We have been celebrating like it's 1999 over here, how about you?!
In December, another one bit the dust and turned 30 (but we're not mentioning names)
Scott and the kids celebrated the snow by shoveling (and playing in/eating/throwing) it!
And we did LOTS of celebrating Baby Jesus!!! We were able to see most of our family and enjoy the reason for the season. We are so blessed!!
Braylee even got a slide so that we can finally have a quiet 'quiet time'. That was wishful thinking...now all we hear is thud, thud, thud from her hitting the floor after she slides down. This picture shows her using it like the parallel bars swinging back and forth. I guess the good news is that she hasn't broken any bones on it. yet.
We celebrated Scott's long vacation between Christmas and New Years by going to the Children's Museum with the girls...this picture doesn't look forced at all, does it?!
Another one from the museum, Braylee the fire fighter!
As of January, we have been celebrating a new guest at our house during the week.
And I have been pleasantly surprised by how well the girls are doing with our 'test run' of sorts!
And we celebrated our baby turning 4!!!!
I can't believe it's been 4 years since she looked like this.
She was loud immediately out of the womb....and hasn't stopped since. :)
Braylee Kay amazes us daily with her intelligence and sweet nature.
She's always been independent. She started walking at 9 months!
And hasn't wanted to be told what to do since then.
Where did my baby go?! (Easter 2009)
For her birthday this year, Braylee got her ears pierced!
Doesn't she look old?!!
We had a family party for her...who wants cake?
Braylee talked Scott into making her a red velvet cake for the party! This is the 'before'...
And the after...
And what would be better than talking her teddy bear, er, I mean dad into red velvet cookies to bring to preschool
Braylee is such a blessing to us. Yes, she is also a challenge, but I can't imagine life without her. She has made the last 4 years brighter, filled with many laughs (and tears). There are days where I promise to be more stubborn than a 4 year old, but she is so loved and a joy to us!! She has such a tender heart and we are SO thankful that God gave her to us.
Hope you were able to celebrate lots of occasions this season, too!
~Kristen
