Sunday, September 26, 2010

Brode's Big 4th Birthday


Brode totally digs super hero's. Namely Batman.

We spent the morning at the Dallas World Aquarium.
Birds. Monkey's. Sharks. Fish. Manatee's.

Graham loves leaves. He held on to this sucker all day.

Batman and Robin looking for "nemo".

After the Aquarium we went to lunch, where Brode got a free
Ice Cream Sundae and they sung "Happy Birthday" to him.

Later, Batman turned into Superman, thanks to Grandma Cheryl.

The big 4 year old got his first bike.
He is in love.

Lil' Batman had a hard time sharing the spotlight with
his big brother. Needless to say it was an emotional
day for him.

Brode loved his helmet too.
And his new Fishing Game.

Over the past few weeks, we've seen a transformation in Brode. He is becoming such a kid. Good-bye Toddler. Hello Preschool Big Boy.

-He eats now. Toddlers don't eat much. At least our toddlers. Now Brode devours every meal, with little convincing on our part.

-Loves Batman. He shouts "engage!" Then takes off running.

-He uses phrases like:
After I got Graham out of bed, Brode woke and began looking for his blanket. He then says, "Go ahead. I'll catch up!"
While singing with him one night before bed, I began a song that apparently he didn't feel I could sing so he said, "Mom, I got this one." Then proceeds to sing it alone.

My big boy all growing up.

Friday : Party with Friends

On Friday we partied with some friends at Brode's favorite park. "The park with no sticks," is what he calls it. Theme: Pirate.

Brode and his "girl" Abby. She gave Brode an awesome
Dinasour book, Spider Book and some flash cards. His response
ever-so lovingly, "Abby's My Girl!!"

Pirate treasure maps that Micah took the time to make.

The beginning of the treasure hunt.

On the hunt.

They were victorious!!



"eeeee-ar matey!"

Thursday: Preschool Party

I volunteered in Brode's class on Thursday. Which was perfect because I took in birthday cupcakes for him and two other children in his class that were also turning 4 the same weekend.
What a cute bunch of kids.
Brode is not even standing up straight, and yet he is about a whole
head taller than the other two.

After devouring the cupcakes.
He is so happy.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

First Day of Preschool

What a day.... I am not sure what I will do with myself. Graham and I dropped Brode off for school. Then we went home and Graham had a nap. silence. Loveliness.

Brode was super excited for his first day. He has been patiently waiting this day all summer.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Introducing Nernee

A couple nights ago, Brode asked his Daddy for a teddy bear. Micah said ok and dug one out of his closet. This bear has not left this child's side. They sleep together, eat candy together, play together, swing together. You name it.
Brode's sharing the music with Nernee.



I can't get enough of this child!!!!!

Thank you, AGAIN, Uncle Brandon for such a great gift.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Exhausted.
All dressed up and ready to go.......

You can't have one with out the other....
(backpack and hat that is)