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Braedyn has made me realize 

a few new things lately, such as...  

Hugs and Kisses are expected for every Boo Boo.

Santa is a little intimidating, but way cool.

Presents under the Christmas tree don't

stay wrapped for very long.

Shiny glass ornaments are more enticing

than the plastic ones.

Chocolate is the best food group and is

necessary for survival.

Cookies are the second best food group

and super fun to decorate.

And the latest Realization...

The Garbage Truck that drives down our street

EVERY Tuesday is a whole new Adventure... 

EVERY TUESDAY!!!

I hope this little snippet of our MORNING

makes you smile too...

Going to see Santa every year is so much fun...  and this year we had even more fun at the Mall.  

I hope Santa remembers what Braedyn wants.... 

 it's a long list. 

 

Waiting for Santa...  Watching a video that teaches how Reindeer fly.



After Santa we went for a little tour of the Mall on this Awesome Train.

That's a good lookin' Conductor!!

Today was the BESTEST winter day EVER!!!!

We bundled up in our COAT and ventured out

into the white SNOW!!!

Braedyn and Daddy built a

wonderful Snowman,

who we so lovingly named

Snarfblat the Snowman.

This cutie could melt anyone's heart...

even a snowman's.

It is that time of year to continue family traditions... and this one is our favorite.  It was a little messy... and very delicious as we snuck a few little decorations into our mouths. 

The sparkle in those little blue eyes...  Priceless!!!



Such intense concentration...



My very own...  WAHOO!!

"Where should I put this one?"

I love it!!!

Placing the last decoration...  Frosty.

The yummiest looking house on the block!!!

We've been decorating for the upcoming season at our house, but the funnest decorating was had by Braedyn.  We bought a little 4' tree that is decorated by the only two year old little hands in the house.  He picked out the decorations all by himself...  this year's ornament, Thomas the Train -- of course, since it is his favorite thing right now.

I'm anxious to see how this tree will change with each Christmas Season.

Look at my Christmas Tree...  My very own!

 

I think these blue ones are my favorite.

Add another one here.

I have to put a hook on so that it will stay on the tree.

What a great looking Tree!!!

Holidays are a lot more FUN with a Toddler around and this Halloween was no different.  

Braedyn's love for trains started me on a quest for a cute costume.   I didn't like any of the costumes that I saw on the internet, therefore...   Cardboard boxes and paint to the rescue.   His ZERO $$$ costume turned out better than I had hoped. 

On Today's agenda? 
The ANCIENT LIFE MUSEUM.
I have never seen Braedyn so flighty... 
He would "fly" from one display to the next,
wearing us out in the process. 
He even became part of the display
once or twice. 
I don't think Museum Curators think about two year old boys
when they cordon off the display areas. 

Braedyn was telling Daddy all about this one.

Those are HUGE teeth... oh, and the shark's pretty big too!!!

Making a Trilobite Fossil with Daddy.

WOWZERS...

Today was by far the funnest day of our Vacation...  as you will soon see. 

Our little family ventured off to the

Gateway Discovery Children's Museum. 

It was a complete rush of overloaded fun and excitement. 

 I would dare say that every

child needs to go at least once.  Be sure you take your parents, they'll have fun too!!!

Putting balls in the "Sucky" tube. 
I love the expression on Braedyn's face.

Flying the Life Flight Helicopter,
too bad it didn't really take off.

Building with blocks...
Destroying with blocks.

Let's see what happens to the clock when I cool it down in the fridge.

Wet FUN!!!

I love the plastic apron that was too big!

Giddyup...  Seriously, GIDDYUP!!!!

Dressed up like a Bull on the Farm.



Red Cowboy Hat and a Smile.



Buying Groceries in the Store.