getting ready for Christmas

Brayden helped me put up all the decorations this year. He likes the tree the best and loves to take the ornaments off and say what they are. Here are a few photos of him in his favorite ornaments.gingerbread manlook Lily a heartahhh...the big man with the beardhorseycandy cane!!! yum!snowman - also sometimes referred to as Santa

Visiting Santa

We took Brayden to see Santa today and it was pretty funny. Brayden has been saying "Santa" at least 15 times a day and when you ask him what Santa is going to bring him for Christmas he says "Choo choos". But when it came time to sit on Santa's lap Brayden was not game. In the picture Santa looks afraid of Brayden so I guess it was mutual. He definitely had fun though riding the train afterwards.

Austin Children's Parade

We took Brayden to see the Austin Children's parade this Thanksgiving. He really enjoyed all the music and loved the big balloons. Mom and dad had fun too.

Just vegging

This is us just vegging around the house on Thanksgiving morning.watching a little TVLily stop licking my face!Daddy sticking his head out of big box.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was fun this year. We celebrated at Nanny and G-Daddy's house with the whole tribe. 4 grandchildren were there, along with 3 children, 3 in-laws, a cousin and boyfriend and daughter. Needless to say we made a little noise.Brayden enjoying a little dinnerBrayden and NannyBrayden, Chance, Cole, Abby and AmberThe kid table

Round Rock BBQ Cook-off

Bill and the Pearl Snap Cookers went to the Round Rock BBQ cook-off this weekend. I brought Brayden up on Sat. and we had fun playing around and sampling the foods. Brayden wasn't feeling too great due to an ear infection but we made the best of it. Zoey, PePaw and Nani came up to make a visit too. It was the inaugural trip for the new BBQ trailer which faired nicely.The brisket cookerThe whole gangtaking time out for some washer throwing - Brayden and Zoey style

Haley's b-day party

I had to include these photos from Haley's b-day party. Brayden is in LOVE with girls and this one in particular. He got down on Lauren's level and just started smiling and talking to her. They were both pretty giddy.

Texas vs. Oklahoma State

We took Brayden to the Oklahoma State game yesterday and he had a blast. We were really worried that we may have to come home early, instead we stayed late and cheered the horns to victory. Brayden's favorite part was the band, to which he danced all night and of course Bevo. He loved yelling "GO", we just need to teach him how to say "Go Colt"! Brayden's record since he was born is now 24-1, not bad for a future Longhorn.

Thomas the Train

on the train - pouting

Thomas in real life

Two year molars and Thomas the Train don't mix. We thought he was going to go crazy and love the entire time, it turned out we we wrong and our $50 worth of tickets lasted 1 hour, including the 25 minute train ride. Brayden's favorite part was the gift shop, where mom and dad tried to buy him anything to make him happy (another $50). We got home and finally figured out that the biggest molar you have ever seen was poking through his skin, we realized this was the reason he was so unhappy and dosed him up with Tylenol. In the rush to get out the door at 6:40am I also forgot my camera battery which is why the pictures aren't that great. I took them with my camera phone instead. We are not sold on the excitement of riding Thomas just yet and will probably skip it next year.

the loot

Halloween Night - 90 degrees outside

Halloween this year was 90 degrees and hot. Brayden's costume however was meant for 50 degree weather. We opted to put him in a "Little Devil" onesie for the beginning of the night and then forgot the camera for the second party. We did get a couple of him with pizza all over his face though. He wouldn't stay in the picture with all the neighbor children, but I thought it was too cute not to include.

First Day of School

Brayden started school today at OH United Methodist Church. He is one of 8 kids and 2 teachers in the class and goes on MW from 9-1. The first week went better than I expected and on Wed. he was ready to go back and have more fun with his friends. I am really happy with the program so far and so excited that we made it in.I'm ready!Let's go to school.Walking in with my cup.After a long day at school, he was super tired.

Don't take my Longhorn

Nanny and I went to the UT store at the mall today and Brayden picked up this stuffed longhorn. There was something about this particular longhorn that got him hooked and he wouldn't give it up. We tried many distractions but there was no giving in on Brayden's part. Nanny finally gave in and bought it for him and it turns out he STILL won't let go. It is his new sleeping friend and he carries it around with him like his blanket. It's a good thing his mom and dad approve.the death grip

don't take him please!

can I get anything else in this swing with me?

"dee" - Brayden's word for deer. He gets so excited to see them at Nanny and G-Daddy's house. I think it was the first time he sat still all day.

POWER TOOLS!!

Brayden is such a big boy these days. Here he is helping daddy with the fence.

Hear me ROAR!

Brayden is going to be a lion this year for Halloween so we decided to make a dry run in the costume. He doesn't really like wearing it and frankly I don't blame him since it is 95 degrees outside and the costume is furry fleece. He looks so cute it in though and hopefully it will get colder soon.

Pumpkin patch

We took Brayden to the pumpkin patch today. The pictures didn't turn out nearly as cute as they did last year. This year he wanted to throw the pumpkins instead of pose cutely by them. I managed to get a few pictures and Brayden managed to have a blast as usual. We went to Central Market afterwards for lunch and he played so well with Rylie on the playground. I was very impressed since I am normally having to leave early for behavior issues. I guess he is getting old enough and finally understanding or Rylie is a good influence :)