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

Christmas Day 2008

Just a few pics from last Christmas..Brayden has changed so much in the past year!

The boys had a wonderful Christmas. Grayson got to scope out the gifts awhile before Brayden woke up, but 10 minutes after Brayden woke up they were digging in. Grayson had enough waiting. Brayden acted like a upwrapping pro, especially when it came to his Bubba's gifts. He loved seeing what Grayson got. Tommys parents were here, my mom and stepdad, and my Dad and stepmom, plus my brother and his family. The house was crazy but we had so much fun.

Daddy helping with the stocking

Grayson LOVES stocking time

Grayson helpingBrayden open Barney so he will leave his gifts alone

Grandpa Dodd feeding Brayden breakfast
Brayden lookslike a "Pro"
Showing off some of his new toys to Grandma
Grandma, Grandpa, & all the grandkids(6 kids trying to take a pic, they acted crazy)

Christmas Eve 2008

Tommys parents flew in from Oklahoma on Christmas Eve so we all loaded up and went to the airport to meet them. Brayden loved walking around and he loved the big windows. Its been since March since hes seen them but he was all smiles and full of love. After we came back to get them settled in we headed out to dinner with Big Daddy/Ninnie, Grandma/Grandpa, and Shannon and Tesla. We had a good mexican dinner. Then everyone headed back to our house to chat and catch up. After the youngsters were in their Christmas PJ's and in bed, we started preparing the food. Then my favorite part of Christmas came after all the adults went to bed, Santa made his arrival :)
Graysons Gingerbread House
I think he was high on all the sugar from the candy and iicing

On way into the airport

Giving Grandma Dodd love