One day at a time

What you've been missing and MY lack of blogging

2009-08-25T19:38:00.001-07:00

Another great weekend at the lake!!! Nothing much to talk about...but a picture can say more than a thousand words!!!!Loving my Papa
Beautiful Stone (Piper & Stacy's dog)
I have never met more of a sweet and loving dog in my life

Look at Brax's form...Go Go Go!

See Me and Braxton tubing, he LOVED it, he wanted to go again & again

Braxton & Harrison with their war paint

My sleepy baby

Another surgery?

2009-08-21T12:44:00.000-07:00

Again, I have been blogless here! I promise once we get back into the whole school routine, and work dies down, pics have been ordered, etc...I am back to blogging all the time!!!! I can't wait either, Brax has changed so much and he started school this last Monday. He absolutely loves it and it so priceless seeing his smiling face when I pick him up. "Mommy, Mommy, Mommy...I made you a picture, I had so much fun"!

Last week Brax came down with the 24/hour stomach bug. I just knew I was going to get it, but a week had passed and NO sickness for me...whewww!!! I had a business meeting Tuesday night and everything changed, I became sick (at my meeting ha, my boss loved that) !!!!!! Ughhhhhh it was miserable! Well, Tuesday evening and all day Wednesday were not the best days. But I thought I am almost over it, counting down the 24 hours. Well, Wed night after getting Brax to bed, I started having these horrible pains in my stomach (same as when I had my appendix taken out). Also my stomach was swelling like I had swallowed a kid ;p I got Brax off to school Thursday morning and came back home. I thought maybe if I slept, the pain would go away....ha was I wrong AGAIN, it got worse! So off to the doc I go.....after X-rays, blood work, urine tests, etc. Megan has ENLARGED SPLEEN!!! WTH, I made sure that there was no Appendix in there b/c I was going to be mad, I have all the doctor bills to prove it. The viral infection caused acids and blood cells to attack my spleen. Have you ever heard such a thing? I am not saying all of this in correct doctor terms, but from all the medicines being injected in my yesterday this was all I understood!!!!

The doctors were very concerned on the size, and the swelling. I was hooked up to an IV, and got some med's to make the swelling go down, plus the pain was being managed. I had more tests run, one doctor said I was going to have my spleen removed! I was thinking " I am not going to have anymore organs left"!!!!! Anyways after a long day of being told this, and being told that, NO SURGERY!!!!! Whooooooo!!!!! I was told that if the pain came back to not hesitate and get straight to the ER! Your spleen is suppose to be the size of your fist, mine was the size of a small watermelon. So paint a pretty picture!!!! Have a great day, I know I am...I feel great and I can't wait to be with my son this weekend!!!!!

Boys can wear "PINK" too

2009-08-10T18:51:00.000-07:00

Ok, I have NOT Blogged in FOREVER...not like you guys out there in blogland have been missing me or anything ;) I almost even forgot my password.

Well, I will admit I have been in a sort of a "funk" here lately. I haven't felt like writing about it, expressing my feelings.....NOTHING, just kind of wanted to take time away from everything and spend it with my son. Brax and I have been going through a lot of changes and everyday we are trying to make the most out of it. Alot has happened and come up, but we are still learning to take it ONE DAY AT A TIME, right?!?! I will be honest, I am so tired of hearing people say "Everything happens for a reason" or "Time heals everything", but you know what honestly they are right. For the past 17 months I have wiped so many tears, and I am tired of doing that...everything does happen for a reason, and I know my purpose here on this earth: I have a beautiful son that needs me and I care for him soooo much and I want to do everything I can for him. Braxton is the best thing that has ever happened to me and my soul purpose is to be the best Mommy I can to him!!!! So enough about all that, here is my lil man who is growing up so fast!

Today my son said to me "Mommy, I wub (love) you so much, and I will take care of you forever, so you take off work today and be with me!" This is why I get up everyday :)

One AWAKE 12 day old

2009-07-07T21:44:00.000-07:00

You know how they say newborns are up all night and sleep all day?!?! Well, not this lil guy....he knew the camera was on and wanted to see what was going on. Awww...I could have held him all day long, reminded me of when Braxton was this little (tear). Mr. Cooper was so sweet and cuddly, loved hearing the noises they make so early.

What a $1 worth of balloons will do.....

2009-06-17T20:30:00.000-07:00

What a night we all had. Last Friday my bro-in-law had his 20 year high school reunion (oldie). Anyways I told Piper & Stacy that I wanted Riley to stay the night w Brax and I. Oh what fun we had (I promise no sugar Piper)!!!! Anyways we went over to Natalie's house (aka Nat Nat as Brax calls her) for dinner and a water balloon fight. I tell ya, a $1 goes a long ways on balloons. The kids had a blast and so did we!!!! We loved seeing their faces when we chased them with the balloons. U see Brax's shorts...hehe?!?! He was so upset at me that I didn't bring him any "swim shorts" b/c all the other kids had their swimming clothes on...oops!!! So, he borrowed a pair of Layla's shorts, and well ugh-they fell off of him. So Nat Nat had a great idea to tie a rubber band around the shorts. Great thinkin Nat! Brax might look funny in the shorts, but he was so excited when they finally stayed up.

This was before Nat Nat figured out the rubber band trick :)

Beautiful Family

2009-06-13T20:36:00.000-07:00

I can't tell you how long I have waited to get my camera on this family!!! I have never actually met sweet lil Kate (Kater-Poo) in person, until today. I feel like I know her every step, every smile, every laughter, every tear, every sound and have seen every milestone through her Mommy's blog http://sarahandbradthomas.blogspot.com/ (aka The Thomas Family)!!! Thank goodness for all you Bloggers!!! I love reading up on them and what they are doing because they live 3 hours away : (

Here's Kate who just had her FIRST BIRTHDAY!!!! Awww what a doll she is. She has the sweetest lil grin that will grab a hold of your heart forever! And OH THOSE EYES she has....I could go on & on about them!!!!! I loved seeing the look in her eyes when she saw Mommy & Daddy....what a priceless day! Thank you Thomas Family for letting me capture this day for you!!!!

Sooo in LOVE!!!

2009-06-10T22:23:00.000-07:00

Here's Mark & Lena.....what a FANTASTIC couple!!! These two were so natural and it made taking pictures very easy ;)!!! They are getting married July 11th, and I can't wait to celebrate this special day with them. They are sooo much in love and these pictures are proof! Thank you two for letting me capture this special time for you!!!

All of the pictures turned out soooo good, I couldn't only post a couple. So....I tried making a video of all the pics, hope it works, b/c it sure took me long enough..hehe ;)

~Megan

After 264 hours.....

2009-06-04T20:11:00.000-07:00

I finally got to see my son, and I couldn't wait any longer!!!! When Brax first saw me he said "Momma, Momma, Momma I wub (love) you!!!" He just hug and squeezed me sooo tight..it was the best feeling! We got home and the fam came over to see Brax as well. They all couldn't wait, especially his cousin Riley. Awww how they missed each other. They played so hard and chased each other around. Brax's new thing is he likes to play "dead". You will see Riley pulling him around. They were cracking up. Then Brax decided to get the water hose out and do some "watering" or should we say SPRAYING MOMMY! He thought it was so cute that Mommy was soaked. Hope you enjoy these pics as much as I do! I missed my lil man soooo much!!!!

I loved seeing your smile, your laughter, your new tricks, and most of all loved your XOXO!!! I can't wait to see you again Brax!!!! Until next time, I love you with all my heart.

Love, Mommy

Sooooo Excited!!!!!

2009-06-02T14:48:00.000-07:00

I get to see my boy in 10 mins! Awwww...how I can't wait to hold him in my arms!!!!! Its been 11 days exactly, thats 264 hours without him :(

Pics to come of my lil man!!!!!! YEAH! No more lacking on my blog hehe!

Missing you.....

2009-05-25T20:22:00.000-07:00

Ok, Mommy is missing you sooooo much...and it has only been 3 days!!!! I DID get to talk to you today and let me tell ya...U sure do know how to brighten my day! "Momma you there, I go real fast on Ranger, and I get stuck, Momma I wub (love) you, you ok? I miss you I will talk to you later!!!!" Tear...it is so hard to hang up the phone. Just hearing your voice and knowing that you are smiling and laughing sure does make Mommy feel good!!! I miss everything about you! You being all boy and running through the mud, you acting like a Monster Truck, your smiles, your laughter, your XOXO, your pouts when I didn't cut up your pancakes right, you telling me "I do it all by myself"......ok I could go on & on. Better get me another box of kleenex's....until next time Brax I can't wait to see you!!!!!!!

Love, Mommy

U are thought of every second!!!!!

2009-05-22T20:57:00.000-07:00

Thursday night Brax & I wanted to have the fam over...especially since Brax wasn't going to be around for a couple of weeks :' ( We ordered pizza and played outside! What a great night it was!!! After work, Brax wanted to ride with his Papa, he sat in the front seat of his truck and loved every second of it. Nana rode in the back and he would turn around and say "Nana you ok back there" Soooo sweet!Brax loves his Uncle Stacy!!!!!!I really don't like to post pics of myself, but I had to share this pic....Brax took it all by himself with my good camera! He even focused with the lens! Wow...I love my boy! This Pic is.....PRICELESS!

I am only going to say a few words, because I don't want to go through another whole box of kleenex's. Braxton, I want you to know that you are loved soooo MUCH! You are such a special lil boy and bring so much happiness into so many lives!!! These two weeks without you are going to be so hard for me (Mommy)! You are my life and I am going to miss your laughter, you telling me which way to go while driving, your sweet kisses, you telling me its time for me to cook you dinner, you saying "Good Norning, (Morning) Momma...you sleep good?", and especially our I love you's!!! I could go on & on about you Braxton!!! I know you are going to have the best two weeks! For knowing that...Mommy will be just fine. Papa, Nana, Uncle Stacy, PP, Riley all love you and miss you already! I know you are smiling right now, and we are all smiling right back at you!!!! See you soon Brax!

Love, Mommy

Ella's ONE!!!

