Big eyed surprise...

Brayley's first car wash since he was a teeny, tiny baby...

 (I know, we don't get out much!)

Magic

Brayley is constantly disappearing, reappearing, and talking magic talk.  It was only fitting that Nana and Papa get him official magician apparel for Christmas.  He loves it and all of it's magical piesces!  ;-)

Christmas 2009

Here's a look into our CHRISTmas...

 

Shaggy, Smelly Sheep!!

Our Church Children's Choir put on their annual Christmas Program, 'Shepherd, Sheep and a Savior'. This was Brayley's 2nd Church Christmas Program but it was Addyson's debut!! Needless to say, she only lasted about 30 seconds (the length of time it took her to find us in the crowd!). She definitely takes after her mother!!

But at least she didn't cry ;-)

Thanksgiving Day

As well as celebrating Turkey Day with our family, we also celebrated Addyson's 2nd birthday!
We had tons of yummy food, full bellies and fun!

Thanksgiving Artwork

 

Above is Addyson's Art and a Craft from school...

Above is Brayley's Art from school...

And my favorite...

Brayley's Thanksgiving Plate Craft.  He said, "This is butter, green beans, a turkey leg, more green beans and punkin pie! Yum, yum!"

Addyson's School Birthday Cupcakes

Addyson's Birthday is on Thanksgiving Day this year so we had to share her cupcakes with friends at school a few days early.

The Paci Fairy

The Paci Fairy recently came to visit Brayley.  He had an addiction that the pediatrician told us not to worry about at his 3 year check-up. By his fourth birthday we were getting a little worried.  So, I made a call to our local 'Paci Fairy' and asked her to pay us a visit.  She did come the night before Brayley's 4th Birthday.  In exchange for the pacis she took to the other little babies around the world, she left big boy toys!!  Brayley was very excited and so far we are paci free! :-)

Brayley's Birthday Cupcakes

Brayley was soooooo excited to take his Spider-man Birthday Cupcakes to school to share with his friends...

Roasting Marshmallows

We decided to try roasting marshmallows, with Brayley, to make smores.  He loved the fire and the roasting part but wasn't too thrilled with the idea of eating it!!

(Addyson was already asleep, of course!)

Sick Day with Addyson

Addyson was recently home sick from school but decided to play 'mommy' with her high heels, apron and baby feeding!!  I must say she doesn't look too sick and I'm not sure what mommy she's been watching cook in high heels! :-)

Brayley's 4th and Addyson's 2nd

We celebrated Brayley's and Addyson's Birthdays just a few weeks early this year with a Spiderman Web Maze, a cake scavenger hunt, Crown and Super Hero Cape crafts, bouncing, swinging and sliding.  Brayley was totally surprised when the real Spiderman "came out of the TV" to come to his party.  Addyson couldn't get over her fear of Spiderman to be amazed that a beautiful Princess was there to see her!!  We had a blast and I'm sure the kids enjoyed all the fun, too!

Halloween '09

The LADYbug and The spiderMAN

(Still working on photos of the 'Black Eyed Peas' for you Aunt Sheree!)

Fall Festival

Spiderman Brayley had a fun time!!
(Addy was spending time with Maw Maw because she was sick)

There was Hot Dogs, Cup Cakes, Chips, a Bouncy, Games and Face Painting!

Time to 'Cream' the Pastor!

Ryleigh's 5th Birthday Party

(The kids got to make their own pizza)

Sunday School Class Date Night

A night of Sunday School friends, Five Guys Burgers and Bowling!!
(...and no children!!!)

Open House

 

Brandon & I attended our first Open House at Brayley and Addyson's school. We were able to meet their teachers, friends and friend's parents. We also got to see some of their GREAT artwork and what they are learning. Here are some of the things Brayley has done that we got to bring home...

 

 

Brayley and Addyson had a good time, too!