PROMISES and EXCUSES!!!

Well we FINALLY got Tillie's annoncements sent out with much delay!  It is because of this blog that there has been so much delay! Doing this has been a thorn in my side, but I had already printed it on the announcements because I figured it would force me to update it. Now that I am trying to update it, I am finding it to be more difficult than when I last left off!  They have changed things up and I am having to play with the new format.  So please stay posted and I am determined to get it updated!  Now that I know you will be checking, I will be sure to work on it.  I PROMISE!!!  So please check us out again sometime next week.  I have said it before, but I am holding myself to it this time, we will be current soon!

BIG NEWS!!!

TILLIE MAE IS ARRIVING ON JULY 25!!! IF NOT SOONER!

I am scheduled to be induced on Monday, July 25, unless she decides to make her grand entrance sooner (which Mommy would welcome)!

Now that we have the impending arrival of Tillie Mae, I MUST get started on my blog again! So I plan to start very soon and this time I hold myself to that. It may not be immediately because of Tillie's arrival, but it will be soon!

We're back in business!!!

Hopefully I can commit some time to get back to the blog. I don't even know if anyone is bothering to check it anymore seeing as though it has been almost a year. Honestly, when you get out of the mode of doing this and your computer is slow as molasses you just give up. I am committed though to getting it going again. Bare with us though because I plan to back track many events that were missed so his blog will remain in order. So get ready soon to see what you missed in our lives for almost a year now. Sorry we've been gone so long.

If you haven't seen Brayden in awhile you won't believe how he has grown! He's such a big boy now! I guess it will be fun to see him grow in his pictures. I am so overjoyed and sad that my baby is growing up so fast. I promise this site will be under construction soon(summer is coming!), so stay posted!

Sad News

We are sad to say that on our way to Pensacola last week we lost the baby. Thankfully, we were surrounded by family and friends who were very kind and understanding. I felt like I was in the best hands possible because Buddy's cousin is an ultrasound tech. She took me in last Monday and confirmed our fears, but it was such a relief to finally know what was going on. It began Friday night and for the weekend we were not sure if we still had a baby or not. We know that this is God's plan and what was best for all. We are happy and healthy and will be trying again as soon as we get the go ahead from the dr. Thank you to all who have sent your congrats and warm wishes our way, we know that your thoughts and prayers are with us now.

Big Brother Brayden

July 29

Mommy and Brayden

Grandpa and Brayden

Grandpa and Gram Klumpp

Grandma and Grandpa Yen

already burnin' up the lines to inform the relatives

(just kidding, she did wait until after we ate)

Yum, Yum

Daddy and Grandma adoringly watching Brayden

The Grandmas and B

"Siiiit, siiiit"

He always wants you to sit by him now and he is quite insistent about it.

The Proud Papa

The Granpas and B

HUGS for EVERYONE!!!

RUNNIN' WILD

I have frequently said that I would be verrrrry thin if I followed Brayden around everywhere and did every thing he did! His modes are go(run) and sleep. In fact, I have tested my theory a few times. Most people walk to the bathroom to brush their teeth, but not an almost two year old, they run. So on different occassions when I am feeling spry I put it to the test and trot after him. I haven't seen any results yet, but I guess I have to do it ALL the time to make it work. I just don't have the energy for that!

Okay now for the story you have been wanting to hear more about, yes I am expecting! My calculated due date is March 23rd, but we will see what the dr.'s official prediction is on August 10. We are very excited and celebrated when we shared the news with the Grandparents.

I didn't get to tell Buddy in a really unique way like I had wanted because I got busted before I could. I was putting off taking the test because I kept not really believing that it could be true and I hadn't gotten a chance to go to the store and get one. I kind of knew though already. Buddy, April, and I were going to see the Hangover and we were meeting for dinner first. If I wasn't such a lush I guess I may have not been busted, but I was. Buddy asked me what I wanted to drink and I said, "Water.' They both looked at me like I was crazy and April said, "You're pregnant, aren't you?" I have absolutely NO poker face, so I couldn't hide it. I told them it wasn't for sure yet. That night on the way to pick up B we stopped and got a test, it was positive and so was the next one the next day! YEAH!!! My sis called and I told her, but we didn't tell anyone else for almost two weeks. I planned to hold it a little longer, but I am not good at keeping my exciting, joyful news so I had to spill the beans. We made B the shirt and showed up at the restaraunt to share the good news with our parents. We only held out telling them a week and a half! Oh well! So margaritas, mexican food, and celebrations ensued (the grandmas got a little blitzed, they were so excited)!

Father's Day

June 21

We had another great day with the family. We ate lunch at Pappasito's and then back to April's for dessert, presents, and visiting.

Brayden was lovin the oranges!


Grandma and Grandpa Yen

Okay, I promise Grandma Yen is not cross-eyed, but she does like to be silly. I accidently put this picture instead of the real one and well, as my fellow bloggers know you can't just go back and substitute this one picture in this order, so sorry Grandma Y it stays.


Gram and Grandpa Klumpp

The Gifts

Brayden made cards for each of the Grandpas.

Brayden riding one of Daddy's gifts.

Here Daddy, here's the gift that Mommy and I made you.

Do you like it?

Brayden gave Daddy a special book called I Love You Daddy

They shared a special moment while they read the book together. Such precious moments!

Brayden also made Daddy a special poem at daycare.

Special Gift

We made Daddy a hand print plaque to keep on his desk at work.

Buddy is a great Daddy to Brayden and B loves his Daddy dearly! Even though he calls him "Mama" right now, he says it with such excitment when Buddy comes home from work. He runs to greet him with a big smile, saying "Hey, hey!" He stands at the windows when Buddy is working in the yard and watches him and knocks on the windows to get Daddy's attention. Buddy is great with Brayden and he couldn't have a better Daddy!

Does anyone remember Mother's Day? Does this look familiar?

Daddy open your eyes!


This time though Brayden decided if you can't wake 'em, join 'em.

My boys are so sweet!

Splashpad Fun

June 10

Brayden and James had a blast at the Splashpad.

James

Splash Dance

Brayden had a thing for trying to drink the water that day, maybe it's just his thing, not just that day. He seems to like drinking pool water, is that normal???

See what I mean

Hey, James come taste this water, it's great!

The Thinker

Takin' a minute to ponder what's next...... or doin a #2 (just kidding!).

Helicopter Fun

James lookin cute!

Mommy and B

I know I look scary white! Jennifer and I decided on the walk home that we blended with the pavement on the sidewalk. Needless to say, I began my summer tanning soon after.

Aaahhh, the days of kind, caring sharing have begun-ya right!

Brayden didn't want to share any seat in the wagon.

Havin a snack after a big time at the Splashpad

See food!!!