Shearing & Easter

So this year Easter fell on the annual Shearing Weekend. It was a lot of things combine in one weekend...but we had ALOT of FUN!!!

EASTER EGG HUNT

Some of the cousins with there treasures!

All the cousins (minus Whitnee) showing off their "finds"

Braxon made out pretty good with all these fun toys...thanks Grandma and Grandpa Kunzler for all the fun stuff and making things so fun & exciting!


EASTER MORNING
The Easter Bunny found Braxon on his 1st Easter!

He was excited about his new sippy cups!


SHEARING
In amongst all the Easter festivities we were shearing all the sheep. As a family we look forward to shearing each year. It is a great tradition and we all have so much fun together. I was excited to take Braxon shearing for his first time. He loved it...he also got to experience his first sunburn...I felt so bad...but my mom reassured me it wasn't the first sunburn and it probably won't be his last. We had a FABULOUS time.

Mom got smart after he got sunburn and put a hat on to protect his face!

Grandpa Burt turning out the sheared sheep with Braxon

The cousin having fun in the Kubota

Grandpa Burt teaching Braxon the ropes :)

Chillin on a wool bag

"I'm pretty sure I can handle this rig"

Enjoy time in the wool with my little Family!

"I think I could get lost in here"

My Best Friends...(Love my sisters)!

During lunch at the sheep camps

Braxon liked riding the sheep

Fun times together

Getting ready to serve lunch

The whole reason we were there....ya got to have a haircut at least once a year right?

We had such a great time together. I love this time of year, it is always sad when it is over...but all good things must come to an end. Can't wait till the next year:)

Giddy Up....

The other day Grandma Shelly and Grandpa Burt stopped by. It didn't take long for Braxon to warm up to Grandpa Burt...and Grandpa Burt of course loves to put his hats on the little kids.

My little Cowboy...

Enjoying time with Grandpa Burt...ready to go to the Ranch!

Three Thankful Thoughts....

1. Devin's Job
2. Great Family
3. Happy People

Braxon 5 Months

Since Braxon is about to reach 6 months, I thought I better jot what has been going on the last month while being 5 months.

5 Month Highlights

-He finally rolled over and really mastered it on our anniversary March 16 which we will always remember...just back to tummy!

-He loved the new adventure of CEREAL....and lately started on the VEGGIES!

-He loves to give kisses...most of the time when I say "Kisses" he leans toward me with his mouth wide open....so precious!

-He loves being outside...now that it has warmed up a bit and we can actually go out without being covered head to toe and under a blanket, its been really fun to go on walks and just be in the yard.

-He definitely knows his daddy and loves when he comes home from work....he gets a huge smile on his face and kicks his legs with excitement.

-He still loves to talk, talk, talk did I mention TALK. When ever I am on the phone its like he has to talk over the top of me and see who can talk louder...once again I can't get a word in edge wise with him and Devin around:)

-To get from place to place he pushes himself with his feet and scoots on his back. This sometimes gets him in predicaments when he doesn't see what's behind him and he bonks his head!

-Changing him....well lets just say it is a chore now! He doesn't stop moving

-He is still loving music and singing. If he is ever upset we start singing and he shuts right up. (Jesus said Love Everyone is one of his favs)

He is such a fun boy, I can't believe how fast time goes by, they grow up way to fast! He makes us so happy every single day! Devin and I so much enjoy being parents. I never knew being a mom could be so fun and so rewarding!

To be Buried or Not to be Buried....

That is the question.....when it comes to Braxon, he loves to be buried in his blankie "Moo Moo" or whatever he can find. 99 percent of the time when I check on him after he's asleep, whether it be a nap or at bed time I have to un-bury him. I worry about him not being able to breathe but he knows how to get it over his face perfectly every time so I know he can pull it off if he wants. So I guess I will just keep un-burying him, because he has to have it to go to sleep.

Sometimes I sit and watch him as he goes to sleep...he'll move his head back and forth and the minute he gets his blankie over his face he stops and is out.

So the other day I was folding clothes and he was propped up on my pillows on my bed and I went in the other room to put something away and came back to find he had slid between the pillows.....

happy as a lark....

trying to bury himself further in the pillows!

Not a day goes by that he doesn't do something to make me laugh or have to smile...I pretty much have a perma-smile at all times! He is such a good little boy....we love him SO much! He definitely keeps us entertained!

Three Thankful Thoughts...

1. The Sunshine
2. Food
3. Our Home

mmm...GOOD

Braxon definitely thought his rice cereal was mmm...good! He ate pretty much every single bite. We had a lot of fun feeding him cereal for the first time. We were able to keep it contain pretty good...but I am sure that won't last...it has to be head to toe sooner or later right???

