Brayden is 5

Brayden you are now 5 years old! Wow...when did you become such a big boy. You made me a mommy 5 years ago and changed my life forever. I have enjoyed every minute of being your mommy, and having the chance to watch you grow and learn.


You are a very social young man, and you love to be the center of attention. You love to learn new things every chance you get, and ask about 100 questions a day.

You love to ride your bike and to play baseball. You also love to draw and write notes, and to build things. Oh and you love to fish.

Your favorite color is blue and your favorite movie is Marmaduke. You like hot dogs (just the bun and weenie) and jelly sandwiches ( No peanut butter). You like lemonade and milk to drink.

You actually enjoy going to the dentist right now. You enjoy swim lessons in the summer and you get impatient for the holidays.

At night you love to play in the shower and then read a book. We say our prayers and then you always have a special secret to tell me. Once you have your blankie and glass of milk, you are ready for bed.

You are a very smart and entertaining young man with a big heart! I love you baby boy!

For your birthday we had a party at West wood cinema and invited all your friends and family. You had a great time running around with your buddies like a mad man. You decided to blow your candles out before we finished singing to you and then you went straight for the cake with your mouth. Like I said always entertaining. I am glad that brought cupcakes:). After cake and presents we watched the movie Megamind.

 I hope to spend many more precious birthdays with you!

Love,
Mommy

Christmas Cards

The Holidays seem to have come so fast this year. It is crazy how quick a year can go by, especially when you have young children. I am excited for the holidays, especially Christmas. Brayden has already been asking to put out the Christmas tree and decorations, because he see's that many of the stores already have their decorations out for Christmas. I told him we will wait until Thanksgiving was over, but he does not seem to like that idea very much.
One of my favorite things about Christmas is receiving and sending Christmas cards. I love receiving Christmas cards with family pictures on them! Have you picked out your Christmas cards yet? I am planning on ordering mine through Shutterfly this year, they have some really cute selections. You can check them out here:
http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-cards. Which ones do you like?

Here are some of my favorites:

If I can just get some cute pictures of the family together, then I can finally decide on what type of card I will choose.

Shutterfly also has some cute selections on Christmas gift tags, here is the website to http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-gift-tags.

I also keep saying that I need to get some portraits hung up around the house. My walls are pretty bare for the most part:(. I am working on it though. Here is a site from Shutterfly where you can order Canvas wall art 
http://www.shutterfly.com/home-decor/canvas-wall-art.

Guess what? Shutterfly is giving bloggers a chance to earn 50 free Christmas cards this year, you can go to  
http://bit.ly/sfly2010  learn more:).
Enjoy!
Crystal

Better late than never

Back in September we took the boys to the fair on 3 different days. Brayden is in love with going to the fair, he loves everything about it. The animals, rodeo, clowns, and of course the rides. Kyler thought the fair was pretty cool as well. I absolutely love his smile when he was on the rides.
 On the last day we had the pleasure of my two nieces Kagan and Brinley joining us with their mommy, and Nana was there too.
Unfortunately at the time I had misplaced my camera and the photos I have are from my i phone.

(Brayden felt like such a big kid getting to ride this particular ride:)              

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First Attempt

    I have been a blog reader for over two years now. I find it amazing how much a blog can minister to you, and for the most part a person can gain a lot of support through the blogging community. I have been contemplating on starting a blog, and finally decided I would like to give it a try. My main reason for wanting to blog is to keep a journal of my families activities and milestones. Plus I feel this is a great way to express myself!

   I have been married to my high school sweet heart for a little over six years now, and we dated five years before getting married. I have an almost 5 year old son, and another son that just turned 2 years old. They have changed my world and my views on life. I am so thankful for my family, and I hope to add to it in the near future:).

   But as of right now I am yes, still a student, yuck:(. I attend Sam Houston University, and I love it there. I have a long drive, but it is well worth it. After changing my degree a few times, I have finally settled on one degree. I am seeking a degree in communications with a minor in special education. Hopefully in the next year I will graduate:) Oh and I work in an emergency room three nights a week, working twelve hour shifts for now. I am so looking forward to working school hours.

 Well it is Sunday night, and I am not so excited about it being Monday tomorrow. But it is time to get the boys settled down and get some rest myself.

Goodnight for now, and God Bless!

P.S. Excuse the format of my blog for now, I am learning.