5 Years!

Caleb and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary Friday.

Caleb brought this home for us on Friday. They had to put the 5th under it because of how long anniversary is, I thought it was funny.

We have a little get away tripped planned late September, so we didn't have big plans to celebrate our anniversary this weekend.

Because we got married so close to the 4th of July and on my Mom's birthday, there are usually a lot of events going on around our anniversary anyway.

Friday night, we enjoyed the town 4th of July celebration where my parents and sister live. 

Brady and Noah had a blast!

I am so glad we went.

This is my cousin, Pepper. Both boys love her! She keeps Brady or picks him up from daycare anytime we need her to. It is a huge help!

 He enjoyed the bounce houses. He was not scared at all. I think he should have been a couple times, because there were some big kids in there.

Brady absolutely loved the fireworks and talked about them the entire 30 minute drive home.

He would say, "the firewooks go boom and then wots of different colors,There was gween and red and blue and yellow, what was wrong with Noah, he wittle, he scared of firewooks, I not scared I big boy,Noah wittle, the firewooks go boom, it pwetty, wots of different colors, you see it" and never take a breath or allow anyone else to talk.

So funny and sweet!

Caleb and I got so tickled listening to him talk.

We had several other parties and places to go this weekend!

Happy Independence Day!

More fun to come..

Silly Boy

Brady is so funny! He keeps us laughing all the time!

You really never know what that kid is going to say, as with all kids.

Sometimes (most times) he isn't trying to be funny, but it is anyway.

You want some examples?

Okay, I will share some.

FYI: Brady potties sitting down because he isn't quite big enough to stand yet.

Caleb was taking him to the bathroom one morning and said, "Boy, I am gonna have to teach you to potty standing up." Brady replied, "No, I potty like Mommy!"

On Saturday we took Brady to see Sesame Street Live. During the car ride home I was asking Brady about the show. He kept answering every question with "I don't know". I finally told him he couldn't answer anymore questions like that because it is rude. He replied, "I was just kiddin? What you talk'n bout?"

We have some family friends that just got back from an Alaskan cruise. They brought Brady back a t-shirt. One that says something about someone who loves me went to Alaska to get me a shirt and it has animals on it. Brady walks up to it, picks it up, and says "Oh I love dis. Mommy, see it, it has animals on it. I love dis!"



wearing said shirt during a little just dance action.



Every day when we come home, Brady yells, "WE MADE IT!!!" as we turn onto out road.  Every day.

The other day I had a rough day(really, really rough) at work and was upset while talking to Caleb about it all. Brady came in, patted my shoulder, and said, "don't cry Mommy, you not a baby".

And lastly, Brady was taking a bath last night and said, "Mommy come look." (I had stepped out for a minute.) When I came in this is what I saw. Brady said, "look at my he-uh-met(helmet)!"

I adore this crazy, silly boy. I am so very thankful I have him around to make me smile every day!

Last of VBS, Weekend stuff, and Father's Day!!!

Caleb and Brady wrapped up VBS on Friday.

Brady had a great week! I am so glad he was able to go.  I spoke to one of his teachers yesterday and she had such kind, sweet things to say about Brady. She told me how eager he was to learn and how well he listened so well every day. I am so thankful for my sweet boy and his sweet heart!  He has already started asking when he can go back.

Yesterday we had a birthday party to attend. It was a princess party in fact. They had a super cute castle cake. I am certain Brady only enjoys birthday parties for the cake. That is all he talks about. Ha!

We brought Noah home with us to play after the party and to give his mommy and daddy a break after a long week of work and VBS. (My sister taught the baby class, I know she was exhausted!)

Brady and Noah are HILARIOUS together.

I just sat back, watched, and laughed.

I love that they have each other, they have no idea how special that relationship is going to be throughout their lives.

We ate a lunch of turkey, cheese, fresh mango, blueberries, and pineapple. They took an 1 and 1/2 hour nap in mine and Caleb's bed, helped me make a dessert, took a bath, and played and laughed their little hearts out.

It was really fun! Brady cried when he left. Sad!

Caleb had to work today so we didn't really plan much for Father's Day! I let Brady pick out a card and gift at Wal-mart. He picked a card with a dog in sunglasses and some M&M's for Caleb. It was probably the sweetest thing ever!

Brady gave it to Caleb this morning and immediately said, "Daddy, you have to share dos with me!" We both laughed and laughed!

I am so thankful for such a wonderful daddy for my child. I can not imagine doing this with anyone else.  I knew Caleb would be an amazing father, but I had no idea he would be this good. He has surpassed all my expectations and continues to each day. He loves Brady so much and is so great with him. Brady adores him. I am thankful that Brady has such an awesome person to look up to.

Happy Father's Day, Caleb!

We love you!

VBS: Days 3 and 4

Wednesday:

Brady did not want his picture made before VBS. He wanted to watch whatever was on the t.v.

Sometimes he does this stuff just to make me crazy. It is possible I was late to work because of these pictures.

He managed to pull it together for me.

Yesterday his class was on Jonah and the big fish, but Brady has assured me that it was a whale and not a fish.

I picked him up, drove to my parents house, had dinner with them, gave Brady a bath and cleaned myself up a little, and we headed back to church for services(they do the whole VBS puppet thing on Wed night during VBS week instead of regular classes).

So the car was the only place to take our craft pic and this is the best I could get.

Brady had a major meltdown after the puppets were over last night. He kept mumbling something about the fish needing to be in water and he needed to see them more. (During some of the songs, the fish puppets show up) He was so worn out, we rushed home, and went straight to bed!

Thursday:

Caleb and Brady were playing/wrestling around on our bed when I was trying to get a picture before work.

