Flashcards

The Aldridges sent a box of goodies for the boys, including tons of books and flashcards. The boys LOVE everything in there, but both especially love the flash cards with animal pictures. They both really love animals!




And of course, Brady immediately found and fell in love with the bear!



Thank you so much for sending the boys such great books and flash cards!

Hay Rides

Brady's school, Paddington, does a hayride every fall. I had jury duty this morning, so our new nanny, Megan took Brady to school.

You can't tell from these pictures that he was looking at the horses or on the hayride, but the pictures are too cute not to post.




Megan told me that Brady was apprehensive about the horses and not sure what to think of the whole experience. But, overall, I think he had some fun!

Family Photos

We got some last minute family photos before the grandparents left town.

Here are the four of us. Jackson could not be any more excited!



Me with the boys:


And the Savino's:


It was great to see you guys. We will see you soon in Houston. Thanks for everything!

Bass Pro Shop

Jackson really wanted to take Poppy and Grandam to Bass Pro Shop before they left. It was a very important stop for him. And, he very enthusiastically showed Poppy and Grandma everything inside.

We only captured pictures in front of the big bear:


At the shooting range:


And Brady crawling through a tent:


Jackson and Brady had the best time.

Craft Time

Grandma got the boys a craft kit and Jackson really wanted to try it out. So we made a turkey.




It was a success!

Family Trip to the Zoo

We took the grandparents to visit the zoo. Jackson was excited to show Poppy and Grandma all the animals. Brady had the best time...as he gets older he enjoys the zoo more and more.

Poppy, Grandma and Brady checking out some animals:



Jackson posing on a bear statue:



The boys checking out an iguana:



Brady hanging out with Poppy:



And Brady and Grandma peeking through the prairie dog cave:



Such a fun trip to the zoo. I think it wore everybody out!

Unecessary Zoom

Play Outside and Family Photos

The weather was beautiful this weekend and we spent a lot of time in the backyard. Jackson was also not feeling great so we stayed close to home.

Grandma and Brady playing on the fort:



Jackson posing on the fort:



Poppy swinging the boys:



Some family photos:

Poppy & Grandma Arrive

Poppy and Grandma came to visit us and then take a mini vacation up to Estes Park.

Jackson wasted no time getting Poppy to read Brady and him a book:




Brady showed off his reading skills:



Brady and Grandam hung out and played in the front yard and then he helped Poppy and Daddy plant a tree:

Brady's First Day of School

Today was Brady's first day at Paddington. We are doing a class called Creative Explorations. Jackson and I did this class when he was Brady's age (and I was pregnant with Brady). I honestly cannot believe it is already time for Brady and I to take the class.

Brady had a great first day of school.



He immediately found all the animals (which is always what Jackson wanted to play with as well). He worked on puzzles with his teacher Ms. Nea:




(notice he would not let go of the polar bear...Brady loves bears)

Did some art work:



(still with the polar bear)

He played in the water table:



(he still has the polar bear, you just can't see it)

And then outside on the playground:




Then we came inside for circle time and Brady found a huge bear to play with. Seriously, he loves bears.



A great first day at Paddington (or as Jackson calls it "little boy school")

Cutie Pie

My sweet, sweet boy:

Tee Ball

Getting ready for the big leagues:

Bounce House

The boys have really been enjoying the bouncy castle lately. Brady has been in there more and has a blast:




And, of course, Jackson still has a great time as well.

(even though this picture is creepy)

PlayDate with Alex

Jackson (and Brady) had a playdate with his friend Alex today. It had been a while, but the kids still had a good time. It has been fun to watch the kids grow and see how they play together.



Alex and Jackson are a good match because she is tough and does not back down!

Gig 'Em

The Boys

Here is a video of the boys showing their skills and updating the camera on life.

Out of the Mouth of a Three Year Old

Here are some of the funny things Jackson has been saying the past few months.

J: "Daddy is a man, I love Daddy. I share my toys with him."

J: "Hey there's an ant crawling...hey you stop crawling."
a few minutes later, the ant was still crawling
"the ant is not listening to me."

When Brady was rubbing food in his hair:
J: "Brady, food goes in your boca not in your cabeza"

Kristy is pregnant and he always talks about it.
J: "Ryan, do you have a baby in your tummy?"
R: "No"
J: "Oh, just mommies and Kristy's have babies in their tummies."

J: "mommy I have a baby in my tummy...he's kicking, do you want to feel him?

He loves the sing the Banana Fana song and asks you to do it for everyone. He will sing along as well.

When Kristy (his nanny) took him to the bathroom at the zoo and then she needed to go. Jackson says: "oh Kristy you have the most beautiful pink underwear."

When reprimanding Brady:
J: "mom you just worry about yourself, I will worry about Brady."

Dustin holding a bottle of Gatorade
J: "Daddy, whats that?"
D: "its medicine"
J: "are you sure that it is not juice?"
after taking a sip
J: "oh thats good juice"