November 1, 2011

I made a visit down south to see my grandparents with my dad.  They hadn't seen Braden since he was a couple months old so I was way over due.

I had Braden in his borrowed exersaucer from the Robinson's (Thanks guys!).  He loves that thing.  It totally saves me when I'm showering or getting ready in the morning.

Braden crashed in Grandpa Dick's arms during lunch.  Oh I just love it when they are molding to your chest and sleeping.  Don't you just wish you could freeze that moment in time forever!!!

I wasn't sure if he would nap during our visit but I was able to transition him to the floor and he stayed asleep for a short while.

Braden and Great Grandma Ann.  She could hardly wait to get her hands on him!

There's my smiley boy!

We convinced Great Grandpa Bill to have a short hold too!  

Halloween 2011

I have continued to offer and introduce Braden to different solid foods but he is still not interested.  Oh well just as the pediatrician says, when he's ready he'll be ready.  I figure I will eventually find a food that he likes.  The picture of the food on the face is a classic though.  These pictures were actually taken on october 22nd.

Braden's first halloween!!!!  We invited my parents over for dinner so they could see Braden in his Tigger outfit and then make their rounds over to the Lovinus household to see their other grand kids.

Braden sat in his chair with us at the table while we ate our dinner.

Such a cute face!

Our next door neighbor, Cathy, has a grand baby that is a week older then Braden.  She brought him over to show him off.  They didn't know exactly what to think of each other especially Braden when Adrian was crying.

Why is is so hard to get good pictures of kids.  I can't even tell you how many pictures we took of Braden.  He was always looking down or really anywhere but towards the camera!

Braden next to the pumpkin that I carved that day.

He was definitely intrigued by the pumpkin.  He loves to touch and scratch just about anything.  He's my texture boy!

October 15, 2011

My mother in-law, Christy, came into town for the weekend to celebrate her birthday with us.  Unfortunately when she has a weekend off then I work which is a bum.  Todd took some pictures of her with Braden at our house.

Christy wanted to get updated family photos taken during her visit so Cheryl arrange a photographer to take some pictures of us at a park in Monroe.  These are just a couple that were posted on the photographer's facebook page.....a sneak peak.....

Sam, Taryn, Wyatt, Todd, Braden, Alison, Tylan, John, Cheryl, & Christy

October 8, 2011

My long time friend Brianne had her 3 baby and first boy August 29th!  We were all so excited for her that she was having a boy.  She didn't really want a shower of course being her 3rd child but I convinced her to allow us to throw a small gathering for her after Calvin was born so we could meet the little guy.

Calvin and Braden...too cute!

Braden grabbed Calvin's arm which was adorable even if he didn't to it purposefully.

Russell needed an older boy playmate.  He was stuck with the 3 girls but he held his own! Russell, Ellie, Lizzy, Gwen.

Becky brought her tripod so we could get a group picture.  How smart is she!  The old BHS gang with a couple missing.  Kristin, Angela, Erin, Brianne, Becky, Jenelle, and me plus kiddos

It was a good day.  The group keeps growing and growing with more on the way!

September 2011 at a glance

Well I can see how mom's get nothing done when child number 2 is around since I am finding it hard to do things just with one child!  I thought while the little one is sleeping I would try to get caught up on some photos and videos.  I realized I haven't been taking many pictures recently either.  We are all doing well minus having our first colds of the fall season.  I must have gotten it from someone at work and now I seem to have infected my lovely husband.  Thankfully Braden hasn't seemed to have gotten it.  I'm not sure how since I've been hacking and blowing my nose for over a week but I am thankful he hasn't.

September 4th
Labor Day weekend I worked but my family got together at my parents house.  They celebrated labor day as well as my Aunt Barbara's birthday.  The weather was great.  I wish I could have been there...darn job.  Todd and Braden went to celebrate in the festivities without me.  These are my sister's pictures.

Nephew and Niece (Cameron & Makenna).  So cute, I can't believe how big they are!

Everyone hanging out in my parents backyard under the gazebo.

Great Grandma (Nannie) holding Braden

Cam looks pretty cool in his shades!

Makenna posing for a pic

Proud Nannie with Braden and Makenna

Braden loves this vibrating seat because he can sit up in it better then ours

Funny face!

Sister (Megan) and mother with my little man

Cousin in-law Donna, Aunt Barbara, and Nannie

The birthday girl!

Looks like the kiddos are having rootbeer floats!  Yummy!  That brings back memories.

Braden is getting a front row view of the blowing candles!  He's taking lessons.

September 8th

Nothing too exciting just Braden hanging out in his swing.  He can get squealing pretty good!  I love his sweet smile.  Pictures aren't the greatest quality.  I hate the lighting in our house.  It always seems dark and I always get shadows....urgh!

September 10th

We took a weekend trip to Yakima to celebrate Grandma Joye's 80th Birthday at my in-laws house.  The  weather was in the triple digits which was really almost too much for me with a little baby who is always hot!  We had several covered tents in the yard for shade plus Mike and Joyce's house with AC but there were I believe over 50 people there.  What can you say Joye is a well loved lady so she deserved a party to remember.  She knew that immediate family would be there but did not know that extended family would be showing up as well.  The extended family came about an hour after the initial gang to throw her off.  It worked!!

Joye and her grandkids: Brenna, Cheryl (dog Blue), Joye, Deandra, Todd, & Daniel

Taryn with Braden.  Poor guy his bodysuit got so stretched out that day due to the heat.

I couldn't get Olivia to look at the camera while mommy (Brenna) was holding her

The newest addition....Josie, Danielle and Brandon's girl

Christen side of the family

John holding Josie.  He loves to hold those little ones especially baby girls!  You can't blame him, they are so snuggly.

Pinata for the kids....Tylan was put to work holding the string.

The kids all lined up.  That thing took quit a beating before it decided to give up it's candy!

Somebody was smart and even brought a slip and slide for the kids to keep them cool.

Joye with her son Mike

Grandpa Mike getting some grand baby time in with Braden

Olivia is passed out on a blanket in the shade.

sleeping like an angel and passed out from the heat!

Hepper side of the family with Joye

Braden didn't get much nap time in that day but feel asleep in Daddy's lap!

Ashley, David, Tim, Tylan, & Braden

The very next day Braden rolled over for the first time at Grandma Christy's house from his back to his belly while playing on the play mat!  I was only bummed that I didn't get it on camera and I was the only one who saw it.  Of course we couldn't get him to do it again for a couple more days.