This is what little boys are made of...THE BRADY & CASH TALES

Mr. Hairy

Brady has been growing Mr. Hairy at school and brought him home today to join the family. Ms. Del told us we can cut his hair and if we water him, the hair will grow back. Basically, we have our very own chia pet now. As you can see, Brady used Daddy as his inspiration while giving Mr. Hairy a haircut: short on top while keeping some facial hair on the bottom.

Magic Moons

We are over the "moon" about some fun enrichment classes we are taking through the end of May at Magic Moon. On Tuesdays, Cash and Mommy go to Creative Art and Storytime while Brady is in school. We read a story then do a corresponding art project. This week we focused on The Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly. And on Wednesdays, the whole gang goes to Music and Movement classes. Basically there's a whole lot of moving and shaking going on, so much that Mommy works up a sweat every week. All of our best friends are in the classes with us which make them even more fun and "magical."

Bluebonnets

Saturday, April 25, 2010

We took a drive out 290 to see what was left of the bluebonnets and were lucky to find one lonely field still remaining. Brady enjoyed strolling through the flowers and informed us that we weren't allowed to pick them only look at them. I wish he had noticed the woman putting a bushel in her trunk so he could tell her the rules and let her fell bad when even a four year old knows not to pick the state flower. Cash was not so fond of the bluebonnets. His eyes didn't light up until I was teaching them about buttercups and how he can give Brady a "butter nose." The buttercups were a hit and Brady did pick a couple of those for a few laughs on the way home.

During the photoshoot, we had to bribe Brady to smile by promising him a candy bar. We held our end of the bargain and at dinner told Brady we bought him a Kit Kat for taking such great pictures. Brady in his cute way asked, "Daddy is Kit Kat the spanish word for candy bar?" Obviously, we have been depriving our kids of candy! Next week, I might teach them a little Chinese and treat them to a "Twix."

Spring Sing

Thursday, April 23, 2010

I wish I could show you how cute Brady's Spring Sing was but I can't. We unfortunately don't have any pictures. We brought the camera, a charged battery, an extra battery, and a charged video camera but forgot the darn memory card. Arrgh! I didn't notice this until I tried to take a picture of Brady during the program's prelude, a slide show of various students throughout the year. I so wish I could share this image with you: it was a photo of Brady in a stable dressed as Joseph holding Baby Jesus. Priceless!
I have a plea out to parents in Brady's class in the hopes that they can send me some photos. Don't be surprised, if I do post some photos, that Brady will most likely be picking his nose in all of the pics. He had his hands on his nose the entire time. Daddy had to hold me back from charging the stage and tying his hands behind his back. Regardless, the program was adorable and Brady did an excellent job, nose picking and all.

Soccer Champ

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Our "Egg"cellent Easter Day

Sunday, April 4, 2010

We had an "egg"cellent easter day which started bright and early with the boys being super "egg"cited to see what was in the Easter baskets. The smart Easter Bunny left them some of their favorite Imaginext toys and some yummy candy. Brady liked the jelly beans the best, Cash not so much! After opening all of our goodies, we dyed some eggs and then got all dressed up to have brunch at the Clubhouse with Uncle Steve and Rene. The best part of the meal was definitely the Easter Bunny visiting with us while we ate. Cash was a little scared at first. While I was making my plate, I heard him screaming for dear life back at the table as he saw the bunny approaching. I can easily see how this would scare a little guy!

Oh wait, did I mention we had several egg hunts before going to brunch (and after)? How could I forget those?!? Brady and Cash love finding Easter eggs over and over again!

After a mid afternoon nap, we had some egg relay races and made a few Easter crafts. The bunny painted with footprints for his ears will be something you see year after year so I can look at how much the boys have grown. Then Uncle Scott arrived and we ambushed him in the front yard with the some confetti egg bombs (cascarones)! We were all one big mess after the egg fight! Later, we went to feed the ducks with Aunt Betty, while Rene made a delicious pork loin dinner for all us. Greg is still talking about his homemade macaroni and cheese! Thank you Rene for the "egg"ceptional dinner!