Sandbox

Josh, with a little help from Brady, built a wonderful new sandbox today. We had a small sandbox that Brady had outgrown a long time ago, so the project for the weekend was to create a new one. Brady loves to dig, dump and do anything boy, so the sandbox is one of his favorite places. Of course he had to help, but Josh is the one that did all the work! It's a great sandbox, and Brady loves it!

The Zoo!

Brady and I took a special trip to the Zoo on Thursday. It is a lot of fun to be able to spend this special one on one time with him before the baby comes. A lot of the animals were on "vacation" but he had a great time seeing the fish, sharks, walruses, riding the train and running across the bumpy bridge. After the zoo we took a picnic and met Papa for lunch. It was a busy but fun day!

Mulch!

We re-mulched the landscaping last weekend. Of course Brady thought he needed to help and he was really a huge help. He loaded up his wagon with Grandma then spread the mulch around all the trees. He helped the whole time! When it was over he had to climb on the huge mulch pile in the back of Papaw's truck. Needless to say a bath was in store when he was done!

Benihana's

We went to Benihanas for Josh and my birthdays this it last weekend. It is one of my all time favorite places to eat, and Brady loved it too! He got a kick out of watching the chef cook our dinner at the table. Thanks to the family for joining us. . . it was great!

This is his brain freeze face after eating too much ice cream. . . love the moustache!

Beach, Golf, Ice Cream

We made it to the beach today! He aboslutely loved it, even went swimming in the ocean! The high today was in the low 70's so this is how we started out at the beach. . .

and this is how he ended up. . .

He had a great time running in the water and getting wet. Then we wrapped up in a towel and dug in the sand! So much fun. . . we are going back tomorrow!

What is a trip to Florida without Ice Cream from the Royal "Poop". I have been going here since I was little and it is some of the best ice cream!

We went putt-putt the other day, he played all 18 holes and got a "Hole in 1!!!" Yea for him!

Florida. . .

Having a great time in Florida. . . the weather is a little chilly but warmer than home! We just had to go to the beach yesterday (Brady was dying to go). We got there he walked out onto the beach and decided it was time to go. . . too cold! We braved the chill a little last night to play on the playground before dinner. Today it was to the park to dig and play, while Papa and Gpa played golf. He had a great time digging and playing on the slides! The weather is still chilly but we are enjoying ourselves. Tomorrow it is off to the zoo, then the beach later this week when it warms up!

He just had to fish, so we fished for about 5 minutes and then decided it was too cold!

We played sidewalk chalk and made a hopscotch that we had to bounce on a lot!

Making brownies for Papa's birthday! Happy birthday Papa!

Playing air hockey with GG, he is having a great time with them!

For Aunt YaYa!

Just a little something to brighten your day Aunt YaYa. Brady thinks he is hilarious in this video!

It's a Girl!!!!

Ok so I won't post the telltale shot that we are having a girl, but I thought I would post a couple pictures from today. I can't believe we are already half way through and in a few short months we will get to meet our little girl. Now let the shopping begin, I just can't bring myself to put a little girl in boy clothes!

Keeping Busy

How do you entertain a 3 year old, while constantly being stuck inside? Easy just think up some of the messiest yet fun things to do. So far this winter we have painted with balls, cars and feet, played in shaving cream, painted the snow and numerous other messy "boy" activities!

Didn't anyone tell you not to lick "yellow snow". . . food color and water in squirt bottles makes a lot of fun in the snow!Shaving cream and trucks makes for a great time. He was a little timid at first and then he realized he could get as messy as possible. . . so much fun!

A box, paper, and some paint makes for some not so messy fun! He loved rolling the trucks and balls in the paint. Then he wanted to paint with his feet so we stripped down and jumped in. Following all the messy activities is "cleaning up" in the sink, one of Brady's most favorite things to do!

Oh yes we also went to a pottery place the other day with Grammy and made a mosaic lizard and painted a race car piggy bank. He is in love with the piggy bank, all we do now is take the money out and put the money in!

Snow!

Snow! Brady loves it so we got bundled up and played for almost an hour! His favorite part was when I taught him to lick the clean snow. . . see below pictures!