More Birthday pics.

The gang! It was a lot of fun having everyone over to celebrate with Brody.

Brody getting ready to blow out his candles.

Brody's 3!!

Brody's Train Cake

On January 21st my big boy turned 3! We are a little late on posting for his b-day. I've been waiting to get the pictures from James' computer, but he is always on his computer. . . so this will have to do for now. We had a small little party for Brody with family and neighbors from next door. Brody loves loves loves trains so I attempted to make a train cake. It was a little sad in places, but over all very cute. Brody thought it was the best thing ever and that is what really counts. He didn't even want to open presents because it would take him away from his train cake. He was super cute!!
A few things about Brody: He loves anything to do with trains. He likes Thomas movies, the Polar Express, and just about any movie that has a train. Brody has learned how to work the computer and loves playing games and doing little activities. He also enjoys being outside playing at the park, or riding his bike. I just got him a soccer ball and he has quite the kick going on. Brody is such a happy little guy with an easy smile and fun personality!! He's my little cuddler and I'll take that as long as I can. We love you Brody and are so happy you are a part of our family. Happy Birthday Big Guy!! : )

Everyday shots

Such cute boys if I do say so myself.

He looks so adorable sleeping like that.

Christmas!

Brody Christmas morning.

Zach Christmas morning. He slept in!!

Love stocking stuffers

James Chillin in his Christmas Eve PJ's

Brody's Stash

Zach's Stash

Mom and Jodi

Everyone but Pam we missed you!

Most of the grandkids, what a cute bunch of kids

Raquel's fam in their pj's

We had such a wonderful Christmas this year. We are so greatful to our families who let us crash at your houses, eat all your food, and party until late in the evening every night!! : ) I don't think I've recovered yet. While at Raquel's house we got to ride motorbikes that the kids got for Christmas, and now I know what I would like for my birthday since that is closer then Christmas. Riding those bikes brought back so many memories. . . I loved it even if I couldn't feel my legs because of the cold. James took Brody out and he smiled the whole time, or so that is what I am told. Maybe his face was just frozen like that!! : ) Anyway, it was good times and good laughs (thanks Raquel I will forever have your facial expression on your way to meet the pavement imprinted in my head).
I feel bad because we didn't get to spend as much time with James's family as we had hoped due to sickness. However, we are grateful for the effort everyone put in to stick around and see us while we were there. Hopefully everything will work out and we will see everyone in July healthy and happy!! : )
Brody loved his present from Santa. . . he couldn't even open anything else he was so enthralled with his train set. He played with it for two days straight and slept with his trains. He did take time out to open and play with a helicopter he got, but not for long. Zach got a little light up lion with music, balls, and a hammer from santa and loved it too. So Santa scored this year. Both boys had a great time playing with cousins and I loved having everyone take care of my boys. I should have brought them all home with me!! : ) Thanks again to everyone for making our holidays the best ever.

Family Pics.

Here are a few pictures of our family. Thanks so much to Pam and fam for helping us out.

This is the only picture I could get of the boys together. Brody didn't even want to touch Zach let alone hold him.

Best picture of Brody and dad. . .both were struggling, but close to smiles!! : )

Catch up

Brody's snowman

Our neighbor next door is such a cute lady. She invited Brody over to her house to make this cute little half melted snowman. She owns trains so he wasn't too interested in making the snowman so I had to help. I thought it was a super cute idea and the kids had fun making them.

The finished project!!

So this year we bought a gingerbread house kit thinking it would be a great FHE activity. As you can see Brody and James had a good ol' time. James is in the construction business so the house stayed together. . . but the decorating/icing part needs a little bit of work!! : ) There is always next year. It was fun to watch the two boys decorate the house Brody loved it especially eating the candy while working.

One on the house.. . one in my mouth!

Zach 4 mo.

Zach is such a cutie what can I say. My little boy is growing up way to fast. He had his 4 mo. check-up and weighed 14lbs 8 oz and was 25 1/2 in long. He had to get 3 shots and didn't like that at all, but he was a trooper and didn't cry for long. Zach has the cutest smile and shows it to most people. He always has to have something in his mouth whether it be a toy, blanket, or his fingers as long as it isn't a binky. He tries to grab at everything in reach and it's so fun to watch his face when he grabs my nose or mouth. He's got super strong legs and is always kicking which is hilarious in the bath, but gets me all wet. We tried cereal for the first time this week, but he didn't seem to like it with the face he made so maybe we will try again when he is 5 mo. We love having him in our family and Brody is super cute with him now. He is always concerned when he cries and asks him whats wrong. Brody is interacting with him a little more and wants to hold him, but only for a second. I love it!! I can't wait until I can actually get a picture of them together. Such a proud mom!

Checking out his rings.

He always has to have something in his mouth.