Tennessee

Mom took Braeden and I to Tennessee to experience some fun times in her native land.  Grandpa Russell sure had his hands full this weekend.  Braeden said pictures of me, me , me and then would not crack a smile.  Its hard to beat some good old porch sittin.  We did story time on the porch swing every night.  This was a big hit if you don’t count the fact that I got first splinter. My splinter delayed bedtime by and hour and got me some ice cream so overall I will still rate it 5 stars. Here is Braeden up after dark riding Grandpa’s shoulders after visiting Uncle Gene.  What an apple tree! Braeden had no idea apples grew on trees and had to eat at least one every day.

Just me and my chickadee! Hanging out

2007 GMC Acadia

Well, we finally got our family hauler. It was a little more than we wanted, but it has everything that we could ask for and was close enough to the top range that it is worth it.

Grins and giggles for Dad

Please don’t mind the red eyes.  I have a feature on my fancy photo editor program that Brent made me but I didn’t go through the process of fixing, saving, and posting.  I will go through that when I want the print outs.  Our camera is back in business.  It was MIA for a bit but now we are raring to go with a freshly charged battery.

It has been a great summer for the boys and I.  Busy , busy, busy has been our motto. Braeden is working really hard on potty training and not screaming with all his might.  Today he poo pooed in the potty without screaming and stood and attempted a pee at two public restrooms.  Braeden is trying hard on his potty training but not so hard on the screaming.  He loves to scream  and squeal in delight.  Shooting everyone that passes with pretend laser beams.  I must say sometimes it can be cute but it scares a good portion of children and even some strangers in the supermarket.  Sometimes I think one of the little old people might keel over from sheer surprise. 

Avery has got to be pushing 13 or 14lbs it seems.  We go for our 4month wellness visit in a  couple of weeks.  We are eagerly waiting to hear how much he weighs in at compared to Braeden.  I love to compare.  Poor siblings.  Why do parents start measuring them against each other from the moment of birth.  Avery is rolling over both ways a couple of times a day and doing quite a bit of baby babbling.  Here sure does have a lot to say.  He is full of smiles and giggles.

I have it!

I am 3 1/2 months old and I kind of like toys.  Unfortunately, its hard to get my share.  I almost have a toy in my grasp and that older brother of mine swoops it away from me.  I had this rabbit for just a moment and he was delicious.

Lazy weekend at home

Anytime we are holding Avery in the chair Braeden is right there with us.

Family night at the zoo

Wallabies….

Mr. Gorilla and $1.00 ices

This would have been the penguins but we got tired of waiting in line

The carousel…   Dad  finally convinced me to ride on animal that did not go up and down instead of the peacock bench I normally choose.  Fun Friday.

Avery the Innocent

While Braeden spreads toys and Easter grass Avery says he had no part in it. He was sleeping the whole time.