2009-05-20T20:45:00.000-07:00

Here's Sweeeet Baby Ella!!! Awww...I could just eat her up! She is a perfect mixture of both Mommy & Daddy! She has the sweetest smile and I loved watching her dance. Thanks Eric & Lindsey for letting me capture these priceless moments of your daughter!!!

Twice the Fun

2009-05-13T20:48:00.000-07:00

I Absolutely L-O-V-E these twin boys Harper & Henry!!! You would think they did everything the same, but they are completely different. Harper is very careful and observant, and Henry is very let loose and carefree. Those blue eyes they have.....AWWWWW will just melt your heart! I did NOT get a shot of the twins together : ( They were following Braxton around everywhere and wanted to do everything he did. Brax loves playing with them. He even helped change a diaper (well maybe two) and get their PJ's on. Soooo sweet! I took these shots of the Twins while Mommy was helping big brother use the BIG BOY POTTY!!! GO ASHTON!!!

Thank you Les for dinner....it was DELICIOUS!

You are quite the griller ; )

We had soooo much fun as always!!!!!

Ashton & Braxton

2009-05-11T21:30:00.000-07:00

Ashton & Braxton...is kind of hard to say especially for 2 lil boys!!! They tend to call themselves by their own names. So us Mommy's (me & Leslie aka http://thealderboysblogspot.com/) decided to have the boys call each other Brax and Ash. Well, Ash does pretty well saying Brax, but Braxton on the other hand is finding it quite challenging. He calls him "A$$" ;) Hey whatever works right! We had a blast over at the Alder's residence. The boys were all smiles and full of laughter!!! Ashton introduced Braxton to the plasma car and he is HOOKED! You can tell by all my posts, he is always on that thing. Seeing these two boys on their cars is hilarious!

Check out those tongue's!!! Total concentration
Russ & Leslie have this huge swing in their backyard.

Awww...Brax is in love with that swing. He loves going way up high.

I think we have 2 lil dare devils on our hands : p
They want to go higher and higher everytime.

Thank you guys for another great night full of priceless memories!

Engagement

2009-05-06T22:19:00.000-07:00

Meet Lara & Brandon....they got Engaged a month ago in Seattle!!!

Lara, had absolutely no clue and she was so suprised! Congratulations you two, I wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness!!!

Here's a sneak peek from their engagement shoot!

L&B....thanks for stepping in the mud and not worrying about getting your feet wet ;)

~Megan

I am so Blessed!!!!!!

2009-05-05T19:30:00.000-07:00

I am so thankful for you, Braxton!!!!!!!!!!! I love you with all my heart and I will do anything for you! I am not going to type a whole novel on here about you, which I could, but I just want you to know how proud I am of you, and I am so blessed to be your Mother. Thank you for all the smiles and happiness you have brought me!

Love, Mommy

Papa's Little Twin

2009-05-01T18:29:00.000-07:00

I could go on & on how much Braxton looks like my Dad!!! I know you have heard me say it before, but after seeing them together tonight...they act and look like each other more everyday! Again Brax had to take Papa for a ride in the neighborhood on his "scooter" (remember aka plasma car). They had a blast!!! Brax wanted to introduce his Papa to all of his friends in the neighborhood! He sure is proud of his Papa : )

My Dad (aka Papa) is a huge cheeser when it comes to taking pictures.

When Brax was a lil over a year old we told him to smile like Papa-well ever since then he is hooked! He loves to cheese for the camera again.... just like his Papa!!!!

I am going to leave with some pics of Brax right after his bath tonight.

He was so funny in his "froggy towel"

Who says you have to stay inside when its raining!?!?

2009-04-30T19:01:00.000-07:00

Brax loved playing out in the rain! He was SOAKED!

Here he is chowing down on a Laffy Taffy and cheesin' for the camera

Not Something I Wanted To Hear

2009-04-30T08:51:00.000-07:00

Ok seriously......WHY?!?! Just found out that my trip to New York has been cancelled because of this ugly thing!!!!!!!!!!! Even the Dallas Fort Worth Airport has been shut down!!!! I am not even going to tell you my opinion on this whole Swine Flu, because I could go on and on, and I really don't feel like gripping! So yell, stick your tongue out, etc. at this ugly thing. I just got done, it helped a little ;p

Hoping we can reschedule trip to New York..........

Love, Love, Love these Girls!!!!

2009-04-29T14:59:00.001-07:00

Today we had our weekly-Wednesday-party lunch! It was sooo good to see all of you. It had been a couple of weeks since we had all gotten together :( but we sure did make up for it today. Also we had a special suprise....Little Miss Landy Lou joined us!!! Awwww....love her and she has this sweetest lil smile and giggle that will brighten your day! Love you girls and can't wait til next week.

(I had my work camera so these pics don't do any justice. My work camera SUCKS!)

Anyways hope you enjoy!!!

A smile can say a 1000 words

2009-04-28T13:05:00.000-07:00

Awwwwww....how I needed to see my son's smile today! It has been another one of those "rough" days and oh how I wish I could give my son the biggest hug right now, and tell him how much I love him. Amazes me how life, work, stress, etc. can take so much out of you, but then I will stop and think about my son.....and know that it is all worth it in the end!!! Life, work, stress, nothing, can take away the way I feel when I am around my son! I took this picture and video last night before bedtime. Brax's smile will melt my heart and looking at it right now made me feel so much better!!!!!!

Brax knew I was videoing taping him that is why he was kind of acting a lil shy!!! Usually he is talking non stop and he knows all the words and pictures to this book!!!! Brax said he wanted to read me a story tonight.

(just a note...if you are going to watch the video turn the volume down a lil, I kind of scream a tiny bit with excitement from my son showing me where the duck is...lol, and it is really LOUD on the video)

Please.......

2009-04-28T11:26:00.001-07:00

I need to ask a favor of you all. Please, say a prayer for me! They are really needed at this time. I need courage & strength to get through this. One day I know...everything will be better!!!!!!

Thanks, Megan

Awwww the PAIN!!!!!!!!!

2009-04-24T12:26:00.001-07:00

Need I say more....

Suffering the pain & soreness for THIS---

It will all be worth it! I am so excited about taking my son on vacation!!!! He is going to have a blast there & they even have a kids waterpark on the resort. Brax is going to love the beach! Got his passport yesterday and he was ready to go right then!!!

I think Brax and I deserve a little R&R after everything....

P.S. Thanks Becca for all your help you don't know how much I appreciate it

Attack, Scooter, Rocks, Road Kill, COP, Smiles, Laughter...

2009-04-22T18:52:00.000-07:00

Oh whatttaaa night it was! Here are some pics of Brax riding his favorite toy, his scooter...aka plasma car. You have seen a post of him before on this thing, and by his expressions you sure can tell how much he loves it!!!!

Yeah, you see a diaper...I know :(

I tried - remember!!!

SPLAT!!! So you see up in the header...cops eh?!?! Well, let me tell you the story. We were in the neighborhood out riding his scooter, me taking pics, having a blast, then we found this ditch. It had some rocks there and lil pond of water-absolutely perfect for a kid!!!! What's better- their toys, or throwing rocks in water ;) eh hmmm...I agree Rocks in water. Anyways, we were having a good oh time, then a cop pulled up. Yep you heard me right, a COP!!!!

The COP walked over to us (mind you while Brax is throwing rocks in the water) with a smile on his face and said "Sooooooo you two are the trouble makers?!?!"

ME-"Excuse me Officer"

COP-"There were some people in the neighborhood that called and said there is a lil boy out riding his scooter in the street and the mom is taking pictures and it is very dangerous watching this"

ME-" Sir, I was running right beside him and when a car came by we got over. Don't parents take their children on bike rides while walking right beside them?"

COP- "(laughing out loud) U are most certainly right, just remember I have to attend to all calls, sounds like these people don't have anything better to do than to sit at their windows and watch people go by"

Brax walks up-"what's up folice (police) sir"

COP-"Hey lil man, you sure are a good thrower"

Brax-"You want to skip wocks (rocks) with me?"

COP-"I sure can, I will show you how I can skip a long ways"

So after a lil fun skipping rocks in a ditch with a COP...the COP leaves and said "you folks have a good night"

Ok, what just happened here; Don't people have better things to do like watch American Idol or something :P Give me a break!!!! Onto our next event of the night.....see below

Well, there really isn't a story to this one but

I HATE ROAD KILL!!!!!

Ok onto next event this is a story trust me...see below
We got home from our, what you call it-"eventful night" I would say....and found a wasp in the house!!!! Ugh!!!!!! It was on the ceiling, so I grab the old trusty broom out of the closet and go in for my attack. Then it went inside the lamp. I still can't get a hand on this sucker.

Meanwhile Brax is yelling "Mom I help, I save you" (isn't he sweet) All I could think about was this thing stinging Braxton, not something I wanted to see. Finally, got a hold of the wasp and beat it with the broom. Took the thing (wasp) outside and beat it some more. Thought the thing was DEAD, but then Brax yells "Momma its wiggling" So, I start beating it again and again, finally the head comes off. Whoooooo-VICTORY!!!! I thought my fight was over, nope notta....the lil sucker was still trying to fly!!! So, the beating continues...........FINALLY I WON THE FIGHT and the thing (wasp) gave up.

My poor $5 broom got more of a beating than the wasp did :(

Sweet Stellan

2009-04-22T13:28:00.000-07:00

Have you seen the link; blogger button-Praying for Stellan http://mycharmingkids.net/ ?

Well, if you haven't please read his story. Just a thought to help a friend out.....You might want to grab a kleenex before you open up their blog.

There are a lot of professional medical terms with Stellan's condition that I probably wouldn't describe right or have a clue what they mean. Here is the short version of Stellan's story......when his mother was 20 weeks pregnant with him they found out he had heart problems, he wasn't suppose to live, even make it full term....but he did! He was born and the doctors said he wouldn't make it very long at all-Stellan proved them wrong again. He is 5 months old now and he has a heart condition where his heart beats to fast. He had a surgery yesterday that was very risky and he fought through it!!!!!!!!!! God is GREAT!!!!! Please read his story and look at how people from all around the world are praying for him and sending him pictures!!!!! Everyone wore orange in his honor yesterday. I had to let Stellan know that we were praying for him in Arkansas!!!!!

