Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Spring Break






I can't believe that Spring Break has come and gone. I had been looking so forward to the time I was going to get to spend at home with Brody and now here I am, my second day back at work already. I decided not to even get on the computer over break but I had to on Friday night to see what Joe and Nikki were having... Congratulations on the Boy by the way, one of each just seems about perfect! I know that I haven't updated in a while but believe me I have been busy. Brody is definitely enjoying the warmer temperatures and he keeps us outside and going full force until about dark each evening. We did have some good times during my week off. Mostly just laying around the house but we did take a few short trips shopping.
Sunday we headed out to Adam's grandparent's house where his uncle and twin cousins were visiting. The girls, Taylor and Jordan, are twins but are definitely not identical. They look like sisters but they don't even have the same interests! It's kinda funny. Brody had a ball playing with the girls.
When we left his grandparents Sunday afternoon Brody was out like a light. Adam decided that Brody needed some new baby chicks again so he went to get those while I rested with Brody and relished in the last few hours of being off. Here are some pictures during the break and on Sunday.

Maranda

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Brody's first time on a "real" horse




Adam's cousin Erica, who lives across the road, came over last night and brought her horse, Shorty. Brody was so funny. He just wanted to go right up and pet him. We had to tell him that horses are bigger than he is! Well as soon as he got close enough, with me holding him, he reached over to pet Shorty. Shorty didn't seem to mind this too much so Brody kept petting him. A few minutes went by and Brody said, "Ride Horsey" He wanted to get on the saddle. I rushed inside to grab my camera and then we hoisted Brody up. He loved it so much and kept saying, "go horsey,go" I wasn't so sure about him riding the horsey just yet so I wouldn't let him start going anywhere but I have to say I am very glad that Brody gets to do these kind of things on a regular basis. He just isn't scared of any animal. I am a little worried about that!!!

Maranda

Saturday



Emma Rue

Brody Summers


Oh Saturday was a wonderful day! It was beautiful but more than that we got to do a lot. We got up and got ready to meet Tabitha and Emma in Kingston to go to Lindsey's baby shower. It was so much fun to see friends that I hadn't seen in years and Lindsey, or should I say Griffin, got so many nice things. Lindsey of course looked radiant! It was so neat to see everyone that I went to school with in their new roles, most of them as mommies. When we left the shower, Brody and I met mom and went to do a little shopping at Walmart. Its so funny when we pull into the parking lot and I ask Brody where we are and he says Walmart.
When we left WalMart, I just knew Brody would fall asleep on the way home, but I was wrong. He talked my head off and when we pulled into the driveway he started pointing and yelling, "Mommy look daddy on da Tractor" so I took him inside, changed his clothes and took him to Adam to ride on the Tractor. I got to wash the van while they did some tractor work. We stayed outside until almost dark and it was so much fun. Brody and Daisy are really getting to be close these days and I am loving it!!

Maranda

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Can't wait until it warms up!!!





I think that every year I feel this way but it seems a little worse this year. I cannot wait until it finally warms up and stays that way. There are several reasons for this I guess. One major reason is Brody. He loves to be outside. It doesn't matter to him if it is 20 degrees outside or 70. He just wants to be out there playing with the puppies and Daisy. I guess another reason for me wanting it to warm up is that just means a little while longer until summer vacation. I am longing for that time home with my little man who seems to be changing so much everyday. He will just carry on a conversation with anyone and most of the time we can really tell what he is saying. He is saying so many cute things. Yesterday I asked him if he was okay when he fell down and he said, " Yeah, I fine, No Problem" I just cracked up. I guess I another reason I am looking forward to spring is taking more pictures. I haven't taken many lately. I just can't get into the mood or something. It's probably b/c they turn out so much better outside. Well I thought I would post a couple of pictures of Brody playing outside yesterday. It was cold, but he didn't know it!!!

Maranda