The Painter Boys!!

So behind!

2009-08-14T14:20:00.000-07:00

Okay so I know that I am really behind on the whole blogging thing. I just can't keep up. I kept telling myself I would start updating from where I left off and I just got overwhelmed. So I am just going to start now and do a better job going forward, deal????

We took the boys to their first Astros game last Sunday....it was a blast! We went with Nina and Pop Pop, Uncle BooBoo (Tanner), Uncle Don and Aunt Marsha, Garrett and Gatlin. Of course as I had predicted the boys did exactly what I thought they would. Braden loved every single minute of the noise and people, all of the action was perfect for him. Brody on the other hand was a little more timid. He was kind of freaked out by it all. He clung very tight to me for the first hour. Once he finally got comfortable something exciting would happen and it would get LOUD, so we would start back at square one. Overall it was perfect!

After the game we stopped at one of my favorite places....where else....STEEL CITY PIZZA of course. They were having a Steeler kick off party with loud music, fun Steeler trivia and a pizza eating contest. I talked Michael into doing the contest, even though we had just eaten. It was hilarious! No he didn't win but we know what to do next year! I have it all figured out...sorry can't tell you my secret ;). Braden and Brody ate good food (thanks DJ) and played lots of video games and Brody did a super job of dancing to the music. I couldn't get my phone to video it but man was it cute!

Pizza Eating Contest Braden enjoying his food @ Steel City

Brody at Steel City taking it all in

And the below picture I just received as I am writing this post so I will add in. Every Friday at daycare is Sucker day. When the kids leave there is a bowl at the front desk and they get to grab one. Up until maybe a month ago we just walked right by it and the boys never even knew the difference. All it took was one Friday for Daddy to pick them up and they were ruined. Now they look for the bowl EVERYDAY! They are too funny.

FUN GIVEAWAY

2009-07-29T06:16:00.002-07:00

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KAYLEIGH ANNE FREEMAN

2009-05-12T08:06:00.000-07:00

As most of you know this precious little girl and her family have made such an impact on my life! They are by far the strongest, most faithful, and inspirational family I have had the privilege of getting to know (even if only by my blog family). I am not sure how I even came across this blog last year but I did and I have been so blessed by it! I have grown so much stronger in my faith and have learned so many things from them that I will never be able to repay them for! They shared so much with complete strangers that so many people would never have been able to do. As I sit here praising this family with tears in my eyes, I must say that Kayleigh entered the gates of heaven last night! As sad as it is for us here on Earth, she is so happy I just know it! She is dancing and playing and has wings of her very own now to watch over Adam, Aimee, Brandon and Allison. I pray for this family today, not having a clue how they must be feeling, and that as a mother I never do, but that they find comfort in knowing their little girl is no longer suffering.

Just look at how beautiful they are:

Adam and Aimee,
Today I pray for the Lord to hold you close in his loving arms and may you feel Kayleigh's presence ever so strong! She will always be with you!

MY HEART IS SO HEAVY

2009-04-22T07:20:00.000-07:00

I just wanted throw out a quick post to ask for more prayers for the Freeman Family. It seems as though Kayleigh has taken another turn for the worse and they need each and every one of us to pray fervently for them. I am saddened by the latest post and I just know the dr's are wrong. THEY HAVE TO BE! Kayleigh has turned things around so many times and I am hoping this will be another to add to her collection. Please take a moment to pray for them and read their story. This is one amazing family!!!!!!!

Adam and Aimee----I am praaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggg
very hard for your little girl. She has touched so many people in so many ways. You have one amazing family!!!

FIRST HAIRCUTS!

2009-04-16T14:12:00.000-07:00

I finally had enough of the curls and trying to control them every morning was a nightmare. The boys were so good while getting their hair cut. I was shocked!

Brody after the hair cut putting his card in the machine to get his prize!

Brody

Braden

a little behind....

