Let it Snow!

One of the first things we did when we got here...played in the snow in our backyard!!! Wheeeeeee!!!!!!!

We're Here...

We are settling into our new home in Ohio. Although I had anticipated and prepared myself for a stressful day as we flew with Brayden and Callie to Ohio, (at 6am) it went incredibly smoothly! My mom and mother-in-law were such a huge help during our day of travel and Brayden and Callie were wonderful! Brayden loved the flight, and was excited to meet the pilot until we had a bit of a loud/shaky landing. After we landed he told us, "I don't like the pilot." : ) Ray and his dad had driven with the dogs, and they did a few projects in the house which turned out GREAT! (Pictures to come) We are having so much fun in the snow and decorating the house. Once again, our family was a huge help with helping us get settled quickly. Hudson is a cute town with incredibly friendly people...we are going to put on some serious lbs due to the many cakes, brownies and muffins that we have received as welcome gifts. So sweet! Although we wish that we could transport our family and friends here, were are excited about this phase of our life. More to come and more pictures once I load our other camera.

Tender Heart

I want to write down some of the things that Brayden has said recently before I forget. I am amazed at his vocabulary, his communication skills, and most importantly his tender heart.

- He kissed Callie on her cheek and said, "It's just me, Callie, your big brother, Brayden." It was so sweet and out of nowhere.

-We were walking out the door the other day, and he said, "Wait, Mommy!", and ran back inside. I followed him and heard him whisper to Lillie while he gave her a hug, "Good-Bye Lillie. We be back very soon."

-He makes me laugh. Whenever he asks for something in particular to eat and I tell him that we don't have it he responds with, "That's ok. We get it at HEB."

-I bumped into the table, and I must have made a loud noise. Brayden came running over to me and asked, "You ok, Mommy?" He kept repeating it until I told him that I was ok. Then he said, "I kiss it." He kissed my leg and gave me a hug.

-Ray was on a business trip in Ohio, and before Brayden went to bed one night he said, "When Daddy back from Ohio I give him my Pillow Pet." Sure enough...the minute Ray walked in the door a few days later, he ran in his room and got his Pillow Pet to give to Ray.

He is such a sweet little boy, and I just hope and pray that he always has such a tender and loving heart. I love him so much!

Best Hubby Ever!!!

I seriously have the most thoughtful hubby ever! My 30th birthday is on January 20th. Ray wasn't sure if we would still be here or if we would be in Ohio by then, so he planned a surprise birthday party for me. He started planning the day we found out that we were moving. He and I went to dinner at Las Alamedas, and then we decided to go have a drink at Baker Street Pub. Well, I thought we were deciding at dinner to go to Baker's Street, but it was actually all part of the plan. HA! Afterwards, Ray told me that he tried to "let me think" that I was deciding what we would do next! When we walked in, so many of our sweet friends were there waiting to surprise me. I was totally shocked! It was so sweet! It was such a FUN night...we were dancing machines! I don't have many pictures of the night, so if you were there and have pics, I would love a few more. : ) If I had known about it, I would have brought my camera. : ) I had a blast!

Christmas Cuties

Christmas Day

Christmas Day was wonderful! Lots of talking, laughing, eating and playing filled the day. Ray's dad made a huge roast stuffed with a delicious stuffing and lobster. I forgot to get a family picture...we will have to do that soon.

Christmas Morning

Christmas morning was SO much fun! The night before we had left cookies and milk for Santa and carrots on the front porch for the reindeer. Brayden was so cute counting out the cookies and lining up the carrots. He was so excited! Ray and I were so excited that night...we felt like little kids again! : ) We couldn't wait to see his face when he saw what Santa brought him. Callie Reese has been giving us the gift of sleep. She has been sleeping around 10 hours straight for the last week! Thank you Callie! ; ) We had a really fun morning!
"A bicycle and presents!"

Checking out the cookie crumbs that Santa left

He asked Santa for a blue bicycle!

Showing off his muscles and his new rain boots

Eating breakfast with his new DVD player, new helmet and new rain boots...life is good! : )