Bailey's birthday party

We had it a bit early due to Thanksgiving, his 10th birthday is on the 26th (Thanksgiving Day) But it was alot of fun, it just amazes me how far these kids have come since I met them 5 years ago. It was interesting to watch thier mannerisms now that they are older and into so much more - phones, music, each other!!!!! Anyway I won't get all sappy, but it is hard for me to realize that Bailey is 10 (almost). 10 years ago we brought him home in his Vikings outfit, laid him on the bed and looked at each other and said "what do we do with him now?" Ok I admit sometimes we still dont know what to do with him, but I think we have done a pretty good job raising him, he is a pretty good kid!

So as far as I know they all had a blast and I stayed with them the entire time just in case they know about the game spin the bottle or any of those other games Rodney played when he was that age!! LOL I asked Bailey if I cramped his style by hanging out with them and he said no!

The kids played a Wii bowling tournament and the boys beat the girls by a few points, played guitar hero. We had pizza, they attempted to watch a movie, but the boys were too busy chatting, snickering and laughing it didnt last long- poor girls wanted to watch it!! Then came the pillow fight until one of my pillows busted open, then that was over. We then had cake and after that they turned up the music and danced around like crazy drunk people!! The girls went home around 8 and the boys spent the night, and the boys stayed up until Rodney finally sent them bed at 2:30, hopefully they werent too crabby for their parents the next day!! I do have to say though that they boys were so much louder than the girls were, they must of all been hyped up on sugar because they were so loud and of course all showing off when the girls were there!

Playing Wii bowling

Eating pizza, these kids can eat!

Our 4th son and Baileys BF

Pillow fight

The gang

Dancing and showing off

I think there were judging here....

Silly boys

The girls

It was fun Bailey!!!

Baileys 1st deer hunting experience

Rodney took Bailey out with him opening morning of deer hunting. I think they got up at 4:30 and were in the stand by 5. They shot this one about1:15. Rodney said it is small, but shot it because Bailey was with him. Bailey thought it was pretty cool, and so did the other 2 when they brought it home! The joys of a hunters wife X's 3 boys!

The boys

14 months and as cute as can be!

Yes I am alittle late, but whatever I have been busy! So our darling baby O (is what I call him) is already 14 months old and honestly developing quite the personality. He is such a stubborn little guy and really has been using his Braatz temper lately! Don't get me wrong, he is still sweet as ever just with a little kick sometimes! He is THE busiest little guy ever, always into something or his new thing climbing on everything! He will take a bowl from the kitchen, turn it upside down and stand on it to reach something, now if that isnt stinker I dont know what is! He tries to climb on the speakers in the living room as well and they are not that big! Yes Owen keeps me busy, he is a bit like his mom, can never just sit in one place!

Baby O's vacabulary has really taken off as well. He will say Harley- Hareeeee, Bailey is Baieeeeee, grandma is take a deep breathe in and ma, all done, puppy is paaaa, it is really fun to try to get him to say things. He understands everything we say, Owen lets go get your jammies on.... he will run in his room and wait for one of us or Owen lets go brush our teeth - he will run in the bathroom climb on the stool and wait for his toothbrush. Of course he has to get his toothbrush wet throughout brushing his teeth and try to spit like his brothers too! He is just so fun!

Knock on wood Owen has been healthy so far this cold and flu season, I know we have a long ways to go yet, but I am hoping for the best!

So baby O, keep making us smile and laugh! I love you!

This kid cracks me up!! He loves music and loves to dance!!

This was on the way to pick up dads new truck. Lucky Rodney! He bought a 2008 Chev Silverado, 4 door extended cab. It is pretty much all decked out and is black in color. It looks really sharp and drives really nice. Now to make the payment................



I finally got teeth

Not sure what the scowl is all about...

We had a fun Halloween. I like it more when it falls on a weekend and we dont have to rush. So our first stop was at grandmas. She gave the boys some treats and even some tricks. Next stop was grandpas where Owen loved his dancing/singing skelton. Of coure they all 3 loaded up there with candy and even a can of pop! Next we headed home to eat alittle dinner before heading out and before Bailey's friend arrived. We all went to neighbor Bobs and to Jason then they dropped Owen and I off at home where we sat patiently for trick or treaters..... only we didn't have any!!! I was very disapointed.

Owen and played for a bit then he went off to bed. Finally around 8:30 the 2 neighbor boys came over!!!!!! They pretty much made my whole night!! I think Halloween and the world of dress-up is such a wonderful thing! Kids get to use their imagination and pretend they are someone else for the day, how wonderful! So couple hours later, they boys finally show up with TONS of candy!! Seriously what will we do with it all!! I am not eating it! It was a fun night for the boys!

Owen with grandma

Bailey loves his grandma

Cute Bailey

At grandpas

Grandpa and the trio

Bailey with his friend Dylon before trick or treating

Our pumpkins all lit up

Halloween fun

This was Friday before and during the school party that Randolph puts on. Bailey's last year that he can attend! LOL

Bailey as a hobo

Brady as Darth Vader

All 3 monkeys

Brady playing a game

Owen fasinated by ALL of the balloons