Enjoying Each Other

Blair and Braxton

Party of 5!

On Tuesday, October 18, 2011, Brycen became the BIG BROTHER of Braxton Carter and Blair Catherine! Braxton was born at 3:33pm, weighed 5lbs 12oz and is 20" long. Blair was born at 3:34pm, weighed 5lbs 8oz and is 19 3/4" long.

Mom and all 4 B's are doing well. We thank you all for your prayers and kind messages that you've sent!

Braxton Carter

Blair Catherine

"Twin" Work Shower

Some of my favorite work friends planned a school luncheon to celebrate the twins soon arrival. To my surprise everyone dressed as twins! It was so fun to see all the twins that day. I am thankful to work with a great group of people!

I was real impressed that some of the guys even participated:)

Creative here- Baby A and Baby B

My "twin" tricked me to figure out what I was wearing so we could dress the same. It worked!

Such a fun creative idea that I will never forget!

Razorback Football 2011

Family Game Day

Like Father, Like Son!

Go Hogs Go!

Brad's Birthday

Brycen was very confused on Brad's birthday. He would not tell Brad "Happy Birthday" because we were not having a party. Brad was going to ref so we usually don't see him on those days. This particular day had to be different in Brycen's eyes. After school we went to get some cupcakes and candles to celebrate. Brycen picked out football cupcakes. Brad came home quickly after his game and I kept Brycen up until he got here so we could have a "birthday party." It was a great little celebration!

Fall Soccer

Brycen's soccer team Fall 2011

My little soccer player (with big clothes)

Brycen is doing great at soccer. Most games he has been real agressive and scored some goals. We are proud of him for always doing his best!

Family Shower

The ladies of Brads family hosted a dinner shower to welcome Braxton and Blair. So sweet of them. It was great to catch up with everyone!

A "Sprinkle" for Mommy and the Babies

Some of my closest friends gathered together to "sprinkle " me and the babies with love. It was beautiful thanks to my creative friends. Everything was just perfect.

The Hostesess: Charlsie, Mila, Brandi (in her beautiful home), myself, Laney and Amy

Family Picture

The yummy brunch:)

I am so thankful to have great friends to welcome Braxton and Blair into the world. The countdown is on!

First Day of School

Brycen is back to school at Mrs. Maida's house. He is a little sad that some of his favorite friends have moved on to Kindergarten. But he is already making new friends.

And yes, he goes in Pajamas and gets dressed at "school." This is his last year at Mrs. Maida's house. I know he will be sad but love being in a pre-k next year.

A Sneak Peek

We have finally been working on the nursery and we officially have names for the twins.
Braxton Carter Norwood and Blair Catherine Norwood will be here by November 2! So far I am doing pretty good and they are growing right on track.

My friend Helen had this bow holder made. I can't believe I will have a girl soon.

I am very excited about this curtain. It finally makes the room dark enough to sleep:)

Their bookcase (This will not be the lamp that stays in here)

Blair's bed- Thanks to my dad who repainted both cribs to match. They are perfect!

Braxton's Bed

When they are born we will put them in the same bed. Brad says there is no way Braxton will sleep on a pink sheet so it looks like they will use Braxton's crib together.

Three Year Old Soccer- Fall 2011

This year Brycen started Three Year Old Soccer. I can't believe he is getting so big. To be honest Brad was not excited about this adventure but Brycen and I were.


Brycen was listening to everything that Coach JD said. He would even run over to tell me and Brad what he said (like we couldn't hear). Brad asked Brycen do you remember the name of your coach and Brycen said no. Brad reminded him and Brycen said he said I can just call him Coach.

Brycen practicing his kicks to "Coach"

Do you like these shin guards? I mean leg guards- they cover so much. This soccer mom did not buy soccer socks. Oops! We will have them this week.

55th Anniversary

This past weekend we got to celebrate Mamaw and Papaw's 55th wedding anniversary with ALL the Deere family. Such wonderful role models for all of us. Happy Anniversary Jay and Mary!

Colorado- Summer 2011

More than likely we will not be going to visit family in Colorado this Christmas so we took a summer trip.


Brycen was excellent on the plane both ways. After we loaded the hot and full plane in Tulsa we found out that Denver has closed their airport. We sat on the plane for two hours before even leaving. Brycen was a trooper!


We went to a farm in Fort Collins while we were there


Feeding the animals, helping the worker gather water for the chickens, and riding a tractor were all things Brycen enjoyed at the farm.

We also went to a go-cart/putt-putt place. Brycen LOVED this!

Saying cheese with Aunt Coreen and Daddy (Yes she is almost as tall as Brad)

Grandma Joni and Aunt Victoria

Golf with my Aunts

I love this picture but I am not sure why it is the wrong way! Grandpa John got down on his knee to get his picture with Brycen. Brycen did the same:)

Aunt Victoria and I took Brycen to see the new Winnie the Pooh movie. This was his second movie. He did much better this time. He is not a huge movie fan (gets that from Brad) and he asked when it was going to be over when it only had been on for ten minutes. I am glad it was a short movie.

I liked this picture of my two guys! We went to watch Coreen play Volleyball at a local college and I got this picture. Unfortunately I got no pictures of Coreen playing. Next time I will do that!

We had a great time seeing all of our family and we are so glad we got to go to Colorado this summer.