Swimming Lessons for Brayden

Well, now that Brayden is 3 we decided it was time to start him in swim lessons. Last Monday was the first night. He goes on Mon. & Wed. evenings. He is doing really well. He is a little stressed about going ALL the way under, and has quit a lengthy conversation with Ms. Robyn(swim teacher) before jumping into her arms. About not letting him go ALL the way under. I talked to him about it all day yesterday, and kept telling him his teacher would not let him stay under water to long. Still not convinced he would randomly come up to me throughout the day crying about how he did NOT want to go under. So being the GREAT parent I am, on the way to swim lessons, I bribed him with a pack of gum if he would jump in and go under. IT WORKED!!! And no, I don't bribe often if hardly ever, but I just really wanted him to realize it wasn't so bad. Here are a few pics of his first class. (I was the only obsessed mom with a camera)

P.F. Changin' it.......YUM!!!

I don't know about you but I honestly love spending time with family. Over Christmas some girls in the family were talking about how relatively close we all live together, but yet how little we see each other. So we decided that needed to change. We talked about trying to get together once a month to go out to eat, shop, talk, laugh do whatever, but just do it together. Friday night was the first of hopefully many more times and memories to come. We all met (including my cousin Donna who flew in from MN. She works for an airline company so that is just one of the perks she gets)at P.F. Changs and ate LOTS of yummy food. After we had dessert we sat there for awhile and had great fellowship. I really hope this is something we keep up girls. I am still waiting for schedules in March, you all know I am open. Love you tons and am so glad you are all part of my family!!!

p.s. I am glad the rest of you that weren't there are part of my family too :)
LOVE YOU ALL!!!

HaPpY bIrThDaY!!!!!

Today is Anthony's 31st Birthday. I just wanted to make a special post to recognize his birthday, and tell him how much the kids and I love him. You are a great husband and daddy!!! Thanks for all you do for us!! We love you SO much!!!
Hope you have a great day.

Navayah's got a BOYFRIEND!!!

Navayah's 1st kiss was as simple as 1,2,3.......


1. Jake and Navayah talking about whether a kiss should take place.
2. Navayah deciding it should, and giving Jake a look he couldn't refuse.
3. BAM!!!! There it was just like that!!! Her first Kiss!!

Brayden and Bob the Builder underwear

We have been trying to get Brayden "excited" about keeping his underwear dry during nap. He has been completely potty trained for sometime now, but keeping his underwear dry while sleeping has been a bit more of a challenge. So we bought him SPECIAL Bob the Builder underwear because he is obsessed with BTB. He has actually done really well with not getting "bob" wet. Here in these photos he is showing off his special underwear proudly while sleeping.

Make a slideshow - it's easy!

Better late than never!!!

Sat. Dec. 1st was Brayden's 3rd birthday. It was kindof a two day celebration. Friday I took him to Toys R Us where they make his day a little more special with a crown, balloon and recognition over the loud speaker that it is his birthday. Then I let him pick out a small toy.

Saturday was the big celebration. Brayden LOVES Chuck E. Cheese. So we had his 3rd birthday party there with 10 other children who were mainly 2.5. It was a little crazy, but what great memories were made. I can't believe he is 3. I had a couple moments of teary eyes when I thought back on the many milestones he has achieved over the three years. He is the smartest, cutest, funniest, loving little man I know.(Just a little bias) We are so proud to have you as our son Brayden. We love you so much.