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Sunday, May 26, 2013

Say What?! Ty is 18 months old

What can I say about Ty this month? His new word is "ball" & loves to say "Braxton" (well we know that he is saying Braxton let's put it that way :P) He runs with his head looking straight up towards the ceiling which makes it interesting to say the least, but so funny to watch! He makes the silliest little facial expressions. When he doesn't want something he'll cross his arms and shake his head no. Some days it's cute and others not so much. His personality is showing more and more each month and we can't help but love EVERYTHING he does!

Mother's Day 2013

Mother's Day was AWESOME! I felt truly special & loved by my family. These boys have changed my life in so many ways! Even though today they were thanking me for being their mom I was beyond thankful for all that they've done for me! Love you Braxton Myles & Ty Owen!!!!!

Saturday, April 27, 2013

"Gone fishing instead of just wishing"

Open season for fishing started today. Braxton and Shane couldn't have gotten out the door faster! With rain in the forecast I was saying my prayers that it would hold off until early afternoon and that they would come home with at least one fish. Both prayers were answered & the boys came home just after the rain started coming down & they surprised Ty & me with 5 rainbow trout. I couldn't have been more proud of Shane & Braxton. Even Ty was screeching with excitement at the fish in the bucket. Can't wait to see how dinner turns out!

Getting comfortable

Caught my first fish

There it is!

Look Ma, spinner reel too

Proud fishermen

Touch it!

5 rainbow trout

Monday, April 22, 2013

B to the T

Braxton went to have his check up at the doctor's last week and the boy is seriously a man-child! He is 98% for height measuring at 46.5 inches tall & 95% for weight at 49lbs. Our doctor was joking saying that I shouldn't be surprised if after school starts next year I get a call from the basketball coach (LOL). He also went to Kindergarten registration and we were able to tour his school, meet some teachers, & scope out his classmates. It brought back so many memories of being in Elementary school & we are very excited for Braxton to attend Harmony next year. He & I get to go again next month to spend a little more time getting to know teachers and classmates which will be really great for his confidence & maybe mine too :D

As for Ty he turned 17 months old this month. He thinks he can do almost anything Braxton can do. More power to him, but sometimes I have to bring him back to reality and remind him that he isn't a 4 yr. old. He enjoys brushing his own teeth (I help of course at the end), throwing away his diaper in the trash (yeah I gave up on cloth diapers. It's a long story), playing cars, walking around (but mostly running) through the yard, helping Shane with anything he is doing, & being close to Braxton. He has accumulated a few more words over the weekend like "uck" for truck, Grama, & Grampa. Love this stage right now!

Boys were happy to entertain Coda &
his mama Bits for two days.

Braxton & his preschool buddies

@ Hovander for a field trip

Braxton will miss these boys next year!

Boys will be Boys

Ty couldn't get over this giant scarecrow.

He kept touching his shoe and then laughing.

Ty noticed the fake raccoon in the tree stump.

He thought it was the funniest thing.

Braxton's classmates for two years & all will be missed including his amazing teachers Mrs. Short-Miller & Mrs. Rairdenz

Braxton helping me put Ty down to bed by reading him a story!

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Hoppy Easter

Happy Belated Easter! We had our first Easter Hunt at the house with both boys participating this year. It was SO much fun seeing Braxton look high & low for eggs around our yard. This year was a little bit tricky with an acre & 1/2, but worth finding every egg! Ty did pretty well for his first hunt and for only being a 1 1/2 year old. Once he figured out that there were treats in the eggs he was done. We had my parents up for the weekend & the weather was sunny all weekend long. It made for a perfect Easter weekend.