2009-04-12T19:19:00.000-07:00

I am so far behind on posting but I promise I will catch up. I just wanted to get this on here for one of my blog sisters. I am doing a benefit party for her son and any help for her family would be greatly appreciated.

http://ourdailyblessinglife-amyb.blogspot.com/2009/04/looking-for-another-way-to-help-philip.html

Black Cosmetic Bag Giveaway

2009-03-26T10:13:00.000-07:00

this looks like so much fun! Thanks AMY B!!!!

http://monogramchick.blogspot.com/2009/03/black-cosmetic-bag-giveaway.html

Everyone go check it out!!! :)

A few new pics!!!

2009-03-23T08:08:00.001-07:00

Braden with some CRAZY curly hair!!! He needs it cut.

Braden

Brody picking a flower for Mommy. He LOVES picking flowers :) Such a sweetheart!

If you look closely you can see whats left of the flower in his hand. Usually by the time he gets a good grip and gets it pulled out of the ground there are no petals left on it. :(

Yesterday was such a pretty day so we spent the afternoon at my parents house sitting outside and watching the boys play! They are so funny and chase each other around screaming and yelling, so outside is good :)! Anyway here are just a few snapshots we took.

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAYS COURTESY OF MISS KAYLEIGH FREEMAN

2009-03-19T06:21:00.000-07:00

Ok for those of you who have talked to me in the last few months you know who Kayleigh is....and for those of you who haven't, she is an amazing little fighter that has blessed my life so much and I haven't even ever met her. If you get a chance check out her blog from the Kayleigh's story link to the right side of this blog.......

Anyway, my Thoughtful Thursdays story is this......

Michael and I took the boys and went out to dinner the other night. Of course, anywhere we go we draw attention because people think multiples are so neat, and the boys are so personable that they draw people like magnets...lol. Our waitress was a young, very sweet girl and played with the boys, talked to us about our kids and hers, just very friendly. She was frazzled the whole dinner and things kept coming to our table messed up and she just kept apologizing. It was so bad that towards the end of dinner she was almost in tears and still apologizing to us. She then began to tell us how bad of a day she had been having and what all had gone on. She preceded to tell us that she had taken her kids 1 & 2 to McDonalds for lunch and upon leaving she got into a wreck. It was her fault, and she doesn't have insurance. The guy she hit told her he wouldn't file anything on her so she told him that she would try to make payments to fix the damage done to his truck and gave him all of her info. My heart just sank for her :( .

Sooooo, when she brought our ticket, the 2nd or 3rd time (we were charged incorrectly) Michael was signing the Credit card slip and I looked at him and he looked at me and I said "Give her $20" and he said I am. Plus left a beautiful God filled note for her! Now I really just need to explain about my husband and tipping.....well basically, he is just NOT a good one. Anyway I know that $20 is much but I hope it was enough to at least put a smile on her face for just a second and remind her that we serve an awesome God that loves us unconditionally and will take care of us!!!!

OOOPS I FORGOT!!!!

2009-02-25T08:31:00.000-08:00

I also wanted to let everyone know about a raffle that a few of Kayleigh's friends are doing!!!! It begins March 3 I think but as soon as I get more info I will add it here! Until then you can go to her blog and maybe get more info. Adam is so awesome at keeping everyone up to date!!!!

DELAYED!!!!!!

2009-02-25T08:11:00.000-08:00

I know I should have gotten on here already and posted but, well I won't even give an excuse, I will just get to it!

We were scheduled to have tubes Monday morning at 6:45 and then start at the NEW daycare Tuesday. We had to reschedule. Why you ask? Well keep reading!!!!!!! :)

Thursday afternoon I noticed a few "bites" on Braden's foot. My mom said they had played outside but he never cried so I thought nothing of it. A few days later those "bites" had multiplied ALOT and moved onto his hands and diaper area!!!! I started panicking thinking he had the chicken pox. So, I got online to do some research and try to figure out what was on my baby. Saturday night, I called the nurses line and she told me he needed to be seen within the next 24 hours and I knew that simply because we were supposed to be there so early for the surgery. Sunday I took him to the Urgent Care Clinic and found out that he has Hand, Foot aNd Mouth disease.....ewwwwwwwww that sounds so nasty!!!!! I was also told how contagious it was and that Brody would probably definitely get it. Also, keep in mind that my sister and her kids were here last week and spent every day with my kids, and the incubation period is 3-7 days. Needless to say, tubes were rescheduled for Monday, 3/2. (another week to stress about it....lol) Oh and as of yesterday, neither Keegan or Koslee were showing any signs of the infection.

