Brayden is 9 months old!

My little man is 9 months old today! At 8 months he was not even crawling yet...it didn't take long for the crawling to start, and now we have this...

He is pulling up on things, walking himself around the coffee table, going in back and forth between the table and the couch. He is so happy to be moving! He has 3 teeth now and is eating most fruits and veggies. There doesn't seem to be anything he doesn't like! He loves to play with his sister and thinks she is the funniest person ever! I love watching them play together! Being their mom is the best job in the world!

Mayfair and Mother's Day

On the day before Mother's Day we went to the Dixon Mayfair. I really like going to the fair for one reason...the FOOD! We figured since we were there we should do something fun for Brooke too ;) She really wanted to ride the big carousel (the girl has no fear...she is already an adrenaline junky, just like her dad) but she wasn't tall enough, so she settled for the bears.

Then she played some fun fair games

Then it was time for funnel cakes!

Brayden was just happy hanging out in the stroller, staying warm

On Mother's day we went to church in the morning and headed over to my parents afterward for a BBQ with my mom (we never remember to take pictures there). We went home after and all got to take naps! Happy Mother's Day to me! Later, when we all woke up, we went out to Sushi, which has become a fun tradition we started 3 years ago.

I love being a mom!

Brooke was still enjoying her prizes from the fair (her crown and necklace)

she was determined to use those chopsticks!

YUM!!

I had such a wonderful day and am so thankful for a wonderful husband, amazing children, and a great mom and mother-in-law who set such wonderful examples of loving their children unconditionally!!

Brayden is 8 months!

My sweet boy is 8 months old today! He is such a joy and I am so thankful that I get to be his mommy!

He is not crawling yet, but he is always up on his hands and knees. I am SO ok with him not crawling yet. I don't know that I am ready to chase him around yet...I do need to start baby proofing soon...round 2!

Brayden got to experience the pool for the first time this past week!

He liked being held, but did not like sitting by himself...obviously!

time for paint

I'm loving this warmer weather! It is making me want to be outside everyday! Today, while Brayden was napping, Brooke and I went outside for a little art time! She got to finger paint (and paint with her feet too)! She loved it. I am trying to get better about doing special things with Brooke. She is at such a fun, inquisitive age and I want to give her opportunities that help her grow...even if that means I don't get any housework done that day. Here are some pictures of her painting!

It made for quite an interesting clean up, but PTL for washable paint!

Happy Easter

The day before Easter we went to the Easter "Eggstravaganza" at our church The kids got to hunt for eggs and take pictures with live bunnies and chicks I love this picture! This was right after she kissed him, but I think it looks like she is yelling at him and he is crying! Easter day Brayden didn't quite get the concept of his first Easter basket Brooke clearly had no issues... The only family picture we got! I sang in the Easter praise choir and Tim was serving in all different areas for all 3 services! It was a long morning for us, but it was so awesome to worship our risen Savior with our church body, knowing believers all over the world were doing the same thing!

My girl

I had been looking forward to this day since I heard the words, "It's a girl!"

Pedis with my girl!

She loves when I paint her nails at home, so I took her with me and she LOVED it!!

It was so fun and she felt like such a big girl!

unfortunately I forgot my camera, so these are all from my phone!

Brayden is 7 months!

This little cutie is 7 months old today! He adores his mommy, lights up when he sees his daddy, and loves when his sister sings to him. He loves to eat, drool, and most recently, play in his bouncer (which is awesome, because we bought it for Brooke and she did NOT like it!) He is still such a sweet boy and we are so thankful for him!

We fall in love with him more and more each day!