A Big Helper

We had just gotten home from one of our trips to Houston this past September and I was in need of sorting and organizing the laundry. I was thankful to have a little bit of "help" from this sweet angel.

Here I am! Ready to help!

Let's get this party started!

These seem like a good choice.

How about I put these khaki pants in the pile for you mom.

Why are you taking my picture? Shouldn't you be working too?

Working hard for the money...

I think this is where the pants need to go.

Ok, they are now in the pile.

Looks like my work here is done.

Let me walk over the pile of clothes, just to make sure.

Yep, I'm off to find my toys!

Labor Day

This is late, but better late than never, right?

We headed east (a little) to a small town outside of Shreveport for the long Labor Day weekend. Gabe has an uncle, Jerry, who lives out that way and my MIL wanted to spend her birthday weekend with the family at Jerry's house. We are so glad we went. It was our first time to visit their new home that they spent so much time building, painting, and decorating. It is just gorgeous and so relaxing! Gabe's cousin, Sunny, (who we have not seen since our wedding) came by to visit and meet our precious Brody. Her name couldn't fit her more perfectly. She is such a positive, happy girl...we wish she lived a little closer so we could see her more often.

Sunny, Brody, Gabe

Attempted a tractor ride, but Brody wasn't having any of it!

We (or just about everyone but me) had a blast on the four-wheeler. It looked like a lot of fun, but not sure it was the best thing for me to ride being so pregnant! Next time for sure!

Brody's first ride with Jerry and Bella - LOVED IT!

Daddy and Brody

Chris, Bella, and Angela

Brody and Bella played croquet. Well, sort of.

We hung out on the porch and outside a lot.

Brody and Bella spending quality time together

Sunny and her dad, Jerry

We ate some delicious food and had great conversation. A few of the girls took a side trip to Shreveport to do a little Sunday shopping and had a great visit with one of my MIL's sisters and her family. They have two beautiful daughters who are in college (Baylor and Missouri). Turns out one of them is a sorority sister of mine! Kinda fun!

Overall we had a fabulous time. Brody was having so much fun he didn't want to take naps and/or sleep at night. He LOVED every second of being out side and riding the four-wheeler. We are so thankful for the generous hospitality of the Journey family.

Can't wait to go back soon!

Hey Good Lookin'

Wearing daddy's sunglasses (and no pants)!

Party Time

I am hosting a party at my house and you are invited to come!
Wednesday, September 29th at 6:30 pm


Central Jewelry Buyers will be at my house to buy your gold and silver. They were recently featured on "Home and Lifestyle Television," Channel 5. www.homeandlifestyletv.com
http://www.centraljewelryrefining.com/

Come mingle, snack, and drink with us while you make $$$!

This is a fun and easy way for you and your friends to sell your old, used, broken jewelry/ flatware/ class rings/ old wedding rings/ watches/ anything Silver or Gold for cash!

It's Come & Go, very laid back so kids are welcome- no need to get a babysitter!

I went to a Silver & Gold party in July and people were leaving the party with cash in hand. One lady left with close to $800!!

We hope to see you here and can't wait to see your excitement as you walk away with some extra shopping money!

If you can't make it for whatever reason- give your things to us, in a bag with your name, and we will sell them for you and send you your cash!

Email, call, or send me a message on facebook if you are interested in coming. Bring a friend, neighbor, or co-worker! The more the merrier!

Are You Ready...

...for some football?

Brody is!

Brody has his Cowboy gear, just need to get some Red Raider gear for this upcoming season. He looks like such a big boy in this picture!

PACI

Dear Dearest Pacifier,

Thank you for all the moments when you have helped soothe my son. These times may have included, but are not limited to the following: after getting hurt, helping to fall asleep at night, muting a fussy baby in a quite place, and sometimes just because he found you in the toy box or saw you on the counter. Well, we have really enjoyed our time with you in our lives, but it may be time for you to pack up yourself along with your other paci friends and move on out. This is not my decision, nor is it the decision of my husband, Gabe. The power lies with my one year old son, Brody, for this is the 3rd time he has fallen asleep with out you and does not seem to notice. One of those times he cried every time you were offered to him.

Anyhow, we will see what the next few days hold as far as your future is concerned. We may try to keep you around for a little bit longer for emergency purposes only.

I will not miss washing, wiping, and sterilizing you. I will not miss searching for you around the house when we have 15 of you and cannot seem to find one! I will not miss frantically digging in my baby bag for you while my son cries for you. And I will not miss buying replacement paci's, especially since every time I buy replacements your price has increased.

You have helped us greatly for the past 17 months. I am slightly sad to see your departure is near since this means that my son is continuing to grow up into a little boy. First it was departing with the bottle, and now it is your turn. Next up, the crib.

Thank you dearest paci for your saving graces, but I think your time is coming to an end. You will be missed (for the most part). I have included some pictures of your time with the Lewis family as a good-bye gift. Please, take care.

Sincerely,

Lindsay

Swimming

This is actually an under-statement, but Brody L-O-V-E-S water! He loves it when it comes out of a faucet and a water hose. He loves bath time and loves to go swimming! It has become very normal for him to cry when "water time" has come to an end, even at preschool. They tell me he cries every time it is time to go inside. To feed in to his love, we bought a blow up pool for our backyard. And man does he love it! We wonder if the fact that his Zodiac sign is a Pisces "The Fish," has anything to do with it??

Here are some photos of him in the pool we purchased for him (and baby #2 - beginning next summer). It is big enough for Gabe or I to be in it with him. A nice way to cool off in the TX heat.

Curly Q

Look at these curls! It is five million degrees here in Texas, but we just cannot bring our selves to chopping these curly locks! Obviously the more humid it is, the more curls you see. This is what I would consider a humid/curly day.

A Talking Machine

Brody is starting to talk more and more. I am loving listening to his little voice. Of course I think he is the smartest thing EVER, but I am his mommy so I am allowed! It is amazing how much he has grown, changed and developed these past 16 months.

Here is a list of the words he is saying to date and using in the correct context:
Thank you (my fav) "taan choo"
Milk "mal"
Snack "nak"
More "ma"
Elmo "Melmo" (so cute!)
Dog "daaaaaaawg"

Sock "ock"

Shoe "shhhhhh"
Juice "uice"
Bear "baaarr" (new this week)
Ouch "owww"
Duck
Truck
Vroom vroom
Hot
Bye bye
No (doesn't say too often)
Uh oh (first word besides momma and dadda)

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Thanks Brody! What a helper! While "typing" this he said and waved bye-bye to the iPad and gave it a few kisses. Towards the end he must have been getting frustrated because he started yelling at the computer!

All that hard work must have taken a lot out of him and really worked up a thirst! He drank the rest of his milk in no time!

The Fourth

We had a low key and relaxing Fourth of July weekend, and were we glad to have an extra day off!!! It was really nice to have a weekend with absolutely no plans! We knew we wanted to see fireworks, which was the only thing on the agenda for the whole 3 days! We spent part of Sunday over at a friend's house so our kiddos could play and so the adults could visit. Hamburgers, potato salad, great company to chat with, and 2 adorable one year olds made our day perfect, while ice cream and fireworks made the night even better!