Happy 2nd Birthday Brycen

Brycen had a small "Elmo" birthday party at Mrs. Maida's house with his school friends. When we pulled up last Thursday she had the Happy Birthday Banner hanging outside. I made Brycen pose with his waffle, milk cup, and half asleep.


Brycen's Elmo cupcake cake. He always wants this at Sam's so he finally got it!
It was yummy!


Getting ready to blow out the candles!



Look at that happy face after he blew out his candles!


Enjoying his treats with his friends.


Posing with one of his favorite sitters, Mrs. Maida.

Heart Check-up

We have been so blessed and continue to praise God for the miracle He continues to work in Brycen!!

Brycen had his 6 month heart check-up yesterday. He got a GREAT report!! His bloodflow is great and his original surgical repair continues to remain open and grow with him. He is doing so well that he doesn't have to go back for another check-up for 1 year!!

Here are a couple of pictures during his echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart). He did so good being still.

First Trip to Branson

This past weekend Laney and I took a mom and son trip to Branson. Unfortunately it rained more than expected. We spent Saturday at the indoor putt putt golf, a little shopping, and one quick hour at Silver Dollar City between the rain showers.

Brycen watching his putt.
Landon stopping for a picture.

Swimming at the hotel pool!

On Sunday we went back to the park for a bit.

Riding the frogs at Silver Dollar City! I think mom had more fun!

The boys on the ladybugs!

Riding the train, a boys favorite!

Brycen really interested in the train robbery!

Last but not least, we went to the animal petting zoo. Brycen LOVES animals!

Touch a Truck

On Saturday we took Brycen to "Touch a Truck" in Rogers. There were all kinds of trucks to look at, pretend to drive, and honk the horns. Brycen stood in line to get in a lot of them but then didn't always want to get in. Brad and I should be awarded with "parents of the year" once again. It wasn't raining at our house but it was raining and cold there and we had no coat or umbrella for B. Sure glad I put him in long sleeves. Some kids had their winter coats on!

About to tour the "Tailgate" bus!

Staying dry on a passenger bus!

Driving the John Deere

When we left, B had to ride the horse!

We also said good bye to daddy's truck Friday. Brycen keeps asking for it to come back. I think he is really only worried about his Razorback Music that he listens to in Dad's car!

Hoppy Easter

We had a fantastic Easter Weekend! We had lots of family in town and fun things planned!

On Friday night we dyed Easter Eggs. Brycen wanted to put his hands in they dye more than the eggs.

Waiting to hunt Easter Eggs with most of the neighborhood kids.

After the hunt!

Brycen's first egg!

Found one!

Posing in our Easter Outfits!

Happy Easter!

NEW YORK CITY

Last week Brad and I went to New York.

People were not kidding about small hotel rooms! Thank goodness we didn't spend much time in there.

Our first stop was to Aqueduct Racetrack- Brad wanted to go to a famous racetrack.

La Mela- One of our favorite restaurants in Little Italy!

A visit to Lady Liberty

Visiting the Statue of Liberty Museum- Wow that is a big foot!

The original statue flame!

A foggy day at the statue!

Radio City Music Hall Tour

A windy visit to the "Top of the Rock"

Brad does not like heights so he enjoyed the inside of the building.

Emma and I enjoying the outside view!

The BEAUTIFUL view from the top

A carriage ride in Central Park

Rockefeller Center

We enjoyed a fabulous trip to NYC with Brett and Emma! Brycen was happy to stay behind with his grandparents. We missed him so much though and it was fantastic to see him.