Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Best Friends


Since the moment Braden was born, Kason has been so thrilled to have a little brother. (I actually think that he was just so relieved he wasn't going to be the only boy in a house of girls!)
They have a very special bond, one that I hope will last forever!
Braden lives for Kason to come home from school, practices, friends houses, etc. He runs to him every time he sees Kason - yelling "Dare" (this is what he has called him since he could talk - who knows where he got it!).
As a mother, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing your kids love and protect each other! And there is something so sweet about brothers loving each other so much.

So, since Braden idolizes his big brother, he tries to do everything Kason does. Who cares that he is 8 years younger!
This is their favorite summertime activity to do together:




Kason is a great skateboarder....and Braden has totally surprised me with how good he actually is. The kid has no fear! These pictures were taken when it was 95 degrees outside. They didn't mind, they stayed outside for a long time perfecting their skills. When they came in, however, they had bright red faces and were covered in sweat! Love the determination boys!

oh, and just for your information...the big trucks in the background are not mine....just my neighbors across the street. Don't worry they have three more (even bigger) trucks in their driveway that you cannot see! (Do you think I am a little bothered by this?)

one other thing....I am not sure what is up, but the spacing on my blog has been crazy lately! Blogger won't let me separate my paragraphs with spaces....it just does what it wants! Any ideas all my blogger experts?? So, sorry about the "visually unpleasing look of my post"


Thursday, July 17, 2008

At Last




I love this picture....it says: "Finally, no one is mauling me and I can sleep peacefully in my bed."


I am afraid this will not happen too much. Especially since my four kids are still fighting over who gets to hold her first! (It has been almost 6 weeks....when will the novelty wear off?)


However, I LOVE how much they love her!

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Catch Up

I feel like I am doing a lot of catching up lately in my life. My blog is included in this.

The first few weeks of Ava's life seemed pretty simple. We stayed home, she slept most of the day, I didn't drive my kids anywhere, we didn't have friends over, I had meals brought in....life was a breeze, so I thought.


Well the last few have been a little crazier. I now am driving my kids to all their activities once again. We have swimming lessons, baseball practice, soccer practice, basketball camp, golf, etc. etc. etc.


Oh, and I have to make dinner....such a bummer! I think if I was rich I would hire a chef!


So here is the catching up part.


The 4th of July was great! Kason played in a baseball tournament (of course). The kids and I went to the parade. We ate lots of good food and watched the fireworks!




And my sister Sharielle was in town! She met Ava and Seth for the first time. We were able to see her cute belly and have a baby shower for her. It was great fun!


Oh, and Shaundee, Shar, and I also went shopping! What is better than shopping with your sisters?? I wish she lived closer!!