Sunday, July 12, 2009

P-A-R-T-Y!!

What a whirlwind of a weekend!!! THis weekend was so much fun! Thursday night, Aunt Rhonda and Uncle Bob came in town from Louisiana! Ryan showed them Texas Tech, and some of Lubbock on the way home from the airport. They were impressed with our town. I think they thought it would be a podunk town! We went to eat at Abuelo's and enjoyed visiting. Friday was BRaidy's birthday! We went to lunch at Spanky's (we thought they needed to experience the FRIED CHEESE!) and then hung out at the house waiting on Nena, Pops, Uncle Todd, and Aunt Marci to arrive, and Aunt Jess, Uncle Chris, and Aunt Rach came in town also! We celebrated the BIG FIRST BIRTHDAY not once, but twice! Ryan's family and my family came over for steaks for dinner. Braidy had a birthday cupcake and loved playing in it and squishing it in between his fingers. Saturday was the big celebration. We had a couple pools, a big water slide, hot dogs, cake, all the goodies! Lots of Braidy's friends came and we had such a great time. Braidy absolutely loved his party. HE was so happy the whole time. He is a lucky little boy to have so many people who love him and who spoil him rotten! Thank you to everyone who came from near and far to help Braidy celebrate his first year!! Here are some pictures of the weekend with friends and family!

Birthday Cupcake, thrilled everyone is singing to him!

A VERY tired birthday boy!!!

Braidy and sweet Jorja!

Little Crockett goes swimming!

Johnny and Ava swimming in the "big kid pool"

Braidy in his pool!

So the trunks were a tad big...but cute none the less!

Present time!

My cake table with pictures!

"Happy Birthday to Braidy!"

Time to DIG IN!

OOOOOO This is FUN and tastes GOOD!

Sleepy Again! Ouch...cake in the eyes...and nose...and ears....

Oooooh what a MESS I am!

After a bath, all clean in my new "Braidy" chair!

Friday, July 10, 2009

One Year Old!


Today has finally come. It seems like it was just yesterday we were in the hospital awaiting the big arrival of our sweet baby boy. I cannot comprehend how a year can fly by so quickly. It is definitely bittersweet. Sweet because Braidy just gets more fun and more fun every single day. Bitter because he is growing up so fast, and I feel like it will just get faster from here on out! This past year has been the best of my life. I love this little man so so much, I can't even put into words how much I love him. His hugs are heart-melting. His smiles are 100% contagious. His laugh will brighten even the darkest of days. Braidy, thank you for bringing an enormous amount of joy into our lives. We love you so much and look forward to year number 2! Happy Birthday Sweet Baby Boy! We love you! Here are some of the FABULOUS pictures we had made for his first birthday...courtesy of Christiane Wheatley Photography!!! What a treasure these pictures are!