First Hair Cut

This week, Dave decided he was ready to tackle Brychan's shaggy, hanging over the ears, hippie-mullett type hair that no amount of lotion, water or gel would help. While Brychan was sleeping, Dave attempted to trim it up a little bit. While it didn't turn out too bad, there are some definite bald spots. At least it's not hanging over his ears anymore!

And what is it about becoming a mom that makes you cry about everything?!? I was fighting off tears with the first hair cut...he's too little to be needing this already!

Before

After (the best shot I could get. Should have taken this one while he was sleeping as well)

Thanksgiving

This year, we made the trek (all 19 hours of it!) to San Angelo, Texas to spend Turkey Day at my parent's home. My youngest brother was awaiting his mission call (he is going to Billings, Montanta on March 11), so we wanted to make sure that the entire family was able to spend some time together. You will have to forgive me as there are a lot of Thanksgiving photos I want to post!

Unfortunately, our first day there, Dad and the boys were off to play some pool when Dad started having major chest pains. After a 911 call and trip to the ER, he was given EKGs and a stress test (which he passed with flying colors) and was sent home the next day, just in time for Thanksgiving dinner. However, he was called back to the hospital and was given an angiogram which included a stent in his heart. He was told that not only does he have coronary disease, but that he also had a heart attack. The rest of our time in Texas was spent with Dad in the hospital. He is doing great now, but it was kind of a bummer since Dad hasn't gotten to spend any time with his newest grandchildren as of yet. At least we got to have our turkey dinner together!

Brychan and Grandpa

Reagan, Payton and Brock with Grandpa. We had a birthday party for Brock, which we ended up doing at the hospital for Dad's sake. Happy 6th Birthday, Brocky!

Brychan and Payton

Dave ended up with a new best friend during the week. Reagan and Brock have always loved David, but Brock seemed to especially bond with Dave this trip. They really enjoyed this viewing of Iron Man.

More Thanksgiving

Brychan absolutely LOVES his Auntie Ashley! We have never seen him attach himself to somebody like he did with her. It makes us that much more sad that she lives so far away!

Having too much fun with new toys at Grandma's...

With Ashley

We were trying to take some family photos and Ash just happened to snap this one. I LOVE it!!

And, I love this photo just because you can see Brychan's two little teeth so well!

David does such a good job at getting awesome pics of Brychan. How did his eyes get to be so blue?

Nothin' but TROUBLE!

I don't know what's come over my son the last couple of weeks, but all of the sudden he is so stinkin' funny! He's become extremely playful, is laughing at everything and has become very, very mischievious.

In one 24 hour period, he completely emptied a box of tissue and a box of 250 diaper baggies (one at a time, of course) and had them strewn throughout the house. Later that afternoon, I put him down so I could take some photos of the hallway floor. I turned around, and this is what I found! The remainders of a loaf of bread, emptied out on the floor with Brychan having eaten or nibbled on every piece. He has been known to carry a loaf of bread around the house with him, but when did he figure out how to get it open?!?

Fall Cleanup

Evidently, somebody has forgotten to inform the weatherman that November is almost over and the weather is supposed to be getting colder. Not that we're complaining...60 and up is a nice, end of November surprise!

Last Saturday, we took a break from putting the house back together and went outside to clean up the yard. Brychan sat out there for over an hour watching us work. Next year he won't get off quite so easy! :)

Daddy and his little clone

Cuteness

I am trying REALLY hard to get the blog all caught up before we head out of town next week, and then have the holiday rush to work through! This is one of Brychan's favorite places to be...he loves watching the world go by!

New Floors

As requested, here are some photos of our newly redone floors. More photos will come once Dave gets the baseboards done. But these will give you an idea!

We did these stripes just in our room and the hallway.


The living room and office floors look like Brychan's floors. Brychan's room just happens to be the most put together at the moment.