Tuesday, January 31, 2012

a little of this...a little of that!

A little of this...and a little of that...in our home!

Brady loves to write and color and do "homework" with me, Averie. We have been working on his name, and he was able to make the big "B" all by himself...
...and he was so proud of himself!
(Can you find the "B" and the "r"?)
Brecken loves the pots and pans...just like his brother!
What a cutie!
Me doing my homework (& my hair) all by myself! :)
Brady & Brecken playing together one morning...
Brady was teaching Brecken all about how to cook...it was adorable! Brecken has his spatula in hand...all ready to cook...while watching his big brother at work!
A fun morning at Discovery Place Kids with our cousin, McKinly. McKinly is Brady's very best friend...they have so much fun together!
Brecken loves the race car there...
vroom....vroom
He even took cousin Easton for a spin...this is a look into Mommy's future in about 16 years! Yikes! :)
Brady is busy putting together cars and submarines while I am away at school learning!
He loves it!
Brecken also got to have his first whole cookie at Harris Teeter. We weren't there, so he relished in the attention...and the whole cookie. Mommy said he never took it out of his mouth...just sucked on it until it was finished. Hilarious!
Just a Saturday morning...I offered to feed Brecken for Mommy, which really ends up with me snuggling with Brecken while he feeds himself!
Then, Brady decides to join us...
...all in Brecken's pack 'n play!
We love family!

happy 1st birthday, brecken...part 1

Happy 1st Birthday to our sweet Brecken Thomas! This past year has gone by so quickly, but not without many memories, many joys, and many smiles! We loved celebrating Brecken's birthday with family at Oma's house. Daddy grilled out burgers, and we enjoyed having lunch together! Happy 1st Birthday, baby brother! We love you so much!

Decoration...and party favors for each person...yummy!
Brecken's personal cake & party hat!
(Daddy picked out the football theme for Brecken's party!)
And, here he is...the BIRTHDAY BOY!!
Happy 1st Birthday, Brecken!
Brecken with one of his favorite cousins, Kaitlyn.
And, playing and "chatting" with our cousin, Easton!
"Happy Birthday to you..."
Daddy & Mommy love sweet Brecken...
...and can't believe he is already 1!
Brecken loved his birthday balloon...he giggled a lot at it!
And, time to dig into the cake...
Daddy helps him out at first...
...but, he's all ready (check out that tongue!)
Uh oh...maybe he doesn't like it on his hands...
...or he's not sure what to think...
So, he puts his whole hand in (with assistance from Daddy)...
...and again...
...but never puts it in his mouth! So funny!
We think he's not loving the messy hands...
...so Mommy gives him a spoon!
He loved that, but he only played with the cake!
So, Mommy decided it was time for the cake to go in his mouth!!
But, he'd rather feed it to Mommy!
Brecken didn't really love eating his cake, but he sure loved playing with it!
All cleaned up and ready for presents!
Brecken was tired at this point, but he liked all his presents...while sitting in his new chair from Oma!
He loved his hammer/ball toy...made him laugh a lot. Brecken carried that hammer around all day...and didn't want to share it with others. It was too funny!
Eager to see what's in the next bag...
Yay...a 2 sided activity table. Thanks to Poppy & Nana!
(Please note the hammer still in his hand for the remainder of the gift opening! :))
The birthday boy enjoying his gifts!
Poppy & Nana with the Birthday Boy!
Our Family...celebrating the birthday boy!
Oma with the "droopy eyed, super tired, but sweet" birthday boy!
As we were heading out to the car, Brecken got his second wind...of course, with the hammer in hand. So, he went off walking...and smiling...
...and walking...
(Notice his sweet curls?)
...and walking...
...and walking.
Happy 1st Birthday, Brecken Thomas.