I think Brady looks soooo big!

Today was about Noah and the ark, but Brady is super confused because his cousin is Noah. He kept correcting me that Noah is a baby and did not build a big boat. He is very interested in the rainbow that God made, though!

My MIL told me when I picked up Brady today that she had to sit with him and walk him to class today. She also said he fell asleep on the way home, so she woke him to go to the bathroom. He finished his business, got up, walked to the bed and laid down. She said he slept until 4!!!  VBS is over at 11. The best part is that he apparently was so out of it, he took off his underwear in his sleep and slept nude!

Poor Buddy! VBS is rough!

We had to do some grocery shopping after I picked him up so that is why he is eating fruit snacks. I always bribe him with snacks so I can put the groceries away in peace. It's a toss up between being one of my parental flaws or genius. Not sure.

Tomorrow is the last day. Caleb is off so he is returning for the end of VBS. I know they will have a big day together!

VBS: Day 2

Here is Brady this morning before VBS.

He was having a wild hair morning and must have been a little sleepy because he had his Marley and Blankey.

And

Here is at the end of the day with his crafts again.

Today his lesson was about Elijah, but apparently he wasn't listening because every answer to every question is "I don't know" today.

(Yesterday, every answer was "Gods" when I asked. I asked questions like what did you learn today, who was in your class, what did you sing about, etc)

He cheered, "Yay! Mommy!" after I took these pictures.

Apparently, he is proud of me for being able to work the camera.
Silly Boy!

VBS: Day 1

Today kicked off Vacation Bible School week at our church!



We have VBS during the day, which I love, but I don't get to go because of work. Fortunately, Brady stays with my MIL in the summers and she agrees to take him for us! (I have great in-laws!!!)

Brady loves Bible Class and has been so so so excited about VBS.

Our weeks/mornings are much more successful, the more prepared I am ahead of time. Since this is sure to be a busy week, I decided to lay out Brady's clothes for the week.

It makes a huge difference! Caleb prefers I do this too, so he knows what is "appropriate attire" for Brady for the day's events. Ha Ha! I don't know why men have such a hard time dressing kids, he manages to pick out appropriate and matching clothes for himself. It shouldn't be much different.

I digress.

Brady looked so cute and was pretty excited when I left this morning!

This is him showing me his craft and his shirt after I picked him up today!

Swimming, Sunburns, and Sleeping

My big boy ready to go!

 We went to a friends house to swim yesterday with my mom, sister, and Noah. When we walked up to the pool Brady said, "This pretty cool! Big pool!"

He LOVES his life jacket!

He had a blast. While we were there he learned to swim with his life jacket on and keep his face out of the water. I was so proud of him. It made for a much more enjoyable "big" pool experience.

Noah got pretty comfortable under the umbrella with a juice box. So cute!

Brady DID NOT want to leave. He was so tired, though, he could barely walk to the car.  I think he would have swam until midnight if we let him.

He swam around the whole pool like this by himself. Big Boy!

I managed to keep Brady sun burn free, but I didn't do so well for myself. I guess that is the life of a Mommy!

I am a bright, red lobster! It is pretty painful. Oops! I spent so much time in the pool, I didn't realize how hot is was.

Caleb had to work today so Brady and I are taking it easy around the house.  He is still pretty worn out today and actually rested his head in my lap at church this morning for a little bit. (He never ever does that!)

Sweet Noah!

He has to rest up because tomorrow starts Vacation Bible School and he is so excited!!!

Popsicle Time. This is the only thing Brady would eat. Ha Ha! And he wouldn't take his life jacket off to eat it! Silly Boy!

I don't think I have ever seen a kid so excited.  When they announce it at church, his ears perk up and he makes the sweetest, excited face I have ever seen.

I wish I could freeze it!!!

It is so stinking cute!!!

Jesus Loves Me.

Other than the above video (ignore my singing in the background)from tonight, I don't have much to blog about this week.

We have had a crazy couple of weeks around our house. On top of the normal work, church, life, family, and friends, we have had car trouble.

That is never fun!

The short version is the car that Caleb drove broke down, as in died and is never coming back, last week. (This was the car I got when I turned 16 and Caleb inherited around the time we had Brady) We had to spend the rest of the week scrambling to try and find an acceptable family car ASAP!!!

We did, but it was stressful and time consuming.

Then this week I got in my car to drive to work and the battery was dead. I had to have Caleb turn around and come back home to jump it off so I could go to work. We were hoping it was a one time thing, but my car wouldn't start after work either.  My friend jumped it off, I came home, picked Caleb up, and we drove straight to the auto parts store to replace the battery. The battery was so corroded we had to buy a new connector-thingy to hook the new battery up, because the old one was corroded to the battery and wouldn't come off. Technical, right? You're Welcome!

Any who, we have been running around crazy trying to get everything taken care off.  I haven't had much time for anything and has left a very tired family in the wake.  I am praying that this is the last of the car trouble and the rest of June is pretty uneventful, because I know it could be so much worse.

Enjoy the video of our sweet boy! We are loving this age and stage!

Summer Nights!

Even though I still have to work and nothing is really different for me, I still get pretty excited about summer!

I really love summer! The long days, hot sun, and good moods that seem to sweep the nation as schools let out and vacations begin are something I look forward to each year.

The magnolia tree and lilly's are blooming in our yard.

They are so pretty this year!

The days stick around a lot longer after work giving us plenty of time to enjoy them.

The bugs need finding, the yard needs playing, and the flowers need watering!

We are all excited to start enjoying our summer nights. I anticipate lots of grilling out, ice cream, and laughter this year.

There is just something so fun about summer even as an adult!