Kellen meets the pavement!

We went on a bike ride and Kellen's bike tipped over. I didn't think it looked like that bad of a fall, but when he came up, there was blood everywhere. He cried for about 30 seconds, hopped back on his bike and was happy as could be.

Happy Birthday to me!

I had a really nice birthday yesterday! The day started with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Lovisa.

Then, I got lots of phone calls and the kids and Marilyn put on a little party for me.

Marilyn took the kids to the mall and let them pick out a present each for me.

Kellen picked out a candle.

James picked out cookie trays for me with snowmen on them because he knows that I love snowmen.

Skylar marched right into the jewelery store to pick something out for me. Apparently, she had picked out a really beautiful diamond engagement ring for me. Marilyn had to talk her down a bit. Skylar told her that I really don't like globy things and she ended up getting me a ring with my birthstone on it. After I opened the present, Skylar told me I was lucky I didn't get a church necklace because they were everywhere!

Marilyn got me a new golf outfit!

The day ended with JT taking me out to dinner and a movie. Overall, a very good day!

Music Maestro

Brennen just loves playing on the piano! However, the bench is not a safe place for him so Skylar came up with the idea of putting him in is high chair and letting him go to town. He is so content to just sit and play.

Thank you Skylar, but...

Skylar came home from school today with this beautiful flower for me. I think it is an absolutely beautiful flower, but I am sure my neighbor would rather have it on his bush. It is hard to explain to kids that the flowers are not to be picked out of other people's gardens.

Skylar rushes in the door and all she wants to do is play with her Brenne. She loves that little baby so much!

First Day of School!!!

Both James and Skylar were so excited for their first day of school. James could not wait to ride the school bus.



When the kids came home from school, Skylar was missing. I panicked, of course. As I got inside, the school called and said that the bus called them that they had Skylar. She had gotten on the wrong bus (to be fair the numbers were different this year than they had been for the past two) so now she had to finish out that route and then they would drop her off. She got home 30 min. later than James. Other than that, they both had a great day. James is so excited and happy about school-he just loved his first day! That makes me so happy!

We meet our teachers!

The school had an open house today so that you could bring in your supplies and the parents and kids can meet their teachers. Ever since I got the class lists, I have been worried about James' teacher. I thought he had this teacher (whom I've never met) that looks mean to me and I never see her smile. It turns out that I was totally wrong. He has a different teacher than I thought and she is one of the nicest teachers I have ever met. I am so relieved that my sweetheart has a sweetheart teacher.

James at his new desk.

James and his teacher putting his supplies away.

Getting James all signed in.

Skylar also got a wonderful teacher this year. I am so relieved. It would be really hard to send my babies day after day to school knowing they did not have a good teacher! Here is Skylar at her mailbox.

Skylar is getting a little irritated at James for going through her stuff!

The Brenneman turns 1!

As birthday season comes to a close, you guys know the drill by now. Pin the Candle on the Cupcake, food, cake, presents! We tried to get Brennen to wear his birthday hat, but he wanted nothing to do with it!


He was much happier using his hat as a napkin to clean off his food tray!

The kids never get tired of this game!

It was a safari party!

Kellen on the lookout for elephants!

I'm not sure who invited the pirates...

Oh Papa, I love this birthday stuff!

Cake Time! I could not of planned a happier birthday boy!



After a quick sink bath, it was time for presents!

As usual, Skylar picked out a winner for Brennen! I love this picture of the two of them.

Yeah!! An envelope! He got a little mailbox and he just loved the envelope.

Brennen does not have much in the way of defense, but he does have sharp teeth! When someone is bothering him or he is just feed up, he comes after you with his teeth. I can't believe I caught this shot of him going after James because James would not leave him alone. It makes me laugh so hard!



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