Low and behold Brody started getting the spots Sunday night! They were released to go back to day care Tuesday :)

So, we started at the new one and they did GREAT! No tears at all. I am sure Michael and I will notice that our babies aren't even close to being babies anymore. This morning when I dropped them off, they sat at a picnic table and got their breakfast (biscuits and gravy) on a paper plate with a plastic fork and went to town eating it. :) I can't believe they just sat there like that!!! Poor Ms. Nancy, I am not too sure if she realizes how tough this week is going to be until they get the hang of how things are done there. She did say yesterday that the boys are sooo busy and she broke a sweat chasing them around. LOL

TUBES!!!

2009-02-19T13:28:00.000-08:00

The boys had an appt with an ENT (Ear Nose Throat Specialist) Tuesday because between the two of them we have had probably close to twenty ear infections in the last 7 months. That equates to lots of missed work, doctors appointments, fever, frustration, pain, crying and unhappy babies!!!!! NO FUN!

So the outcome of all of this is that we need to insert tubes to drain the fluid that tends to cause the infections. We have it scheduled for Monday am EARLY! I am a nervous wreck but I know it will be much better for them to not be sick and in pain constantly.

They will also be starting a new day care on Tuesday and I am really excited about that. It is a very Christian run and driven place so they should get a great foundation learning about God and how much he loves us all! :)

TOO CUTE NOT TO SHARE!

2009-02-13T11:32:00.001-08:00

This post will be short and simple but I just think it is way too cute! A very short time ago we were given a 7.5 month old yorkie puppy. She is so sweet and so tiny (like 2.5 lbs tiny). Braden and Brody just love Abby. They have started really playing with her alot. They will get her toys and take them to her but not give them up when she bites, so I guess they are playing tug of war with her. Last night we put the boys to bed and they had been asleep about an hour or so and I realized that I hadn't seen Abby for a while, now I need to explain the sleeping situation in their room.........We have taken them out of baby beds and put them in toddler beds but for some reason they wouldn't stay in them, so we pushed them together and took the center rails out and it makes one big bed. Wierd kids, I know. Anyway when I went looking for Abby, she was sitting on the boys bed with them just watching them sleep. It was the absolute cutest, sweetest thing I have seen. Just wanted to share! Both of my boys LOVE LOVE LOVE dogs!!!!!

FROM BRADEN AND BRODY: " We are so excited because our Aunt Manda and cousins Keegan and Koslee will be here TONIGHT! We can't wait to play!"

Sick little boys!

2009-02-10T07:36:00.000-08:00

After a VERY long weekend and lots of fever, matted eyes, lots of drainage from the nose and Ibuprofen, I took the boys to the DR yesterday and we found out we are headed down the road for tubes in the ears!

Braden weighed 25 lbs 1 oz-Double ear infections and Bronchialitis

Brody weighed 25 lbs 15 oz-Double ear infections

Needless to say they didn't get to go to day care yesterday, which by the way they were supposed to be moving to a new class. I don't think they wanted to so they decided to get sick and play hookey!!! Little Brats.....:)

This morning when I took them to drop them off, they immediately knew something was wrong when we didn't go to the old classroom. Both of them clung tight to me and started whining. My heart just sank! Luckily Ms Barbara heard me talking to them and came out of her classroom ( their old teacher that we just LOVE) to help me. We ended up taking them to the old classroom and their new teacher Ms Theresa came with us so I didn't have to leave them screaming. I can tell you I will not be able to function if I have to do that EVERY morning. I know they will eventually get used to it but my heart hurts when they do that and it makes for a very long day, especially when they already don't feel good.

So I will leave you with a picture of Brody from yesterday morning while we were hanging out at home waiting until the Dr could get us in. The love to pull the pillows off of the couch and chair and lay on them. They are getting soooo big! Braden pulls EVERYTHING off of the counter because he can finally reach up there....it is so cute...they are so cute!

