Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Putting up our tree

We put our tree up last Friday, Bailey wanted it downstairs, Brady wanted it upstairs.... Brady won!! LOL We didnt put half our decorations up yet though seeing how Owen thinks he can play with EVERYTHING, so we just put out a few things. For the most party Owen leaves it alone, althoug he likes to dance with the snowman we have!! LOL

Bailey being cute

Brady being cute

Owen dancing with the snowman

Fasinated with lights.... "petttyyyy" as O would say



O loves lights... too bad this one is sideways

Update on us

Been alittle busy lately at home and at work, but seeing how today is a snowday I can update alittle.

Well the flu hit our house pretty hard over Thanksgiving. I had it Thursday- Friday, Brady got it Friday morning and Rodney got it Sunday night. Pretty sure Bailey started it seeing how he was sick the Friday before Thanksgiving weekend, so for that we grounded him! LOL Owen is the only one who didnt get the flu bug. It hit me pretty hard, I was down for 2 entire days and even on Saturday didnt have the most energy and didnt eat much. I lost 12lbs being sick, too bad I couldn't keep it off, unfortunately it came back! LOL We are on the mend now thank goodness! We planned to have the Braatz family and some friends over the Friday after Thanksgiving, but had to cancel it due to our illness. I was pretty dissapointed especially seeing how Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday ever! Oh well, we did cook up the ham and turkey and told people enter if you dare! My mom and her boyfriend came as well as Rodneys mom and boyfriend. These are some of the pictures we took.

My little angel and I

This is so funny, every time Brady tries to give me attention or sits on my lap Owen gets so mad, here is O trying to push Brady away! He doesn't do this with Bailey though, only Brady!


The sick family....

O and grandma, poor grandma got pretty sick too!

Of course we have been pretty busy otherwise. The boys started wrestling so that is every Tuesday and Thursday. Brady goes from 6-7 and Bailey goes from 7-8:30. We do the best we can with all of that and the homework and everything else, it is busy all the time, but I love it!!

Bailey is 10

So I am alittle late with this!! Bailey turned 10 on the 26th of November, hard to believe, but he will always be my baby in my eyes anyways, hell they all will be my babies even they are grown men!

So anyways, Bailey didn't have much of a birthday, his mamma got really sick the morning of his birthday, hence the reason for only these pictures! He said he didn't mind though, we opened his gifts from us, 2- Knex sets, Miley CD (which is actually really good) and Axe. I attempted to make him a cake but couldnt so Rodney had to do it. Seeing how his birthday fell on Thanksgiving this year, we had plans to go to my brothers and his families for dinner. There was no way I could go, but the 4 of them got to go and enjoy themselves. So, sorry buddy I couldn't help you celebrate, but HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY!!



Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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!!!

Friday, November 13, 2009

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!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

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