Thanksgiving at the McDaniel's

We did Thanksgiving with Bill's family this year and had a blast seeing everyone and meeting Cody and Brayden's newest cousin Lilly. She was born two days later and is just as sweet as Cody, I would say it must run in the family but it doesn't work for the rest of us.So cute together, at one point they were even holding hands. So cute!Mary Beth (the cutest H.S. cheerleader I know) and CodyGrandma and Cody all snuggled up, Cody loved always being held, it is something he wasn't used to before this trip.Paw Paw and CodyBrayden "riding" Zoey (the pony). He had such a blast playing with her.

Austin Zoo

So we took Brayden to the zoo and it was Cody's first trip. I was a little nervous about all the animal germs with Cody but he seems to have held up well. Brayden of course loves the zoo and all the animals.Brayden feeding the goats - it seems like we feed a lot of goats, at least a couple times a year - we are probably responsible for much of the goat happiness in Austin.

Cody yawning and bored with the train already.

Nanny and Cody on the train.

Cody's first tailgate

I brought the kids to the Texas vs. Texas Tech tailgate this weekend. Brayden had a blast playing around and Cody slept the entire time. Here are some pictures.

Halloween

Brayden was Spiderman this year for Halloween and Cody was tigger. Bray had a blast collecting candy - his favorite thing in the whole world, which makes Halloween his favorite holiday. We spent the evening in the cul-de-sac playing with all of our neighbors and friends. We ordered pizza and then set out to trick or treat. Brayden filled his entire batman candy basket and was all smiles all night.

I put up all the decorations today and he asked me "Mom, where did all the scary monsters go?" He loves monsters and all things scary, including bugs and spiders, the phrase "All boy" really does apply here. before the big candy event

kicked back and relaxed (in a princess chair)

kicked back and relaxed - as always. I know I say it a lot but, what a great baby!! The little devil phrase is a joke because Cody is the perfect angel.

ready to go!!

Brayden and Patrick just back from trick or treating

All the little kids from our street, they multiply by the day, 3 new ones in the last 2 months.

The loot.
Brayden wanted to get a better view of all his goodies so he dumped them on the ground and then began to pick and choose and eat and eat. A couple of big boys with scary masks came by while he had his candy out and he scooped it up real quick so the "monsters" couldn't get it. Then he said to me "mom are those monsters coming back?" I didn't know what he meant until he asked me a couple of times and when I said no, he dumped it all out again and started eating again.

Early Christmas??

I have been shopping on the internet lately and spending way too much money, but it is for a good cause. Brayden spent an hour playing in the popcorn from a box today. It was ALL over my house but worth it for the big smile.it's just a little messy here, but look out below!The phrase "Little Devil" on his shirt really does apply here. When I told him what his shirt said this morning he said to me "Mom, I am not the little devil, I am the BIG devil!" I know it is from all the BIG brother talk but it was so fitting.making popcorn angels, the closest thing we have to snow here in Texas.

Poor Cody

So I feel like I never blog about Cody. He is so super cute and so lovable and smiles all day. He is the best baby I have ever known because he sleeps!! He sleeps a lot, which is why I don't have as many pictures of him as I did of Brayden. It has nothing to do with him being the second child but just because he is so good and patient. Here are some of the latest and greatest photos of him.With his PawPawall bundled up for a walk outside, we finally got a cold front!Much cuter without that silly hoodself discovery in the mirrorEveryone says Cody looks like Bill

Pumpkin Patch

Every year we go to the pumpkin patch to play, pick out pumpkins and take pictures. This year was like all the others, very successful. It was a rainy day at first but ended up being perfect because it was cooler.

Sleeping giants

Here are both my boys asleep on the couch. Brayden looks so big compared to Cody but in reality Cody is big too. He weighed in at 11 lbs. 4 oz. yesterday at the doctor. They are both growing up so fast.

dunna dunna dunna dunna Batman!!

Had to share these photos of batman.

Cody Owen and Big Brother Brayden

Brayden became a big brother on Sept. 10th. Cody Owen McDaniel was born at 2:14 pm, 8 lbs. 10oz. and super cute. Here are some pictures from the hospital.

First Day of Preschool

Brayden had his first day of preschool today. He was super excited and looked so cute with his hair gel. He had a really good day and is ready to go back.

UT vs. Arkansas State

We took Brayden to the Arkansas State game this weekend. He had a blast, here are some pictures of him and Abby on the 9th floor.