Sunday, March 30, 2008
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Let it snow!
The past couple of days here have been just crazy! On Thursday it was sunny and kinda warm but yesterday and today have been a totally different story. It started snowing sometime early Friday morning and did not stop until this afternoon. When I say snowing I don't mean constant flurries it was DUMPING snow all that time.
Braeden absolutely loves it when it snows and hasn't really had a chance to play in the white stuff yet this year. Last night while it was still snowing I decided that we could go out and play for a little bit. I got him all bundled up and I just put on my coat thinking we would only be out there a couple of minutes. Boy was I wrong! I had to negotiate a deal with him in order to get him to come inside. I was freezing, but he didn't seem to care.
As we did last year we are using Braeden's body as a measuring tool for snow accumulation. At this point in the storm we are somewhere in the knee range.
He had the most fun running around trying to throw the ball at me.
No snow play time is complete without a little snow snack. Don't worry it wasn't yellow!
This morning Travis decided that although it had not stopped snowing that he would get a jump on the task of shoveling the drive way. This is what he had to deal with.
When the snow finally decided to stop falling I told Braeden (as per our deal the night before) that we could go out and play in the snow again.
This time the depth per the Braeden-o-meter is in the waist range. It was too funny watching him try to walk to get out of this spot.
Travis came out and did another sweep of the sidewalk and driveway. Braeden wanted to help build the snow mountain with Travis.
I also taught Braeden how to make snow angels today. He LOVED it! Can you see the angel he made?
After the snow angels came the snowball fight. Braeden had a blast trying to hit me with snow but with those mittens on he had very little luck.
He even liked it when he got covered in snow by my awesome snowballs. He didn't act like the cold bothered him one bit. The only reason why we came inside when we did was because his mitten fell off and we couldn't get it back on.
Needless to say he has had a ball the last couple of days. I on the other hand cannot wait for spring to get here. As a matter of fact I just went out and bought a couple of new spring things for Braeden. Here is a picture of the awesome hat that I had to have.
Now that is cute!
Braeden absolutely loves it when it snows and hasn't really had a chance to play in the white stuff yet this year. Last night while it was still snowing I decided that we could go out and play for a little bit. I got him all bundled up and I just put on my coat thinking we would only be out there a couple of minutes. Boy was I wrong! I had to negotiate a deal with him in order to get him to come inside. I was freezing, but he didn't seem to care.
As we did last year we are using Braeden's body as a measuring tool for snow accumulation. At this point in the storm we are somewhere in the knee range.
He had the most fun running around trying to throw the ball at me.
No snow play time is complete without a little snow snack. Don't worry it wasn't yellow!
This morning Travis decided that although it had not stopped snowing that he would get a jump on the task of shoveling the drive way. This is what he had to deal with.
When the snow finally decided to stop falling I told Braeden (as per our deal the night before) that we could go out and play in the snow again.
This time the depth per the Braeden-o-meter is in the waist range. It was too funny watching him try to walk to get out of this spot.
Travis came out and did another sweep of the sidewalk and driveway. Braeden wanted to help build the snow mountain with Travis.
I also taught Braeden how to make snow angels today. He LOVED it! Can you see the angel he made?
After the snow angels came the snowball fight. Braeden had a blast trying to hit me with snow but with those mittens on he had very little luck.
He even liked it when he got covered in snow by my awesome snowballs. He didn't act like the cold bothered him one bit. The only reason why we came inside when we did was because his mitten fell off and we couldn't get it back on.
Needless to say he has had a ball the last couple of days. I on the other hand cannot wait for spring to get here. As a matter of fact I just went out and bought a couple of new spring things for Braeden. Here is a picture of the awesome hat that I had to have.
Now that is cute!
Sunday, March 2, 2008
New Stuff
I thought I would write a quick note to let everyone know about my NEW CAR! It is a 1999 Honda Accord that is totally awesome.
I actually really wanted a VW Jetta but after Travis spoke with our mechanic we decided it would be better to look for a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry. It really didn't take long to find what we were looking for. Travis was looking through the paper and spotted an ad for a Honda Accord for $5200. I didn't pay that much for it though. Although it wasn't what I really wanted I absolutely LOVE it.
In other news...Braeden got a new haircut! Braeden actually asked Travis for the haircut and did sit still like a big boy. It turned out really good and now it seems like he loves to gt his hair cut. He asked for another haircut the very next day. He is too funny. Here are a couple of cute pictures of the boy with his new haircut.
I actually really wanted a VW Jetta but after Travis spoke with our mechanic we decided it would be better to look for a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry. It really didn't take long to find what we were looking for. Travis was looking through the paper and spotted an ad for a Honda Accord for $5200. I didn't pay that much for it though. Although it wasn't what I really wanted I absolutely LOVE it.
