Our Valentine's Day

We had a wonderful Valentine's. Since we had a "date night" recently we spent all day Valentines doing family things.

Woke up and the boys gave me beautiful flowers, cards, and a gift certificate to a day spa in Friendswood.

Then we got dressed and headed the mall to get Braydens gift, for him to make a bear at Build A Bear. Then we went and ate lunch, and went shopping for Daddys gift, a few new shirts. After we left the mall we went to get Braydens 1st haircut atCool Cuts. He did not want to sit in th car, flashbacks from our Toys R Us scare I think...LOL So I sat in the chair with him. He was okay, but not the happiest camper. Home for a nap, that evening we started heading to Kemah for Salt Grass for dinner, but we was having a rainshower, so instead we went to Cracker Barrell. Then was time for Graysons gift. We took him to Main Event to play. He chose glow in dark putt putt. Was really neat, Brayden loved it in there too. After playing arcades, it was finally time to head home from a LONG day.
Bubba making "Grizzly's Birth Certificate
Brayden, Daddy, and Grizzly

Hmmm.....wondering what is about to happen??

He was mad here, kept pushing her hand away

Okay enough fighting, just finish lady!!!!

Main Event

Grayson playing a arcade game

Pile up on Daddy

HAHA I stole ur spot on he couch!!!!

Our Fun Weekend

We had a great weekend. Friday we spent time in the yard getting it ready for Spring. Brayden loved running up and down the side walk and playing with the leaves. Daddy set down one of his tools in the garage and Brayden even tried to work on the lawnmower..LOL

Saturday we had friends and family over to celebrate Tommys and Vanessas birthday. We had a house full, but had a great time. Was great weather for the older kids to be indoors. Braydens friend Joshua was over and he is 2 1/2 so they had alot of fun together. After the party was over Tommy and Grayson headed out the door with everyone else and went to watch the fight at Kevins. I bathed the baby and put him down for a good nites sleep. I was able to enjoy a few hours in a quiet house.

Here is a few pics from our weekend!



Brayden on the sidewalk playing with the leaves Grayson trying to break Braydens playpen that we was throwing away

Brayden helping Daddy get his lawn mower ready for Spring

Grayson playing the guitar for Savanah and Grandpa

Savanah showing Brayden the picture she colored for him

Brayden showing Grandma how to ride his horse

Joe being silly with the kids, they loved it

The little kids all wanted the help Tommy with his gifts

Busy weekend

We have had a super fun filled weekend of celebrations.

On Saturday was mine and Tommys 2nd wedding anniversary. We enjoyed family time in the morning, and exchanged gifts. He bought me a charm for my James Avery bracelet and had it engraved. Then we headed off to my niece and nephews joint birthday party. We was there till late evening. We always have fun getting with family and friends.

Sunday Grandma & Grandpa came over to babysit so that Tommy and I could go celebrate our anniversary. We did some shopping, had a nice quiet lunch, then went to the movies.

Then today was Tommys birthday. We went to dinner, then came home for cupcakes and presents.

Brayden helping Shannon play pool
Grayson

Brayden & Daddy playing pool

Grayson and Brayden sliding

Savanah & Brayden playing

Helping Daddy open gifts

Play time

Acting silly

A day at the Houston Zoo

Last week we went to the Houston Zoo with some of Braydens friends. We had a wonderful time. The weather started off alittle chilly, but by lunch time was beautiful. The kids were all so good. Last time we went to the zoo was in Oct. Its amazing how differently Brayden acted this time. He was always saying "OHHH" with excitement and pointing. I am really look foward to our next zoo trip.

Tunnel through the fish aquarium...was so cool

In the Gift Shop

Full tummy, so doing a little relaxing

Watching the BIG fish

And the giraffes

In the birds nest

Watching the Seals swim

Past few days

Sunday was a nice lazy football watching day.

Just wanted to add a few pics of the boys. Since Brayden has started walking he has changed so much.

Brayden LOVES his Bubba
Brayden hanging out at his toy box

Last week was Shannons 16th Birthday, but since Kevin was on a hunting trip we waited till tonite to have a birthday dinner. Shannon wanted Gringos. Was nic visiting with everyone. Afterwards we always let the kids burn off energy in the parking lot, well Brayden was right with tem tonite ince he is walking. Was to cute!

Birthday Boy Shannon and Brayden~~~Brayden wanted to run with the kids in the parking lot

The boys wrestling..Brayden loves to attack Grayson

Just a Lazy Sunday

Our weekend was pretty relaxing. Saturday we went and had a good lunch, then went shopping for new home decor. Sunday Grayson got home early from visiting his Dad in Dallas, so we just sat around, talked and played all day. I am so glad the holidays are over and things can get back to normal.

Brayden coloring
Playing with Braydens Spider Man Sit N Spin

Hmmm...who's the boss....LOL

I am a BIG BOY....I can run now

Running to try and catch the garage door open

Happy New Years!!!

Hope that everyone has a wonderful 2009!!!!!!!!!!!

His party hat
We went for a walk

Ringing in the New Years

New Years Dinner, roast,potatoes, veggies, roll, and even good luck black eyepeas

SURPRISE!!!!!!!!

Company left....and Brayden FINALLY decided it was time...........

December 26-27, 2008

With company being in town we stayed busy. We took Tommys parents on Friday evening to see some of the damage from the Hurricane. We stopped to feed the ducks in Seabrook. We went down to Kemah so we could see what all is open and the new rides. Saturday we met with everyone and went to Shannon's grave. Off to dinner again. we sure did do alotof eating. Then we went to Kevins and hung out at his house awhile.

Feeding the ducks
Grandma & Grandpa Dodd

Some comparison pics from 2007 to 2008

Before: Big Daddy & Ninnie w/boys 2007

Now: Big Daddy & Ninnie w/Brayden 2008

Before: Derrick never thought Brayden could ever get big enuff to play 2007

Now: Brayden & Derrick playing trucks 2008