April 21, 2009

The NICU was having these shirts made up while we were there this time with Blake! I got one for me and the boys - I think it's so true :)
"Mercy NICU - Where tiny heroes grow"

April 20, 2009

Oh how this boy loves his OREOs - he gets it from his dad! He always takes 3 out of the package and asks for milk - perfect snack!

Braden asked to hold Blake before he went to bed! He seriously loves his little brother - the love and excitement of having him home has not worn off - and I am really happy for that!

After puking all over his clothes (and dad's pillow and mom) Blake hung out in his diaper with us as we watched 24! He loves his binky - way more than his big brother ever did! He also got diagnosed with reflux today - and was put on Prevacid - miracle drug I tell ya! He was in pain when he ate and not eating hardly enough, but after one dose, it was much better!!! So we will continue with that and hope it all gets better!!

April 19, 2009

Auntie Emily was finally able to visit! She hasn't seen Blake since he was 2 days old! I think she thought he'd changed a little bit :) This picture was right before he puked all over her ;) good times! We really enjoyed her visit though and were so happy she came to keep us company while the other boys were gone!

April 18, 2009

As a diehard Go Big Red Fan, these pictures are a little hard to post...but I'll do it to make my husband and in-laws happy :)
Braden got to go to the MIZZOU spring game with his daddy, PopPop Dirk, Uncle John, Bapaw (great-grandpa) and Meena K. He came home with more Mizzou stuff than anyone needs ;) but I hear he had a great time! Bapaw was being honored as a former player and they got some perks for being his guests...food, entry into the practice field, weight room etc.

Trying to bulk Braden up!!

April 17, 2009

Meena C came for a few days to visit and help out!! Today is my brother Adam's 18th Birthday - man that makes me feel old! So before she left, she and Braden baked him a cake and decorated it!

What 18 year old wouldn't love a cake with Dinosaurs all over it and a piece missing out of the corner :) I hear he loved it!!

Meena and the Boys!

April 16, 2009

Sweet Sleeping Angel

April 15, 2009

Braden wanted to go "camping" with Blake - so he held up the tent (blanket) and settled next to him - so sweet!

Happy Birthday Aunt KT - can't wait to see you again!!

April 14, 2009

Trying to hide from mommy's camera!

April 13, 2009

Love their faces in this picture!

April 12, 2009 -- Happy Easter!

Happy Easter

from our Family to Yours!!

In our family, the Easter Bunny hides the baskets! Braden found both his and Blake's this year! Sorry for the blurriness, I'm not quite used to having to shoot this big camera with a baby in my hands :)

Awww...Brotherly love!

Our little Easter Bunny

April 11, 2009

Photoshoot Progressive Meltdown...

April 10, 2009

Braden teaching his brother all about airplanes and cars!

Blake's first trip outside. It was pretty beautiful so I tried out my new wrap and we went out to watch the boys hit some balls!

Braden is in a t-ball league this summer so Chris is teaching him the ropes! Looks like we have a lefty hitter on our hands!

Getting ready for his first bath at home - he can't believe his eyes :)

He is so calm during bath time - he really likes it!

April 09, 2009

Ok, so for those of you who don't know - this Elmo is one of Braden's must haves (along with Mizzou Pillow and Mater Blankie) it is one of his most prized possessions (no matter how ugly it might be!). Today Blake was fussing in his chair and Braden voluntarily let Blake use Elmo because he was upset - it was just about the cutest thing!!

I guess I have to mention that today is my Birthday too...

The big 30! I have to say that I had the best birthday a girl could ask for! ALL of my boys home with me...morning coffee, flowers, big hugs and loves and getting kidnapped by some great friends for manicures, pedicures and a margarita! Thank you guys - and thank you Chris for a wonderful day and letting me go (and sleep through most of the nights feedings!!)