Fun in the Sun!

One Year Ago Today...

This was one of about five videos we took documenting the progress (or lack thereof) of Brecken's projected due date. Although he didn't arrive for another two days, the date remains a special one, and is incredibly nostalgic to reflect on a year later. I selected this video to share with you because the others had about an extra minute of Lola footage. EACH. *cough*Brian*cough*. :-)

Watching this video, it's almost hard for me to believe that my belly was ever THAT large. Let's be honest, it's  uncomfortable to look at! Maybe that memory block is nature's way of keeping the human race going. I mean, who in their right mind would try for another if they could remember such things clearly (particularly labor- YIKES)? Truth be told, the incredible little person at the end of that 10-month journey was worth it... a MILLION TIMES OVER. Nothing could have prepared us for the overwhelming amount of love we were about to experience within the next 48 hours.

(May I also point out that those were Brian's shorts I was wearing! I remember we were having a crazy-ridiculous heat wave and I adamantly REFUSED to pay money for new maternity shorts that I would only be able to wear for a few days, at best. Oh, and our family room looked soo naked! And disorganized. Embarrassing.)

Two more days to go!!

How Much Is That Baby In The Window?

Our little man is getting so tall!

Lola LOVES Playtime

(Yes, that was completely sarcastic.... as is apparent below)

Gary Lola realizes she's been spotted. Note the 'deer in the headlights' expression. Though she is FAR too lazy to actually move.

Brecken LOVES (trying) to cuddle with Lola and Jake.

She love, love, LOVES having car keys dangled in her face. Had she hissed and/or growled, I totally would've let her off the hook (I mean, could you blame her?!), but no need. Talk about PATIENCE.

Buckle up, Gary! This little guy ain't slowin' down anytime soon.

Please Do Not Feed The Bears

This is why "somebody" has been banned from the pet's room...

When I walked in, Lola, Jake AND Brecken were chowing down on kitty food. Mmmm, delicious!

Sunshine and Ba-Ba's

Mommy's latest prop project: this turquoise kids chair. Fun, right?

My baby is getting so TALL!

 

Must have been the lighting because his hair looks WAY red in this one! WILD!!

Evening At The Park

My hubby, the model. Who knew??

Weekend at G'Ma and G'Pa's!

Brecken was a little tired after the long drive to the tri-cities!

Reading with Grandpa and "helping" him in the kitchen

Rocks. Yum?

MUCH better. Thanks, Grandma!

Brecken's first piece of birthday CAKE. It was for mommy's birthday, but we considered it a dry run for later this month!

"Look at this messy face!"

 

YAY for birthday cake!!!