I should have used computer paper so u wouldn't see my scrap notebook paper, but wasn't thinking at the time, was too busy praying for Stellan!!!! Words, prayers and thoughts are what counts not the way it looks :)

An Evening with Brax

2009-04-20T21:36:00.000-07:00

Potty training day #3 went really well, but day #4....well let's not talk about it?!?! All I can say is a 2.5 year old has a mind of their own and they are going to do what they want-when they want! I think we can all agree with that, right?

After work since it was so pretty outside, Brax and I went downtown to check out the trains, the river, park, etc. Of course I can't leave without my camera :) We had a blast! Here are some pics from this evening!

Brax followed this lil furry creature around everywhere tonight
I have a picture of my dad when he was Brax's age standing by a train track-they look identical! Brax is looking more and more like my dad everyday! I will have to dig the picture out and post the comparison

"No more pic's Momma!"

Day #2 of Potty Training

2009-04-18T20:09:00.000-07:00

I love how the weekends when I "plan" something such as potty training my child, my family wants to go do something. Since, it was rainy and I couldn't work in the yard as planned (which is always my luck) we decided to tag along. They all wanted to head up the hill, do a lil shopping, take the kids to see airplane's and go eat at PF Chang's....ok I definitely could not pass up this opportunity!!! Mind you...I am still trying to potty train here!

My family thought I was crazy thinking I was still going to try the whole "potty training" today! I was not giving in, Brax has been doing sooo good I did not want to give up. So after peeing on the bushes and a couple of tree's we were headed out! Brax drank some orange juice on the way up and I had a feeling he was going to pee in his car seat. About 30 mins or so had passed and Brax says "Pull over I need to pee!" We pulled off on the side of 540, with tons of traffic, Brax pulls his pants down, waves at the cars flying by, and pee's on the flowers (what Brax calls them, but they were weeds-hey whatever works right). I wish I had my camera on me then, if only you could have seen the smile on his face......he was so proud of himself!!!! Then my whole family in the background screaming and clapping, yeah a bunch of rednecks hooping and hollaring on the side of 540 that is a picture I would not want to see!

Restaurant Experience....

At PF Chang's, Brax was so excited about the waterfall and the horse outside, that I could not get him to concentrate and go potty! We went inside, sat down, and Brax says "I potty'd"! He was so mad at himself for peeing in his pants. Which I thought was a good sign and this was going to be the last time to change his clothes.....So out to the car we go-ROUND 1

Back inside, get our appetizer, Brax drinks a whole thing of Sprite, and I ask him if he needs to go potty. "No Momma I ok" Brax goes over and looks at the dessert table while talking to the waiter and he said "Ugh Oh, Momma I sorry" So out to the car we go-ROUND 2

Our food finally arrives. Awwww it was so good (well the couple of bites I got to take). Brax chowed down and so did everyone else. Brax came up to me and said "I gotta go potty" I was soooo excited, he told me he needed to go!!! So we ran to the bathroom and Brax stops me and I turn around and look at him, he had a sad frown on his face (he pee'd in his pants). He said that he couldn't hold it. So out to the car we go-ROUND 3

In case you are wondering, I think I packed every single pair of pants he owns and underwear for this one day excursion ;)

Get back to the table and I get to finish eating....everyone else didn't bother to wait on me! That's ok, I don't blame them! Brax finishes eating and takes a couple of drinks. Dessert comes out....YUM!!!!! We are all chowing down on that, well, Brax decides to stand up in his chair and pee (Thank God he didn't pull his pants down in front of everyone)! I couldn't believe it. It was all down his pants. So out to the car we go-ROUND 4

Once out at the car......Brax did decide that he needed to go more, so in the parking lot, he had to pee AGAIN! I was so thankful I found a towel in the car to cover him up with, there were so many people driving by looking at us! Yep another redneck picture someone probably took of us! I really don't want to see pics of this on the internet ;)

The rest of the day went really smooth. We didn't have any more episodes. WHOOOOO!!!

I will leave with a couple of sweet pics.........Squeezes from Nana
Ok, this pic cracks me up...

I think he is getting tired of me asking

"Do you need to go potty"

Going to need a vacation after this....;)

2009-04-17T19:19:00.000-07:00

Whewwwwww....alright night #1 down of potty training!!!! Remember a couple of posts back I said "Potty training this weekend, I am going to get it done"????? Well, as you can see I didn't accomplish it, but I have an excuse....well sort of one....i didn't try very hard, oops! I honestly didn't think it was going to be very hard. See about a month ago, Brax was going to the potty alot and also talking about it. We were out in the country staying at my sister and brother-in-laws house one weekend and Brax didn't want to wear a diaper. I didn't have any underwear on me...so he just ran around with his pants, and well; nothing else! I was inside getting dinner ready and my neice, Riley ran inside and said "May May Braxton pooped come look"! All I could think was how big of a mess he made on his clothes. Well, I go outside and discover Brax's pants are pulled up and NO MESSES!!! He said "Momma come look at my poop"! By golly the lil man pulled down his pants, and pooped in the grass! I tell ya, he was so proud of himself and so was I!!!

Ok, so a couple of mornings later Brax woke up and said "Mommy u be so proud of me, hurry get me out, I show you"! I walked into his room and he said "Wook (look) mommy I pottied for you, you so proud of me?" Let me paint a picture for you here...he had pulled down his diaper and pee'd all in his bed, all over the wall, everywhere!!!! I tried so hard not to laugh and not to tell him that he needs to go the potty, but I couldn't resist the sweetest lil grin of accomplishment on his face.

So, here we are potty training AGAIN! I told myself, that I am not going back to diapers and I am getting him trained. It is kind of like starting all over again when he was an infant trying to get him on a sleeping schedule, you know the whole "soothing themselves to sleep". Well, that was hell, and I have to say this is 10x worse!!! We only went through one pair of underwear tonight and he pee'd in the potty twice. He loved shooting at the cheerioes in the toilet!!! Whoever told me that-GREAT IDEA!

Alright, I have a looonnnggg day ahead of me tomorrow better get rested up! I will post tomorrow night hopefully with accomplishments!

Easter 2009 & Glimpse of the Past

2009-04-14T19:07:00.000-07:00

My Mom, Nana (a.k.a Susie) came over on Friday to visit Brax and give him his Easter present since we weren't going to see him over the weekend. He was so excited to see his Nana!!! You would think it was Christmas around here, by all the stuff he got!

Here is Braxton Easter of 08...look at how much he has changed and grown up....tear!!!!!

A sucker at 10:00 am...are you kidding me!

Actually after I took this pic, Brax went and threw it in the trash-he didn't like the flavor-WHOOO!!!!After all the excitement of Easter presents and candy, we needed to get those cavity creatures off our teeth. Nana and I told him that Papa was driving his crane at a job and he wanted Brax to come help him! I tell ya...Brax was sooo excited and he loves seeing his Papa drive the crane. Yes...I did forget my camera-CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT!!!!! UGHHHH!!!!! This was Easter Sunday...early evening time. I told Brax that the Easter Bunny had left him something very special....he was sooo excited!!!! He said "Bunny loves Backtin (Braxton)"

If you are wondering...those are FAKE tattoo's!!!!!!
Don't want anyone getting any crazy ideas :)

Loving his new pajama's! I know he doesn't look it here, but he was not feeling very good Easter night! He wanted to stay up and play with his new "stuff" so bad, but he had no energy!

I am trying to teach him to keep his eye on the ball......

Watch out I think I might have a future ball player here!

It would not be a "normal night" around our house if we didn't play football for a lil bit! This is Brax saying "Touchdown Razorbacks"

Disaster!!!!

2009-04-14T14:40:00.000-07:00

How crazy is this...one year ago on April 9, 2008 we had a horrible hailstorm! Then now on April 9, 2009 we suffered from damage AGAIN! I was listening to the radio and hoping and praying this would not hit us again! Me being an insurance agent, really saw the true meaning of my job, and that is protecting you from all of this disaster! I did NOT take these pictures, got them off of an amazing photographer's blog and wanted to share them with all you. Please keep the town of Mena in your thoughts and prayers.

Please make sure you protect your home, auto's and yourself!!!!!

My Life described in Words

2009-04-13T14:39:00.000-07:00

Watched the CMA award's last week and Miley Cyrus was performing. I tell ya, my niece is a huge fan of her and so is Natalie's lil girl, Layla. I thought she was going to sing one of her other songs (which since hanging out with Riley and Layla, I know all the words...lol), but then she started singing these words and I was GLUED to the TV! I know you might think I am crazy for loving Miley Cyrus's music, but hey this is a great song!!!!! These words describe my life soooo well!!!!

What I have been through this last year has been an up and downhill battle. I have good days, then I have bad days! Thank you God for you, Braxton, family, and my friends! Without all of you I would not been able to make it through these times. I will be having a good day, then I will see or hear something and it is like a stab in the heart!!!!!!!! Have you ever felt this before? Well, if you have believe me it SUCKS and I wish no one had to feel this. I truely believe that everything happens for a reason though and one day........

"There will be a day, with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears"

(I love this song and believe in these words)

http://new.music.yahoo.com/miley-cyrus/videos/view/climb--205815565;_ylt=Aq4TciM4w7aA_OyUXJCF5RT7syUv

Sweet Gift

2009-04-09T09:16:00.000-07:00

A customer of ours came by the other day and gave us a yummy box of chocolates and a sweet card, all because of the work we do for them in handling their insurance needs. I tell you what, this makes my day!!!! Knowing that I do my job right and people appreciate it, can really make a girl feel good! People have always told me that I care so much about others, maybe that is another reason I have been blessed with my job!!!!

Mouth watering - eh?

