Room Service

This happened two weekends ago but life has been crazy with work, having fun, computer was crashed for several days, crazy storm that took out power and a tree out. Life is still busy but I wanted to share a quick Brynn moment.

We were taking our afternoon nap. She woke up and tried to wake us up but we were pretty much dead to the wind. I heard her playing with things and going in and out of our room. Finally, after and hour of this we woke up. Matt turned to get out of bed and started laughing....



She had created us "breakfast in bed", as she called it. Pizza and hamburger meat for breakfast, yum! Ha ha! What a sweet girl!

Sweet things

Derek is 8 1/2 months, has 4 teeth (edit 6/20/09, he actually has 6 now!!!), eating more and more chewable food, can clap his hands, and reaches out for you to he held.

No peeing on the mantle

We made a mistake of letting Brynn eat a bunch of watermelon before bedtime. We had planned on waking her up to go potty again before we went to bed...fast forward an hour....

Brynn stumbles sleepy-eyed out of her room and into the living room. She pulls down her pants and sits on the mantle as if it's the toilet!!!!

Matt was like, No, No, No! That's not the potty! Come on lets hurry to the bathroom. She holds herself and waddles to the bathroom just in time. Whew!

She's already back asleep and probably won't even remember in the morning that she thought the mantle was the toilet. She's a funny girl!

Soccer Boom

in the car on the way home....

Brynn: (a big gasp) Someone left that soccer ball out.
Me: Mmhmmm
Brynn: Now the thunder is gonna come down and BOOM it!
Me: (chuckles)
Brynn: Seriously, it's gonna boom it right up.

Princess Brynn turns FOUR!

Brynn turned 4 today. She had much excitement and anticipation leading up to today ... and she wasn't let down. She truly enjoyed her party at the park and we didn't have meltdowns or any pee-pants. Whoohoo! Although not everyone we wanted to be there could attend we had a really great turnout of family and friends. A party at the park is a great idea ... no dirty house to clean up afterwards and lots of space for the kids to play. Getting everything there wasn't the most exciting thing, but well worth it.

It was just slightly interesting. Our party was from 10-noon and we didn't rent the pavilion (not paying $200!). We were taking our chances it wasn't booked. There ended up being someone who rented it from 12-6 and they showed up at 11:50 and wanted to boot us out of there so fast. We were done eating and had just finished our cake and ice cream so we graciously moved to the grass area under some trees to do the pinata and open presents. It actually turned out to be more fun like that!

Enjoy some photos.

In the morning, the birthday countdown ends. Brynn is 4!

Silly smirk from Derek who now by the way has 3 teeth!

The best nanny ever! ... her first child will be here soon, July 11.
We are very excited to meet Mia!!

Makes me nauseous just thinking about this photo and the spinning :)

Princess Cake (one of her only two requests for her party)

Great photo and yummy cake.

Cool Princess Castle pinata (the second of her only b-day party requests). No bats involved. Each kids takes a turn pulling a ribbon and the lucky one pulls the one that makes the bottom open and the goodies fall out.

Opening presents under the tree.

I am 4!

Blessed with so many gifts!!!

I cannot imagine life without Brynn. She somehow makes me laugh everyday and her laugh is so contagious. It's crazy to think how much she has grown in so many ways throughout this last year. Even though some of her behavior lately has been incredibly challenging I pray that I never forget that God gave her to us, how special she is, and that each day with her is an awesome gift. Mommy and Daddy love you soooo much Brynn!