Oh yea and Dr. McPherson was telling us yesterday about the "terrible twos" and about the same time Braden decided he was going to throw a fit! Dr Mac said "I think you are there!" I have known this for some time but it was just funny that he was warning us about them and I guess Braden wanted him to know that we were in full "terrible twos" mode.

PLEASE PRAY

2009-02-08T07:58:00.000-08:00

Please pray for Cora's family (THE MACS). She lost her battle with Neuroblastoma today and she has gone to be with Jesus. I cannot imagine the pain this family is feeling and they so need to feel all kinds of love right now.

2009-02-05T11:56:00.000-08:00

Brody playing on the trampoline

Mommy's Little Cowboy (Brody)

Mommy's Little Cowboy (Braden)

Brody likes his jumphouse!

Look at what Santa left at our house Christmas morning???!!!

WOW! I guess it has been 2 months since I posted last! That is nuts! Time flies when you have twins I guess....anyway!!!! On to what we have been up to, and I promise to TRY and get better at this! Things have just been a little crazy everywhere, from layoffs at my job, back to breathing treatments, holidays, etc. I can't catch up :)!

The boys are growing so fast and it is such a sad and happy thing. I thank God they are so healthy but wish they could slow down just a little bit. It seems like just yesterday I was bringing them home from the hospital, and now I am realizing I have toddlers, not babies!!!!! Awwww man I am NOT ready for the terrible twos!!!!!! They are being transitioned at school into the bigger classroom. They have been getting to go to the gym with that class and yesterday they told me both of them cried when they brought them back from the gym. I think they like the gym because they must just go nuts in there. I know at home they scream and yell and play at night like nobody's business. I know how loud it gets with two of them, I cannot imagine how loud it must be with a whole group of them doing that! WOW I have a headache just thinking about it!

Now to jump tracks a little I would like to ask for prayers for a few of my blog buddies.......

You can find their links to the right on this blog and read all of their stories. First and foremost, Please please please pray for Little Miss Kayleigh (Kayleigh's Story)......when and if you have time you seriously need to read her blog....this little girl has been a huge fighter since conception and she is such a miracle of God. You will not be sorry that read and you will get hooked! (DISCLAIMER: If you read this blog, she WILL steal your heart and show you the awesome miracles that our Savior can perform!) Also pray for Cora (the Macs) - she has been diagnosed with Neuroblastoma and she and her family need our prayers tremendously!!!!!! Last but not least, pray for the family of Tuesday (go blog yourself), they lost her last week to cancer, her loss hits really close to home for me as she is 2 and is a twin. I cannot imagine the pain that this family is dealing with at this time and wish them all of the love and support possible. This family really needs to be lifted up at this time and feel the love of our Lord and all of the prayer warriors out there!

Thanks so much to all of you for checking out these families and praying for them.

On a SUPER happy note, we are looking forward to a visit from Amanda, Keegan and Koslee. They will be here next Friday and we can't wait! This will be the first time they have all been old enough to really play with each other!

Also, for those of you who do not know, I have taken on another venture.........I am selling Scentsy products now. If you have not seen or heard of these before, please check out my website, you will not be disappointed I promise.......... www.scentsy.com/bpainter

2008-12-17T11:43:00.000-08:00

Braden and Brody's Early Christmas Presents. They love these chairs, especially Braden, he climbs in and out of it at least 100x a day. It is the cutest thing I have ever seen. Occasionally, when they thing we aren't looking, they will turn around and take ornaments off of the tree. LOL

We took this picture at church in front of the big CROSS fountain but the cross is so big you can't even see it. :(

Wow, I am having the hardest time keeping up with this blog! Before I know it a month has gone by and I have posted NOTHING!!!!! Sorry guys to those of you who just wait for the post (or used to until you realized how horrible I am at this..... :) )

Just a little insight into what has been going on with us lately. Michael and I have felt like we just can't catch up! The last few months have been really LONG and tiring since the boys have decided that they consistently do not want to sleep at night (and when I say consistently I mean every SINGLE night they are up.) Between that and fighting off breathing issues with massive amounts of breathing treatments we have been swamped! Each day seems longer and longer the less sleep we get, not to mention the Holidays are always a busy time.

