Sunday...sheesh, that was a long day!

Well, honestly...we didn't do a whole lot...but it felt like a super long day!  The highlight of my day was a trip to Costco (even though I'm still waiting for our tax return so that I can buy my Mother's Day gift of a new set of Caphalon -- but I did a drive by to let them know I'm still comin' for them!) :) This morning, while we should've been in church,  I set up the pools and we "swam" around the backyard .  Will is cutting at least two new teeth -- one molar is poking through -- so he's been a little less than happy when I leave him in the nursery -- or go in another room -- or try to do anything that isn't giving him my full attention.  But man, he has gotten to be a fast little buggar! Which makes him angry when he can't quite do everything that his siblings are doing - but he really isn't that far behind them honestly! 
The highlight reel:
Tonight while taking Jake potty, we were ready books -- he has decided that he wants to ride in Doc Hudson, "he has a carseat for me" -- such a funny boy!  I tell him, "you sure are cute Jake" and his response??  "Yeah, I know...I cute".  Meanwhile, Cass beckons me from her room...a ball of drama -- tears flowing left, right and center because "she not (yawn) tired"  -- ya, right! Oh, and Will??? He's already asleep...and has been for at least half an hour!

Cassidy was watching "The American Tale" (Fievel) during our free preview of HBO and she said that she really liked the song Fievel sang ... "Somewhere out there, beneath the pale moonlight, someone's thinking of me, and loving me tonight....And even though I know how very far apart, it helps to think we might be wishing on that same bright star" -- yes, Daddy -- it's a perfect song for us!! 

Will climbed into the fridge to help himself to chocolate milk...played his little heart out in the pool...and tried to annoy his big brother in every way possible for most of the day :)  They did chase each other around with "light sabres" (the trim pieces of the square, foam mat) and had some good giggles doing that :)

I took my Mommy time at the "Y" -- did Body Pump.  Hope that all this hard work starts paying off -- soon!
It's been nice having my mom here, for one to have another adult to talk to but also to have a little bit of free time...even if it was spent at the gym :)

Houston...we have a walker!

Will taking a few steps ... he pretty much decided on May 28th that he'd start walking!  This is how well he's progressed in 2 weeks (video is from 6/15)... more to come soon!

Love him!

Will is hysterical! Whenever you put sunglasses or a hat on him he thinks he is SOOOO cool!  He usually tries to snap his fingers too :) 

Zoo fun!

So we bought zoo passes in April and finally took advantage of the amazing cooler weather and spent the day at the zoo.  I had intended on only going for a few hours but a few turned into 5 in the blink of an eye! We had a blast!

 Playin' around in the barn

Stopped for a Bluebell treat!

 We got our golden ticket for the train ride! Waiting patiently :)

  All aboard!

 Fed the birds! Probably one of the highlights of the day!

 Happy girl!

 NOT so happy boy :)  -hehee!

 The Fort Worth Zoo has Dinosaurs on display - they're anamatronic - they growl & move their heads or tails -- really neat for the kids!

 Jake as T-Rex



The Brannon Birthday Bash!

Cassidy and her cousin, Reagan, are one year and three days apart!  They decided that they'd like to share a birthday party this year and so ... wha la! wish granted! The girls got to invite their own friends and burn some energy off at The Little Gym.  I think everyone had fun...except for maybe Will, he really wished he was big enough to join in all the fun!

 Poor Will -- just got to lick the glass!

Gosh! Where did the time go?? 5 years already??  Such a blessed family to have a beautiful, caring little girl!

Pics from Cassidy's Birthday

 Chocolate toast for breakfast!

 Talking to Daddy for a birthday wish!

Nachos from Taco Cabana for special Birthday lunch!

Opening a few presents from the Fam!



Cassidy turns FIVE!!

May showers have helped the craft bug get busy! At least with Cassidy’s birthday preparations.  I decided to make matching outfits for Cass and her cousin, Reagan, who will be sharing a birthday party this year! It will probably be rare that we’ll live this close to family again for a while so we’d better make the best of the time we have here.  And Reagan & Cassidy were stoked when we asked them if they wanted to share a party! The Little Gym is taking the pressure off of us parents and running the whole party.  We show up with cake and kids and they do the rest – whoo hoo! The pictures make the shirts look red, but they’re hot pink – a fave of both girls!

Cassidy is over the moon excited that tomorrow is her birthday.  I can’t help but recall how exhausted I felt this night 5 years ago – we hurried around the house trying to get things ready for the movers to come the next morning (we were moving into base housing to get things settled before the baby got here! ha!).  Having no idea that at 2 am my water would break (in the bed) and that by 5:01 a.m. we’d be parents of a petite 6#8oz baby girl who felt her due date of May 31st was a bit too far away!  And for my first Mother’s Day, I got to bring our little baby girl home ~ truly an unforgettable moment.  Our lives have never been the same and I thank GOD for that! Sweet baby Cassidy, why do you have to be 5 years old already!?!?  You are such a loving, caring and bright little girl – so tender (and bossy) with your brothers, so polite and thankful – we are soo blessed to have you as the little Momma in our family!