2 Year Old Playgroup

Today I hosted the first playgroup for Braden. Since Braden is a only child for most of the day I really wanted to give him some interaction with other little boys his age. I figured it was a good way to get him to understand the concept of sharing and that hitting is not a appropriate way of communication with other children. Yes, we struggle in this department....testosterone what else can I say. Anyway...... after a few e-mail's to some friends we formed a playgroup!!! I was a little hesitant to do a 2 year old playgroup.... I've always had 2 kids at home to entertain each other so I never really felt the need to form one until they were 3 or 4 but, this time around it's different. Let me tell you....they were really good, they played well for the most part and the 3 hours flew by...I loved it. We had story and singing time, colored, had lunch and played A Lot!!! I'm sure I'll love it as much when I'm the one dropping Braden off and getting some time to myself :) Yes there were some selfish reason for forming this group as well :)

Here's to 13 years of wedded bliss and the kids going back to school!!

Me and Ray have been married 13 year today! WOW! I must say they have been happy, growth promoting, challenging, and joyful years that have brought us a lot of happiness and 4 beautiful children. I can't think of anyone else I would want to spend my life with .I look forward to many, many more happy years together.

On another note..........The kids went back to school today. They were up early and ready to go. You know all the anxiousness and excitement of a new year. I'm sad to see them go though. We've had a good time together this summer, I will miss their company.

Our Baby Braden is 2!!!!

Braden turned 2 on Saturday! I can't believe it......where has the time gone. He is such a busy and fun spirited little guy. He has been such a blessing in our lives. He brings smiles to our faces everyday. We spent the early afternoon at a fun play place called "Makutu's Island" he had a blast there and, it kept him well entertained and utilize all of his energy.



The wild and a bit dangerous "Banana Slide"



One of Braden's favorite things to do is to climb.

Pictures of Summer

I thought I'd post some pictures of summer so.... when I go to publish my blog into a book to have a hard copy of our memories I'll have a few pictures there of Summer 2008, so bear with me :)

We spent the first half of our summer at the pool pretty much everyday! Loving the
Sun!


Brett Received his Bobcat award at Pack Meeting on June 18th. They also initiated him into the Troop by making him bob for a apple, get it Bobcat...Bob for a apple :) Silly.....but fun.



We headed North to California for 2 weeks in July. We were able to have lots of fun FAMILY TIME!!




We had lots of Water and "Beach Fun" as well......we love Santa Cruz and Monterey.