we had fun.

Brayden also had his first tooth poke through today............I was beginning to think we might have to get him a set of dentures made for him.

Cast off

2008-09-18T18:34:00.000-07:00

Tuesday we went to see the orthopedic doctor. We were a work in appointment since I had to cancel the appointment that we had for wednesday, due to the fact that when I made it I forgot that Hunter has preschool M, W, F. So I figured that the day was destined to be disaster since I would have both the children by myself, and waiting very long with Brayden who you cannot contain anymore sometimes gets a little stressful. However we actually got out of the waiting room quickly, then when we got put in a room (the cast room is seperated by a curtain so that 2 people can be in there at once) there was a screaming child looked to be about 18 months or so in there screaming cause daddy could not contain him while mommy was getting her arm x-rayed. I was no longer concerned about Brayden misbehaving. I gave him a sucker (his first one) and he sat there like a good child (very sticky) the whole time. Hunter finally had his cast removed. It seemed like it was on much longer then 3 weeks. The doctor showed me the new bone growing on the xrays, and assured me that it was healed. Wooohooo bath time without a trash bag.

4 year old artwork

2008-09-10T10:53:00.000-07:00

AAARGGGHHHH! It had to happen eventually, but did it have to happen so soon. This is what happens when a 4 year old disappears with a pen. Then when you realize he is gone and you find him, this is what you encounter. He said that he was trying to make his room look cool. I guess mommy just didn't add enough coolness to it. I went and bought some Mr. Clean magic erasers today. Hopefully they will work.

His old room....blue with sailboats and fish around the top

His new room before he added his own personal touches.

Bedpost artwork

wall artwork #1

Wall artwork #2

Wall artwork #3

Wall artwork #4 (this one is supposed to be daddy)

10 months old

2008-09-08T18:08:00.000-07:00

Brayden turned 10 months old today, and celebrated with an oreo. He loved it, and what a mess it made. Surprisingly it didn't break him out. So if nothing else I guess he can live off of oreos, baby food and breastmilk for the rest of his life.

mmmmmmmmm oreos......mommy's favorite too.

How cute am I?

Weekend

2008-09-08T12:05:00.001-07:00

This past weekend was a busy one. Danny was at Lake Cumberland for the poker run, which ended up getting cancelled after a boat flipped and there was a fatality (http://lakecumberland.com/). When Danny called me to tell me, he was pretty upset. They didn't know the guy, but his boat was right beside them last night and they talked to him. While all that was going on, I was at home redoing Hunter's room. Three coats of primer and two coats of paint. Needless to say about half way through I was ready to call someone and have them finish painting it for me. I will post pictures of the finished product later, I must say it is really cute.

Today I went and picked up Hunter from preschool, and took all the papers out of his backpack. When I was looking through them, I learned that a little girl that was in Hunter's class last year has been diagnosed with brain cancer, very sad she is only 4 years old. Everyone say a prayer for her and her family. Here is the website http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/audreymason.

Anyone need a kitten

2008-09-04T04:56:00.000-07:00

This kitten has adopted us, and I hate to see it get hit by a car or eaten by a dog. Bo already tries to run out the door everytime we open it to try to eat it or maybe just play with it, so it needs to go. I frontlined it, so it is flea free, so if anyone knows someone that is looking for a kitten this is the one, it is friendly, and very very cute. Female, and I would say probably 6-8 weeks old.

Labor Day Weekend

2008-09-02T11:11:00.000-07:00

For Labor Day weekend, we went down to Lake Cumberland and stayed on Danny's parents houseboat. Since the boat was beached, and not at the dock, it was very relaxing. Normally when we are there we are constantly running up and down the dock with Hunter going to the little store they have, so this was nice we only had to go once when we were leaving monday. Hunter also did very well with not being able to go swimming, considering how hot it was. He only wanted to go once, and I think that was just cause he saw Danny swimming. It was a great weekend. Danny will be back down there with his family this weekend for the poker run, hope they win!

Brayden striking a pose.

Danny and Hunter dancing to something on you tube.

Hunter playing on the "toon boat"(that is what he calls it). He looks like he is really driving it.

This is just one of those pictures that you can get out to show his girlfriend later on in life.

Hunter practicing driving the houseboat.

