look who's 4 months old...

Look at sweet Brecken...already 4 months old. Such a sweet baby boy...our wonderful little brother. We just love him!

Some precious pics of our 4 month old baby brother!

Yes, his jammies say "3" on them...and as I (Averie) said..."Wow, he's our 3rd child, too!"

Brecken had a busy day turning 4 months old...floor gym, eating, playing, etc. He's grabbing for toys now, and it's so fun!! What a great age!!

And, rolling to his belly for the night helps him sleep even better. Good night, our precious 4 month old!! We all love you!!

Brecken's stats at 4 months old:

• Weight: 19 pounds, 6 1/2 ounces (97th percentile...and he weighs more than Brady did at this age)
• Height: 26 1/2 inches (85th percentile)
• He takes 5 8 oz. bottles a day...about every 4 hours.
• Brecken takes 2 short (30 min-1 hour) naps and 1 long one (2-2 1/2 hours) naps during the day.
• He goes to bed around 10-10:30, and he is awake around 7:30-8:00.
• Our gift from God...our sweet blessing!

graduation...TK style

So, I graduated from TK (transitional kindergarten) at the end of May. I was so excited, and Daddy & Mommy were so proud of me. Here I am singing a song!

And, the pledge to the flags...

...and more singing!

Hugging my teacher Mrs. Mary as I "graduate"...

and, hugging Ms. Melody (our preschool director) as I "graduate."

Me...the proud graduate...TK Class of 2011!

Our celebration cake!

Brady & cousin, McKinly, enjoyed the snacks...they also enjoying the singing during my graduation. Brady was singing right along with some of the songs!

Our Family...Daddy, Mommy, Me, Brady (2), & Brecken (4 months)

Us with our wonderful babysitter, Miss Brittany!

Aunt Brittany, McKinly, & Easton also came to celebrate with me!

Poppy & Nana with me...

...and Oma & me!

I am going to miss my preschool, especially Mrs. Melody!

Daddy & Brecken enjoying the festivities!!

I even got a few gifts...

...a necklace with a heart on it from Daddy, Mommy, Brady, & Brecken...

...and...

...a Barbie doll from Uncle Blair, Aunt Brittany, McKinly, & Easton...

...and a flower from Poppy & Nana!

Sure was a fun morning...now, I am officially ready for kindergarten in the fall. Too bad Mommy is not quite ready! :)

the last day...

Brady's last day of preschool...and my 2nd to last day (I graduated on my last day). We've sure grown up this year, huh? :)

My 2nd to last day as a preschooler!!

May 26, 2011

We both had class parties at school...one of the things my class did was an awards ceremony. My teacher, Mrs. Karen, gave each child an award with a Bible verse on it. My award...

"Future Leader"

My Class...almost ready for kindergarten!

My teacher, Mrs. Mary, & me...

My teacher, Mrs. Karen, & me

Brady & his teacher, Mrs. Lauren

Brady & his other teacher, Mrs. Ashley

We both had a wonderful preschool year. We are excited for summer, but we sure loved our teachers...and our class!

end of the year fun...

I had a fun "end of the year" party at preschool...lots of water activities!!

Having fun with my classmates...

...& enjoying the water!

So excited!!

And, this year, I kept my clothes on!!! Yes, for my end of the year party last year, I didn't have a swim suit, so I thought it would be ok to take my clothes off and swim in my panties...nope, not a good idea!! But, everyone did laugh!! This year, I wore my bathing suit! :)

I love being in TK this year...

strawberry pickin'

For our class field trip, we all went strawberry pickin' at Patterson Farms. We had so much fun together...and the strawberries were so yummy!

Here is my (Averie) class...

...and here is Brady's class!

It had rained a lot the day before, so we all got to wear rain boots. Nothing like driving a "tractor" with your rain boots on!!

We got to feed farm animals while we were there!

Brady & me

We also got to plant a seed!

Reese, my best buddy from school, & me...ready for our tractor ride!

Nico, Me, Reese, & Stephanie

Mommy got to come along as well...we had fun!!

Brady picking a strawberry...

...and then it was my turn!

Yummy!

And, yummy again!

My cousin, Stephanie, & me

Brady & me...enjoying our freshly picked strawberries. We ate all the strawberries we picked by the time we got home. We loved them! What a fun field trip!!