Sunday, April 1, 2012

Conrad Turns ONE!!

WHAT, you may ask, did you do for such a special occasion? 

Well...

We started the day off by GOING TO THE ZOO!

My kids poor attempt at a "cheese!" Like the beard my man is sporting these days??? :) I do... :D:D

THE PETTING ZOO!! 

Ever feel like what you want is JUST out of reach?? I know, frustrating, right? Poor goat...

Mommy and the BIRTHDAY BOY!! He couldn't take his eyes off the goats!

This smile is deceiving...he really was having a good time

Conrad LOVED it! 

ICE, yum!!

Awwwwww...SO CUTE!

My Angel Baby

Lunchtime. Can you tell we were all gettin' a little tired at this point? 

I JUST WANT TO SQUEEZE HIM

AND SMOOCH HIM

And him too! 

Alls I gots to say is, THANK GOODNESS FOR GRANDMA!!!  How would I ever do this without her??

After the zoo...the kids ALL slept for like TWO HOURS!! (Thats a rare and cherished occasion in my house...) HEAVEN! Wish I could say I got to rest too, but, alas, I had to get ready for the....

                       
                                                               BIRTHDAY PARTY!!
Blowing up party balloons! 



He loves our doggies!

PRESENT TIME!!! Of course brother and sister had to help...

AUNT ANGIE knows what he likes! Thanks Angie! 

HE LOVES IT! 

CAKE TIME....HAPPY BIRTHDAY CONRAD!! 


He didn't eat much of the cake, but he sure had fun smearing it all over his high chair! 
And this ones just CUTE!!!


Happy Birthday my sweet angel baby. You are a gift straight from heaven. I can't imagine our little family without your sparkling eyes and bubbling laugh and happy smile and hugs and snuggles and kisses.
I LOVE YOU!!


Sunday, March 18, 2012

At The Firehouse

Braxton's preschool class took a trip to a fire station a couple months ago. I think I was almost as excited as the kiddos to go! It was so cool! 
First we all gathered round the fireman and listened to him explain how it all worked and what exactly they do

After a tour of the house we got to come check out the firetruck! Wahoo!!
Bella of course had to buckle herself in and then got stuck and had to have help getting out. Love that girl.

She is LOVING it! 

My handsome boy

Checking out the gear

The Kiddos

It was a wonderful trip and the kids (and adults!) loved it! Can't wait til next time! 

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Horses, cows, and goats...oh my!

My dear friend (and RS Pres) owns horses and offered to let Brax and Bella come ride a little. Never have two children been more excited and bubbly. They were all smiles and thought they were the luckiest kids in the world! 
They look pretty good up there, too! Maybe riding lessons are in order? 

They don't come much prettier than this lil' lady!


All pumped and gettin ready to ride

He loved every second of this and we had to bribe him when it came time to get off. He kept petting the horse and saying "Good boy!" while he was riding. :) Love this kid. 

Priceless



So one beautifully cool and breezy day last week Braxton proclaimed he wanted to go swimming. I explained how cold the water was and how cold HE would be, but he informed me he would NOT be cold and thinking I would just let him learn the hard way, I said he could get the little pool and give it a try. 
It was definitely ME who was surprised as he filled the pool right up and took the plunge without a seconds hesitation! He played in it for about an hour and had a ball! 
This kid constantly amazes me. 




And then there is this little guy, my main squeeze! 
How can you not help but wanna squeeze him? And kiss and hug and snuggle and love all day long!!
PRECIOUS 



Braxton's preschool class went on a field trip last week to a dairy farm. They got to pet, feed, and hold some animals, then we took a tour and saw the HUNDREDS of cows they milk TWICE a day, then they got free samples of flavored milk and yummy ice cream! It was a wonferfully fabulous time! 
Feeding the goats

Bella LOVED the whole experience, probably more than Braxton. She soaks life in like a sponge! Her spirit is contagious.  

HA! Trying to get a better view of the funny lookin' two leggers? 


Chasing the chickens - probably her favorite part of the farm!



Jack, Braxton's best buddy came with us as his momma just had a baby. He was a good boy and LOVED the ice cream!


Braxton was so surprised at how SOFT the bunny was. He kept saying over and over "He's so soft!" and rubbing his face on its fur. So cute! 

Cheeeeeeeese!


MOO



Random picture, but I couldn't help snap it! This is Conrad's favorite thing to do whilst I grind wheat to bake bread. 
Hey, at least he eats his grains for the day! YUM! :) 
Conrad, my sparkly-eyed boy