Braden has also decided lately that he has no interest in eating. NONE AT ALL! So yesterday I finally called the DR and asked what we should do....is this just a stage? could there be other issues? should we be concerned? etc. The nurse told me to cut down his milk to one cup a day and replace the rest with water and see how he did for a few days. She also wanted me to check his weight to make sure he wasn't losing...as I figured he hasn't lost just gained. Can I just say that I LOVE LOVE LOVE the boys teachers at the daycare. I had talked some to them about him not eating because he doesn't eat there either, so yesterday they had already cut his milk down before I even said anything....she is just that good! So last night as I was making my plate at dinner guess who was right under my feet following my every move. BRADEN!!!!!! And he ate so much dinner I thought he was going to explode! YIPPEE!!!! He got about 1/4 cup of milk before bed and only water after that. He didn't really seem to mind to much until he wanted his cup of milk this morning and his mean old mommy didn't give him one. Much to my surprise both boys slept all night without making a peep for the first time in I don't know how long. It was sooooo nice! I am hoping we are going to turn over a new leaf and this will become an every night thing. :)

Happy Halloween!

2008-11-13T08:22:00.000-08:00

Ok so I know that I am running just a little behind these days. It is that time of year where we have sick kiddos and for some reason we haven't been able to kick these bad germs out of here! The lady at the pharmacy knows me by the boys birthdate and last name. LOL now that is pretty bad!

For halloween the boys were pirates and they looked sooooo cute. We decided to go to the Cowboy Church in Montgomery. They had a really nice, big festival with lots to do. We all had a good time and we run into our good friends Jason and Jodi. Thanks to Jodi because we were able to use her camera to snap a few pics since my batteries died as we were walking up to the games.

They had pony rides and the boys absolutely loved them. Brody actually laughed and giggled the whole time he was riding. Braden was a little more reserved and cautious but still enjoyed himself. They had lots of candy and Nina and I tried so hard to win a cake from the cake walk, but we were just never in the right spot! LOL No such luck on the cake. Guess we really didn't need it anyway.

The very next weekend we had another fall festival at the boys daycare with lots to do as well. They had another cake walk and of course that was exactly where I wanted to go. FINALLY<,, Braden must be my lucky charm because after walking in that circle about 100 times, WE WON A CAKE! That was our dessert after we had bbq sandwiches and potato salad!

13 Months today!

2008-10-28T12:15:00.001-07:00

And we are celebrating with sickness....LOL! Braden and Brody both have ear infections and still having respiratory issues. These breathing treatments keep getting longer and LONGER! We are up to about 4 different medications for Braden at this point. Our pediatrician says if he is not breathing better by the end of this week we will be going to see a specialist downtown.

The boys got to hang with Daddy yesterday and it was a whopper of a day. I dropped Brody off at the day care on my way to work and Braden had to go to the dr first thing so Michael took him. He got a flu shot and a bunch of prescriptions...(keep in mind we were just at the dr last Wednesday). Michael had to go pick up Brody and take him back for his flu shot and low and behold he had an allergic reaction to it. I never saw any of it but it must have been scary for Michael to turn around and go back to the Dr before I told him to....LOL. All is well now and our Dr says Brody won't be getting any more flu shots under HIS direction.

I have also been sick with Bronchitis, Sinusitis and allergy issues. Sounds like its been loads of fun at my house huh? Somehow Michael has yet to get sick and we are all hoping that he doesn't. So Braden and Brody are partying with Nina today...I think that is what they do when they don't want to go to day care. They get sick so they can stay with her!!!!!

WOW HOW TIME FLIES!!!

2008-10-21T18:27:00.000-07:00

BRODY

BRADEN

I probably should have checked to see what I last blogged about because I have absolutely no clue, I just know it has been quite some time. In the last month the boys have turned 1 and I am still amazed at how fast the time goes by!