In other news...Braeden got a new haircut! Braeden actually asked Travis for the haircut and did sit still like a big boy. It turned out really good and now it seems like he loves to gt his hair cut. He asked for another haircut the very next day. He is too funny. Here are a couple of cute pictures of the boy with his new haircut.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Friends and Fun
For Christmas Braeden got an easel from Grandma and Grandpappy Compston so that he could express his creativity. The one that they got for him wasn't really the one that they had wanted to get so we returned it and bought the style that they were looking for. He absolutely loves it. Not only can he draw/ paint on paper he can use chalk or dry erase markers OR just play with the magnets that came with the easel. Even I really like to get down and use the easel with him. Here is a picture of him showing how he can multi-task.
Last Monday Braeden's friend Gavin came over for a playdate so we decided to do a little painting.
When the boys were finished painting they had a good time running around and around the house chasing each other. They also decided that they would try to ride Braeden's new bike together. I am so glad that Rachel and I have boys who are so dang cute and get along so well.
At the end of the night I think both boys had a good time. Here is a picture of Gavin just after he finished painting.
We also got a new game recently that Braeden LOVES to play. I mean what kid doesn't love Hungry Hippo's? It says for ages 4 and up but seriously how hard is it to hit a lever over and over again?! Every night we have to play this game for at least 15 minutes. Which if you have ever played Hungry Hippo's you would know is WAY too long. :) Braeden loves it though so we make sure that we make time to play.
Finally, on the potty front we are beginning to really make some progress. Braeden is really trying hard to use his little potty so that he can get a sucker and sticker to put on his potty board. We have both at Travis's house and at my house so that we keep everything consistent. A few days ago we actually didn't have a wet diaper all night! He went potty 3 times between when we came home from daycare and bedtime. I cannot wait until we are out of those diapers. Keep your fingers crossed hopefully that day will be here soon.
Last Monday Braeden's friend Gavin came over for a playdate so we decided to do a little painting.
When the boys were finished painting they had a good time running around and around the house chasing each other. They also decided that they would try to ride Braeden's new bike together. I am so glad that Rachel and I have boys who are so dang cute and get along so well.
At the end of the night I think both boys had a good time. Here is a picture of Gavin just after he finished painting.
We also got a new game recently that Braeden LOVES to play. I mean what kid doesn't love Hungry Hippo's? It says for ages 4 and up but seriously how hard is it to hit a lever over and over again?! Every night we have to play this game for at least 15 minutes. Which if you have ever played Hungry Hippo's you would know is WAY too long. :) Braeden loves it though so we make sure that we make time to play.
Finally, on the potty front we are beginning to really make some progress. Braeden is really trying hard to use his little potty so that he can get a sucker and sticker to put on his potty board. We have both at Travis's house and at my house so that we keep everything consistent. A few days ago we actually didn't have a wet diaper all night! He went potty 3 times between when we came home from daycare and bedtime. I cannot wait until we are out of those diapers. Keep your fingers crossed hopefully that day will be here soon.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
What's going on?
There has been a lot going on here lately and I have no idea where to start. Well let's start with John... John came up a couple of weeks ago to get some of his things since he finally decided that he would be staying in Georgia. He really only took his bowling balls and car and left the room an absolute mess for me to clean. Thanks a lot John! I am sure that I will be working on that room for at least the next year and a half.
Travis has been a super busy man with work, getting the house ready for showings and watching a little bundle of energy we call Braeden. There have been a lot of nights when I will come in from work only to find the two boys cuddled up on the couch watching some late night Spongebob Squarepants. Here is a picture of how I found them a few weeks ago.
How stinking cute is that?
Now just a few tidbits of info as to what is going on with me.... I have started a new schedule at work so that I can pick up Braeden on Mondays and Thursdays. Now rather than working every night from 1:30 until 10:00 I work Mondays and Thurdays 8:30 AM until 5:00 pm and the rest of the week stayed the same. I am really not hating going in early as much as I thought I would. (Don't be too shocked when I say that.) Outside of work we haven't really done too much. Braeden and I did bust out the cake mix again and made cupcakes. I wanted to try out my new cake decorating tips and he is always in the mood to make some cake. Here is a picture of how awesome they turned out. Don't be jealous. :)
Now....the one you have all been waiting for....BRAEDEN! He has been sick for the last week or so but is doing much better now. It was just a little cold with a wheezy cough but we kicked it in the butt. Yesterday while I was at work my non-stop son was running in circles at Travis's house and took a nasty spill. He fell at hit his face on the corner of the base board and cut his face up pretty good. He doesn't act like it bothers him too much today but if you try to clean it you better be rested because a fight is coming. Here is a picture of it from earlier today after I wrestled with him to clean it up.
Hopefully at the end of all this it won't leave a nasty scar. The nurse I spoke with this morning thinks that it should heal up just fine.
I thought I would share a cute picture of my boy eating an ice cream sandwich. (I mean soy made ice cream sandwich.) That way we leave on a happy note. I will try to update more this month than last but I can't make any promises.:)
Travis has been a super busy man with work, getting the house ready for showings and watching a little bundle of energy we call Braeden. There have been a lot of nights when I will come in from work only to find the two boys cuddled up on the couch watching some late night Spongebob Squarepants. Here is a picture of how I found them a few weeks ago.
