Smile!

While giving Alex his bath tonight I got this grin and it was long enough that I could capture it with the camera. He smiles often, but they don't always last too long. He makes my heart just melt.

Mommy's Big Move

I have taught for 7 years now and yesterday and today I moved into my 6th classroom. Ugh... My parents were a HUGE help...watching the boys, packing boxes, moving tables and shelves....I could go on and on. After 12 hours of work, all my stuff is in my new room and most of it is unpacked and put away in it's new home. Another day and I ought to have things in good shape.

Though it is not fun to move again, I am thrilled to have a bigger room with lots more storage. Hopefully now I can stay put for a while!

Praise God for PBS Kids! Here is Brady being entertained by Sesame Street while mommy and grandma were working on unpacking. Alex was napping...

Grandma giving Alex a little love while we worked.
Alex...chillin' on the counter while mommy unpacked.

Church Picnic

This past weekend our church had our annual summer picnic. This year it was at the Fairfax Pool. I had never taken Brady there before and after a cautious entry, he had a blast. Mommy and Brady played together in the water, while Daddy took care of Alex.

It was a chilly evening out of the water. Teeth chattering and all, we still had fun! Among his favorite things to do was jumping into the pool to mommy.
I can do what!?!??! Brady was thrilled to splash in the water. He is often told no on this one when he is in the tub.

Shop 'til You Drop

Last Friday my mom and I headed to the cities with the boys to shop clearance sales for munchkin clothes for next summer. We shopped until Brady dropped!

Jen and Jerry Come for a Visit

Jen and Jerry came for a visit a couple of weekends ago. This "Ta-Da" was seen while playing with the bean bag toss.

Jen played for a wedding that weekend. Here is Brady "helping" her practice.

Milestone Pictures

We recently had the boys pictures taken - Brady his 2 year and Alex's newborn. They turned out great with the exception of any of the pictures of just the two boys together. It was a lot for Brady to do in one sitting, so I was thrilled to get these gems.

Alex's newborn

Brady's 2 year

It's summer...we had to have pictures in Brewer gear! Andy is so jealous...Brady got a REAL jersey before daddy did!

Our first professional family photo - Alex looks thrilled doesn't he?!?!

Sleep Glorious Sleep!

Alex slept for 7 straight hours last night. Praise God! It was glorious! I love sleep!

"Umm...Chinese!"

Brady has been on a Chinese food kick lately. Yesterday when I asked him what he wanted to lunch he said, "Umm...Chinese!" Good thing I had left over chicken, rice, and veggies from dinner the other night. A little soy sauce, chop it all up...Chinese! He was thrilled.

"Brady's Birthday"

Yesterday Brady was running around the house with all of the balloons from his party proclaiming, "Brady's Birthday!" and giggling. It was adorable.

Easily Amused...

The other day while I was changing sheets on beds and doing laundry, Brady was having his usual hay-day in the pillows. Things got quiet, so I returned to our room to see what was up. He had crashed on the floor and was watching Sesame Street. It was too cute.

I have been hitting up the clearance racks for Brady clothes for next summer. While putting them away in a tub, Brady got a hold of the hangers. Who needs toys?