First Oreo

Walking!

Here is a little footage of our little guy finally taking some steps. He has taken as many as 10 steps at a time. As you can see in the video he gets tired of it very quick! It's really fun to watch though.

Like Father, Like Son

I came in from the kitchen and Braden had himself propped up like this. It made me laugh because Ben does that a lot. I love these boys!

National Doughnut Day

We took Braden to Krispy Kreme last Friday for his very first doughnut. They were giving away free doughnuts since it was National Doughnut Day...who knew? He is certainly a fan!

Sweet Summertime

This summer has started off very eventful and fun. I feel like we are outside most days. Braden is already darker than me even with SPF 55! Not fair. Here are some pictures from some of our summer fun. I vow to try and take more pictures than I have been lately!

Braden drinking his cup of milk before bed. This is the first night I didn't nurse him so I had to snap a picture. Of course he starts hamming it up when the camera comes out!

Braden and Daddy hanging out in the front yard.

The Stanleys came over to play in our little pool while Emilee and I took turns running. Her kids enjoyed it more than mine. Here is Hunter braving the cold water.

Anna Kate in action!

Braden just watched and worked on his flexibility.

And Juddson just looked cute in the exersaucer!

Cute little snugglebugs!

We went to our neighborhood pool with Meg and Laurel. It's so fun to have so many friends that live close by. These are the only two pictures I took of Braden and Laurel.

My friend, Allyson, and I have been swapping kids so the other can go run "kidless" errands. It is so nice and productive! These pics are from the first time we switched. The boys matched and we thought they were cute. They are going to be great buddies!

This pictures is hysterical! They are doing the same thing with their hands and Braden's face makes me crack up!

Little buddies!

Practicing being "gentle." Looks kind of like a pet.

This week we went to the Worlds Fair Park with the Bennetts and Bounds. Like usual I harldy took any pictures but here is Braden and Aiden playing with some sunglasses. Aunt Emma took them in the fountains and all three kids loved it!

Braden had more fun than it looks like in this picture. He got sunscreen in his eyes and was not happy about that.

This is what happened once Allyson left me with both boys today. Braden hit Gavin and got in trouble so I decided to take a quick picture to capture the moment! This will be priceless one day.

Gavin with his collar popped! Such a little stud!

Braden on the end table. Every time I was occupied with Gavin he did a daredevil stunt. His hair looks so long here. Man, he is growing way too fast. Until next time...

Playing with Daddy

Savannah and Hilton Head

A couple of weeks ago we headed down to visit my sister and her family in Savannah. Then we drove up the Hilton Head for a short family vacation. I am ashamed at how few pictures I took! I blame it on the fact that we were having too much fun to remember anything else.

My mom was in Savannah with her girlfriends the same time we were there. She stopped by on Mother's Day to show off all three of her grandsons.

Braden making a funny face as usual.

GrandJan and a sleepy Caleb.

Caleb

Jacob

The boys took us out to eat for Mother's Day. They put us in a small booth with a high chair and 2 chairs for the carseats. It worked well enough.

Andy and Jacob

Caleb and Jacob's first trip to the beach.

Lounging by the pool.

Our best picture of all three boys together.

Ben took me out to eat Japanese for my birthday. This was our best self portrait. Ha!

Braden always seems to find a place to play peekaboo!

"Coloring" while waiting for our food at the Salty Dog Cafe.

Just bring my food already!

The obligatory lighthouse picture.

Me and my sweet boy relaxing by the pool.

It really was a great trip. We had so much fun with the Reeds and were sad when we had to say goodbye. It was also fun having our first vacation with just the three of us. We ate a lot of yummy food and relaxed after Braden went to bed and just enjoyed each other's company. The only problem with vacation is that it makes me want another vacation!