Whew!

Oh How I have neglected this blog. I have and have had every intention of writing down EVERYTHING about my children. I feel like my mind is going crazy on most days. (okay, every day) I don't want to forget anything and it drives me crazy that my Baby is starting preschool on Wednesday! Brogan turned one on the 17th. He still isn't walking and I think I know why. Because his heart is so genuine and sweet. He just loves his mama and I DO NOT MIND THAT AT ALL!!! He is just precious! He would rather just be held. He knows that he will get there faster and he doesn't have to work at it. I have to say, he's pretty smart!

My Bryli is starting her second year of dance and her first year at Alpha! She's so good at dance and I have to admit, she just did not get that from me! She has some pretty fantastic aunts that can dance though... So its in her blood somewhere! :)

Braydon is just a sweet precious kind hearted boy! He and I have been butting heads a little lately but because he and I are so similar! I just love that he is his own person and he has a mind of his own. It will definitely help him out as he grows up. He is starting pre-school this year and I have to admit that I am sad. I am sad that I haven't taken full advantage of him!! There are so many memories to be made and so many that I feel like I missed out on! I know God has blessed me and Blake with a little boy that saved our lives and showed us love. God will continue to bless our time together.

I have really been praying about time-management and doing everything. Obviously, I can't do EVERYTHING. But I do strive to do the best I can at the things that I can get done. I went and listened to a speaker at church on Sunday at Girl's Night Out and she spoke about the Feminine Biblical Prospective. And goodness, it was great! I could so relate to everything she said. The thing that spoke the loudest was that my house is only being judged by me. When someone just "pops" in, they aren't thinking about anything but is it homey there?? is it comfortable? I know that personally I don't go to other peoples houses to look for their messes! I look for the love that they show others. I think I'm going to make a sign to remind myself that my house doesn't have to be perfect. just perfect in the love that it gives to others! I appreciate those times that I am humbled to my knees because where I am today was so not where I ever thought I would be now.

I got an email the other day about my 10 year reunion... WHOA! I can't believe that is coming up this next summer! I am now going to start working out so I can Look Good! :) No big deal though, I am not going on a massive diet, just to feel good! John 15:12, “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”

kidisms :)

A few things I want to remember from my children:

Braydon: Whispers in my ear: Buenos Dias.... then he smiles :) I asked him what that meant and he laughs and grabs his tummy when he is rolling around laughing and says... Because it means Like a good neighbor, state farm is there! HA! who knew he even knew that jingle!

Bryli is so into God right now! (which I LOVE) she wakes up every day and asks me and tells me Jesus lives in our hearts and he loves us so much!!!

Brogan turned 9 months yesterday. I was laying him down and started kind of rocking him while I was walking and popped his head up and looked at me and started humming... So I started humming while I was rocking standing there. Then he pops his head up and starts patting my shoulder and humming while he is staring at me. So I do that and he just passes out. He sure does know what he wants...!

Catching up!

Playing Catch up!

A couple of weekends ago, we went to Ft. Worth, for many different things! It all started out as a trip to my friend Carrie's wedding and ended up being a fun family filled weekend! We did so many things when we got there! Went to Uncle Julio's (Fabulous Restaurant!) and a TCU baseball game, Bailey's new favorite Frozen Yogurt place, The fun train that goes over the river, The Ft. Worth Zoo, FUZZY'S!!, The Love Shack, and of Course the new Mrs. Smith's wedding! We had such a fun time! Braydon said when we were pulling into the house on the way back, "can we PPPPPLLLLEEEEEAAAAASSSSEEEEE go do that again? I had so much fun!" I'm so glad! I have to say though, we did have some fun people hanging out with us! Here's a few pictures! :


Me and the kids on the train that Aunt Bailey took us on!


Aunt Bailey and the two big kids


Me and my boys!


The Kids watching the TCU baseball game


Me & Blake


Braydon doing the TCU School Song at the end of the TCU game.


Daddy and Brogan :)


Our Family :)


"Monkey" Brady and Braydon and Bryli


Aunt Bailey holding Brogie :)


Blake and I before the wedding


Me and Elizabeth, one of my bestest friends from college! and I don't know how we got away from the zoo without a picture of her and me and the kids!


Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Tatiana! :) Carrie, you were a BEAUTIFUL bride!!

1 Peter 4:80
"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."