Sleeping like an Angel

2009-04-07T13:37:00.001-07:00

I found it very odd that for 10 or 15 mins it was unusually "quiet" in the house while cooking dinner. Usually Brax is all about helping me cook and has to be right there beside me. I think this was my first successful dinner that I cooked without any interruptions of crying, screaming, wanting me to do this or that, etc. since before Brax was born!!!! I tell ya, it was very unusual for me...lol! I had been yelling for him, telling him that dinner was ready and still no answer. Walked into the living room and look at what I found.....:)

Loads of Fun

2009-04-05T21:48:00.000-07:00

Pics from Riley's 5th Birthday Party

Outlook

2009-04-03T11:33:00.000-07:00

Brax is doing really good using the "big boy potty" here lately! I have been putting him in underwear at night when I get off work. Still not secure enough letting him go all day with underwear ;). He only had one accident last night!!! I think this weekend I am going to try the whole COMPLETE POTTY training with him. Lots of mom's have suggested letting them run around without anything on and if they go in the floor they know it is a "no no" and also they won't want to get themselves wet!!!! Leslie, try this with Ashton, I have heard many success stories!!!! Hopefully by next week our boys will be potty trained!!! We are going to be out in the country this weekend with my family, so what even better way to potty train a lil boy...... peeing outside on a tree or bush!!!

Hope everyone has a great weekend....I sure will ;)!!!!!!

Happy B-day Riley!

2009-04-02T08:11:00.000-07:00

Today is my niece, Riley's 5th Birthday!

Someone grab me a kleenex..I can't believe she is 5 today!

I was soooo excited about becoming an aunt!!! I remember the day Riley was born, every moment, tear, love, excitement, blessings, etc. I will never forget the first time I got to hold her. I was such a proud aunt and I couldn't wait to teach her so many things. Riley has truely touched so many people's lives and I am one of them! This lil girl has the darkest eyes that will look at you and melt your heart, plus those rosy red cheeks, ahhh she will have you wrapped around her fingers in seconds. She has a heart of gold and cares about so many people.

Riley, we love you so much!

We hope you have the best Birthday EVER!!!
Love,

Aunt May-May and Braxton

Letter......

2009-04-01T18:03:00.002-07:00

What a great day!!!! Work was filled with sooooo much laughter today and we even got some chocolates from one of our favorite customers! (Earl, I tell you what....your the best ;) ) He said that he wanted to bring us by some chocolates for no reason at all!!!! Thank you sooo much we enjoyed every mouth watering bite! Ladies, I am tellin ya this man is a charmer!!! Sorry, Earl was that ok to say on here?!?!

So, here is our weekly outing Lesli aka (http://thealderboys.blogspot.com/) and I... decided to make every Wednesday a "Mexican Day". I won't explain why it is a Mexican day, but it is basically a celebration, right girls!!!!!! Our table was a hoot at lunch, you got me, Lesli, Rachel aka (http://abundleofbrowns.blogspot.com/), Natalie aka (http://nataliekifer.blogspot.com/), Heidi, Ruby, Kent, and Laura. I have never laughed so hard as I did today!!!! I told them some stories of my April Fool's and they got a "huge" kick out of em! Girls, let me tell you....my dad still won't talk to me lol!!!! Can't wait til Next Wednesday!!!

Heidi called me after lunch, see her lil boy Kent came to lunch with "all of us girls". Here was their conversation....

Heidi- "Kent did you have a good time with all of us girls"

Kent-"Yes Mom, I did....I really like seeing Megan...she is H-O-T (he spelt it out)!"

Heidi-(while dying laughing said) "Oh really, yeah your May-May loves you very much"

Kent-"Yeah I know, her and Braxton are coming over to see us tomorrow night. Mom and Megan is........SINGLE"

Heidi-I don't think she had a response besides crying because she is laughing so hard and then my phone started ringing and it was her telling me the story!!!!

Megan-"I can't believe this, WHAT!!!! OMG!!!!! YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING ME!!!!!" ( I think I pee'd my pants from laughing so hard)

Ok yesterday at work, I get proposed to by one of my clients, then today a 5 year old boy says I am HOT and SINGLE!!!!! What is this world coming to?

Ok, Ok, Ok....I will get to my blogging title now! Got home from work tonight before we headed to church. Brax needed a change of clothes and of course diaper change. I checked the mail and there was this huge white envelope in there and it had no return address. I didn't think anything of it and I thought I would open it when I got home. We went to church and just got home a lil while ago. I opened up the envelope and it had a 4 page typed out letter.......it talked about what I had been going through the past year or so, and how it is finally time for you to fall in love again! (I was thinking....what I don't have time for this, I have a two-year old son and a business to run...falling in love again.....NO WAY)

Anyways it said.................

"Congratulations Megan, you are our NEXT BACHELORETTE"

We have arranged for a interview to be set up the second week in May. We will provide all the transportation and food. Please if you can, bring your son with you. This is just the final interviewing process. Jillian from our last show will be starting to tape soon and we need to get started on getting your season ready. Can't wait to see you!

Sincerely,

ABC

Girls, I know we are all anti-BACHELOR right now, but come on you gotta support me in this!!!! I want to know now who sent my application in and who the heck video taped me! and why would they pick a single, white girl from Arkansas?!?! Is this an April Fool's Joke?!?! Please tell me who wrote this!

I am freaking out and this cannot be true!!!!!!!!

Happy April Fool's Day.....; )

I'm going to bed, done with "fooling" for one day! Night!

You girls didn't think I could pull another one huh ;)

Birthday Party!!!

2009-03-30T10:00:00.000-07:00

Saturday was Bradley and Layla's B-day party at the Adventure Zone!!! All the kids had a blast!!! You would look around the room and all you saw were smiles and laughter...can't get any better that!

Today is Bradley Kifer's 10th birthday...as Natalie (his mother) would say...snif snif!!! I remember when Bradley was 2 and he was always so shy around me and he would give me that sweet innocent smile. Now all he does is look at me like I am crazy...lol he is getting too big and mature!!

Happy Birthday Bradley and Layla!!!!!!!

We love you,

Megan and Braxton

The slide was a "huge" hit!!!!

Look at this lil girls eyes....BEAUTIFUL!!!!

I think Brax wore more of the cake than he actually ate

A day off from work

2009-03-27T13:58:00.000-07:00

Yeah, I finally got a day off work!!! I was so excited. Layla got to come and hang out with us today, which is always a good time!!! Braxton got a new Plasma Car this last weekend, and since receiving it he has NOT wanted to get off it!!! He is so funny riding it. He doesn't twist it the way you are suppose to, he uses his feet to go fast. I will probably be going through 5 pairs of tennis shoes once he figures out how to ride it..lol!!!

After Brax's nap me, Layla and Brax went for a ride in the neighborhood. Brax showed Layla how he climbs to the top's of people's driveways and goes down them really FAST!!! Sorry Neighbors if you are reading this, but he likes your driveways better because they have a hill :).

Look....Layla lost her first front tooth today!!!! She let me pull it!!! Love this warm weather!!!!

A lil drama with a bandaid, but we made it through!!!!

Late Posting

2009-03-26T14:02:00.000-07:00

These pics were taken a couple of weeks ago at Layla's B-day dinner! Brax and I got invited to share in the fun of Layla turning 6 years old. We had a blast-Thank you the Kifer Family!!!! Bradley and Layla's B-day parties are this weekend so can't wait to post those pics.

This is a common face I get when trying to take a pic of Bradley. He always looks at me like I am crazy or something. It is so hard to look at him as 10 years old now....tear!!!! I am use to saying "Bradley you so stinkin cute and he would smile so big for me"

Braxton loves his Layla!!!!!!!!

Yeah, I am working on this-I tell him all the time that I am going to cut his tongue off with my scissors if he doesn't stop!!! Gotta love the 2 year old stage!!!!

(Does anyone else have any suggestions on how to correct this)

Please read and watch

2009-03-23T22:22:00.000-07:00

I watched the movie, FIREPROOF tonight! Absolutely amazing!!!! I am filled with so much emotion and tears right now. I know all of you out there have "heard" about this movie....but honestly, have you watched it?!?! I have heard some amazing stories from others about this movie, now having seen it, I know now what they are talking about. No matter if you are married, single, in a relationship, separated, divorced, whatever....PLEASE WATCH THIS MOVIE!!!!! Listen to the words and have a open heart-you will be glad you did.

My marriage wasn't saved, but I hope and pray for others -that they won't have to go through the same thing.

Please say a prayer for me and my son

2009-03-22T08:03:00.000-07:00

Have you laughed today?

2009-03-19T14:05:00.001-07:00

Another lake weekend

2009-03-18T11:13:00.000-07:00

These pics were back in November (Thanksgiving weekend) down at the lake!!! I know....I know I am extremely behind on posting!!!! Brax has changed so much since then!

Here is Brax being silly with his Papa and Uncle Stacy

Braxton calling the "Bakerbacks" or shall we say Razorbacks

2009-03-16T11:37:00.000-07:00

Here is Brax and Layla calling the hogs!!! Soooooo cute...ENJOY!!!

4-Wheelers, Mudding, Campfires, Laughter, Priceless Memories

2009-03-10T07:51:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago(when I had my appendix...lol) we went to the lake. We had such a GREAT TIME!!!! Remember when it was 30 degree's outside and now look.... it is 80 degree's-GOTTA LOVE ARKANSAS WEATHER (no wonder everyone is sick these days). The kids did not seem to mind the weather at all! We bundled them up like marshmellows, where they could barely walk and took them four-wheel riding! The kids had a blast!!!! There was so much laughter and smiles, it was such a great weekend!!!!! Do you like all the matching outfits?!?!-when it is that cold outside and you are going mudding, you don't really care about matching....lol!!!!Four wheeling crew from left: Garrett, Kyran, Riley, Kadance & BraxtonThis pic cracks me up-Brax could barely move he had so many clothes on

Here is Kyran-she has the biggest blue eyes I have ever seen!!!

My lil niece, Riley!!! She cracks me up, she is always posing for me to take her picture. I wish I had my good camera on me this weekend, but probably wouldn't have been a good idea taking it four-wheel riding ;)

What a Great Weekend!!!!

2009-03-09T07:47:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone enjoyed the weather from this weekend...we sure took advantage of it and enjoyed every second!

