Family Zoo Day

So there are a few things we want to do with Brenley before little brother arrives in May. Going to the zoo was one of those things and today we made that happen! My parents were able to join us so that made it even more fun! Let's just say after 4 1/2 hours, Brenley and this pregnant momma were WORN out! :)

She really was excited - despite the look on her face :)

She wanted to start out the day with a carousel ride -- and was determined to ride the bench. :)

Having fun on the playground



Daddy found some friends

 

 

Daddy and his girl - 3 years old

Daddy and his girl - 9 months (found this pic in the same spot 2 1/2 years ago) :)

She liked that all the bronzed animals were not alive and were just her size. :)

Brenley and the Alligator

 

 

I am trying to soak up these last couple of months of her being an "only child". Stayed tuned to see what else we do...

A Day at the Park

Since it is Spring break this week, we were able to get together with my brother, sil and their 4 boys - or as Brenley likes to call them..."the cousins".

We all met up at a park near Mom's house and played until we were worn out!! After that we headed to my mom's for some more playing outside and some yummy fajitas!!



This girl loves to swing...

and be chased by her oldest cousin, Corbin!

 



Whew, she needed a break!

Feeding the ducks

Brenley is a little out numbered, but she can hang with the boys!

She LOVED that Aunt Kara would push her and run under her swing! This was followed by loud giggles!

Nana-D and all her grandkids

 



More playing at Nana-D's -- with cousin Cohen

 



And this was when she got a splinter -- pitiful

 

 

We had fun and can't wait til summer when we can see them more often!!!

Belly pics

24 weeks pregnant with Tyler! Feeling good and getting big. :)

IT'S A BOY!!

Well it is still sinking in, but in May we will be welcoming a BOY to our little family!! Since I was completely convinced (and Bobby too) that this baby was a girl, I was a little shocked when we found out otherwise. But I am excited (and nervous) about having a son and learning all things boy!

Even before we found out we were pregnant I had decided that I wanted to have a Gender party with our next baby. I was seeing these all over and with other friends and it just seemed like a fun way to find out. So, last Wednesday we had our sonogram, had the nurse put the picture and results in an envelope, gave the envelope to Melissa's mom (Cynthia) and went home to wait for most of the day! Later that evening all of our family gathered at my parent's house for pizza and the BIG REVEAL!

PINK TEAM! (all the people who thought it was a girl)

BLUE TEAM! (aka Winners!)

1, 2, 3....

IT'S A BOY!!!! (I LOVE Bobby's face and arms in this picture -- he is getting a son!)

 

 



 Brenley just liked the balloons. :)

 



 Thanks for our first BOY outfit, Mom!

 

 

Thanks to Cynthia for wrapping the box, getting the balloons, making cookies and keeping the secret all day!!! You made it so fun for us!!

Christmas Eve and Day 2012

What a fun Christmas Eve and Christmas Day we had this year!! Brenley was really into and and was excited about what Santa was going to bring her. ;)

 

 

We spent Christmas Eve with Bobby's family! Always a good time!

 

"Santa" worked hard on Brenley's Barbie jeep

 

We enjoyed starting some traditions this year -- like reading the birth of Jesus and her God Made Christmas book

Cookies for Santa

Putting out reindeer food :)

Santa came!!

SOO excited about bubbles - its the little things. :)

Oh and there was (and still is) a lot of joy over her scissors. This girl loves to cut up paper!

A Barbie jeep -- whoo hoo!!

Cutting away!!

Daddy got mommy and Brenley matching scarves

Ready to go to Nana-D and G-Daddy's for Christmas day!

 She loves her cousins

 



and her crazy Uncle Chris

All the grand-kids (we are ready to add one more in May!)

Love her excitment!

She was sooo happy to get a scooter (like her friend Gage) :)

 Boys and their toys!

 



Chris passing off the infamous fruit cake to Bobby. I am thrilled to keep it in my freezer for a year. :/

It snowed!!!

The Sotos decided to dress up this year for the Annual Clayton Christmas Talent Show! The Denim Divas

The Clayton family performing their song!

 

 

What a fun and busy two days!! Can't wait to do it again next year!!