Braden's Dance

Today I was able to spend the day with Braden at home. It was nice to spend the day here. Today Braden showed me his new dance. He turns in a circle and stomps his feet. I only caught a little bit of it but it is still cute.

2-hour Delay

We have finally received some snow in Maryland! It began yesterday. It is only a dusting of snow, but it is so nice to see. There is a 2 hour delay for all schools this morning, so Brian and I are just hanging out with Braden.

It has been a while since I have updated the blog. We are all doing well. Braden is trying to talk. It is the cutest thing. I just wonder what he thinks he is saying.

Well, here are some pics of our smiling boy!





This one is Braden playing with chop-sticks at our favorite sushi restaurant.

BIG THANKS TO ELIZA!

Doesn't the blog look great! Thanks go to Eliza Rista.
She did it all and I just love it!

Everything Ravens!

Wow does Baltimore have Ravens fever! This city has been talking about the game today for a week, at least. If you don't know, the Ravens are playing the Colts today in a playoff game.

In the past, Brian and I have always noticed how everyone wears purple on Sunday for the Ravens games. I have never seen so many large men in purple jerseys. They are everywhere. Even in church, there will be many people dressed in purple ready for the game! This week has been no exception. Both our high schools had a Raven's day yesterday where everyone wore a jersey. EVERYONE is wearing Ravens gear.

They have had news specials this week which told the story of the history behind this game. The Indianapolis Colts used to be the Baltimore Colts until about 23 years ago when they packed up the team in the middle of the night and left! The people here are still bitter. On the news yesterday the news reporter reported the arrival of the Colts by saying,"Well, the Colts have SNUCK back into town this evening."

Everyone is very excited to see the Colts come back to Baltimore so the Ravens can send them home! We are going to a friend's house to watch the game! It should be a good one. So if you don't have a team to cheer for--GO RAVENS!

Changes AGAIN...

Sorry for the changes, I am working on the site, but am a little unsure of what I am doing! :)

Braden is growing up!

I love watching Braden grow and learn. It is hard to describe the feeling I get when watching him achieve his milestones and knowing that I am helping him make those steps. Today Braden ate dinner with a fork. I had to help a little, but he seemed to enjoy it. He has done it before, but not for an entire dinner.

I hope you enjoy the video.

Christmas Break

Brian, Braden and I traveled to Michigan for the Christmas holiday. It was nice to see everyone and be able to celebrate the time with our family. Braden was spoiled, as we expected. He was able to meet so many people and was very good during the trip. He traveled relatively well and slept well for the most part. We did have our days (& nights).....but that is also to be expected.

I don't have many pictures from our trip. We kept forgetting to get the camera out. These are pictures from Christmas day. Just in case you wanted to know, this is what we did on our trip: We had dinner and my dad & Juli's Christmas day and spent the evening at my Uncle Gregs. Christmas Eve was with Juli's family. The day after we saw friends of mine from high school (& I turned 27). The 27th we traveled to Brian's parent's house in Rockford and had a nice Christmas dinner. The next day we visited my pregnant friend, Kate, her husband Josh and her mom and dad. The next day Brian's aunt, uncle and four kids stopped by to say hi on their way from Chicago to Alpena and then it was back to my dad's where we stayed the night and fly out the next afternoon. I bet you are tired from just listening to that! I know I am tired from doing that!


Braden's new popcorn popper. He LOVES it. We had to hide it in the morning so he wouldn't wake up those still sleeping.


I really love this popper mom.


This is all of us playing Cranium on Christmas day.



Brian and I.



Grandpa and Braden.











We are back to work tomorrow. How the time flies!


P.S. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We wish everyone health and happiness in the new year!