Who says we don't have fall in TX?

Tiny Toys

Brody is a shockingly organized toddler. I walked into the living room today and he had precisely placed each of his tiny toys into the divets of our couch. I tried to move one and he quickly replaced the empty space. It is so funny to try and imagine what kids are thinking.

Have yourself a merry

Mamma and Memphis (TX)

This weekend we went to visit Brody's great-grandmother, Mamma in Memphis, Texas. Memphis is a small farming town in the panhandle. Right now the cotton is being harvested. We had a wonderful weekend with great weather, lots of special activities that we don't do in the city, and the best time with Mamma!

on the cotton farm with Mamma

we never knew cotton looked like this!

Brody got to ride in this cotton "stripping" tractor

he loved it, of course, and it is HUGE

Nathan brought Brody to the Memphis High School Football Stadium

State Champions in 1991!

making friends with some crazy pigs on a farm

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Happy Halloween, everybody! We hope you and your little ones enjoy all the indulgences of the evening...and recover quickly from the sugar-high!

Finally Fall!

The temperatures have finally started to come down around here, so like everyone else, we've been spending a lot of time outside! Here are a few recent pictures of our time back in the fresh air.

Arbuckle Wilderness

This morning we headed out to Arbuckle Wilderness, a safari style, drive-through zoo. All three of us had a wonderful wildlife adventure.

Brody was well-prepared for the trip, with snacks and his favorite tunes.

A friendly emu peeks in our car.

Brody has been ready to see these giraffes all week.

This tortoise peeked out of his house to see us.

A HUNGRY ostrich.

First Day of School

Today was Brody's first day of preschool. Brody has been looking forward to the start of school for months and he woke up with eager excitement. He loves his teacher, Ms. Miriam (Brody pronounces it Ma-mee-mam). After school he told us all about the fun he had, including taking a nap with all his new friends.

Here is a little glimpse of our morning.

Brody walking into school with his best friend, Taylor (aka Baby T)

Colorado 2010

Our family is so fortunate to be able to take an annual trip to the Colorado mountains to visit LoLo and Pop. As Brody grows, every year is more fun. When everything works out perfectly, we are able to coordinate our timing with Brody's cousins (Clare, Sydney & Jane). This is the stuff memories are made of!!!

mountain exploration

Clare, Sydney, Jane & Brody

Brody riding "Apple"

Clare fishing

Syd (behind), Jane (front)

LoLo with Jane & Sydney

Pop & Syd

In the river!

These goats made Brody laugh!

Like father, like son?

Brody Today

Prayer

For those of you that need a little interpretation...

(Nathan) Brody, do you want to say one more prayer?

(Brody) No, me go to the bookstore.

(Nathan) ok. Say one quick prayer first. Ready, go?

(Brody) two, three, four, five, dear god, thank you for the delicious food, and the food. AMEN!

Let Freedom Ring!

FREEDOM



...and fashion

More Fourth of July pictures coming soon. We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!

Summer

Summer has started! Brody has been enjoying swimming lessons for the past month and we are happily (?) sweating the rest of the day. Yesterday we had a pool party with Brody's twin cousins, Eli & Gus at DD and Opa's house. This weekend LoLo and Pop brought Mamma into town for the weekend, so we are going to have a fun, family-filled 4th!

A walk in his shoes