Riley is becoming my lil model! Look at those rosy cheeks and those eyes...ahhhh they will melt your heart!

The story of the "Shade's"

2009-03-06T18:05:00.000-08:00

Earlier this week Braxton and I went to the mall. We made the usual trip to Geno's and Children's Place. I was looking around the store...ahhhh they got in all their cute spring clothes and Easter outfits. They are sooo adorable!!! Can't wait to show everyone his Easter outfit-he is going to look very handsome. Anyways, while I was looking for clothes for Braxton, he was over there trying on sunglasses. He had a favorite pair that he did not want to turn loose of. They were awful, honestly they looked like a pair of Elton John's sunglasse's. I tried begging him to put them back and pick out another pair. I even tried the whole cookie bargaining, but that didn't work either. He would not take them off and he would scream at the top of his lungs when I snatched them from him. So, I gave in and bought em. Thank goodness it was buy 2 for $5 because I was walking out of there with a better looking pair....:)

These pics and video are pretty hilarious. Mind you he would not take the glass's off while walking through the mall, then when we got home, there was still no departing of the stylish shades.

See the red marker on his face...I guess he thought it would go good with the shade's

Our daily ride home

2009-03-05T11:16:00.000-08:00

Ever seen the IHOP billboard sign on 540????? Well, we usually pass this everyday on the way home. Braxton loves pancakes and ever since he has seen this sign he screams at me (mind you while driving) "Mommy Pancake butter on it"!!!! One day I decided to pull off the highway like some crazy person and get Brax on video so you can see for yourself what I am talking about. Of course, I was proven wrong, when I want to show someone what my child does-HE WON'T DO IT-gotta love em!!!! So here is a video of him proving his mother wrong again, plus sitting on the side of the highway looking like an idiot!!!!

Taking Measurements

2009-03-03T18:57:00.000-08:00

I am soooo behind on posting!

A couple of weeks ago, Riley (Braxton's cousin) came over to play with us so Mommy and Daddy could have some time to themselves....:) We had sooo much fun! We played games, colored, sang songs, all kinds of fun things. Since, it was a school night, Riley had to go home and Braxton had to get ready for big boy school the next day. During their visit, uncle Stacy finally decided to measure the floors in our house. Remember...we had a water line bust on the city side (thank god) and it ruined all of the floors in the house. Well, we have been living on concrete floors seems like forever now. Anyways, Braxton loves his uncle Stacy and wants to be just like him. He was a big help with measuring the floors.

Say it with me......"Awwwwww soooo sweet"

"AROUND OF APPLAUSE PLEASE!!!"

Braxton I am soooo proud of you!!!!! He is getting to where he is using the potty more and more everyday. I am one happy Momma! Whoooooo!!!!!!

P.S. Braxton I know you are going to look at this when you get older and be so mad at me for posting this, but I am so proud of you and so will everyone else. I am sure when their babies start using the big boy potty, they will post a picture of them doing it too (Right Blog Moms!) So, please don't get real mad ok..:)

I love you,

Mommy

Appendectomy

2009-03-03T08:14:00.000-08:00

Oh wow.....what a weekend! Sorry for the late post, but this is the first time I have been in front of a computer since my last post.

Well, as I left you on Friday, I was headed to get a CT scan. Has anyone ever had a CT scan done before? Well, if you have then you will know exactly what I am talking about. Thank god my sister met me at Cooper Clinic that day, because I probably couldn't have done it without her. You have to drink 1/2 jug of white, milky, cocunut flavored, nasty, awful stuff before the CT scan. Words can only tell you how disgusting that stuff really is. It has to settle on your stomach for an hour before the x-ray. Piper has had the scan before, also has had the priveledges of drinking the awful drink. She told the lady we were going out to the parking lot, because she knows how much of a gagger I am. I got the first cup down like a champ, but the cups to follow were not very pretty. I have never gagged so hard in all my life, Piper was cracking up!!! After an hour of drinking "the awful stuff", people walking by laughing, staring at me while I gag and sit in the car, it was time for the x-ray! I felt like I was in college when you had one to many drinks, shots, etc....and you get sick in the parking lot! Thank god those days are over...lol!!!

After the x-ray, the nurse told me to go have a seat and she will be out shortly. I knew it had to be something bad because they were going to tell me the results right away. All the other patients got to go home and they would get the results next week. Well, after 5 mins of anticipation and anxiety, she came out and said"You are to go straight to the ER, and have surgery, you have Appendencitis"!!!!!!!! I couldn't believe what I just heard. Piper looked at me and was like, "Well, your weekend plans are cancelled" For a matter of fact, this was one weekend I was actually looking forward to and had plans....birthday party Friday night, then a formal event on Saturday. Oh well, there will always be more ;)

They were waiting for me over at the ER. I got in there quick, they got me prepped for surgery, then it was time to talk with the doctor. Mind you, my stomach was already so swollen from the pain, I looked like I was 5 months pregnant. The doctor was very concerned, he thought my appendix had already ruptured by the looks of the swelling and the pain. He told me about the procedure, then it was time to get it out!!!! 30 or so minutes later, he was done (well, I didn't know, but this is what my family told me). My appendix did not rupture, but my colon was swollen. I had to stay in the hospital Friday night, but was able to go home on Saturday...thank god!!! Staying in the hospital is not fun and I think I got maybe an hour of sleep.

Thank you all for your prayers and concerns. I couldn't have done it without all of you. I loved all the flowers, balloons, candy bouquets, and cards....they made my day! I thank god, I went to the doctor and I am alive today!!!!

Getting to see Braxton on Sunday was so amazing! I missed him so much!!!! He ran up to me and said "Mommy, I kiss your boo-boo's and make em better, I love you and missed you"!!!!

What more can I say......I am truly blessed!!!!!!!!!!! Love all of you and thank you again for everything. I am one lucky girl.

Love, Megan

Your prayers are needed

2009-02-27T11:03:00.000-08:00

The past few days, I have had a burning pain in my stomach. Never felt any cramps or anythings, so really didn't think anything of it. Yesterday came down with the 24 hour virus....so I think. I went to the doc today, because the burning has not gone away. They took my blood count and had me do a urine test. My white blood cell count came back at 12,000 which he said was not good. They got me in right away with the radiology clinic. I am headed there right now for them to do a CT Scan.......PLEASE PRAY FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

New Employee :-P

2009-02-24T08:05:00.001-08:00

Suprise, Suprise....I never know what my days are going to be like here at the office. Well, this morning, I walked into the office and found this!!! Natalie decided we needed a new employee!

Natalie exact words, "She will be cheap, we can pay her in Kibbles -N-Bits"!!!!

Here is Mable Kifer.... her first day on the job!!!!

Pimpin' Ain't Easy

2009-02-20T13:44:00.000-08:00

On the way to school this morning, Braxton said "Wook (look) mommy it's you"!!! while driving I responded...."Hang on Braxton, I am driving I will look in a second" I pulled up to a stop sign, put the car in park, turned around and saw my son checking out my Victoria Secret magazine!!!!! I was shocked and couldn't stop laughing!!! I had thrown it in the backseat of my car yesterday, not even thinking that Braxton would pick it up. Well he has proved me wrong once again on what a 2 year old can do. I thought it was really sweet that my son thought I was in the Victoria Secret Magazine..;)

Telling his aunt PP (Piper) that I was in the Victoria Secret magazine!!!

"Look at the camera just once please"

2009-02-19T11:43:00.000-08:00

For all you parents out there, how many times do you think you have said "Look at the camera, smile, say cheese, show me your pretty teeth, etc." trying to get that "perfect" picture of your child?!?! Well, Brax doesn't even know what it is like to not even have a camera in front of his face. I can't wait to get my GOOD camera back that takes a picture in a second. I have missed so many good shots of Brax because I am waiting on this old school, work camera I have been using to turn on, blink 5 times, and then seems like another 10 mins just to take one picture!!!! Ahhhh...gotta love technology. Here are some pictures from this morning waiting on the school bell to ring. We had a few minutes to waste, so I got my camera out. Here again..."Brax smile, look at the camera"! Then he smiles, but my old school camera is taking FOREVER TO WORK!!!!

If you are wondering.......

1) I am not driving

2) Yes, my car is in park

3) Yes, Braxton is not in his car seat but we are sitting, parked, car is turned off, waiting for the school bell to ring

"I will not look because you want me too"

Oh Braxton....you are sooo loved!!!!!

2009-02-16T08:30:00.001-08:00

You would think it was Christmas around here by the amount of stuff Braxton got for Valentine's Day!!!! Braxton's Aunt, "PP" (aka Piper) picked him up from school on Friday and came by the office so we could give Brax his V-day presents. Nana came by and suprised us with gifts as well!!!! He had so much fun and was full of smiles. I was so glad because the past couple of days all I had seen was a sick little boy that did not feel very good at all. His temp got up to 104 Wednesday night......VERY SCARY!!!!!! In the middle of the night, when his temp sky rocketed, I put him in the tub and cooled his body temp down. Braxton was not very happy about it, but it had to be done. I am suprised the neighbors didn't call the cops on us...he was screaming that loud!!! His face was as red as his shirt in these pictures. I thank god his fever finally went down after Motrin and a bath!!!!

God was with me this night...I was so scared and he kept me calm. Braxton has never had a fever that high before and I was scared to death!!! Thank you Lord for keeping me calm and helping me with my son.

Enjoy these pics!!!

"Nana...what is in there?"He was so excited..."Madagascar Movie and of course duckers (suckers)""Bank (thank) you Nana, I give you big kisses"

This puppy dances and sings, I think his PP bought this to annoy mommy on purpose ;p....thanks PP, Brax won't stop pushing the button!!!I guess since it was a fun day, let's add a Dr. Pepper to all the sugar he had at school! I guess that is what Aunt's are for, right?!? ;)

Notice the Dr. Pepper mustache
Remember the Morning Chao's post? Well, he loves watching himself on the "puter (computer)". We had to play that video over and over again. He said "Mommy, I was grumpy that day"! I laughed so hard when he said that.

