Braxtonisms...

He has been my funny boy since day one and continues to make me laugh. Yesterday we got back from a trip to Charleston. Blake graduated from High School..CONGRATS BOOTS!!! And it was Cameron's birthday weekend too. It was just me and the kids so needless to say getting back home was nice. Both kids were glued to me. I was able to put Chappelle down for a nap and decided to get the sprinkler and pool out for B to play in. I was running around trying to get his suit, sunscreen, and everything ready and he was right behind me the entire time. I finally said, Braxton stay still I will be right back. He told me, "but I like you right now and want to give you a hug!"

He was getting ready for bed and for some reason had a dime in his mouth (which he completely knows better than to do) and then says "Mommy...my penny is in my belly!" WHAT?? Braxton did you sallow the money and he slowly shook his head yes. So I yelled to Bryan.....Braxton swallowed a coin. Based on what google told us, unless he is having difficulty breathing, the only thing that will happen is to ........ pass it! I think Braxton got super scared and started telling us his back and tummy hurts. Bryan told him to look every time he pooped. We were both thankful that it was only a dime...not a $.50 piece!

After the penny debacle he and Bryan were going back and forth butting heads and the next thing I heard was Braxton tell Bryan "Daddy, if you sass back to me one more time, you are going to my room!" WOW....what comes around really does go around!

We love long weekends!!

I wish every weekend was at least 3 days! We had a great relaxing weekend and got in some really good family time. We took the boat to the beach both Saturday and Sunday. Braxton is a fish this year! The kid goes and goes and has such a great time. We have been very fortunate with the tidal pools so far this year. Saturday it was just the four of us. Sunday we met most of the crew, Braxton had a blast with Evan, Carver and Chase. Needless to say we had some pooped kids - both of them fell asleep in my arms on the boat ride home. It was one of the sweetest times I have had! Monday we re-couped and then Craig, Jill and Harrison came over for burgers and kiddie pool time. To be a kid again....

It's Official....

I have a mover and a shaker. Chappelle has been pulling up and rocking back and forth for several weeks now....but we no longer stop at that..we are moving on! She loves to pull up on any/everything and actually lets go too....with all of these milestones, we have decided to lower the crib a notch.

She is too funny when it comes to her crawling. Sometimes she is gung ho and outta here and other times she does this little creep crawl where she drags a leg. It's super cute to watch.

Chappelle is still doing the head nod. Even at lunch/dinner when she blows raspberries and peas or sweet potatoes go everywhere and I tell her "no mam" she actually shakes her head no back to me! I can already tell I am going to have my hands full!

L & B

Thought you guys might like to see that Bryan and I can clean up pretty nicely at times....thanks to Missy and Justin for an incredible time at their beach wedding!!

Braxton Update...

Braxton just had his 4th birthday party. We did a cook out at the house with some of our favorite friends and had a great time. Braxton chose a pirate theme this year.The weather was perfect for the jump castle.!









Braxton continues to amaze me everyday with how he is growing into a little man. He walks, talk and acts so much older than 4! Yesterday for instance, Mother's Day, I watched him and Bryan playing soccer around the backyard. Both boys in their shorts and shirtless! It's priceless! Bryan definitely has a "mini-me!" 4 seems to be a tad easier than 3, but we still don't listen very well and can have a downright tantrum...which I thought would end at 2! Braxton can make me absolutely fuming and then the next minute tell me I am beautiful. How do you get mad at that?!

My goose and I soaking up the sun on Mother's Day!!

Booster Time!

Braxton is hitting another milestone as well..it is time to move up to a booster seat!

Me: Hey Buddy, guess what, I ordered you a surprise yesterday!
B: What is it - tell me!
Me: I ordered you a Big Boy Carseat!!!
B: A booster seat?
Me: I sure did
B: But this one is perfect (as he point to his current seat)!!!
Me: You are outgrowing that one, so I got you a really cool one.
B: Is it going to have a white stripe like this one?

How cute is that! I sure do hope the transition to the new seat goes well. I also hope he can sleep in the new seat like he does his current one on road trips:) Stay tuned for pictures!

Piranha Update...

We are now the proud owner of not one.....but two teeth! I noticed Chappelle had cut her first tooth on the bottom last Monday and over the weekend she has decided to cut another one! YEAH for teeth - and she loves when you make a piranha noise at her!