Halloween is for adults, too

This past Saturday night, Wally and I had a halloween party to attend. I use to hate these things, but now as a stay-at-home mommy, usually jeans and a t-shirt is my attire, it is a treat now to dress up and have fun. This year we were Gladiator and Greek Goddess... I can't wait to start planning for next year...hmmmm. So here are some pics from our fun night.

Like Father, Like Son

Brayden and Wally close to the same age... they smiled the same way, even cried the same way. Even Wally's mom, Mogda, says they act the same way...so many times you hear her say when talking about Brayden "...that is Wally...". It cracks me up when we go through Wally's photo album, and point out so many pics saying "...oh, now that is Brayden right there".

Are they twins?!

Here are pics of Brayden and Alexander in the same outfit at the same age...5 months. You can definitely tell they are brothers and take after Wally, but actually seeing pics side by side, you can also see how different they look, too. I may be the only one here or just wishful thinking, but looking at "A's" pic, I can see so much more of me in him than I can of "B"...Brayden is an exact copy of Wally at that age. I love to compare pics of the boys at the same age and their well check-ups... although Alexander was born 1 pound bigger than Brayden, Brayden at all of his check-ups has been 1 pound bigger and a hair taller compared to Alexander.

An Italian Evening

My mom, my sister, and I are taking a few cooking classes at William Sonoma. Last night was our first night, and it was all about Italian food...YUMMY, We had a great time watching and surprising learning a lot about tachniques and history to go a long with great new recipes. Truly a great evening...my mom and sister, great food, what else could a MOM ask for with an evening off?! Maybe a glass of wine to compliment the company and food :). Thanks, mom, for the great idea!

Happy Birthday, Brayden!!

Wow, my little boy is now 2! It's a whole new world for him now compared to 2 years ago, or even 1 year ago. It's very bittersweet to watch your children grow up...I think the bitter part is really just how fast it goes, and know to seriously cherish every minute. It only seems and feels like yesterday that I was holding and seeing my little boy for the first time, boy, how time flys. Now this year, not only is he another year older and a bit more wise, but he has one more person in his life to watch him celebrate, his brother. I never knew the love a parent has for their own child til I had Brayden, and boy did it knock me off my feet. He is our little "surprise" blessing...I never knew I wanted something so bad, but apparently God did, and gave me the best little boy ever. There hasn't been a day that B-boy hasn't put a smile on our face, even on his most trying days he does something that Wally and I just shake our heads and laugh at. It's so amazing to see him today as a little man who now has his own thoughts, his own voice, his own opinions, and one amazing personality. I can't believe one day that this little snuggle bug will be 15 and will tower over me, be almost as tall as Wally, and have girls calling asking for my little boy...scary to think.

So I wish the HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY to our little boy today. As he enjoys the day, I will constantly be thinking back to just 2 years ago with only hours away from finally getting to meet my baby boy. In fact at this time 2 years ago, 7:35 a.m., we were on our way up to the hospital, and I was crying, scared of not what we were about to become, parents, but scared thinking about having to get this little boy out, and knowing I couldn't just wiggle my nose and there he is. WE LOVE YOU, BRAYDEN, & HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY!!!!

Alexander Turns Over

Working on trying to turn over

Yea!! We got it!!

Yea to our little A for accomplishing turning over on his own! He has been working on the little move for a few days and now has mastered it. It's a little hard to get floor time in when Brayden is around because he wants to always be on top of the baby, literally. That doesn't fly too well with Alexander, and tears are sometimes shed. With a big brother who always wants to be right by his baby bro's side, Alexander will one day understand the love and friendship that will always exist between he and Brayden, and can count on his big brother to protect him and be by his side.

Nice Weekend with Family & Friends

My mom, my sister, and I

Brayden loving on Sadie :)

Even though our weekend was super packed, it was a very nice and enjoyable long weekend. Yesterday we got together with my mom, my sis, Rayne, Ron (her husband), and my pretty little niece Sadie for some lunch. It cracks me up now when we go out to eat, before we were just a table of 5, adults only, now we are 5 adults, 2 highchairs, and 1 sling, please. Sunday lunch was great, and the kiddos and baby kept their fussing down to a minimum and actually got in some adult conversation.

Between my mom, my sister, and I, we are 3 reality show junkies, and when we get together our conversation at some point is about the shows we are hooked on. My favorite show right now is LA Ink, and I even got my sister on it, maybe I can get her to go to LA and we can be on the show and get inked by Kat Von D...he-he, just kidding Rayne. But it's fun and funny when we all get together, especially when the kiddos are able to run around, their new thing is to chase each other around... it is usually Sadie chasing and Brayden running away with both laughing (LOVE IT).

Later on in the afternoon, we went to our friend's house Jon & Shellye for some hamburgers, swimming, and playing with their 4 boys (Jansen, Jaden, Avery, and Maddox) and our 2. Brayden loves to play with all of them and had a great time as well as Wally, Alexander, and I, but B was very upset when we left and let Jon and Shellye's neighbors know it. Thanks for a fun evening!