Braeda's Baby Dedication

Braeda's Baby Dedication was about a month or so ago. Thanks to all of our family that came and supported our decision to raise Braeda in a Godly home and church..and thanks for celebrating with us as we dedicated her to the Lord. Below are some pictures from the day's events.

The Past Two Months In Review

I have been harrassed about posting on my blog. I never have time anymore to even paint my nails..let alone post on my blog! ;-)  So here is the past two months in a quick review! Enjoy all the pictures.

Erin with Erin Michels Photography and me with AR Photography. We had a booth at the Bridal Expo at The Holiday in Olney. We had fun..of course!! With the two of us (similar to our mothers) there is always laughter and chocolate to be had!

Braeda sat in her high chair for the first time a few weekends ago while Rylan and I ate breakfast. I had to tie her in with two of my scarves, but she definitely enjoyed it!

Braeda with her sock-cow that mom got her in North Carolina.

Braeda and Delia...soon to be great friends..just like their mothers. 

McKenna Grace and Braeda Lynn playing together. McKenna is beginning to enjoy Braeda more..as she has 'new' toys. McKenna would give Braeda the keys (in McKenna's hands)..then yank them away from her. She has a lesson to learn on sharing and she better learn quick. Braeda will whopp her one when she's able to. :)

 Friends.

 This is HYSTERICAL! Samantha put Fluffy (mom's wig) on McKenna! We nearly peed our pants! Obviously McKenna didn't find it as funny as we all did.

 Walked outside to this as we were all leaving mom's last Sunday. Such a pretty snow!

 The food begins! I have been pureeing peas, green beans, and carrots. So far, she's not a huge fan of the peas..but she loves the green beans. We will try carrots later this week. If you do not make your baby's food, you really should try! It is incredibly easy and extremely cheap!!

Mom's Surprise Birthday Party

Having 4 brains is better than one! After much contribution from each of us, mom's surprise birthday party was a success. There were so many things to worry about besides the planning..whether mom would be feeling better, if she'd fall for our excuse to get her to come up to the Gypsy, if the weather would cooperate, etc. But with all of us working together..I don't think we left anything out and we know mom's routine so well..that her Lovenox shot and alcohol swab were even remembered so she could take it that evening and stay on schedule with her medicines. We are good!!

The best surprise of the night was her getting to Skype with Dr. Goswami! He and Donita Schrey wanted to come for her party..but due to being such important people at their jobs..they had to stay in Springfield and work/be on call. However, we were excited that they would even consider coming. We were still excited that she was able to Skype with Dr. Goswami!! He's been FANTASTIC!!

We had a great time last night and thanks to everyone who showed up..even with the slick roads!! We know mom appreciated everyone being there!!

Mimi & Mom

Sheila, Larry, Lisa, Richie, Sarah, Mom, Pat, Mimi

The Beach Girls

(Deb, Mom, Lisa, Mary, Sheila, Sherri)

McKenna, Leslie, Mom, Braeda, Me

Jen making Mom blow out her candles.

Jen, Sam, Mom, Me, Leslie

Mike Jones talking to Braeda.

Food table with our shirts for this year!!

Waiting for Mom's arrival.

Cupcakes and Punch!

Christmas Festivities

Christmas was great this year! Although we didn't get Braeda much since she can't open anything..Rylan is making her a toy box and we got her a few books. She received waaayyy too many things for Christmas and I have no idea where I'm going to store these toys..let alone the toys she will receive in years to come..especially since her toy box will be almost completely filled once we get everything in it!

 She loved the tissue paper and the noises it made.

 Ja-Ja and Braeda

 McKenna wants to hold her so bad..until Braeda starts to move..then that freaks McKenna out.

 And she can't figure out why Braeda won't talk back. McKenna gets right in her face and just jabbers away.

 Aww..Mimi with McKenna and Braeda

Candy Making Day

We had an eventful Christmas season. Our festivities began with our traditional candy making day at mom's. There were no powdered sugar fights this year. :( I burnt my finger and Jenn dipped her hair in the hard candy..that was nearly all the excitement we created! But we had a great time anyways..just as we always do!

 Braeda was content most of the time...but between all of us..someone was always paying special attention to her. :)

Playing with Ja-Ja

We took supper out to mom's Friday night. Leslie was there cutting mom's hair..so Braeda got to spend the evening with McKenna. Mom was holding Braeda and talking to her..and McKenna wanted right up there with mom. She couldn't stand that mom wasn't solely focusing her attention on her.

More Pictures of Braeda

Jen put Braeda in the Bumbo seat last week..which she liked for a bit!

 Mom showing Braeda her new ornament.

 Me & Braeda

 Braeda looking at Anna Ryker(5 days old). They were the same length..only Braeda weighed 9lbs2oz and Anna weighed 6lbs6oz. HA! Anna looks super tiny compared to Braeda!

 Braeda with her first Santa encounter.