One Year Pictures

We had Brady's one year pictures taken a couple of weeks ago! They were done by Bill Caine photography. Bill was so good with Brady (Brady wasn't the least bit shy around him!) and he did a great job. Here are a few favorites!

Thankful!

My family and I have so much to be thankful for! Monday evening, June 25th my dad had a major heart attack while playing basketball in a league with David and Brad and several of David's friends. Dad collapsed and had no pulse...everyone around him stepped into action FAST. A woman who had been watching the game knew that the church where they were playing was equipped with an AED and ran to get it. One boy from the opposing team began CPR and another boy worked the AED. They saved my dad's life and we are so very thankful. If he had to have this happen, this was the place to be. The ambulance came and took dad to the hospital where he had surgery. We found out that dad had a blockage to a major artery, when this artery fails death usually occurs within five minutes, the ambulance took six minutes to arrive. The fast action of the people around him and the fact that the church had an AED truly saved my dad's life. He is now out of the hospital and doing well! Usually this blog is very lighthearted but it's purpose is to document our life and this was too big of a life event to leave out. We love you, Dad/Granddad and are so happy you are okay!

Play Group

Last week Brady and I went to the Greenbrier baby pool for Brady's play group! Markey and Audrey belong and were sweet enough to host the play group there. It is such a nice baby pool! You may have noticed there haven't been any play group posts in a few months...2 out of the 3 previous months we did "moms night out" instead of a play group and the other one Brady and I had a conflict and couldn't go. Brady had a little bit of a rough time this month. He liked the water but was a little overwhelmed with all the people. He has a shy side that has come out lately and whenever unfamiliar people are around he clings to me (or whoever familiar is around). My mom has assured me that this is only a phase and reminded me that my brother was just like this (he is now the most out going person I know). We did go to another pool with friends this weekend and he did much, much better so I was happy about that. Hopefully this phase will end soon!

Father's Day

We had a good day Sunday celebrating Father's Day! I let Brad sleep in (just like he did for me on Mother's Day) then Brady and I brought him breakfast in bed and gave him his presents. Later that day we went down to Gratz Park to have Brady's one year pictures taken. I actually didn't mean to schedule this on Father's day but it turned out to be a a fun family thing to do that day. We were so lucky because it rained before and after his pictures but not during! (I will share them when I get them) Sunday night my mom, dad, and brother came for dinner so I got to spend some time with my own dad! I am so lucky to have such a great dad and am so lucky that Brad is such a good dad to Brady!

Brady's First Birthday!

Brady turned one on June 9th! My how time flies...that was such a quick year! Since Brady's birthday fell on a Saturday, we decided to have his party on his actual birthday. We kept the party small this year with family and a few close friends and I am glad we did it that way. Brady has become a little overwhelmed with big crowds lately so this turned out perfectly. Although we kept it small we still wanted it to be a special, memorable day which I think we accomplished! We started the day with Brad and I singing "Happy Birthday" to Brady when we got him out of his crib...he loved it but looked a little confused, ha! Then, we brought Brady into our bedroom and gave him one of his presents..of course he was most excited about the wrapping paper and ribbon! We hung out for awhile and got ready for the party. Brady loved the attention at his party, especially when everyone clapped after Happy Birthday...he was grinning from ear to ear. We were so overwhelmed with the sweet gifts...we have such special family and friends! We had a great day... I can't believe my baby is one!! And...Happy Birthday to Lauren ...Brady loved sharing his birthday with you!!

Mother's Day

I am still catching up since my computer is now working...This Mother's Day was very special! I am so thankful I get to be Brady's Mom. I am also very thankful for my own mom and my mother in law. The day was perfect because I got to share it with my family. Sunday morning Brad let me sleep in which felt really good! Then Brad, Brady and I went out for brunch...we had a great time and Brady tried pancakes for the first time, yum! Afterwards we came home to get ready for my parents, David, Tommie, and Gayle coming over. We had a nice time with everyone...it was a wonderful day!

Uncle Dave Graduates

My little brother, David also known as "Uncle Dave" graduated from law school a few weeks ago! We are so proud of him and all of his hard work. I took the afternoon off work to attend his graduation. Brady came too, of course and was so well behaved. Afterwards Brad met up with the rest of us and we celebrated at Durango's, of course Mexican (as I have mentioned before we love Mexican food!) We had a great time! Yay David!