Chinese New Year Parade

Betcha didn't know today was the Chinese New Year? The kiddos at Bramlett - including Mrs. Case, celebrated in style with a parade of dragons. (Note: the much bigger kid in the back of the line is Stratton). I've even included a photo of baby brother who watched the parade in amazement...or was that a look of confusion?

Growing like a weed!

My precious Slay is getting bigger every day! I still think he looks like me, so here's the photos to prove it! And I wish I could sleep like this!

Could I watch TV in peace?

Can you believe this kid is only 5? He looks like a teenager stretched out on the couch!

Take this passie and shhhh!

Thoughts from a 3 year old big brother.....Open your mouth, Baby Slay. I know this fits! See I told you!

Stratton is learning to write

I can't believe my Stratton is old enough to be learning to read and write! So much for doing the "parental spell a thon" to keep kids from knowing exactly what you are saying! Sharpe wanted to post his "writing" too!

It never stops at our house....

Daddy time

Just another day of Momma making Daddy pose for photos....but they are so sweet!

Hats anyone?

Today was Stratton's 100th day at Bramlett (Pre-K). They celebrated all week by counting to 100 and other activities like making this hat with the number 100 on it. Sharpe's class learned about police officers....thus the hat!

PS. Yes, Mom, I know their faces are dirty.....

Me and Mommy

I complained of not having any photos with the boys and Brandon has come to my rescue! Since Slay is my HELD baby, I'm trying the "papoose" carrier in hopes of being able to get more accomplished.

Just hanging out

Then comes Fraiser.....with kisses! Buckley was.....well, tolerant.

My little devil....

This one is going to be my charmer......and my little devil. He already knows how to "woo" his Momma with comments like "I think you're the 'pwettiest'." He must be taking notes from his Daddy!

Out to meet Daddy for lunch

We met Daddy for lunch yesterday and he just looked so cute in his hat (Dad probably hates him in hats, but it's cold!) As you can tell by the "I'm so sleepy look", Slay seems to enjoy a car ride (for now).

Making faces

Eventually, I hope to catch him smiling.......

I'm thankful for.... (by Stratton)

This was some of Stratton's artwork from his Pre-K class. It just melts my heart every time I read it.

Like Socks on a Rooster

That's how Stratton's shorts fit Sharpe.....but don't tell Sharpe that....he's so proud!

An engineer in the making....

Good looks, sweet nature, missing teeth but has brains.....what more could you ask for? The only reason Stratton is smiling is because his little brother isn't around to destroy his project!

At home all day with 4 boys.....

I'm not a big MLK holiday fan, and after spending all day with my three and Matthew (our neighbor) due to the schools being closed, I'm REALLY not a fan! They really are great kids.....but someone was either mad, crying or bleeding at some point today!

Home Maintenance.....and a good laugh too!

Laugh with me! Brandon is really wearing a poncho as he fixes our ceiling! Never a dull moment in this marriage!

Daddy's Idea of Babysitting

Whatever works is the motto of our house! Since Slay is my "held" baby, I was much surprised to find that Daddy had found a solution for getting supper on the table for the other two - without having to hold Slaybird.

Finally...a photo of Slay and Momma

I'm typically the one taking the photos, so there aren't a lot of photos of me with Slay. Hope you enjoy this one! (Thanks Daddy, for taking this one!)

Photos of us - NO KIDS

I went on a hunt to see if we had any photos of just the two of us (without kids in the picture). I stumbled across a few of my favorites. Ironically, they are all from our trips to Mexico!

Momma, can I hold Baby Slay?

If I hear this one time a day, I hear it twenty times a day, but each time, it is so precious. Stratton and Sharpe really seem to love their little brother. I am enjoying the sweet time, because it won't last forever!

Yes, we do have a few photos of us (parents)

Here are a few snapshots of Brandon and me (and the boys) taken in December - and yes, I'm pregnant. We spend so much time taking photos of our heathens, that we forget to include us. After all, in 15 years, it will be fun to look back and poke fun at each other at how "YOUNG" we looked!

Baby's Got a New Hat

Couldn't resist posting this photo. This hat was hand made by Jennifer Bramlett, who is in our Sunday school class! He just looks so adorable in it and just in time for this frigid weather we are having!

Christmas photos, but worth a look

Since our Christmas was so out of sorts, I didn't have a chance to share many of our holiday photos. These are snapshots from the Santa party hosted by our neighbors, Mark and Cindy Finn. I have a feeling we are going to be hosting this party soon!