Tuesday, September 11, 2007

trying to catch up...Here are some highlights of the past month




8-25-07 The Birthday Party


We thought this was so cute! He is actually sleeping like this right before we woke him up the morning of the party.Brayden excited to see all of his presents from mommy and Daddy ( some from relatives from out of town too), but mostly ecited about the wrapping! Little did he know the many gifts that would await him later on that day!
The party was held at Granny waddoup's house. We did at Baby Einstein themed Party, with lots of bright primary colors.


The Baby Einstein Cake

loving the balloons!Stunned as everyone sang "Happy Birthday"

He was really tired due to the fact that he took no nap that day. So he had just thrown a fit of crankiness, right before we put him in the high chair and sang to him. I put his cake in front of him, and normally he grabs at food right away. It took him a minute, but then he quickly realized what to do. By the look on his face, he's not sure if he's allowed or not.Enjoy watching him "take the cake"

Time for presents!!!

"opening" up gifts. Actually mommy and daddy opened everything, and he played with a couple of balls he got, and the paper.

Brayden and Travis playing together

THE BIRTHDAY BOY!!!

Well, the party was a success. I was running low on sleep, and running around town getting last minute stuff. I was of course late getting things decorated, and was finishing up everything while guest arrived. I had issues with the cake, and a couple of other things, but all in all, it worked out fine. I really didn't see much of Brayden because everyone else was enjoying him. We had so many friends and family come! I feel so blessed! Faron was such a big help, he grilled out in the hot sun, over the hot grill, and the food was so good. Thank you to everyone that contributed in any way! He had so much fun! Once he had a nap and we got home, he had so much fun going from toy to toy. He got clothes, big toys, small toys, money... The kid made out!

Again.. Thank you to everyone!

8-23-07 BRAYDEN'S FIRST BIRTHDAY!




Happy Birthday!I was in my second day of nursing school, so Granny kept him that morning. His Party wasn't until Saturday, so we celebrated by giving him a much needed haircut! He was sporing a little mullet, so we thought it was time.With his new big boy hair cut, we then went to the mall, and got his one year old pictures taken at Sears. He was a bit of a cranky pants, so it made picking a picture much easier! We bought the first one she took. It turned out really cute! I'll have to post it later.





The big 25!!!!
My sister Katie, Brayden, and I
Me with Brayden sleeping on my chest, holding my gifts from Faron




My birthday August 11th! It was a lot of fun! I got wonderful things and had wonderful company! And lots of great food! Thanks to everyone for you love and generosity!

4 comments:

DJ, Angie, Amelia and Bryson said...

HAPPY "belated" BIRTHDAY to both of you! I love the cake eating pictures, those are always the best. Your bag in the picture with your sister is way cute, where did you get it?

Anonymous said...

Erin!! Yeah, Happy Late Birthday from me. I hope it was GREAT. You are so beautiful. And Brayden, is so grown up already! Gabe and Ava's birthdays are both this week, it'll be crazy for a bit, but birthdays are just plain fun. Looks like you're doing well. Love ya.-Tasha

MoJo said...

Isn't it so hard to catch up after like a whole month?? lol. That's how I felt with the FL trip. :)

I'm happy to see more of the birthday pics. I'm glad you posted some of yours too. You look really pretty. Give us an update of school too. I know you're probably WAY stressed and over worked but you are doing amazingly. I know I couldn't hold a job, go to school and be a mom. When do you sleep?

steph said...

awww...i feel so terrible i missed all the bdays this year. i'm so sprry but i love you and i really miss you. it looks like you had so much fun and girl....you look FABULOUS!!!