Ice Skating ~ 1-13-11

During the holidays The Woodlands sets up an ice skating rink. For the last several years I've wanted to go but for various reasons, including being pregnant last year we didn't go. This year...we went. Cameron wasn't to excited but we made a few rounds, enjoyed hot chocolate and froze to death. I wasn't prepared for it to be quite so cold in the tent.

Ready to give it a try. He got some really cool skates to wear over his shoes.

Watching the Zamboni go over the ice.









All done for the evening.

I'd say Braydon enjoyed his evening with Nana.

Braydon on the mend ~ 1-9-11

After several weeks of feeling cruddy I think Braydon is getting back to himself. Boy does he have some faces to share after just getting out of bed.

That's my fruit ~ 1-2-11

Cameron LOVES fruit. He could eat his weight in fruit if we let him. Nana and Papa keep fresh fruit for Cameron to chow down on when we visit. Here Daddy is giving him a hard time about eating the fruit. It's a toss up whether he will share with you or not.

Family New Year's Eve ~ 12-31-10

My family was gathering at my cousins Justin and Erica's for New Year's Eve. So, the boys and I took our first trip together just the three of us. The drive wasn't too bad. We stopped a few times to go potty, once at Buc-ee's and another at a rest stop. If you haven't had the pleasure of a Buc-ee's you should try to find one on your traveling route. The restrooms along are worth the trip in. Not to mention the fabulous food and everything else imaginable. And then shortly after leaving the 2nd rest stop Cameron had to go again. So, I did what you can do with little boys, stop on the side of the service road (not the highway)!

I've been getting the rolled pennies from since I can remember from all the places I visit with a machine. Cameron and Braydon got one from Buc-ee's. U'pon getting in the carseat, Cameron promptly dropped Braydon's into the inner part of the carseat. Notice I said Braydon's.

We stopped at my other common stop - the rest stop. Next to us was this 18-wheeler. Doesn't it look yummy?!?!

Chris, Candace's boyfriend with Braydon. Poor baby was tired despite sleeping some in the car.








Braydon with my aunt Elisa. Aren't they cute together?!?



While I was gone to drop off milk Justin got the 4-wheeler out and had fun with Cameron and Ethan. I guess they thought I would say no so they got it out while I was gone. I think they had fun, don't you?



Braydon with my grandmother, Ma.



Ethan and Cameron waiting with anticipation for someone, anyone to give them the okay to start opening.

Braydon giving his best to get his present open.

Sadly, I have to admit that I fell asleep about 8:00. No so good since it was New Year's Eve. Justin went to get fireworks. I woke up close to midnight and since it was pretty chilly, Cameron and I watched from inside the back door.

Erica with Braydon.

Ethan and Cameron. Can you believe that Ethan is only 3 months older than Cameron.

Justin with Braydon. Here's a sneak peek at Justin a few years down the road with a baby of his own, HOPEFULLY! :) I can't wait!

We switched photographers. Cameron took a hand at taking pictures.






Cameron and Erica.









Daddy opening his Christmas presents.




Thanks everyone for a GREAT NEW YEARS EVE!

Milk Run thru ~ 12-30-10

Since I was heading to Dallas for New Year's Eve I made plans to meet with the recipient who is receiving our milk. I found the recipient and our last recipient on Milkshare. It's a great place for donors and recipients to connect. The night before I left I packed everything into coolers and made sure it all fit. I personally donated 856 oz this trip for a total of 2556.5 oz from the time I started. The recipient's family was very grateful and it warms my heart to know I am able to help out. For those who might be wondering why I am donating breast milk...The baby I donate to is adopted and her mom wants to give her the very best. Other moms may not produce enough and need to supplement their own with donor milk or some can't produce any or enough to sustain their baby. It's been very rewarding!

To the doctor we go ~ 12-29-10

Since Braydon had been sick Dr. S wanted to see him back to make sure he was better. While we were there, Dr. S realized we had not done the blood work to check the lead levels. It's a routine procedure, but what is not routine is finding veins in his chubby little arms. Two ladies tried for several minutes to find a spot to get blood but to no avail. They did try to get blood and boy did he not like that. Here he is with his little bandage. For those getting blood work it's probably not a good idea when your little one has been sick or a little dehydrated.

Dining Out ~ 12-28-10

Here are the boys a few days after Christmas. Braydon's rash has gone away and we visited IHOP for dinner. Cameron had quite an appetite.

All Together ~ 12-26-10

The family was finally together after some delayed flights. We had a tight scheduled day. We opened the remaining presents and were off to an Aeros game.



Braydon was pretty wiped out by the previous days events. He napped. Poor thing woke up that morning with some rash ALL over his body.



Cameron showing off his puck from Uncle Matthew and Aunt Christa. He was REALLY interested in the game.



Braydon with his pick.











Cameron sitting with Aunt Christa.








Uncle Matthew dancing and being silly.



Cameron wanted nothing to do with Chilly, the Aeros mascot. Chilly was greeting kiddos and Cameron stayed at a distance.





The family!






After we got back from the Aeros game we held our annual Ornament Exchange. I didn't get any good shots, but here is Cameron peeking around someone.



Michael got my new camera out and was taking pictures. I was a bit intimidated because it has a lot of buttons and looks so professional. Look at the detail it captures. Of course the spectacular picture helps.

The Old Man ~ 12-26-10

I was quite shocked to open the Old Man this year. He has already found a great perch to watch over our house this year.

The Old Man is a family tradition of Michael's family that Janet, Michael's mom, started as a gag gift to Gary's mom one year. Then Gary's mom gave it back to her thus starting the tradition of giving it to someone in the family each year.

Christmas at Nana & Papa's ~ 12-25-10

After waking up on Christmas morning, having breakfast, and opening presents we headed over to Nana and Papa's to continue the festivities.


Braydon assumes his vantage point for the day.
Enjoying the crinkling paper.


Cameron opening gifts.

His new Cowboy's jersey!







Doesn't he look handsome?!?




Braydon pooped out.










Might have been the best gift of the day, HUGE frisbee.



2nd best gift of the day. His OCD kicking in. They all had to be lined up and put like colors together.


Sharing his cars with Uncle Scott.








I received the Old Man!!!!! I love this little guy!


Uncle Scott and Braydon looking Rico Suave.





A rare picture of Uncle Mark and the boys.



Cameron helping open gifts for Braydon.









Cowboys fans!



And Michael just thought he had an iPad. Cameron has his eye on it!







Admiring Nana's Thomas Kincade painting. I was drooling!



Braydon bodysurfing on Trinity.







Papa with Braydon.



Papa with the boys. Aren't they adorable?!?









Technology these days. All three boys are on the computers. Enough technology?