My Max.

My little Max.

This little man will melt your heart. 

I have been so blessed to have him in my life.  He is so happy and content all the time.

The calmest of my boys. For now at least.

His face is full of joy.

Love you my Max boy.

Toothless.

Look at that face.
My Brayden is getting so big. Too big. I was not prepared for his first tooth to be gone.  I love him so very much, he is the sweetest boy with the biggest heart. 
Yes, the tooth fairy made an appearance.
Sugarless Gum. A $1 bill. And some "coins".
I could kiss that face all day.
Toothless.

Wrapping up 2012.

The Tradition lives on.

Breakfast with the Big Guy. 

It is always such a treat to be able to take our boys to a magical morning. The look on their faces and the sparkle in their eyes are priceless. Greyson was not shy with Santa.  No surprise here, he gave him a high five and a big smile....Then followed by a look of deep concern. Classic Greyson.  Brayden couldn't wait to explain to Greyson how the morning would play out.  He is such a sweet boy pointing out Santa, and not wanting his little brother to miss a thing!

Good Memories.

Christmas morning was a blast.  These boys are so very special. They love each other so much.  Instead of tearing into the gifts themselves, they were so concerned for each other. They both made sure their brother had a present to unwrap before they did.  Ugh, tug at my heart strings. Greyson was still half asleep when we snapped this picture.  Brayden was BEYOND excited.  BEYOND meaning waking up at 3 am. "MOM, DAD....guess who came?!" So he hopped in our bed and proceeded to tell us who came every hour, almost on the hour until 7 am. What a patient kid :)
We had such an incredible Christmas, so very blessed to have the family that we do.  Everything was just so over the top. I am so grateful that I have the family I do and for these beautiful, wonderful memories that we share together.  I just wished that I had taken more pictures!!  The entire day was perfect.  Thank you so much everyone for a spectacular, perfect day! We love you all!!

All the trimmings.

 Finally. I have been hit with the Christmas spirit! All the trimmings are up. Let the Merry begin.

 I am absolutely giddy about my tree this year. We have a REAL tree! I have never had a real tree and I LOVE it! We were planning on doing a festive "Griswold" Christmas this year. Yes, loading the kiddos, driving for a couple hours, hiking to find the perfect "one". But, we figured the boys were a little too young yet to experience that, so we will hold off for now.  It is in our future, for sure! This year visiting 3 lots was enough fun with them all in the car for only an hour. Loud screaming, loud laughing and all.  LOUD.  But, these are the moments and memories that matter most. One tree lot even had reindeer for the kiddos to pet and the most gorgeous flocked tree's I had ever seen!  ( I steered clear of the flocked this year, I had my fill last year ) I am enjoying this little beauty. I wish I could keep him forever!

 

Happy Christmas!

Grateful.

So. Very. Thankful.
Words cannot express my gratitude for the countless blessings that I have.  First and foremost I have a wonderful family. I have a 3 precious gifts. 3 very special spirits that fill my life with such joy it moves me to emotion.  I am so grateful for the opportunity to raise these boys and I am filled with anticipation of what they may become.  When I look in their eyes I marvel at the future. They are all so sweet, healthy, and happy. We are so elated that they are ours! It is just the beginning, being there mom is an honor.  I am so overjoyed that I am trusted with these bright, fun, beautiful boys. They are my everything, and I am beyond grateful for them in our lives. Sometimes I feel so very overwhelmed for what I have. Frankly, I am spoiled, and I feel as if I have too much. I am so SO blessed. Thanksgiving is the best time of year. Reflection and focus on what we have is not done often enough.  I am beyond happy with the life that I have, I am so grateful, my heart is so very full.

Happy Haunting.

What a Happy Halloween we had this year.  We love our boys so much and yet again it was another riot to see them all in full costume enjoying the evening, running around and digging through their "loot".
Was the weather just perfect or what?! I wish it was like that every year!
 This year we were the Avenger's. Right up the boys' ally.

The boys had a blast gutting and carving the pumpkin.

At least for a little while. Good old Dad finished up!

The HULK!

THOR.

 Captain America.

 Brandon and Jessica's costume....Cutest thing ever! 

 As I was passing out candy I was looking up and down the street at all the darling excited kiddos bustling around our neighborhood and it made me feel so blessed to live where I do. Knowing I can raise my boys in such a wonderful place. It was a fun night! We had our family join us, it is always so nice to get together with everyone and to enjoy eachother. We love you guys....thanks for making Halloween extra special!

Kindergarten

I love this boy. With all of my heart.  He has such an innocent way of showing his pure love for his family.  I am so very proud of my Brayden.  He has excelled in the last year, and I cannot believe time has slipped away the way it has. Oh too quickly.  He is growing and learning in every aspect of his life. As a parent, you only can do your best and hope that they will be good examples to others and to be consistently making good choices.
Here is my happy, smart, thoughtful, loving, giving, innocent, obedient, beautiful, perfect little guy.
And yes, (have to Mom brag) he really is all of those things...
Kindergarten has been good for him. It will be a good challenge. A friendly push in keeping him going in a strong educated experience.   
So here is o Kindergarten. We love you Brayden and are so proud of the young man you are.