Baby's First Christmas

First let me preface this with I will get some pics on here asap. As soon as I find my plug in for the camera! This place is a mess!

Now to the fun. It all started on Friday when my mom got into town. We went downtown to eat at the Spaghetti Warehouse. The boys loved it! Then on Saturday we just went shopping and hung out. Then on Sunday, the festivities began. We started the day at church for a wonderful celebration on my Savior. Brady was so excited because he got to go to big church and the kids went on the stage to hear the Christmas Story read by Bro. Jack. Then we did the candlight thing and the Lord's Supper. The best part was sharing with Brady about the Lord's Supper and why he couldn't take it this time but when he gets saved he can!
Then off to Christmas #1 with my Aunt Cheryl's family. Finger foods and presents and then we were off to Christmas #2 with my Aunt Judi. More food and more presents and more fun! Then Kaden and I went home and got things ready for Santa to come. Brady got home about 10 and went right to sleep. He didn't want Santa to skip our house because he was awake. So we all went to bed and when we woke up Santa had come! They boys got everything they asked for and more! We got to share Christmas morning with my step dad and his son's family via webcam. It was so cool. It was like we were all in the same house.
After we all got ready we went to one of the casino's for brunch. Kaden loved it the most. He's going to be one that gets his money's worth that's for sure! Then back home for a major nap! What a great day.
Today is also my mom's birthday! I love that she comes here for Christmas with the boys. They will always remember spending this special day with their special lady!
I will post some pics soon! Merry Christmas to all!!!!

12/23/06

Can you believe that in the past two days, I have actually wrapped 30 presents. I know! It's crazy. Well, it started a lot like this...I had tried to take my Grandmother shopping for like a week. She wasn't feeling well so I took on the task of shopping for her. Then against her will, I took the presents and wrapped them at my house. She said she could do it...but really? So, once I finished that it was time to pick mom up at the airport. Then we came home last night and I had to wrap hers because you know they don't let you take wrapped packages on the plane. Then, as I was wrapping, she noticed that she forgot to bring Brady's major present...which was a portible DVD player. So he only had one present under the tree from her. Ok...understand this...he's her favorite and she buys him anything he wants. So anyway...she ended up buying him a lot of stuff today when we went shopping so he has like 5 under the tree...and he still gets the DVD player.
I am so excited about Christmas. Tomorrow we will go to church, then to my cousin's house for round one. Then off to my Aunt Judi's house for round two. Then home for Santa. I'm so looking forward to when the boys wake up on Christmas morning. Mom bought us a webcam so PaPa Jim is going to get to watch the boys open up Santa presents! Isn't that awesome?

12/21/06

So you know for the past couple of weeks Kaden has been driving me crazy with all of this screaming. I mean...we've actually been calling "McScreamy." (That's his Gray's Anatomy name) So tonight before I put him in the bath tub...I looked to see if he's getting any more teeth and guess what.......He's getting a top tooth! I'm so excited because I was so afraid that because of his cleft lip it would actually have affected his teeth. It didn't! I'm so happy happy happy! So, I nursed him...gave him some tylanol..is that how you spell it? And guess what...he's alseep! Can you believe it? He's actually asleep! So I'm doing laundry...finishing my sewing for April...and if I feel like it I may start wrapping my grandmother's christmas presents that I got for her tonight. But I probably won't!
I don't have a pic of Kaden's new tooth because He won't let you really see it. But I'll post a pic of the boys just because theyare so darn cute!

12/19/06

Happy Birthday to Santa Bear! He's our Build A Bear pal from last year! We went with our small group and Brady dressed his bear in a Santa suit. Ok...I'm sure you really didn't care about that!
Here we are just six days from Christmas and the weather has finally decided to get cold! I'm so glad because it was going to be hard to get in the Christmas spirit with it being 70 degrees. I guess that's how the Isbell's must feel in Brazil.
McScreamy spent an hour doing his thing again tonight. Man I can't wait until we go to the ENT. I hope they can determine what's wrong with his ears and then fix it! Please pray for him. I know God made him this way for a reason. I'm just praying that God also will make it to where he's able to feel better too!

12/11/06

THE MANY ADVENTURES OF MCSCREAMY AND HIS FAMILY

This past weekend we took the boys to Nashville with our small group friends. It was one of the most awesome times I've ever had. We went to the Opryland Hotel, Opry Mills Mall and the coolest Ice Exhibit. Brady had the best time with his friends. And of course McScreamy partied like a Rock Star! That boy cracks me up. If we are not home or have company over he thinks he's supposed to be awake with the best of them! So of course today they boys slept a lot!
I'm posting a couple of pics from the trip. I'm sorry I'm not writing more but I'm watching tv...and about to go to bed!