Last but not least...hugs-n-kisses!!!! Happy Valentine's Day Braxton!!!!

Love, Mommy

My lil Heartbreaker

2009-02-13T08:52:00.000-08:00

Braxton was so excited about going to "Big Boy" school today!!! He knew he was taking cupcakes to the Valentine's Day party and also he couldn't wait to give his teachers their presents! Braxton loves his teachers Ms. Audrey and Mrs. Landa. Look at these adorable frames Natalie put together for them.

Natalie, they were a huge hit and the teachers loved them!!!! Thank you!

One of our good friends, Earl came by the office last week to give Braxton a Valentine's Day gift. He was at "Big Boy school", but I made sure that I would give the gift to Brax right away when I picked him up and take a few pictures ;)!!! Earl, he loved the "duckers" (suckers) and the chocolates you gave him! Braxton says "Bank (thank) you Earl"! I know there is a Nestle Crunch heart missing, but I couldn't pass it up...it looked to good! Sorry Earl, I owe you a heart ;)

These suckers are sooo cute!

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!!!!

Award?!?!

2009-02-12T13:58:00.000-08:00

Checking out some of my favorite blogs and ran across http://sarahandbradthomas.blogspot.com aka Sarah Lux (love her). I was gooing and awwing how cute lil Kate was and reading all the neat stuff she is doing at 8 months. Well, at the end I see Blogger Award....then scrolling down a bit further I see my name!!!!! Wow, Sarah I feel so special. Awards are always so exciting..I have received some through work, a trophy from playing sports, but I would have to say this tops it all!!!!!!

P.S. Haley I say this is compared to the Grammy's ;)

Proud Momma

2009-02-11T11:45:00.000-08:00

I can tell you what....I AM ONE PROUD MOMMA!!! Braxton is featured here in Toddler Magazine. Take a look at those man boobs, and owe how I miss those chunky little rolls!!! Braxton had just turned a year old in this picture. Please check out the amazing photographer who featured Braxton in this magazine http://www.rayelawphotography.com/blog She has been taking Braxton's picture since he was just 2 weeks old. I love every single picture she has taken of him!!! She is amazing and she will capture priceless pictures of your children!!!

We love you Raye!!!!!

Popcorn, Nachos, M&M's, Skittles, Dr.Pepper and Basketball

2009-02-10T09:08:00.000-08:00

We have been trying to make it to one of Bradley Kifer's basketball games for weeks now. Well, finally last week we made it to a game. Braxton was sooo excited!!!! He sat there really still and watched Bradley play. He was mesmerized...I think I have a future ball player on my hands...:)Right now Braxton is all about basketball, football and baseball!!!! Brax also found the concession stand filled with every kids favorite foods and he was a happy camper. I think he could get use to this...lol!

Layla Kifer enjoying some yummy nacho's

Pray for Brayden

2009-02-06T14:44:00.001-08:00

It is Friday and almost 5:00...YEAH!!! I finally got caught up on my work here at the office and decided to read some of my favorite blogs. Well, I came across this one blog and it touched my heart so much. I was balling my eyes out.......reading every post. Please click on the Team Brayden button on the right side and you will go to their family blog. Grab a kleenex before reading and then say a prayer for this sweet family. I have no idea who they are, but my prayers are with them. I couldn't imagine what they are going through, not being able to take their baby home, and seeing their baby fight for its life. Ok, so I am in tears writing this post...please read their story and pray for them!!!!!!! I am leaving the office now and going to give my son the biggest hug (even bigger than this morning) , kiss, and tell him how much I love him!!!

Morning Chao's

2009-02-05T08:57:00.000-08:00

For all you Mom's out there, you know exactly where I am coming from on this....GETTING YOUR CHILD READY FOR SCHOOL. Getting everything ready for school somedays can run very smoothly, then somedays you are either pulling your hair out, or running around with your head chopped off. Well, this morning was kind of like me running around CRAZY! First of all, Brax did not want to get out of bed, then I am looking at the clock thinking you have got to eat breakfast (it takes him 30 mins sometimes, because it takes him awhile to wake up), then we have to get dressed, fix his lunch, brush teeth, try to use the potty, etc....Ahhhhhh!!!!! Well, we ended up making it to school 5 minutes early, how....I have no idea, but I was impressed with myself. But we forgot to fix something before we left the house, and um.....well, Braxton wanted to fix it himself!!!!!!! Look at this video and it will explain everything, the mood he woke up with, and showing his independency!!!

Future Businessman?

2009-02-03T15:22:00.000-08:00

Braxton loves coming to my office to help me work. It was so cute this morning, a customer came in and Brax said "Sir, can I help you, I work on puter (computer)"!!! I loved how Brax was so polite :). The customer was so nice and patient. He would have rather have set there and had a conversation with Braxton than me take of his insurance...lol!!! Finally after about 30 mins of 2 year old conversation and taking care of insurance, it was time for the customer to leave. Brax said "bye come again, have a great day"!

Words from an Angel

2009-01-29T11:24:00.001-08:00

My eyes are stilled filled with joy right now as I post this. I haven't told anyone about what I received yesterday yet because I am still in shock and trying to come to grips myself about this.

After work, I went and picked Brax up, then we were invited over to our good friends Brad and Natalie's house for dinner. We had a great time and the food was delicious. Sorry, Natalie about Brax not eating that much, but I think he was all about that sucker (ducker Brad had promised him)...haha!!! I said "no" to the sucker because he didn't make a happy plate, but Brad couldn't resist Brax begging "Big Brad" for one. Anyways after a good dinner, lots of laughter, making fun of people on American Idol, it was time to head home and get ready for bed. We hadn't been home at all, so since the car was toasty and warm, and the temp outside was 25 degree's I decided to drive around the front of the house and get the mail. (Now everyone, you are probably thinking...lazy...get out of the car...don't waste gas..but you know what-...you would do the same thing haha) Anyways, received a few bills of course, then there was a little red envelope stuck in the middle of the stack of mail. There was no return address on there and it said Megan and Braxton on the front. I was curious, so I opened it right away...thinking it was a invitation to a bday party or a Valentine's Day card. Low and behold I was wrong-this is what the tiny letter said.....

Megan,

You might think right now is not the best time of your life, but we are all praying for you. God has a plan for you and he will get you through this. You have a beautiful little boy that has a smile that will light up the darkest room. Take care of your son, yourself, and your business and the rest will fall into place. There are a lot of people out there praying for you and wishing you happiness again.

Love,
Believers in you

After reading the letter, I was in tears! Braxton said "Mommy you ok, why you cry?" I turned to Braxton and said "Mommy is ok, she is crying because she is happy, there are people out there with hearts of gold!" Braxton looked at me differently than he ever has before, wiped a tear from my face and said...."Mommy I wuv (love) you, you will be ok!"

I have absolutely no idea who this letter came from. The letter was typed out as well, so I am clueless! Whoever the letter was from I just want to give a huge shout out "THANK YOU" for giving me words of inspiration and also believing. I will NEVER EVER forget this!

Homemade Tattoo Kit Anyone???

2009-01-23T11:52:00.000-08:00

See Braxton got a coloring easel for Christmas....and he loves it! It has a dry erase board on one side that he colors with some dry erase markers. Well, the other day he came up to me with the "green" marker in his hand and said "Mommy wook at my tattoo's on my hands"! I said, Braxton you are only suppose to color on your board, not on your hands. Well, I thought he learned a lesson and he wasn't going to color on his hands again, since I took the markers away from him. I forgot to tell my mom yesterday that his markers were off limits......so when I went to pick him up after work this is what I saw.

"Wook at my tattoo Mommy"

Look at how CLOSE he got to his eye with that marker!!!!! Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!! Thank god these markers were washable!

Just 5 months ago

2009-01-21T09:34:00.000-08:00

I was at work looking for some pictures of a home that I am trying to insure and I came across these pictures. Here is Braxton on his first day of "Big Boy school" this last August. It amazes me how a child changes everyday. Look at how little he looks....:(!!!!!!

"Mommy I don't know about this"

Then this was taken a few days later...he couldn't wait to put his back pack on and head to school!

33 Years and Counting!!!!!!!!!

2009-01-19T07:33:00.000-08:00

Happy 33rd Wedding Anniversary Mom & Dad!!!!!! I love you both SOOO much!

This is the most recent picture I have of my parents.....Halloween of 08. Here they are with my beautiful niece, Riley!

Date Night

2009-01-15T08:24:00.000-08:00

So, you see "Date Night" at the top of the blog eh? Whatcha thinking...OMG...who is it with.....she was suppose to have her son last night....how could she....does anyone know about this......finally Megan is going on a date!!!!!

Well, you got that right...I did go on a date last night, and YES IT WAS WITH MY SON!!!!

Sorry to confuse everyone, but I felt a little honory-(I can't spell-sounds like on-rie) this morning and decided to post this. It amazes me how rumors can get started and what can get turned around. Anyways, we will see where this little bitty post takes us.

I promised Brax yesterday that we were going to do something special last night. We haven't really gone anywhere since surgery, because I was afraid he would hurt his hands, but we knew he was getting his bandages off the next day, so why not; let's go and have good time.

He said "mommy we go to yucky (chucky) cheese please and I ride the horse". I told him "We sure can buddy, just me and you.....we are going on a date"! Braxton was so excited he was jumping up and down and couldn't wait. "Mommy and Backtin (how he says his name) go on date to Yucky Cheese" I was getting everything ready to leave, and Brax said "I need to go brush my hair". I was thinking ok...go brush your hair and lets go. Anyways, he was taking forever....I walked into his bathroom (still brushing his hair) and he said "mommy do I wook (look) handsome"? I can't believe my 2 year old was saying this stuff and it was cracking me up. "Yes honey, you look very handsome, now let's go" Braxton opened the door for me and said "mommy I get door for you". Wow, watch out girls.....this little boy is going to be a very nice gentleman when he is old enough to date (tear, I don't even want to think about those days).

Here 's to our chucky cheese night....

All I wanted was a cute picture of the two of us

Well, $15 later just on tokens....we counted up our huge assortment of tickets....they all added up to 63!!!!

