Pool time!

So, after my trip I couldn't wait to spend all weekend with this handsome little guy!  And my handsome husband too...So, it was really nice weather and actually a little bit cooler (for a change) so we took Brady to the FAC pool!  He had so much fun!  He LOVED watching all the other kids play and he was able to walk around in the "kiddie" pool so he was everywhere!  He thought he could do it all!  HA!  We stayed for about an hour and 1/2 and after we got home and ate dinner it was just about time for bath time and he got SOOOO excited about taking a bath!  It was hysterical!  He was loving being a lil water baby for the day!  We had such a fun time - I had to soak it all in b/c I started back to work full-time this week...It's sooooo bittersweet for me.  I like getting that full-time paycheck again (ESP b/c I've only been getting 60% which is actually like 40% after taxes for the past 8 months!  But, I am HATING being gone from Brady!  I know it's only 2 days but I miss our time already and it's only been 1 week!  But, he is really happy to see me when I get home from work so that is a good thing...But, I can tell you that I'm going to enjoy my maternity time with both of my little angels!  It's hard to believe that Bria will be here in 2 & 1/2 months!!!  This time around has FLOWN by...And, it's really hard to believe that Brady is almost a year old!  OMG! 

While I was gone to Minnesota....

While I was in Minnesota - Little Brady had a great time with Babs, Grampie and Daddy (after his training)...This is him after a walk - Barb texted me this picture while I was gone and it brightened my day while I was sitting in meetings - ALL DAY!  Ugh - looks like somebody was having way more fun than me!

When Richie got out of training they took him to the Tontitown Grape Festival - this is Brady trying the "grape ice cream" and of course - HE LOVED IT!!  I was so sad that I missed going b/c I've always wanted too...UGH!  But, it was okay b/c they looked like they had a great time!

How precious is this - Big boy on the Merry-Go-Round!  Richie said that he wasn't the only dad with their kids there but that Brady was by far the smallest on the ride!  He loved it though!!  What a big boy!  I wish I could have been there to watch all the action - I guess he was just taking it all in and loving every minute of it!  I couldn't get home fast enough to this little guy!  Luckily he waited up on me - my plane landed at 9pm and I drove home like a mad lady b/c Richie said that he was still awake and Brady was soooo happy to see his momma!  We cuddled and cuddled and I'm so happy that I won't have to have anymore out of town meetings for several days again!  Until I go back to work after Bria gets here :( but I have awhile to think about that...

Bye Sweet boy!

LAST WORK TRIP!  So, I'm currently in Minnesota (yes, updating the blog here b/c I have a free second) and I took this picture yesterday while I was packing to head this way!  This is my last work meeting before having Bria!  We are having a national sales meeting the 2nd week of November but I will already be out on maternity leave so I will miss it!  However, I hated to leave Brady and he obviously wanted to come with me!  He is just so precious and the light of my life!  I don't know what I would do without him.  He just changes everyday and is so special...I LOVE him so much and miss him dearly already!  Luckily it's just a Wed-Fri meeting so I'll only be gone 2 nights...But, my flight lands late on Friday so he'll probably already be in bed when I get home...Sad :( I know he is in great hands with Barb so that makes me feel so much better!  And, he'll get some great bonding time with Daddy too so that's always good!  But, since I start back to work full-time on Monday - we will have to have a date day on Saturday!  Anywhere he wants to go! :)  LOVE YOU LITTLE MAN - CAN'T WAIT TO GET HOME TO SEE YOU!

Trip to Yell County!

Well, this post has no pics and is actually very bittersweet for me...This past weekend we took the dogs down to my moms house in Belleville.  It's about a 2 - 2 & 1/2 hour drive and Brady just doesn't do that great in cars so we haven't attempted this trip yet...However, do to the craziness going on in our lives right now this trip is just what we needed...Where do I begin???

1) We are moving...YES - MOVING!  Long story short...We thought we found our dream home and made an offer on it...Put our house on craigslist b/c we needed to sell it and didn't want to have 2 house payments.  Someone wanted to come and check it out.  In the meantime, our offer didn't get accepted and someone else came in higher so we lost out...The people coming to look at our house WANT OUR HOUSE!  So, we decide for the time being we are going to simplify and move into a smaller house with less house payment until we can find our dream home and then keep the house we are moving into as a rental after we find our dream home...It's been a process - HOLY COW!  But, we are supposed to close on the 26th of this month and the people moving into our house want in by Sept 1st - it's going to be HECTIC to say the very least.

2) Let's not forget that I'm 6 & 1/2 months pregnant...I'm starting back to work full-time next week and I've been working and taking care of Brady plus dealing with all of this house stuff and it's been a lot to juggle...

3) The dogs have been neglected...Our dogs Bubby and Bailey were our whole world before Brady.  We spoiled those dogs rotten.  Then we have Brady and it's just turned their world upside down.  They have been so great with him, but they just make the BIGGEST messes and where before I didn't think it was a big deal, it's driving me CRAZY now.  Brady walks everywhere and gets into everything and the last thing I need is mud on the tile from Bailey's mouth or Bubby getting mad b/c we haven't played with him so he pees in the floor...So, my mom kindly said that she would take them for awhile to help.  Which is where I'm getting at...

