Cool Craft Lady

My mom makes the most ADORABLE baby hats!

She just launched her blog at http://coolcraftlady.blogspot.com/

Swimming with The Cunninghams

The Cunningham's flew to Minnesota this weekend.
We had so much fun swimming together! 

San Francisco

Last week I had a business trip to San Francisco. Grandma Debbie came to help watch Braxton (who had high fevers all 4 days!) while Brock was at work. We are so thankful that Grandma Debbie's was able to help us!

The highlight of my San Francisco Trip was that Dor was there at the same time for work!  We walked fisherman's wharf together, ate fish & chips, saw Alcatraz & the Golden Gate Bridge from afar, and visited the famous sea lions at Pier 39.  We had a blast!  Here are some photos and one video of the sea lions:

3 year old birthday party

The Guests:  Avery with Travis & Lauren, Ruby with Erin, Uncle Brandon, and Grandma Debbie.

The Menu:

• Pizza, caesar salad, fruit salad, birthday cupcakes & ice cream
• Each child got a Cars lunch bag with goldfish crackers, a cheese stick, baby carrots, raisins, a banana, and juice    

The Snake Hunt:  We read a story about a family that played music every day to keep their snake happy.  After the story, we passed out recorders to play and we went downstairs for a snake hunt.

 

...and here is a short video of our snake hunt!

Snowless 3rd Birthday

Happy Birthday Braxton! We love you! Today is a unique birthday for Braxton because we still have no snow at our house in Minnesota. This is likely to happen only once or twice in his lifetime!

FAVORITE THINGS: Braxton loves playing with cars.  He loves lining cars up, "filling them up" with gas, and parking them "at the parking lot".  He also loves singing, running, and playing outside! 

FAVORITE FOODS:  Ketchup and french fries, grapes, animal crackers, raisins, popcorn, chocolate milk (which he calls "grandmas special milk").
 
TALKING:  Braxton is a good negotiator.  He often will say things like "how about I have just a few more grapes?" or "How about I play with my cars for 5 more minutes before we go to bed, okay?"

QUIRKY:  Whenever Braxton sees teenagers playing basketball at the park, he always runs right in the middle of the game and tries to play with the group or steal the basketball.  Thankfully, the teens have always been patient with him so far!

Sunny Day - No Snow!

Today was sunny and warm so we went to the park.  Can you believe we still have no snow on the ground on January 9?  We had to take photos!  

 

Birthday Interview

Braxton turns 3 years old this week!  I had a birthday interview with Braxton this morning and here are his responses:

3 year old Birthday Interview

§         My favorite color is: green

§         My favorite book is: Dr. Seuss

§         My favorite treat is:  suckers

§         My favorite food is: fish sticks, toast, banana

§         Favorite toy is: car toys

§         Favorite thing to do: color on papers and go to the park

§         My favorite song is: wheels on the bus

§         My favorite TV show is: Wipeout and Arthur

§         I like my Dad because: he plays “get you” with me

§         I like my Mom because: she takes me to Missouri to see Brittney, Devin and Konnor

A Relaxing New Years Day

We have enjoyed spending the last 4 days relaxing at home, watching movies and flaming the fireplace.  We opened the last Christmas presents and tasted homebrewed "Braxton Smashing Pumpkin Ale" from Titus and Jolene in Colorado.  We had a fun New Year's Eve at home watching movies with Brandon.  A calm & relaxing way to start the new year.  Welcome 2012!