Kodi

I am sad to say that Kodi, Dave's K9 partner for just over 6 years and our loving dog passed away yesterday afternoon. I have seriously been dreading this day since the day Dave and I got married, as I knew how much my husband adored this dog. Kodi has been an excellent dog and friend to many, including Brychan and all of his little cousins (above is Kodi with Taylor).

Kodi retired from bomb detection just after Brychan was born last year. Kodi LOVED working and had a bit of a hard time adjusting to life as "just" a pet. We honestly didn't expect him to last long after retirement (he is 11 years old), but this was definitely a surprise. Dave has received dozens of phone calls and emails today offering condolences, which I know he greatly appreciates.

Below is a photo of Kodi with Biggs and then a photo of Kodi with Brychan. I am so sad that Brychan will not remember Kodi or realize just how much Kodi loved him! Kodi had recently begun napping in Brychan's room during Brychan's naps, and loved all the attention (kind or otherwise) Brychan bestowed upon him.



We will miss you Kodi!! Thank you for being such a good companion for my husband the last 7 years...he loves you dearly!

10 Months Old!!

Okay, so this is one of our Christmas photos (which I will get around to posting the rest of hopefully sometime this week), but I was too lazy to get the camera out and take a photo today. I can't believe Brychan is 10 months old already and before I know it, it will be time for his first birthday (I've already started thinking about the "party")!!

He started walking this week and his third tooth is starting to make an appearance. Right now he is totally in love with dancing; anytime he hears any sort of music (and I mean ANY, this morning he was shaking his little bum to Primary songs) he starts shakin' it. He's got this little Elvis move going on with his leg...
He is also getting crazier by the day! Each night, about an hour before bedtime, he kicks into high gear laughing, squealing, just out of control fun. I love it! Brychan is such a happy boy, he laughs all day and is always full of smiles. And he can't get enough of other children. He was SO happy to see my Primary class today after being gone for a week. I fall more and more in love with this little boy every day - I just can't believe it's been 10 months already!

Christmas Sunday

Cute, isn't he?

Snow Day!

This week, with all the snow, I decided it would be fun to take Brychan out to play. We bundled up in snow pants, mittens, coat and hat and headed outside. Of course, I don't know if the 20 minutes it took getting him dressed was worth the 5 minutes he was willing to put up with the play, but at least we got some cute photos!

I think he would have stayed outside all day had it not been for the snow clothes. He hates that he can't move around freely in them!

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?