New Toy/Neccessity....

My little boy is growing up so fast....on to the next stage...CEREAL! So I dug out my highchair seat that I got from my shower...and boy do I wish I would have got it out sooner. He loves it since it is something new and he can sit up and look around. He loves sitting in his Bumbo but this was funner for him because his toys can be right in front of him on the tray!

The Treasure of the day...(thanks Pugsley's)

As you can tell...he was enjoying himself

I was loving it too!

(pictures to come on the first feeding!)

Three Thankful Thoughts....

1. A Happy Healthy Little Boy

2. A Wonderful Husband who takes care of his little family so well

3. The Gospel

Time Flies...

My little boy is growing up so fast...I can't believe he is almost 5 months. It seems like just yesterday I couldn't believe I had a baby and how was I ever going to know what to do, and now I can't picture life without him. He is seriously the sunshine of each day and brings so much joy and happiness into our home! We love you Brax!

Mommy and Daddy can't get enough of him!

A Miracle....

Good Bye glasses and contacts....Hello WORLD!!! Devin got Lasik surgery and I must say what a blessing modern technology is!!! I got my eyes done about 4 years ago and have loved it!!! I was so excited that Devin could get his done and enjoy in the blessing of Lasik. It is definitely one of those things that you can't really describe the difference it makes in your life unless you have gone with glasses and contacts for a good part of your life and then get it done! AMAZING is what it is!

Adios.....YEA!!!

Cute goggles so he wouldn't rub his eyes while he slept!

I am so happy for him and once again so thankful for the blessing of Lasik, without glasses, contacts or Lasik Devin and I are considered legally blind. Lasik is truly a MIRACLE!

Another Haircut down....

I decided it was time for another haircut...Braxon's hair was getting quite long again so I thought I would attempt to cut it again...He is 4 months now and this was probably his 3rd real haircut since he has been born...(excluding the few snips here and there of the stragglers)!

I cut off about a 1/4 of an inch


He did really good holding still for the first little bit, but then he was ready to be done! I was a little hesitant to cut it because when its wet it's really curly and cute but once it drys it looks like he has a bouffant...so its best we cut it! He's such a handsome boy with the new due!

4 Months...

Braxon had his 4 month appointment a few days ago. He weighed in at 16 lbs. and 26 inches long. He went down on the percent table. He is now in the 70th percentile for height and weight and also head. He also had to get those lovely "S" words....."SHOTS". I always dislike this part of the appointment. Maybe someday I might get use to it...but as of right now it makes me want to cry every time. He is progressing very well and is a very healthy boy!

4 Month Highlights

~He loves to sing (I swear there is a difference from when he talks) When we put him to bed and turn on his music in his crib he sings for about ten minutes before he goes to sleep, it is the cutest thing...maybe I am crazy...but I choose to think he is singing...its a bit different than his everyday coo's and aw's when he talks.

~He continues to talk and makes sounds. He is always so intense and his facial expressions crack us up when he is talking...he is trying to tell us something, I just wish I knew what it was!

~He is getting really good with his hand and eye coordination.

~He loves his baths and enjoys kicking and splashing.

~He loves to look in the mirror and talk to himself or Devin and I.

~He still loves his little "Moo Moo" blankie and kicks and gets excited when we bring it to him.

~He is very alert and when ever the phone rings, the door shut, the television is turned on, etc. his eyes get really big and he freezes as he listens to try to figure out what is going on...I am constantly reassuring him..."Oh its just the phone...Daddy just left....Do you hear the T.V."

~He loves to suck on his hands.

~His Slobbering hasn't stopped...we still go through lots of bibs each day.

~He loves Nap Time...when he is ready to go to sleep...he is ready! I lay him in his crib with "Moo Moo" and within about 5-10 minutes he is out! (I hope it stays like this)

~He loves to read books....Story Time is an exciting time each day.

~Tummy Time on the other hand isn't his fav...he is doing better, but lets just say he uses all of his energy talking, and doesn't have any left when it comes to tummy time, explaining why he hasn't quite yet mastered rolling over :) He's getting close.

He is such a pleasant, happy boy...we love him so much! He is our pride and joy! I still can't get over how much fun being a mom is! I am so thankful to have Braxon in my life...I am even more thankful I get to stay home with him each day and enjoy every minute of him...Thanks Honey for working so hard and providing!

"What was that Mom???"

Tubby Time

"Are we done yet???"

"Slobber....What???"