Brycen's 2 year pictures

Jessica Ritchie took Brycen's two year pictures. Here is a little peek! She is so talented. Can't wait to see the rest of the pictures!

Summer 2010

What have we been up to?
We attempted to take Brycen to see Toy Story 3. We (or should I say I) should have known better. He doesn't really like to watch much tv, he was off his normal day schedule, and the previews were way to long. We watched about 40 mins of the movie but he wanted to talk, walk around, and move back and forth from Brad and I. We left so the others around us were not annoyed. We will try another movie in a year or so.

Waiting for the movie to start!

The first preview is on! The kid didn't even want popcorn!

Fourth of July Church Outfit!

Last week we were Skyping with our cousin Wilson and he showed us his paintings he had done. Since it has been very rainy we decided to paint too.

I was going to get him a big old t shirt but then I realized he only has small old t shirts. So we used our home depot apron.


Look there! "Big Boy Pants" Brycen decided last week he wanted to wear underware. He is doing pretty good. A few accidents but enjoying being a big boy!

Brad and I had our five year anniversary. Seems like we just got married. We enjoyed dinner out at Mr. B's in Rogers and some bowling!

Family Branson Trip- Don't have many pictures because my camera is no good (got a new one today though).

Riding the train with Daddy.

Giving the train robber money!

We are loving doing fun things with Brycen this summer. Can't believe he is so big! He loves playing golf, driving his big truck, playing with his friends and cousin Landon, and TALKING!!!

Swim Ranch 2010

Brycen had Swim Ranch with some of his friends this year.
Swim Ranch 2010 with Carrington and Johna!


Watch me Daddy! Sliding to Mrs. Kim

Playing with the rocket during toy time!

Practicing climbing out "the right way" again.

"1, 2, 3 SPLASH!"

A Little Scare

On Monday, (mom's first day off work for summer and dad was home cause he had an appointment) Brycen went down for a nap as normal. He woke about 50 mins into his normal 2-3 hour nap. He was screaming. Brad tried to comfort him and he did not want to be held. He was pulling his legs up into his chest like he had stomach pains and rolling on the floor. He would stand up for a few steps and then lay back on the floor. There was no communication with us. He would not answer our questions or do what we said.

I called the pediatric clinic and left a message for the nurse. While waiting for a return call this crying and "odd" behavior continued. After 30 mins we just thought we would take him to the pediatrician. When Brad picked him up he went limp and eyes rolled back and started looking like he was passing out. We quickly woke him up and Brad called the paramedics. While waiting, this limp passing out behavior happened multiple times. The EMT's arrived and he finally spoke. He was still pale, laying on the floor, eyes dialated a little. They checked him out. Heart great! Breathing Great! They gave us permission to drive him to the hospital.

This was our first of I am sure many ER trips during his life.

At the hospital they did an EKG, blood work, urine samples, and stomach X-rays and everything looked great. Over the four hours at the hospital, Brycen returned to a normal boy. He started talking, flirting, putting stickers on his nose, and doing things two year olds do. The staff noticed these changes as well.

Since we were all clear and he was acting fine they let us go. Our paperwork said he passed out due to an unknown pain. We talked to the cardiologist and he was comfortable with the results and we will follow up with the pediatrician next week.

We have done a little research on our own. Maybe major gas type pain?? Or Night Terrors??
If it is a night terror I guess we went to far to have him checked out but it was sure odd not normal behavior. Anyone have experiences with toddlers and night terrors?

The "Birthday Party"

We had Brycen's "golf" party at Granny Lu's house in Conway. It was warm enough we got to swim and play some golf.

The golf cake that was not so cute!

Brycen got REAL golf clubs.

Grandpa John's Birthday Visit

Before Brycen's birthday Grandpa John, Aunt Coreen, and Aunt Victoria came to visit us in Arkasnas.


They brought Brycen lots of "goodies,"

and even got him a real bike! He is almost tall enough to ride it. Another 2-3 months and he will be good.

We went to Fun City!

A round of mini golf

Down the "big" slide

We enjoyed our visit with The Norwood Clan. Wish they lived closer.

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.