Bath time in the sink.

Hunter and Danny getting ready to fish. Danny caught a huge catfish the first night, but don't tell Hunter he was asleep and didn't get to see it. Nothing else was caught the rest of the weekend.

Hunter running on shore after finding a big shell. Hunter and his big shell. I have never seen a shell this big from the lake.

Brayden playing

Hunter's cast

2008-08-27T09:48:00.000-07:00

We went to the orthopedic doctor today, and Hunter received his first cast (hopefully the last). He should only have to wear it for 3-6 weeks. We go back for a check up in 3 weeks, and if he is moving around on it good then they will go ahead and take it off. Atleast he will get to finally go to preschool Friday. Here is a picture of him modeling his orange cast. He has on the life jacket trying to convince me that it will be ok to go to the lake this weekend. While the cast is waterproof, the doctor assured me that it would smell bad if he went swimming in the lake.

oh the luck.......where is it

2008-08-26T08:40:00.000-07:00

We have no luck in this family so this is really no surprise. Hunter's foot is fractured, we go see an orthopedic doctor Wednesday morning. Hunter will yet again miss preschool :(.

First day of Kindergarten Prep

2008-08-25T09:32:00.000-07:00

Well the first day of preschool is almost over now, and Hunter was not in attendance. Last night he decided to do cannonballs off the couch. I guess I jinxed us after the first one by saying "no more, tomorrow is the first day of preschool and we don't need any broken bones." I turned my head and he did it again only falling straight to the floor after the jump, he landed wrong on his foot and now will not walk on it. Is this possibly Hunter's second broken bone, I hope not, we have an appt later to have it looked at.

My second bike "Wild Hog"

2008-08-18T12:54:00.000-07:00

Saturday we finally bought Hunter a new bike. The first one was run over last year by Danny. We took him to toysrus so that he could pick out what he wanted, this is what he came up with. He has nicknamed it "Wild Hog".

Hunter with his new helmet on.

Hunter posing with "Wild Hog"

Danny with Hunter, (yes it has training wheels and he is still holding on to it).

Brayden taking over the big wheel.

Hunter's first slumber party

2008-08-18T12:38:00.000-07:00

Hunter hosted his first slumber party Friday night, I must say that it was a lot of fun. We had a bouncy hoping that it would make them really tired and everyone would crash early. Not the case. It was a night filled with bouncing, green sand (which makes you look like the incredible
hulk once covered in it), and lots of dinosaurs (we watched jurassic park 3 times). I did contemplate having 2 four year olds and a 3 year old for the evening, but everything went very good. I did go into the living room at about 12:30, Taylor and Hunter were asleep, but Griffin was still laying there watching dinosaurs.............I thought he would be the first one asleep.

Taylor, Hunter and Griffin bouncing.

Look at me!

Taylor and Griffin in the green sand.
Hunter wrestling with daddy and uncle phillip.
Brayden enjoying the fun.
Hunter and Griffin asleep.

Yum.......Lucky charms.

9 month check up

2008-08-14T08:51:00.000-07:00

Today was Brayden's 9 month check up. He weighed in at 19 pounds 12 ounces and is 28 1/2 inches long (50th percentile for height and weight, such a change from Hunter who was always in the 90th percentile). He got 2 shots and Hunter held his hand, it may have actually helped since he only cried for about 10 seconds. It's hard to believe that he is already 9 months old..........where has the time gone.

vacation, vacation, vacation

2008-08-13T06:06:00.000-07:00

A few more pics from the trip that Danny's mom sent me today. Plus a couple more that I found.

Me, Brayden, Hunter & Taylor in the pool

Brayden wearing Daddy's hat.

Danny and Brayden.

Danny and Hunter in the ocean......I was in the room with Brayden.

Easton with all the kids(Hunter, Macy, Taylor, Patrick, Jack & Harley). She did a great job babysitting.

Harley & Brayden

More Vacation pictures................

2008-08-12T12:32:00.000-07:00

Hunter showing off his big muscles.

Brayden in the ocean with B-ma.

Hunter winding down with some SpongeBob.
Brayden under a glass table trying to get Hunter's sunglasses on top of it.
Hunter finally passed out on the way home he stayed awake for the first 8 hours.