The Picture says it all......

Merry Christmas

Tonight, as the boys and I sat on the couch, I started thinking about how truely blessed I am to have a great husband, and two beautiful and healthy boys. Tonight it was Braven, Bridger, and Mommy, while Daddy slept downstairs, preparing himself for a week of the dreaded midnight shift. But, so very thankful he has a job. Braven is feeling alittle under the weather. It appears he's getting a cold. He's running a temperature, and just doesn't feel well. Hopefully he sleeps well tonight. We opened some of our gifts while Ryan's parents where here last week, and tomorrow we're going to see what Santa brings, and open the rest of our gifts. Well, as you can see, I started this post last night and am just now finishing it. Santa was good to both the boys, and we finished opening the rest of the gifts. From my family, the boys got lots of matching clothes. I've been looking for something matching for them, and have not been able to find anything in Kalispell. So I was thrilled. After gift opening, we ate an egg bake and pancakes, and watch a new movie of Bravens. Now all three boys are sleeping. Hope everyone had a good Christmas, I know we sure did. We're excited to see what 2010 brings for our family!

Santa

We took the boys today to the mall in Kalispell, to meet Santa. Braven climbed right up on his lap, and was ready for the picture right away. Bridger was alittle fussy, but we did get a good picture of them. Braven ended the meeting, by blowing kisses to Santa, and he returned the kiss. So cute. We're getting ready to open our presents, and getting excited for Santa to come.

"Thomas the Train" birthday party!

Braven's birthday party was a big hit. We had about 10 people over including kids. The kids played and then we did cake and ice cream. The boys were really ready for that after playing hard with eachother. Then we did gifts. Braven mostly got things with wheels, which he loved. He woke up this morning, and went right for the toys. We gave Braven a big boy bed, with a "Lighting McQeen" bedset. Of course at naptime, he did just fine. Crawled right in his little bed, and went to sleep. It snowed all day yesterday and is still snowing. So we're planning on going outside, so look for those pictures sometime this week.

Happy Birthday Braven

Its amazing how this little guy has changed our lives for the better. Its so hard to believe Braven is 2 year old. Where has the time gone? I am so thankful to God, that I've been able to stay at home with Braven over the past 2 years. I have been able to see him roll over, sit up, take his first steps, teach him his colors and shapes, and simply watch him explore his world. And now he's starting to talk, SLOWLY! Braven was such a good baby, and continues to be a good TODDLER and BIG BROTHER! We are so proud to be his parents.

Braven going home from the hospital 12/14/07Braven and I in the hospital 12/12/07Braven on his 1st christmas Braven and Dakota

Braven 1 week old

Life doesn't get much better than this!

WOW! Since Ryan went back to work on Monday, i've noticed i'm exhausted! Ryan is currently working the 4-12 shift, so by 5 o'clock, i've very tired, because i've been up with the boys since about 8. They are of course on different schedules. Usually when Braven goes down for his nap, Bridger is getting up from his. When Braven is getting up from his nap, Bridger is going down. So it will be nice in the next couple of months to get them on close to the same schedule. Bridger is doing pretty good at night. This week he's been getting up twice a nite, usually 12-1 and at 4, and then he's been getting up around 8. He's sleeping between 3-4 hours at a time. So, Ryan and I are both sleep deprived, but we're enjoying this time we have with the boys. Because before we know it, they're going to be in school, and this will all be memories.

The boys in Braven's cowboy hat he got from one of Ryan's co-workers

The boys on Bridger's quilt made by our friend Betty!

Parade of Lights

We had our friends over for supper last night, and then we all went downtown for the parade of lights, and to meet Santa. It was lightly snowing, making it just beautiful outside. As you can see in the picture below, Braven was not scared of Santa by any means. Then after meeting Santa, we all came back to our house, and just hung out for awhile.

Tis the Season

We went out on Monday to cut down our christmas tree. Braven sure enjoyed himself. Tonight we finally finished decorating the tree. I remembered to bring our christmas decorations back with us when we were home in May. It was so much fun looking at them. Ryan's Grandma gives christmas ornaments for christmas. We have one that says, "The engagement year", my "First hunt". Ryan and I enjoyed ourselves looking at the ones that are written on. Hard to believe its been 9 years since we first started dating. Braven sure was into decorating the tree, he put one ornament on, and then told either Ryan or I where to put the rest. We have also decorated the outside of our house this year with lights, wreaths, and more lights. As Braven says, "WOW"! It looks nice. Now its to find time to start wrapping the gifts.