Daddy's Birthday Again

We celebrated Daddy's birthday again - by having dinner at MiMi's house. We had the classic summer meal - hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, etc. She made Daddy a Banana Cream Pie for dessert. I must say that it was not Mommy's favorite dessert - as most of you know she prefers chocolate over anything else. (Peeps are up there on the list as well)

We also took our first "family photo." It didn't turn out half bad - considering it was past my (Braden's) bed time and I was less than pleased to have his picture taken. Logan on the other hand didn't seem to mind one bit.

More photos from Daddy's Birthday

Double the Trouble

The weather was nice today - so I decided to take the boys for a walk. Besides, I wanted to try out the double stroller. I really liked this stroller in the store - and was looking forward to using it. What I didn't calculate in my head was just how much weight I would be adding to the already thrity pound stroller. Let's see - Braden weighs about 27 lbs, then there is an infant seat (and infant) to add in as well. It was almost painful for me to push around our development. I guess Daddy will have to start walking with us.......

Darren's Birthday

Boy - it's true what they say about the second child..... for every fifty pictures I took of Braden - I may have five of Logan. And what is worse - This is the only picture I have from Daddy's Birthday Party. It was simple really - I made tacos for dinner and we had this cake for dessert. Braden and I (really just me) sang Happy Birthday, while Logan slept. After that - we all went to bed.

We will be celebrating Darren's birthday with his family on Sunday night. More photos to follow. (hopefully)

Braden and Logan

"Big Boy" Chair

Recently Braden has showed interest in sitting on furniture like a "Big Boy." Daddy found this chair when we were out shopping one day. (It happens to match our new sectional perfectly) Braden is really enjoying his new seat.

Only one of us is getting sleep.......

You guessed it.....Logan seems to be the only one sleeping these days. Braden is teething and has two molars coming in - because of this he is not sleeping very well. One of us seems to always be up at night. If it's not Darren tending to Braden - I am up changing diapers and feeding Logan.

Despite Braden's new teeth - he seems to be adjusting well to the "Big Brother" role. He likes to give Logan hugs and will pat him on the head when he is crying or upset.

And... Logan makes four

Logan Gene was born on Thursday, April 10th at 8:22am via c-section. He weighed 8lbs 10 oz and was 21 1/2 inches long. Logan was unexpectedly put in the Nicu for his four day stay due to some fluid he inhaled at the time of his birth. Initially this was cause for concern - but we quickly learned that he would be okay. Being in the Nicu made it difficult to spend time with him in the beginning.

Mommy got to go home a day early and spend one last night with Braden before Logan's homecoming on Sunday.

Daddy and Mommy came home with Logan in the afternoon and Braden immediately took to him. He even gave Logan a hug (as you can see from the photo above) Daddy and Mommy are thrilled that Braden is enjoying him as much as they are.

More photos to follow.

Happy Birthday Uncle Danny (and Easter too)

We celebrated Danny's 28th Birthday by going to Longhorn for dinner and cake back at my mom's house. The cake was chocolate with chocolate icing. Danny blew the candles out so fast, I couldn't even get a picture of it lit. Braden loved playing with all the birthday ballons.

Dinner Time

Braden recently graduated from his high chair (in preparation for "baby brother" Logan) and now eats at the dinner table with Mommy and Daddy. As you can see - he enjoys his new big boy seat, not to mention his dinner.....

Wakin' Up

This is the only time you'll ever see Braden just hangin' out on the couch. He loves to cuddle after a long morning nap.

Yummy! Bubbles.....

Braden discovered that if he put his face in the water - bubbles would cover his face and then he could eat them. Funny thing was, he didn't seem to mind the taste.

Our "New Addition"

No, I am not talking about Baby Logan (who is expected to arrive via c-section in a little over five weeks - Thursday, April 10th) Darren and I are the prowd owners of a new couch, actually a sectional. We've only been looking off and on for the past couple of years and I couldn't wait to see our old ones go. As you can see our new sofa is BIGGER and much more comfortable. I am looking forward to the day I can lounge like Darren on the couch - only a few weeks!

Snow Day

We took advantage of the snow today and spent part of the morning outside. Braden insisted on taking his gloves off so that he could hold the shovel - but once his bare hands hit the snow I think he quickly changed his mind.

Lucky Charms

Braden has taken a liking to Lucky Charms cereal. Actually it's not the cereal he likes - it's the marshmellows. He's gotten very good at finding them in the box. (Probably not the best snack in the world)

The Park

Since it was supposed to be on the warmer side this weekend - we headed over to the local park. Our plan was to let Braden run free, but it didn't work out that way because of all the rain we recieved. The grass was extremely muddy and it ended being alittle colder than we anticipated. Braden didin't care - and enjoyed his time on the swing!

Braden's New Playmate

Braden found a new playmate at GiGi's and Grumpa's house. I think that Misty enjoyed the "Ball Machine" even more than Braden.

Braden's first Haircut

Since I went to get a hair cut today - I thought it was the perfect time for Braden to get his first trim. He had no interest in sitting in the booster seat that Debbie got out for him - so he sat in my lap. When it was time to put the "cape" around his neck, he ripped it right off. And to top it off when he wouldn't even look at Debbie - but at least he didn't CRY!

Tickle Me Elmo

Braden has warmed up to his Tickle me Elmo - which he received for his first Birthday. In the beginning he wouldn't go near him - but now he tries to grab him as he's moving!!

My Birthday

I got to celebrate my birthday twice this past weekend. On Friday we went out to dinner (to Bertucci's) with my mom, sister, brother and grandparents and had a huge chocolate cake afterwards. Everyone enjoyed the cake - but it was extremely rich. On Sunday night (my actual birthday) we celebrated by having fajitas at the Hardel house. There were two desserts - "strawberry shortcake" and chocolate cupcakes (thanks to Jody) just for me.

I had a wonderful "Birthday Weekend" and received lots of great gifts. I am very thankful to have such a wonderful family.