11/28/06

"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas." That's the song I heard on the radio today as I drove through the rain and almost 70 degree weather. Oddly enough I was struggling to get in the holiday mood with the weather like this! The news says it will be getting colder this weekend. Let's hope that's the case! I can't do hot Christmas!
Well, I have officially used up my 3% of mercy for the year. Yesterday we became the proud foster parents of a cute little puppy! Apparently, she was found in a dumpster. The Humane Society doesn't have enough space for all the animals they get so they get families to foster until they can find homes for them. Or...The families adopt. Brady is totally in love with Sadie. Tony is too. It's so funny to see him. He doesn't really seem like a dog person but he is!!!!!
Kaden on the other hand doesn't really care much for her. He really doesn't like it when I hold her. Brady's jealous of Kaden and Kaden is jealous of Sadie. It's a vicious cycle!

Thanksgiving was great and I'm already for Christmas break! And then 6 more months until Tony is out of school!!!!!
Have a great week all!

11/22/06

Can you believe it's finally Thanksgiving? Where has this year gone? I'm sitting here enjoying Kaden rolling all over the living room. He's really trying to crawl but he just hasn't gotten the concept. And unlike with Brady...I'm glad that he's a little slower with these things. The other day I sat him in the living room and walked into the kitchen...you won't believe where I found him. By the front door. Apparently he had some where to go and didn't want to tell anyone!
I'm so excited about Thanksgiving. I'm going to tell you about our family traditions. Mom, Jim and PJ come to town every year. This year we're having dinner at my house! I love that!!!!! Every year on the Friday after Thanksgiving, Mom and I go shopping. I found a website that has already posted some of the Black Friday ads and I'm so excited about what's on sale! Then we just hang out the rest of the weekend. I love this time of year because it's the only time my brother gets off of work and can come see us!
I'm posting a pic today of the boys with Santa. Of course Brady was all about getting his pic taken but Kaden looks a little scared!

11/2/06

I can't believe it's already November! I'm so ready for Thanksgiving I can't stand it. This has been a very busy week for us. Kaden was sick all weekend. He's starting to feel a little bit better. I'll be glad when he's completely well.
Tuesday, we went Trick or Treating. Brady was Superman and Kaden was Tigger. Of course Brady loved it and had a blast. Kaden just hung out in his cutie costume and smiled at all the people. I'm posting a cute pic of the two of them. Can you believe how big Kaden is getting. He's almost 7 months. I'm so sad that he's growing up so fast!

9/25/05

I have to say that there is nothing better after a long day at work than walking into my house and being greeted by the cutest baby in the world. I walk in the door and Kaden is sitting in his mega saucer and he looks up at me and just smiles the cutest smile and I see those cute little dimples...I just melt. Usually Brady is at the door waiting for my but he was taking the longest nap ever. We'll just say he went to bed late on a school night and was tired today. Anyway...Kaden was just so cute I had to take some video.
It just amazes me how no matter what kind of day you have...coming home to chaos and kids makes me so relaxed. Today I was accused by a friend of being obsessed with my kids...and my answer was Yes I am! My mother in law once told me you'll never know how much God loves you until you have a child. She was so right! I look at those boys and I just think if God loves me half as much as I love those boys then I'm the luckest girl in the world.

9/23/06

It's finally here!!!! Kaden got his first tooth today.....and I missed it! Well not really. He's been working on it for at least two weeks. Anyway...no one else noticed so I didn't really miss it.
Today I went scrapbooking all day. It was awesome! I ended up getting 20 pages done! It feels so good to have a day where I was surrounded by my friends and just relaxed and got to be creative.
Gotta run...crying baby! :(

9/18/06

Ok...Ok...Ok...I'm blogging!!!! I'm also posting some new pics of the boys. Today I would like to tell you about two of the most awesome things ever invented...magic shell and goldfish crackers. I don't know how I ever grew up without them. Those two things are what get me through the day! Oh yea....and the help of my main man...Jesus!
I'm rambling tonight because I'm all methed out on sinus medicine and I'm feeling pretty crappy. But I have some cute things to tell you about the boys. Brady has been playing soccer and he's so cute at it. This past week he actually kept up with the offense and stole the ball a couple of times from them. He's finding his strengths...and I love watching him play.
Brady finally got to enjoy his first day of school. Here he is all decked out in a soccer shirt...because he's all about soccer now. He's going to school 3 days a week and he loves it!