You wanna guess what that got him-Yes we have all been to chucky cheese and you know you have to spend over a $100 to get something decent. Well, that 63 tickets got a piece of candy!!! Whoo-hooo, glad that $15 was spent well.

Then it was off to dinner. I wanted to take him somewhere else, but Geno's Pizza is what he wanted! Oh well, who can pass up Geno's?!?!

Thank you Braxton....I had a blast tonight!

I love you so much!!!!!!!!

Love, Mommy

Trying to keep the hands "dry" AGAIN

2009-01-12T11:09:00.000-08:00

All day yesterday, Braxton was begging me to let him in the shower or take a bath. I was trying to avoid "bath time" as long as possible because of the bath experience we had last week. Don't get me wrong, I keep my child very clean and wash him, but the overall bath I didn't want to go there again until the dressings came off. Brax has missed sitting in the bath and playing, so since he asked me over a 100 times and I couldn't say no to his precious face...I gave in! I had to think of a new plan to keep the dressings dry. I put zip lock bags over his hands and taped the bags tight to his skin. I was thinking there is no way water was getting near his hands!!!!

Anyways, Brax had a blast in the bathtub, and did not want to get out. I thought the zip lock bags were working, but apparently they didn't, because they were full of water! Oh no....I knew I would have to re-tape his hands and uh well, there was no one there to help me. I had to act fast....I got the wet gauze off there and starting re-taping his hands and guess what-MOMMY DIDN'T FAINT!!!! I was so proud of myself.

No Nurse career for Mommy!!!!!!!

2009-01-09T07:29:00.000-08:00

Last night was quite an experience for me......

Remember the doctors wanting me to keep the dressings "dry" on a 2-year old?!?! Well, I decided to try and give Braxton a bath last night. Thank god our good friend, Natalie was there to help us out or it would have not been good. Braxton's Nana gave us some dish gloves to put over his dressings to keep them dry while giving a bath. We wrapped them with a pony tail holder thinking no water was going to get in the gloves....well once again I was wrong! The dressings were soaking wet! All I could think about was what the doctors note said...."KEEP DRESSINGS DRY"!!! So, I was all paranoid and Natalie told me to run and get some more gauze and we can re-wrap them. After speeding as fast as I could (hopefully no cops are reading this), run into Wal-Mart, get the gauze and hurry home because all I could think about was something bad was going to happen since the bandages were wet. Ok so here we are...we have Brax up on the counter and Natalie is holding him trying to keep him entertained....and I start cutting the bandages off. All of the sudden I start feeling light headed, turning green, and I could see my hands turning white as a ghost. Then a feeling I have never had before, I started sweating in my cheeks and chin...I told Natalie that I am going to faint and I headed to the bathroom. Well needless to say MOMMY FAINTED!!!!! So after that experience, I went back to help Natalie change the other hand. I started cutting the dressings again, feeling ok by this point (not for long), I got all the dressings off and then headed back to the bathroom. MOMMY FAINTED AGAIN!!!!!!!! I thank god that Natalie was there to help me or I don't know what would have happened! Next time if there is a dressing change...I think someone else is going to have to do it...lol!

Needless to say Brax is doing better everyday!!!!!!!!

Braxton's surgery went GREAT!

2009-01-08T10:55:00.000-08:00

Sorry for just now updating on Braxton's surgery. I took the day off yesterday to be with Brax and I am trying to catch up on my work here at the office. I am just now getting a so- called break.

Braxton's surgery went really well yesterday...he was such a big boy! The hardest part was watching your child be wheeled back to surgery and knowing that it is out of your hands. Sitting in the waiting room makes a lot of things run through your head. Something that was on our minds a lot was thinking about the families that have to go through this everyday with their child. Thinking about the children at St. Jude's....it really hit home and it showed us again how blessed we are with a healthy child!!!!!

The doc finally came out and said that Braxton did great during surgery and he has straight thumbs!!!!! Remembering me saying something about the "knots" in his hands, well the doc said those were cysts from the inflamation...whatever that means. Anyways, this will never occur again and Braxton is good to go. He has to wear these so called boxing gloves for a week, and they have to stay dry! Ha...are you kidding me...like that is going to be easy! A 2 year old that wants to play with play dough, loves bath time, loves to wash his hands, loves to play in a puddle of water......yeah this is going to be a walk in the park lol!!!!

Despite the upset stomach he had yesterday from being put to sleep, and feeling groggy, he was still the same ole Braxton!!!!!! Here are some pics from yesterday after the puking wars we had! There was a surprise at the front door from his cousins Tristan and Trinity. He absolutely loved them and they made his day. Braxton loves horsies "Bank (thank) you Bubba and Triny"

Here he is turning back to himself and feeling a lot better! This was last night. A little surgery is not keeping him from playing "putball (football)"

He was so excited to hear that Papa was coming by to visit. All he wanted to do was sit in his Papa's lap, watch some football and see Lightning McQueen go fast!!!!

I wanted to thank you all for the special prayers, phone calls, texts, and gifts. All of you are so special to us and we thank you so much for everything!!!! Braxton is sooo loved and cared for and I am one Thankful Mother!!!!!!!!!!!

Trigger Thumbs

2009-01-06T07:34:00.000-08:00

Countdown to Braxton's surgery. I am not looking forward to this at all in the morning. I am a nervous wreck, which what mother wouldn't be. I am hoping I will be able to sleep tonight, but the way my mind is working I don't think that is going to happen. I am going to worry about everything! We have to be there at 6am!!!!! So glad hospitals do surgeries in the early morning for babies! They like to get them in early when they are sleepy and get em out!

Every Mother's Worst Nightmare-Surgery

2009-01-05T09:43:00.000-08:00

A couple of months ago, Braxton came up to me and said "Momma my fingers hurt". I was thinking ok, well he just wants me to kiss his boo-boo and everything will be better. Well, he kept complaining and crying that his fingers hurt. He couldn't even pick up a toy. Being the over paranoid mother I am...I checked his fingers out again. He was mostly complaining about his thumbs. As I was checking them out, they looked fine, and then I felt this huge knot that was on the palm of his hand, under his thumb. My heart was pounding and I was shaking all over....everything wrong was running through my head. I looked at the his other thumb and it was the same way. His thumbs were straight, but they had knots on them. I role-played in my mind everyday of what he did, what he played with, and he never got hurt. We went to the Lake over Thanksgiving and rode 4-wheelers, but he never got hurt and I remember his fingers being straight. A couple of hours had passed and he wasn't complaining about them anymore. He was so tired and ready for bed. The next morning, I check his fingers out and the knots were gone! But something else didn't look right. I was watching him eat his breakfast and noticed that he couldn't straighten his thumbs. I tried pressing on them and they would not budge. Brax was like "Momma no, that hurts". So, I immediately called the doctor.

After being on hold for more than hour, because of the flu season, I was finally able to talk with Dr. Chesier. He said he probably dislocated his thumbs and take him to the emergency room now or to Pro-Med. Let me tell you...Brax did great at the doctor! I was so proud of him. He let the doctor look at his fingers (bribbing him with a sucker of course) and he said we needed to take some x-rays. Oh wow...here we go! This was not going to be fun. All I could think in my head is crying, screaming, holding him down for an x-ray...etc. Well, low and behold Brax proved me wrong. He held the nurses hand into the x-ray room and sat up on the table and held out his thumbs. He was such a big boy. The nurses were loving him and said "you need to come back more often and see us". After about 30 mins of x-rays, he got down and said "Mommy, I did it...I got x-weighed...and a ducker (sucker)!" He was loving the doctors office.

Finally the results........the doctor said that he is too young to pop the fingers back into place (thank god I was thinking to myself) and he needs to go see an orthopedic doctor.
So, here we were again....waiting...waiting...waiting! They even did more x-rays on Brax and once again he did great. The doctor said he has "TRIGGER THUMBS"! Ok, I am sitting there thinking what in the world is that? He said that he could have fallen months ago and all of the sudden now it inflamed. We have tendons in our fingers and they are suppose to go trough a barrell. Well Braxton's had flared up and the tendon can't make it through, that is what is making his thumbs into a trigger. Wow...it sure is amazing on what you learn on a daily basis being a parent.

Well, Wednesday morning Braxton has to have surgery on his thumbs. Surgery, I cringe hearing that word and thinking my baby is going through that. I have been worried about this every since the doctor said "surgery"!!!!! I have to say if this is the only surgery he has to go through in his life, I will be very happy and blessed!!!!
Please say a prayer for Braxton. I know he is going to be in good hands, but I am still so worried. Ahhh the joys of being a mother!

P.S. I will post some pics of the "Trigger fingers" tonight. I don't have my camera with me.

"Happy Plate"

2009-01-04T10:17:00.000-08:00

Braxton was so happy to show off his "HAPPY PLATE" he made this morning! Please excuse the outfit....he wanted to pick his pajamas out. We are starting to have a lil drama with what to wear. He could wear a Razorback shirt or a football shirt everyday if I let him. Everyone thinks they only have drama with girls..ha! So, since we weren't going anywhere I decided to let it fly...lol!

Precious Moments

2009-01-02T14:33:00.000-08:00

New Years Day Brax was taking a nap before we met the fam for lunch. He looked so sweet and comfy. I did not want to wake him up. He has to sleep with his horse, doggy, and duck now. Isn't this sweet!

Great Friends=True Friends

2008-12-30T09:24:00.000-08:00

I love the holidays, it is a great time to spend it with family and friends. I was so excited to hear that Emily and Amy were coming into town. We have been planning dinner for awhile now and finally were able to all three get together. It has been over a year now since all 3 of us have been together. We go a long time without seeing each other, but when we do, it was just like we saw each other yesterday. They are true friends and they haven't changed a bit! I love you Emily and Amy....miss you already!!!!!!! We had a great dinner and drinks at Rolando's! I have been craving that place for a long time now and my plate will show you that I did...lol! Great laughs, good times, moments captured, memories that will last a life time.

Emily and Amy, thank you for always being there for me!!!! Love you girls!!!!!!