We go down on Friday and take the dogs to her house.  I've been looking forward to not having to clean up after them all week long and when we got to mom's house I started bawling.  I LOVE our dogs and am SUPER sad to be giving them up...I know that once we find our dream home (and hopefully a tiny bit of land) we will take them back for sure!  But, it's just so sad to think how am I going to just leave them like a failure of a parent?  But, just knowing that they are in the best possible hands makes me feel so much better.  In the past few days of them being there - they have had more attention and more love than the past few months with us.  My mom has the time and loves them to pieces and it's really the best place for them!  So, I'm already feeling better about it.  AND, just knowing that we are going to move into a house that is pet free (no hair, slobber, messes) is a HUGE relief ESP with another little one coming before too long!  So, this is a blessing even though I'm sad...

So, after we drop them off (keep in mind I'm bawling hysterically) I had told my friend from high school (Nikki) that I would run by Memory Lane and see her so she could see Brady.  Well, of course I look like crap b/c of the crying and I was wearing my glasses...Let's face it - it's one of those times that you hope no one sees you.  But, I promised her I would, so I swing in!  And, low and behold...SEE A TON OF PEOPLE FROM DANVILLE!  Most of which don't even recognize me!  Hello - I'm scary!  Why would they?  HA!  But, it was good b/c I got to see my Aunt Rhonda and Uncle Tom and I was really wanting them to see Brady so it was a great stop even though I scared 1/2 the town!  Then, we went to Carla and Ryan's house and they had pizza for us and Brady and McKynlee played until after 10PM.  They remembered each other from Gulf Shores and had a big time - it was super cute!  So, I was supposed to see my Dad & step mom on Saturday but they had the stomach bug so after I saw Rhonda (I've known her since I was in the 6th grade) - she used to work with my mom and I babysat her kids (who are all now grown up - makes me sad) I saw Nana & Paps!  It was a very packed Saturday...Me, Rhonda and Brady were at Starbucks for about an hour and my mom showed up to see Brady really quickly before we left - and it was such a great visit!  It was so good seeing her!  I just LOVE her and her whole family so much!  Brady was getting cranky so he fell asleep in the truck on my way to Dardanelle to see Nana & Paps and I was a little bit early so I decided to run into Wal-Mart and take advantage of the tax free weekend and stock up on some diapers for Brady and Bria!  He was so tired that he slept while I carried him through Wal-Mart!  Bless his heart!  He enjoyed seeing Nana & Paps and I think they enjoyed seeing him.  Pappy couldn't believe how much lighter his hair is compared to the last time he saw him!  And, when Richie and Ryan finished golfing we headed back up to Fayetteville.  It was a fast trip, but very productive...And bittersweet...I know that the dogs are in GREAT hands, we saw some people while we were there and a good time was had by all!  AND, aside from about 30 minutes of the drive (both ways) Brady did good!  :) 

Oh boy - oh BOY!

Well, Brady has been into everything for awhile...However, now that he is walking EVERYWHERE and yes, I do mean EVERYWHERE he will get into things so much quicker!  So, after a few minutes of quiet in the bedroom I go looking for Brady.  Usually he doesn't wander off too far (mainly b/c he is so nosey and needs to know what I'm doing ALL of the time) but what was he doing?!?!?  Oh yes, see above!  He had pulled out every piece of tupperware from the cabinet!  And when I came walking around the corner and said "Brady - what are you doing?" he looked up at me like "WHO ME??"...Priceless!  This little boy is such a stinker but I wouldn't trade him for the world!  I couldn't love him any more!  However, I do think we are in store for some crazy times...This boy is a MESS!  HA!

Visit from Stacy and Avery!

Could these two kids be any cuter???  I was really excited when one of my best friends from high school decided to come up and see Brady!  It's been a long time coming!  We haven't seen each other since I was pregnant with him! She had planned on coming up sooner, but her sister had her baby the day before Brady was born so things have been hectic!  However, it was a great trip and we decided that we didn't need to go that long without seeing each other!  When they first arrived Brady wasn't too sure about sharing his mom with these two strangers...After about 15 minutes he acted as if he had known them forever!  Despite the age difference, he and Avery played together quite nicely!  Avery was so sweet - she brought 2 books for Brady!  He of course LOVED them!  He really likes books these days!  He will go over to his stack of books and grab one and lift it up into the air until you take it and read it to him.  I'm horrible b/c I didn't have anything for Avery...I've been so overwhelmed these days that was the last thing on my mind!  I'm a loser!  Anyways...We had such a nice visit!  We had lunch at LaHuerta (Avery loves Mexican) and boy could she eat some cheese dip!  WOW - she has an craving for that!!  And, Brady behaved like such a good little boy!  He's getting to where he can only last so long at places before he's really antsy...But he did good! 

And, of course by the time they left Brady hated to see them go and even cried as they pulled out of the driveway!  It was so nice seeing Stacy and getting caught up on things.  Avery has just grown up so much, it's hard to believe that I was there the day she was born...Time really does FLY by...Scares me to death!  She is such a sweet and cute little girl.  I'm getting more and more excited for Bria to get here!  The more I'm around little girls, the more excited I get!  And, surprisingly - Brady plays well with them so that is hopeful!  I'm really happy things are going so well with Stacy!  Her and Avery both seem happy and they both look great!  Too bad they don't live closer!  Thanks again Stacy - I really enjoyed our visit!