Kaden is trying to get his first tooth and he's not enjoying it at all. He hasn't been eating food much latily but he's still nursing pretty good. Can you believe it's only been 4 weeks and he's looking as good as he does. Yesterday we talked to the lady at WalMart that takes the boys picutres...She teared up when she saw him. Yes...I'm friends with the lady at WalMart...she takes great pictures! Well I'm so tired and I need to get some sleep. Enjoy the pics.

9/5/06

He just keeps getting more and more beautiful! Can you believe it's been only three weeks since Kaden's surgery and he's already looking like nothing was ever wrong. He got the stitches out last Thursday and we were so happy. He had to wear these sad arm braces to keep his hands out of his mouth. He was so happy when they took them off. I saved them. I will show them to him when he's an adult! I'm attaching a picture of him sleeping the other day. Look closly...you'll see a small scar and that's it! I actually talked to a lady tonight who didn't even know he had the scar! Man...doctors are awesome!

WE'RE HOME!

I just wanted to let you all know that Kaden is home and doing well! I'm posting a pic today. He's crying so I can't write much other than that God is Good!

8/8/06

Just three more days until the big day! We are so excited and so ready for Kaden to have his surgery. Can you believe in just a couple of days, he will have a whole new smile? I can't believe my baby will never look the same again.
Please pray for his health. Pray for his doctor and pray for a great recovery.

7/18/06

Ok so I know it's been forever since I've blogged! Well in my own defense...I have a newborn baby and don't have that much time to myself. Besides, I spend all of my free time scrapbooking because my mom is in a pretend competition with me to be more creative and up to date! I'll be taking her down soon!
I'm attaching a new pic of Kaden. He's so cute I can't stand it! He's growing up so fast. He will be having surgery in three weeks. I can't wait to see what he's going to look like! I can't imagine that he could be any cuter!

6/17/06

Can you believe I'm just two weeks away from returning to work? My sweet little boy is now 9 weeks old and a cute little fatty! We had his two month check up last week and WOW!!!!! He's 14lbs...24 1/2 inches long and very healthy! The week before I return to work we go for one more check up before his surgery. I'm so excited and so nervous about him having surgery. I'm excited because he's going to look like the rest of us...I'm nervous because he's going to look so different.
Last week a lady from my church told me she was born with a cleft lip and pallot. She was so comforting and encouraging. I am so happy God gave me this perfect little boy and that there are so many ministry possibilities. I can't wait to see where HE takes us on this journey.

5/28/06

Kaden is growing up so fast. He's six weeks old and already looking like a real baby. This past week we traveled to Texas and Arkansas to visit with all of the grand parents. It was awesome! We haven't taken a road trip like that since the kids were born and they did great! Especially the little one. He slept the whole way.
We went to Sea World one day and camped at the beach. Brady caught 2 fish and PawPaw Jim caught none! Kaden loved the beach and slept the whole time. Wait...there's starting to be a pattern! He's actually sleeping right now but I'm sure when I pick him up to go to bed he'll wake up and want to eat. That's his favorite thing in the world. Eating and sleeping.
I'm posting a new pic. He's so cute! He loves being in the bath tub. He actually cries when you take him out. He loves to kick the water and he just coos and smiles.

5/16/06

I'm so excited! In just a few hours we leave for TEXAS!!!! We've decided to travel over night so the boys can sleep. Tony is napping right now and I'm about to head off to bed! Please pray for us this next week while we are traveiling!

5/6/06

I am in such need of a break. Tonight, I get the little one bathed and fed...then I paint with the big one. Then I put the bing one in the bath and as soon as I do...the little one starts crying. Thankfully Tony is home so he takes the little one. Then I fix a bowl of ice cream...the big one starts yelling...."Mommy...I'm ready to wash and get ou t!" Can't I just take a break and rest with out having to touch anyone for a few minutes. KK is in his bassinet just starting to fuss and Brady is getting bathed by daddy. I'm posting a cute new pic. This is what "drunk on milk" baby looks like!

5/5/06

We've made it a full three weeks and kaden is doing great. He's starting to learn to drink from a bottle though he's not ever really excited about it! Big brother is still getting used to having the little guy around. He's still a little rough but he loves him so much. He's always asking to hold him. Today a friend gave me the most awesome gift. It's a small bassinet that runs on batteries and when you put the baby in it...it swings. He loves it. He actually slept in it for 2 hours this afternoon.