The birthday party was alot of work getting put together but it turned out really nice. We had hot dogs, chips, cake and a snow cone machine. Michael decided HE wanted a pinata so we got one. The boys didn't care much for it but the other kids had a blast. I will post pics from the party later.

Braden just spent a few days in the hospital AGAIN for Reactive Airway Disease. I guess this will just be a part of our lives for a while. Since the last hospital stay in June we have done breathing treatments, as needed, but this time he had a cold that he just couldn't kick and the breathing treatments alone weren't doing the job. After a few days at the hospital and a course of steroids, we seem to be getting there. We actually have a follow up appointment tomorrow so hopefully we get good news.

And for the most exciting news since I last blogged - BRADEN AND BRODY ARE BOTH WALKING!!!!!!!

They have both been standing on their own for a while now and Brody has been taking a few steps here and there for the last week or two. Finally Friday, I think, he was walking across the room to Michael holding a bag of candy corn. LOL go figure!

Today I get to the daycare to pick them up and the teacher, that has been out for a week, told me she couldn't believe they were both walking. I looked at her like she was crazy and told her that Brody had been but Braden wasn't. She then told me that Braden was walking around the room ALL day. He is such a little faker. He had us faked out the whole time and had me thinking I would have a little more time before they were RuNnInG in opposite directions. The teacher was absolutely right because once we got home he was all over the place, on his feet walking! Never the less, I am so thankful that these boys are so healthy and developing right along schedule.

Oh and I think I needed to post my review on the iRobot Scooba.......I love it. I named mine Scooby and he does a great job. Sometimes he leaves a little streak on the floor but I just grab the swiffer and take care of it! If you can get one.....do it!

Friendships forming!!!! :)

2008-09-08T08:07:00.000-07:00

Wow, how time flies....Thanks Dena for the reminder I needed to post LOL. Things have been just a little crazy on our end, birthdays, weddings, unexpected things, etc. Such is life I guess.

Anyway to the blogging....... The not having bottles is going wonderful, they are all packed up and gone. We have no more. Along with the bottles went the formula, the pediatrician said the boys are doing great and switched them to whole milk. Its great, the only downfall is they make such a mess playing with the cups that the milk gets every where and if it doesn't get cleaned up right away.......the smell is AWFUL!!!!!

The boys went to the new Childrens building at church on Sunday and into the nursery. I was highly impressed with the setup. The teachers don't even wear shoes in the rooms to keep the germs from getting on the floor and babies crawling around all over them. It is very secure as well and they take every precaution to make sure our kids are safe and happy. Have I ever mentioned that I love our church?

Now, thanks to my boys, I had to make a new purchase yesterday. I should start by telling you that we moved out the coffee table and the jumperoos from the living room so they could play in there. They haven't done it much before because all of that AND the tile floor makes me a nervous wreck. However, I decided that they were growing up whether I liked it or not and I could not stop it. Much to my dismay I learned that my floor cleaning abilities are lacking and my children were filthy after playing on it, I should add that I just swept and mopped the day before. So I ordered an Irobot Roomba Scuba......Its supposed to have a 4 stage cleaning process that cleans and mops the floor by itself. Let's see just how great this thing is. I hope it is as great as the reviews say!!!!! I will post my very own review once I get it and observe the work being done. LOL

Here are some pictures of the boys and their best friend. CHLOE! They are so funny together!

Brody is trying to tell me just how dirty my floor is LOL

Braden trying to give Chloe a kiss!

Brody trying to decide if he really wants to get much closer to her, notice his hanger is not to far off. I guess that is his protection. :)

They are playing together so nice (for now)!

Bye Bye Bottles!!!!! ;0

2008-08-31T20:50:00.000-07:00

As of Friday the boys are bottle free. I decided since we had a long weekend to go ahead and try to see if I could work on getting them off. Much to my surprise they have done awesome!!! They had the last bottle at day care on Friday and it doesn't seem that they really even miss them. They most definitely do NOT like the sippy cups with the hard tops, so we are having to use the Nuby ones with the soft tops, which is just fine with me. As long as we aren't having to use the bottles. I have just realized that my babies are growing up and they don't seem to be babies anymore. We were watching them sleep the other night and I just couldn't believe how big they have gotten.

