Smith Family Update

It has been a crazy few weeks, and now that Christmas is starting it is going to be even more so. This last weekend we went to the Texas A&M game and my parents watched Brenden. I think that they were happy to see him, but also very tired when he left :) Sunday we spent at my parents and had a great Thanksgiving lunch. It was great to see everyone!

This week I had to work on Monday and Tuesday but off the rest of the week. Lee is off Thursday and Friday. The only plans for sure are going to the Dickens of a Christmas in downtown McKinney. It is a fun weekend and a great way to start the season.


Brenden is getting so big it is hard to tell you all the new words and funny things that he does. I hope you enjoy a few recent pictures.

Aggie Beat Baylor! The boys were excited!!

Just Hanging out with Uncle Danny

Bottoms up

After a bath he loves to run around.

Of course he can not do this for to long, at least until he is potty trained.

Hmmmmmmm

What can I get into today

Brenden and Mommy

Hanging out with Daddy before bedtime

Next two are just because I thought he looked really cute in his yellow vest

Trick or Treat

Friday afternoon we went to downtown McKinney for their Scare on the Square.

Brenden had a great time with his friend Jackson. We walked around, had a sucker, and looked at all the great costumes.

Daddy and B running up and down the stairs.
Mommy and B enjoying the afternoon.

Brenden curiously looking at the blow up house.

Brenden and his friend Jackson. Just hanging out.

I love this sucker Mom!!

Daddy and B again

Sunday we took him trick or treating in the neighborhood. He did a great job!

Mom I am ready to go!

MMMMMMM!! A great sucker again!

A back view of superman.

Some of Brenden's new things:

-Says Thank you, uh-oh, help, and milk, mine, and eat in sign language.

-He races himself. He stands back against the wall and says "Go Go Go!" then runs to the other side of the room.

-He of course still climbs on EVERYTHING!!

-He jumps, sings, and dances

-I guess we have been watching lots of baseball because he likes to use his golf clubs as a baseball bat now. :)

been a while...so much to tell!!

THE HAIRCUT!!!

Yes that is really really long!!

This was the before.......a little crazy I know but I just could not cut it.

That means he would become a big boy instead of my little baby :(
Another Before

After..and holding a baggie of his hair for Mom to keep....crazy I know...

Another after. Such a big boy!

At the water fountains Brenden likes to watch to see where the water goes. Such a curious little guy. It is a surprise when the water comes back and hits him in the face. :) He laughs.

Refreshing!!

Morning time Blueberry pancakes....thanks Daddy!!!

Quality time with Danny!

Hangin out having a good time.

He has learned to crawl on the couch

and it seems to be one of his favorite things now.
A good book before bedtime.

With my Papa in Conroe for Alyssa's 4th birthday party.

It was hard work playing at Incredible Pizza!!

I was going to post 4 videos but I could not get it to work...a little frustrating!!!

So I will get that done as soon as it will let me....hope to post more often now that I am getting use to being back at work!

Miss all our family and really looking forward to the holiday!

Mommy... I DO IT!!!!

I really thought that they were suppose to be able to say "I do it" before they started to take over!!

Brenden has been picking up and eating foods for a long long time, but I can never get him to pick up and eat veggies (go figure) So in an effort to grow a healthy boy I still try to feed him some Gerber vegetables, but offer the real thing.

Now....he wants to take over.....

He is also learning his body parts. I can say "where is Brenden's head" ...and he pats his head. "where is Brenden's belly"...

He is so funny about knowing things around the house. All I have to say is "Let's go to Brenden's room" and off he goes!!! It really is amazing to watch him grow and learn so much!!

I think that I am realizing that I do not have a "baby" anymore. It is sad :( But having that little man run up to me and give me a big hug...priceless!!!!!

Birthday Party

Sorry the pictrures are so small and so late :) Not sure what happen there, buit here are a few pictures of Brenden's First birthday party.

June 25, 2010 Brenden Turned 1

For Brenden's birthday Lee and I decided to take him on a trip to the zoo!! We woke up early to get on the road (dad's idea....we were at the zoo 45 minutes before it opened) This is when he first woke up the morning of his birthday :)

Ready for the Zoo

In my new big boy car seat!

Waiting on the Zoo to open...Thanks Daddy for getting us there WAY early!

Elephants

Wish this monkey was real :)

Gorillas

Daddy and Brenden looking at the Lions

Cheetah

The Giraffes were one of his favorites !!

Hogs :)

He also really loved the children's zoo! He liked feeding the goats :)

He was out before we left the zoo parking lot...