Poor Brody

The week before Christmas was a tough one for Brody. On Wednesday he got tubes put in his ears and on Saturday he broke his leg. Yep, that is one surgery and one ER visit in the matter of a week. The tubes were planned since our little one has had entirely too many ear infections his first year of life. He did amazing and was a perfect patient. The staff at the surgery center were flirting with Brody and loved his backwards wave. The broken leg happened on Christmas Eve day at the park. He was enjoying some sliding time with Papa when he must have caught his leg. We didn't think his leg was hurt at first since it seemed he got spooked on the slide but his instant cry lasted for about an hour and a half. Needless to say, we spent Christmas Day as a family in the ER. We laughed at the memories we created and were grateful to be together as a family. Like I said, Brody is an amazing patient and was such a trooper. Never a dull moment as a parent.

December Catch Up

December went by too quickly! I am still in shock that it is January! Here are some December highlights:

Grammy and Papa came down for an early Christmas. We took the kids to see Santa and played at the park for a bit. Both of the kiddos did great with Santa...he is such a sweet old man who volunteers each year for our town.

Family of 4 stockings!
A lazy Saturday morning...we don't get this often since I usually work on Saturdays so we have to savor them when they come. Both kids cuddle dad on the couch for some cartoons.
Drive-in movie to see the Chipmunks. Addie loves going to the movies so we met up with the Hamons and some of our neighbors for a night at the drive-in. We stayed in the car since it was rather chilly but it was great. Brody watched half of it then fell asleep in his carseat and Addie had her eyes glued on the screen.
A walk to the duck pond near our house. We have been out in about in the neighborhood quit a bit since the weather has been incredible. We took a family stroll to the duck pond to "fish" with tree branches and climb trees. Chris has taught Addie to climb trees and she is hooked...she is try to climb any and every tree in her sight...even the tiny ones.
I received this picture on my phone one day. Chris and Brody were cleaning up the garage.
Addie and Jackers have become little buddies. We usually see him at least every other day in the neighborhood. This night we stole Jackers for his parents to go on a date...they had a blast playing and decorating cookies. They might have destroyed the curtain bar in Addie's room but we will not talk about that.
Brody got a new train from Grammy and Papa for his birthday!
Brody is sooo close to walking. He has perfected pulling himself up onto anything and is starting to cruise on the furniture.
The tot lot slide...they like going down together.
Peppermint hot chocolate...yum.
Our pathetic tree this year...yes, it is 4 feet talk and it is fake. Sad. We decided to give since it seemed like an up high battle to keep Mr. Brody away from the tree. Funnily, Addie loved the thing since she could pull up the bar stool and play with each ornament.
How I found Brody after a nap....with Addie.
Sweet boy...
Silly boy...
Silly girl....
Paso Christmas parade with dad...

November Catching Up

I promise to get better...eventually. :) Here are some November highlights:

Addie loves animals. She is begging us for a cat...we are pretty close to giving in which is HUGE for Chris and I. Nonetheless, the local animal shelter sets up in front of the post office on Saturdays and we typically get suckered into letting Addie fall in love with one of them. This one was adorable.
We spent a lot of time outside in November and December. Brody is a huge fan of the tot lot in our neighborhood as well as he loves one of our neighbors little cars.
Bath time...still a favor in our household...must have bubbles.


Thanksgiving was spent in Modesto this year. It's always great to be with the family.

Savannah celebrated her 4th birthday over Thanksgiving with a bounce house princess party.

More bath time....Our first family fun run...let's be honest though, it was a fun WALK. Addie sported boots for the occasion so she was carried most of the way our sat in the stroller. Brody was super content enjoying the amazing day in Monterey as we joined our family in supporting Athletes for Adoption.

We even got metals for finishing. :)

Monterey Bay Aquarium...Addie is a huge fan of the aquarium and this is Brody's second time. He seemed to enjoy the large fish in the tanks and would point at them as they went by.