How stinking cute is that?
Now just a few tidbits of info as to what is going on with me.... I have started a new schedule at work so that I can pick up Braeden on Mondays and Thursdays. Now rather than working every night from 1:30 until 10:00 I work Mondays and Thurdays 8:30 AM until 5:00 pm and the rest of the week stayed the same. I am really not hating going in early as much as I thought I would. (Don't be too shocked when I say that.) Outside of work we haven't really done too much. Braeden and I did bust out the cake mix again and made cupcakes. I wanted to try out my new cake decorating tips and he is always in the mood to make some cake. Here is a picture of how awesome they turned out. Don't be jealous. :)
Now....the one you have all been waiting for....BRAEDEN! He has been sick for the last week or so but is doing much better now. It was just a little cold with a wheezy cough but we kicked it in the butt. Yesterday while I was at work my non-stop son was running in circles at Travis's house and took a nasty spill. He fell at hit his face on the corner of the base board and cut his face up pretty good. He doesn't act like it bothers him too much today but if you try to clean it you better be rested because a fight is coming. Here is a picture of it from earlier today after I wrestled with him to clean it up.
Hopefully at the end of all this it won't leave a nasty scar. The nurse I spoke with this morning thinks that it should heal up just fine.
I thought I would share a cute picture of my boy eating an ice cream sandwich. (I mean soy made ice cream sandwich.) That way we leave on a happy note. I will try to update more this month than last but I can't make any promises.:)
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Christmas
I am so glad that Christmas is over! We had a great Christmas but the day was just crazy. Braeden woke up at 7:00 am to open presents. Well, he didn't really get up to open presents he was just ready to get up for the day so I helped remind him that Santa came the night before. Here are pictures of our early morning fun!
Braeden opening one of his 50 presents.
Woohoo! Kristy is the greatest gift giver in the WORLD!
Look at all the stuff in this box.
Braeden's ATV.
All of Braeden's gifts.
Here is what Travis got.
My gifts. Isn't that OSU picture sweet!?! My awesome boyfriend picked that out for me!
It wasn't long after we opened the gifts that we had to leave to make it over to Travis's sister Carla's house for more Christmas fun. Braeden had a good time playin' with Tatum's new doll house. He got a huge front end loader from Travis's sister Krista but was too into the doll house while we were there to play with it.
The front end loader.
Braeden and Teagan playing with the doll house.
A few hours after getting to Carla's house we had to leave so that we could make it to see my mom and the rest of the family for yet more gifts. This year it only took about an hour and a half to open presents which is a vast improvement over the 3 hours from last year. Braeden was being very antisocial and I ended up opening his presents.He would go into another room to play with a Dora vanity set that Mackenzie got for Christmas. I don't know what his deal was with playing with girl toys yesterday but it was getting a little bit out of hand.
Braeden and Bethannie getting ready for presents.
Braeden wearing the OSU hat that Travis got for Christmas and his new Harley sweatshirt from Papaw Chasteen.
That's right those are cake pans. I am thinking about baking a cake or two this year.
Finally at about 7:00 pm we were on our way back home to play with the presents that Braeden had accumulated. I was excited to get to play with the new shake and go crash-up racetrack that Santa brought for Braeden. I built the track with plenty of time to spare to take a few laps before Braeden had to go to bed. Here is a picture of Braeden and I racing the cars.
Braeden opening one of his 50 presents.
Woohoo! Kristy is the greatest gift giver in the WORLD!
Look at all the stuff in this box.
Braeden's ATV.
All of Braeden's gifts.
Here is what Travis got.
My gifts. Isn't that OSU picture sweet!?! My awesome boyfriend picked that out for me!
It wasn't long after we opened the gifts that we had to leave to make it over to Travis's sister Carla's house for more Christmas fun. Braeden had a good time playin' with Tatum's new doll house. He got a huge front end loader from Travis's sister Krista but was too into the doll house while we were there to play with it.
The front end loader.
Braeden and Teagan playing with the doll house.
A few hours after getting to Carla's house we had to leave so that we could make it to see my mom and the rest of the family for yet more gifts. This year it only took about an hour and a half to open presents which is a vast improvement over the 3 hours from last year. Braeden was being very antisocial and I ended up opening his presents.He would go into another room to play with a Dora vanity set that Mackenzie got for Christmas. I don't know what his deal was with playing with girl toys yesterday but it was getting a little bit out of hand.
Braeden and Bethannie getting ready for presents.
Braeden wearing the OSU hat that Travis got for Christmas and his new Harley sweatshirt from Papaw Chasteen.
That's right those are cake pans. I am thinking about baking a cake or two this year.
Finally at about 7:00 pm we were on our way back home to play with the presents that Braeden had accumulated. I was excited to get to play with the new shake and go crash-up racetrack that Santa brought for Braeden. I built the track with plenty of time to spare to take a few laps before Braeden had to go to bed. Here is a picture of Braeden and I racing the cars.
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