Bean Head!!!

Hey bean head...I am ready to see you so we can play!!!

Has Anyone Seen the Pickles...

Several years ago Bill and I took Brody driving through the country to look at Christmas lights. Needless to say, they were few and far between in the country. We were pretty much in the middle of nowhere. We let Brody sit in my lap in the front seat. Yes, it was against the law but we where on the back roads. He was just over a year so his attention span was not that long. Somewhere out of the clear blue, Bill says, "Oh my gosh, did you see those pickles in the road Brody?" He jumped up and kept his eyes on the road looking for pickles.

That is when the pickles started. So you can only imagine now that Brody is older and his imagination has started taking off where these pickles go. We see pickles on every road at all hours of the day. It took Bill a little while but he finally caught on and now we just play along.

So, if you are ever in the car with Brody, you might see some pickles crossing the road.

Happy Birthday Baby!!!

Just a quick belated birthday wish to my hubby. His birthday was Tuesday and we had a nice quiet dinner at home. Happy Birthday to most wonderful husband in the world!!! I love you!!!

Halloween Update

I know it has been awhile since I have posted but things around here have been very busy. I will spare you all the details and just give you some quick updates.

First - Halloween!!! As some of you know, Brody wanted to be a dragon for Halloween this year. It was the same costume he used last year. Easy enough right?? Weeks before, I would take Brody down the costume aisle at Wal-Mart, Toys-R-Us and HEB. He would say, "Momma, I just want to be a dragon!!" So I thought, ok, same costume twice in a roll. I guess I should be thankful because that will never happen again. (The costume still fit also)

We made ham sandwiches and blueberry muffins in the shape of pumpkins for his Fall Festival party at school and he was so excited. We get up Friday morning and put on his dragon outfit. He was so excited. I took his picture and off we went.

This is where everything starts taking a turn for the worse.....

We arrive at school and Landon (one of his best buds) meets us at the door in his Bumblebee (Transformer) costume. Brody looked and went about his business. He really seemed to like his dragon costume. His other best bud, Bryan, shows up at school in a Bumblebee costume also. Brody is not a happy camper now. If just one would have had Bumblebee we would have been ok but not both. Apparently they (Bryan and Landon) were running around Brody laughing and pulling his dragon tail. (Now I wanted to cry - don't mess with my baby!!!!!) Anyways, the teacher said Brody wanted his costume off and he did not want to participate in any activities the rest of they day.

I was not going to have my baby upset on Halloween. I knew there would be NO WAY I was going to get that costume on for trick-or-treating that night. So, at lunch, I hit every store I could and no signs of Bumblebee any where. I called Nana and of course she was more that willing to head to Wal-Mart and look for a costume. She calls me back and said, I do not see any Bumblebees only some yellow tranformer - That is it. It is a 7-8 (just a little big) but I do not care (and it much nicer that B & B's). I was so excited. So I called over to the daycare and Grandma Linda had Brody come to the office (he thought he was in trouble) and she told him he was going to Bumblebee. She said he was so excited, his eyes just lit up.

After work we headed to Gatesville for the new costume. Nana had to do a little adjusting to make it work but boy was Brody excited. That was worth a million dollars.

We headed to Aunt Marseys, Uncle Waynes, the boozaar and a couple of other houses and called it a night. Brody did not enjoy trick-or-treating. I learned on Monday that he told his teacher - why do I have to ask someone else for candy when my momma buys it for me anyway?? Overall it was a fun night!!!

It Was A Huge Success

What a night - it was a success. Brody stayed on for all of 6 seconds and scored an 84. That was enough for 3rd place. We are so proud of him. After he fell off, he did start crying but I think he just did not know what to expect. He was so excited he has not stopped talking about it yet. He won a belt buckle and a little trophy and he is so proud of them. I am attaching a couple of pictures that I have before the ride. I will post the video as soon as I figure out how to do it.

Mutton Bustin

Tomorrow night is the big night. Brody will attempt to ride a sheep for 6 seconds. We should all get a good laugh. He so excited and ready.

For those of you interested, the rodeo starts at 7:00 p.m. and we will be sitting in Section 130. Hope to see you there.

Happy 4th Birthday Brody!!!

Today my baby turned 4 years old. I cannot believe that it has been 4 years since Brody came into this world and blessed our family. He is the sweetest, most thoughtful and loving little boy. Yes, he does have a temper and at times I believe he is still going through the terrible twos but he is the best little boy I could have ever asked for.

We did not have an "official" birthday party. We have had so much going on the least two weeks we just could not get the time. But do not fret, we have been celebrating this entire week. Last Saturday we enjoyed birthday cookie at Grandmas with the family. Nana and papaw came over last Sunday and we all put together Brody's birthday present from all four of us - a swing set. He loves it. Then on Friday, we had cookie at school for Brody and Bryan (his best friend - they share a birthday). Friday night we had a camp out with the Butler's, the Lane's and the Moon's. We had a weenie roast, played hide-n-seek, ate birthday cookie again and Brody was able to open up presents. Saturday night we enjoyed an evening at the rodeo with Nana and Papaw.

Sunday was the big day, not only was it his "real" birthday day but he participated in the stick horse grand entry at the rodeo and won a new pair of boots. He met the clowns and the cowboys and was able to get their autographs. He was the cutest cowboy in the entire arena. We topped the night off with dinner of rice and beans - his favorite. Nana, papaw and Uncle Wayne helped us celebrate.

I know Brody had the best birthday he could have ever wished for except a special Aunt Vonda and Uncle Edgar was not able to be here but hopefully next year.

I think back on the day Brody was born and I am so thankful for everyone that helped bring him into the world. I could not have asked for a more perfect experience, with Bill, my parents and sister by my side the entire time. I just hope Vonda is not scarred for life. Thank you all for everything.

Happy birthday punkin, you are the best. Mommy and daddy love you very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!