I do it all by myself mommy

2008-12-29T10:02:00.000-08:00

Braxton has always been independent....but when it comes to brushing his hair he definitely doesn't want you to touch it. That is why I give him a bath at night, that way I can fix his hair in the morning :) Trust me...he has never watched the movie Grease before. I don't know why he likes to brush his hair like this!Braxton is looking more and more like my dad everyday!!!!!!

Cooking with Mommy

2008-12-29T09:41:00.000-08:00

Braxton loves to help me cook. Here he is helping me mix things together. Oh what a mess, but a great time!!!!!! Who knows I might have the next Emeril!

He looks so big in this picture!

"Mommy I did it....I cook!!!!!!!!"

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT ALL THE POSTS BELOW. I AM WAY BEHIND, SO I AM CATCHING UP TODAY!

Ice cream awards for good bowling

2008-12-29T09:35:00.001-08:00

After all the excitement from bowling we decided to load them up on some sugar. The kids love it and had a great time. Here are some good pictures.

And it wouldn't be normal if Braxton wasn't showing you that he "ate it all!"

Bowling for the first time

2008-12-29T09:20:00.000-08:00

I had never taken Braxton bowling before. Natalie and I had some "free" passes and we decided that day, we would take the kids. Let me tell you...if I had a lot of money I would take Brax bowling every night. He loved it and did not want to leave!!!!!! He was so excited everytime he bowled, he would jump up and down and say "I did it!!!" Bradley and Layla loved going bowling with Braxton. They were laughing so hard and was kind of embarrassed from Braxton screaming so loud, but after awhile they joined in on the first time bowler excitement.

He would watch the ball and as soon as it would hit a pin, he would jump up and down and scream!!!!!!! Look at him here he is waiting, waiting, waiting on the ball to hit the pin!Here's Bradley showing Brax how its done

Strike for Layla!!!!!!!

Late Posts!!!!!

2008-12-29T09:19:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone...please check out all these latest posts. I have had a lot of pictures saved on my camera from awhile back and want to share them. So don't forget to scroll down and check them all out. This is taking me a long time to get all these done. ENJOY!!!!!

Crazy hair day

2008-12-29T09:12:00.000-08:00

I couldn't resist posting this picture of Braxton. A lot of mornings Brax will wake up with some crazy hair. Well this day he was just going over to Nana's house to play so I let the crazy hair fly. He didn't want me to touch it anyways. He said "I wook handsome mommy". I have never laughed so hard in my life.

Outta town friends stopping by!!!!

2008-12-29T08:57:00.000-08:00

We were so excited when Chris, Naomi, Grayson, Eric, Lindsey and Ella stopped by to see us at our new house!!!! Braxton was so excited to show them his own room and all his new toys. The kids had a blast and it was so good to sit and catch up with friends. Please don't laugh at the carpet :P...this is our playroom and it is great for a 2 year old little boy! I will have to update it someday, but for right now it works just fine. Braxton doesn't seem to mind at all. Braxton did not want to get in the picture...he wanted to sit by me and help me take pictures.

Here is Braxton, Grayson, and Ella. Aren't they cute?!?! I can't believe we all have kids now, it just seems like yesterday we were all hanging out on the deck and thinking that we get to sleep in tomorrow til noon!!!!!!! Haha......not anymore!!!!!

Grayson and Braxton had so much fun playing together!!!!!! We miss you guys already!

Braxton says "Bank you (thank you) for coming to see him and also for his special christmas gifts from you guys!

Christmas Day....YEAH!!!!!

2008-12-29T08:44:00.000-08:00

Braxton came home to find all the toys that Santa had left for him under the tree. He was soooo excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Mommy my new tactor (tractor) Anta Cause (Santa Clause) gave me!!!!!""Are these all mine Mommy?"

Here is my handsome little boy!!!!!!

Christmas Eve with the Spahn family

2008-12-29T08:18:00.000-08:00

It has been a tradition even before I was born spending Christmas Eve with the Spahn family!!! We use to spend this time over at my Grandma and Papa's house, but Papa passed away a few years ago. Grandma sold the house that we all could fit in, and so now we celebrate at Columbus Acres. Our family has grown soooo much that we all can't fit into a normal size house....lol!!! Anyways, the acres has been a place we all can cherish memories and make more. My Papa helped make Columbus Acres what it is today. We love you Papa and miss you soooo much. Here are some pictures from the night.....

Here are all the WOMEN!!!!!!!!! I think we have them outnumbered!

Little Miss Ayree had to be in there with her Papa! This picture is missing one little man.......tear!!!!

Aren't they cute! Stacy is growing a beard....something he has never done before. He said he won't shave it off until he kills a deer, so it has been 2 months now, and look the beard is still there!!!!

Riley telling Santa Clause that she needs a microphone

My cousin Eric, his wife Lindsey and their precious baby, Ella. They live in Springdale now and we miss them sooo much!!!!!! It was great seeing you guys!!!!!!

Here is Grandma telling Santa that she has been a good girl this year!!!! Me and sweet baby, Ella! She is such a good baby, all grins and giggles. I miss this age...:(

Christmas Eve was a great night spending time with family, but we sure did miss BRAXTON! I could not wait to see him the next day....I was counting down the seconds.

A week before Christmas

2008-12-22T07:56:00.000-08:00

This year, Christmas had to come a little early for my family. We celebrated Christmas on Thursday (Dec 18th) because we weren't going to have Braxton for a week.....tear (actually I am still crying since Friday when I had to leave him) Anyways enough of that. We had a really good time this year. We ordered pizza, opened presents and then had brownies and ice cream as a nice holiday treat. Braxton and his cousin Riley tour into their presents. My sister and I have come to an conclusion...don't give the kids the best gift FIRST, they will not be interested in the others lol!!!

This will be the last time you see Brax in this outfit from all these pics. His nana and papa got him a special gift that he did not want to take off once he put it on. Here is Brax and his cousin, Riley!!! They are so excited about all the gifts.

Braxton loves playing hut-hut with his papa!!!! He will run and then fall on the ground like he has been tackled and say "touchdown Braxton"!!!!!!

Here is Braxton's new "Bakerback (Razorback) putball (football) uniform!" He loves his present so much...he wasn't interested in anything else!!! Nana and Papa might have to come over in the mornings when I am trying to get Brax dressed for school and he wants to wear his putball uniform to school! ~Thanks mom and dad your the best!!!

Here is my family minus momma Susie-she wanted to take the picture. And last but not least here is Brax showing that he ate all of his brownies and ice cream.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!

"You wanna go see Santa.....no, but I want a sucker"

2008-12-18T07:53:00.000-08:00

I have been talking about "Santa" all week!!!!! Braxton has been really excited about going to see him, but when I ask him if he is going to sit on Santa's lap, he is like "Momma, no I can't...i scared" Last year Braxton did great sitting on Santa's lap, but for some reason this year he doesn't want to have anything to do with him. Santa is all he talks about here lately, "I want to go see Anta Cause...him give me a ducker (sucker)!" So since it wasn't sleeting for the first time this week, we decided to give it a try. We went and got our good friends Natalie and Layla to experience this with us again this year!

I want you to look at those eyes. He is absolutely terrified of him. We were waiting in line for our turn to go see Santa. Well, seconds later it was time to see Santa!!!!! I wish I could have captured what happened after this, but Braxton had a grip on me and he was not letting go! We were walking over to Santa and he started shaking all over (it was like he had just jumped into freezing water). Santa said "can I hold you" Braxton was like "Santa no! I can't do it". Santa tried handing him a sucker and Braxton ripped it out of Santa's hand crying and said "momma wun (run) we got the ducker"

Here's a picture of Layla Kifer. She had her list ready to go show Santa. It was so sweet what she had written out for Santa. I told Natalie she better hold onto that list....soooooo sweet!!!!

Is this picture not "PRICELESS"....he did not want to go back over there by Santa, he just wanted to look at him!!!!!!!

When it was all said and done atleast he got his sucker!!!!!

This video is sooo cute! I think he is still terrified and thinks Santa is going to come around the corner!!!!

He had no problem at all sitting on the "horsie" Braxton Loves Horses!!!!!!!!

The kids had a blast tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!

My first blog......

2008-12-16T07:59:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone! I am a first time blogger here, so bare with me. I am creating this blog for my son, Braxton and also for family and friends. I have always wanted to do a scrapbook for my son ever since he was born....well he is TWO now and I haven't even started one :( I hope he will appreciate this blog for now and later on I will be able to finish his scrapbook, or maybe even start on it. Maybe when he is 18 years old I will have time....YEAH RIGHT!!!!

I can't believe my son is 2 years old!!!! He is truly the reason I get up in the mornings. Look at that smile...how can I not! He is the best thing that has ever happened to me! I love you BRAXTON!!!!!!

Last night was a normal night around our house. Braxton helped me cook, then he likes to help me clean up the kitchen lol. Needless to say, I have to clean it up after he goes to bed. If I picked up his mess in front of him, his feelings would be hurt. I always tell him he did a great job. Let me give you a mental picture, our plates are in the trash (he still doesn't understand u don't throw them away) then our silverware and cups are in the dishwasher (not rinsed out). He is a big help :)

After cleanup Braxton wanted to build something with his blocks. He said "mommy you do it, you help me" Here are a few pictures of our buildings. "Wook (look) mommy we did it together"

Here is my little cheeser......

Here is a video that I am going to try and post....I could not pass it up sharing it with all of you. Ever since Braxton's 2nd Birthday, he loves to sing "Happy Birthday to you" this is sooo sweet. Also Merry Christmas to EVERYONE!!!!

Here is another common thing we do around the house.......just be silly like no one is watching!!!

Please stop laughing....I am making a fool of myself, but I don't care. My son and I were cracking up at each other.

Our fish face...well we tried

Braxton was laughing soooo hard.

After a long night of just having fun and laughing hard...it was time for bed. Here is my big boy brushing his teeth all by hisself. Then we read stories and said our prayers. Braxton's prayer was "I wub (love) you mommy"......tear!!!!!!!!