pretty in pink
the little snow we got...we had to go outside!
hey there...
braydon....25 mos
braydon introduces brielle to the train table....
hmmm
yep...she is a thumb sucker....

Trying out our new camera.....

mommy and brielle
self portrait of braydon and daddy
too cute!
look at those lips..
grabbing at the rings
focused!
eating lunch...
very focused on his new Thomas video....

Melissa Thiel visits, Ravens Playoff game, and more....

Hello...

Well, we have enjoyed an exceptionally warm January.....and spent a lot of time outside, even the Ravens game this past saturday..it was 67 degrees! We have kept busy, and just enjoyed a visit from Melissa (braydon refers to her at Miss Lissa) along with playdates, outside time, Ravens playoff games, and just some old fashioned time at home. Both kids are changing so much each week...it is hard to keep up!

Enjoy the pics...We bought Brielle the Bumbo seat because she wants to sit and stand all the time and really is not fond of laying back in the bouncy seat. She has started to sleep through the night...(10 hour shifts), not every night..but it is happening, so that makes us all more rested.

Braydon is talking up a storm....and surprising us with his new knowledge everyday....we now count to ten (sometimes higher) and he knows all his colors, along with a lot of other interesting facts he seems to have collected

neither of them looked very thrilled....
self timer....
braydon eating the cake that mommy and he made together....
mommy's little girl...

tummy time
braydon.....
melissa and brielle
ravens vs colts..playoffs game
brielle's second ravens game
sitting outside at the game...(she slept through the first and third quarters)
sweet little girl

Brielle in her new, Bumbo seat...helping with Dinner
she has found her fist....and she loves having it in her mouth!
loving the BUMBO seat..SMILE!
get together with all the playgroup familes!
happy girl
helping mommy make pancakes
he is very into helping with things in the kitchen, outside, etc...any kind of "project"
the moms with the kids...

Happy New Year! 2007

We are back...we had a wonderful time in Michigan for the holidays.....but the bummer..NO SNOW! we keep telling Braydon all about this wonderful white stuff...but so far..no proof! Although, he enjoyed himself and the act of Christmas and getting presents....he seems to think that Santa will be coming every day, as he is still reminding me of Thomas the Train things that he still thinks he needs. :) We enjoyed a lot of time with my siblings, Ross and Angela and Grandpa and Grandma. Braydon spent the night twice, and really enjoyed the special time he had with all of them! Mom and Dad enjoyed a couple of nights with just one little infant....who, unlike what we thought the first time around..is not a lot of work! :)

We also had a chance to see some friends, and Grandpa and Grandma Bolt. We always enjoy our time in Michigan and look forward to the next visit.

Braydon continues to make us smile everyday, with full sentences now and funny little remarks....we love him. Brielle is now smiling a lot more, cooing a little and we think we may have heard a few giggles here and there. She is already growing so fast! We have officially moved into 3-6 mos clothing. :)

We will see what the new year will bring!

Uncle Ross and Brielle
The girls
Braydon is being very curious about one of the ornaments

....Grandpa...what are you smiling at?

very intense Thomas train play....
The Bolt Family of FOUR
Braydon takes a moment to explain some things to Grandpa
are all these for me?
Santa's Little Helper!

mom...with her two kids. :)
can you belive we have two kids?
ross, grandma, angela and brielle...(brielle looks a bit nervous)
outside....the bummer...no snow!
taking a walk in the woods with grandma
braydon and quinn
Aunt Angela (he absolutely adores her) can you tell!
siblings!