We got to go back to church today at Fellowship of The Woodlands and Michael and I are so excited. We both know that this is the church that we want to call home and we are excited to be at this point in our lives. We really want to make sure the boys are given every opportunity to learn about our GOD and love him like we do. I cannot wait until next weekend when it is time to go back :)

Happy Labor Day to all!!!

2008-08-26T13:06:00.000-07:00

Well the first day of the boys full week of daycare didn't go so well. I got a call at about 3:15 yesterday that Brody was running fever (101.6) and I needed to come and pick him up. I went to pick them both up and we went home. They went to the Dr this morning and BOTH have ear infections. GEEZ.....but at least we got some antibiotics to kick this crap! Two weeks is long enough for me and I am sure they are tired of it too. Again, they got to go to Nina's house after the Dr because they told me Brody could not come back to day care for 24 hours and I knew that I would not take Braden and leave him by himself. He probably would not have cared, so I think it must be more of a comfort thing for me, not him. LOL sad isn't it?

OH and the boys had something they wanted to post......

THE WEEKEND

2008-08-25T12:36:00.000-07:00

Michael and I went to New Braunfels this weekend for a much needed getaway! It turned out not to be the greatest trip (it was planned by 3 men) need I say more? Not to mention I missed the boys soooo much! I have NEVER left them for over a night and it killed me. I found myself wondering more about how they were and what they were doing than being interested in where I was and what I was doing. I did however get to go shopping at the Outlets in San Marcos......and man that place is huge!!!!!!! We also went to the Riverwalk in San Antonio for Dinner Saturday night and had a GREAT Margarita.

Braden and Brody got to spend the weekend with Nina, Pop Pop and Uncle BooBoo. I know they had a blast, probably didn't even notice that Mommy and Daddy were gone. They went to Tanner's scrimmage on Saturday and they must have thrown a PARTY because when I did their laundry last night, it was a mess.........I mean there were white shirts (well they used to be white) that you could not find a white spot on. Not thinking those will be coming to clean. They also got to visit the Cowboy Church in Montgomery and they were good little "Cowboys." They sang and danced when they were supposed to and slept while they should have been listening....LOL

This week is their first week of daycare where they will be going all day and all week. They did great going just two days so I am hoping that doesn't change. They just go right in and start playing like they have been going there forever. I couldn't ask for them to have taken the transition any better. If they hadn't done so well, I know that I would most definitely be struggling. We will see how this week goes!

Where do I start?

2008-08-20T07:49:00.000-07:00

Okay so here goes! I am new at this so please bear with me while I learn all of the ins and outs of blogging. I have set this blog up to keep all of our friends and family up to date with Braden and Brody. Wow, they are growing sooooooo fast! We are currently planning their FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY. I honestly can't believe we are here already. God has blessed our lives with so much that I don't even know where to start.

The boys started day care last week. That was fun.....two days and they were already sick and at the dr. I know it was bound to happen but I NEVER dreamed after only TWO, yes, TWO days. Braden weighed 21 lbs 4 oz and Brody 22 lbs 3 oz. They are doing great with the transitioning from Nina's house and hanging out all day to Mommy having to wake them up at 530 to get dressed and in the car by 6. I must say they LOVE LOVE LOVE brushing their teeth! That could be my fault because I do have a tooth fettish :) but I guess there could be worse things for them to enjoy doing.

BRADEN

BRODY

They are both pulling up on EVERYTHING and have lots of bumps and bruises, but still we keep plugging along and standing up on anything that will help keep their balance. They have both already gotten an accident report each for pulling up on something and then falling at school. LOL! Boys will be boys I suppose. Braden has both bottom teeth and trying to cut both of his top ones at the same time and Brody has all four (both top and bottom) already. Each day they do something new and sooo cute. Their newest thing is waving.......they are both waving alot but I still am not sure they have put two and two together to understand exactly what that means and when to do it.