John is 30

Can you believe we are getting "OLD"? It is amazing to me how fast time goes by. I remember when I used to think WOW 30 is so old but now I do not. I am now married to a 30 year old. I didn't post it then but I am now. We had a little quiet celebration at home with his parents. It was the night he got home and I had planned to do a big "surprise bash" with big Mike but John likes to be at home with Braedon as much as he can so anyway:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST HUSBAND EVER. I HOPE YOU HAVE MANY MANY MANY MORE YEARS LEFT TO PUT UP WITH ME.

Braedon's 3rd Birthday

I have done all of October's post so I guess I will go back and do one from September. It was hard to believe but my precious baby turned 3 this year. I had the cutest little party all planned out but at the last minute... Braedon decided to TELL me what kind of party he wanted which was new to me. I realized at the very moment, my baby was growing up. He acts so grown sometimes but he point blank told me that he wanted a "Pirate" party and there was no changing his mind at all. SOOOO we went with a Pirate Theme! It turned out really cute. The mascot at PA is the pirate so I was able to borrow a lot of stuff to go with the theme!!! Saved me a lot of money too. We had it at Land-O-Lakes. It was almost too cold but we made it. We enjoyed everyone that made it and we hate the ones that weren't there didn't make it. Nichole just happened to be home this time for Braedon's party, and Braedon ended up leaving with Briley that day. They loved getting to see each other when they do. I hope we are able to go to Briley's in March!!! Enjoy the pics.





Braedon blowing out his candles.

Braedon got a bb gun from Bradley and Haley.... They are expecting a little one in May.... Pay back will come.




Our family... All in our state attire at the party.

They played in a blow up Pirate Ship that sprayed water.

This was the food table. It had the "Taylor-made cake", I did X marked the spot breadsticks, sailing pirate ships (orange slices with pirate sail on top of blue jello), cannon swords (grapes stuck on sword picks), and bleeding juice....

This is the birthday boy and Laurel before the party playing with the big pirate man.

Braedon the pirate

Fortunate Few

I do believe that I have said it before but I am staying it again. Braedon is a very lucky little boy. He has the sheer pleasure of having so many great grandparents and ALL his grandparents. I do realize that this makes him a lucky little boy. I was blessed as well when I was little because I got to meet all my great grandparents as well. BUT Braedon knows them by name and loves to see them all any chance he gets. I have to say that unfortunately, he does not see the greats as much as we would all like. He did, however, see every single one of his grandparents this past weekend!!!! John and I decided that he is very fortunate and a very loved child. Thank you Lord for allowing my child to have this time with some of the most precious people that we know.

These are all his greats that are still living. First, its Grandma and Braedon, the Mawmaw and Pawpaw, and the monster is Grandpa!!!!!

Halloween 2011

We went to Caledonia like always this Halloween because it is so much fun to see all the kids dressed up and see Braedon trick or treat with all the houses beign decorated like Halloween. We look forward to this everyyear but this year John was home and got to with us. I am not sure he liked it as much as I do because he does not like a crowd. Grandma and Gerald had over 300 trick or treaters plus the entire family was there to join in on the fun... on every single side... it was so much fun and as usual I loved it and can't wait til next year.

This is my family on Halloween

Aunt Peggy, Lawson and Braedon checking out their loot.

Miles joined the fun this year. I can't wait til next year when he can run along with Braedon

Guess who this is.... Grandpa George... he scared my sweet baby to death.

Braedon and John trick or treating.

Braedon and Lawson, Frankenstein

The Johnston Family

The Boys... Miles and Braedon

Savanah's Party

We went to Savanah's 13th birthday party this month. I cannot believe this precious sweet child has grown into a beautiful teenager. She had a costume party with a hay ride. I was so glad she thought to invite us. We miss seeing her so much and I wish she was closer cause she would be an excellent babysitter!!! Here are a few pics from that night.

Braedon is Spiderman, Brody Buchanan is Capt. America, the birthday girl is a chicken, Jenn was a Dallas Cowboy cheerleader, Missie Conner was "Dorothy", Tina Buchanan was the Dark Angel, Jimbo was crazy, and The monster man is Richy Buchanan

Savanah

Pawpaw's Birthday

Pawpaw and his Great grandsons, Braedon and MilesMiles
Mawmaw and Pawpaw and their Greats

We had Pawpaw's 83rd Birthday celebration this past weekend. It was really the 1st time we had all been together since Father's day weekend. Everyone is always pulled in all directions and for John and Daddy to be home at the same time was shocking. We ate a Beverly's house and as you can see from the pics I am about to post, Miles is growing up fast. He is crawling and pulling up. Before long he will be walking and Braedon will be thrilled. Braedon loves to see "baby Miles" as he calls him! Check out the cute pics.