Talk about a good day...

Braxton had so much fun on Monday when David, our babysitter's nephew, came over to play. They had a blast doing what little boy's do best - climbing, biking, golfing, mokey bar climbing, going to the park, playing trains, blocks, etc. Then after they took their 2 hour naps, they went to Chuck E. Cheese to keep on playing... talk about a good day! Thanks David & Belsi:)

Here they are climbing...

Golfing...

Bike riding...

Sister... watching!

My little photographer...

With a new baby in the house, the camera has been out a little more than usual. Braxton has decided that he is taking up photography again! Here are some cute pics...

Doesn't everyone take better pictures with sunglasses on?

And we need some good natural outdoor lighting, right?

Say cheese!

The final product...

Harper and roses...

I cannot believe that Harper is already 1 month old! Here are some cute pictures of her over at Mimi's house for the first time last week. Mimi pulled out her little play mat from when Braxton was a baby and Harper loved it. She is so much more aware and it is so fun to watch her discover and notice new things!

And here are some pictures of the gorgeous Rose Garden out at Scott's family's farm. A class of students from Texas A&M students are working on a project to see what kind of roses can grow in this soil and climate, etc. We went out there for dinner the other night and I had to take some pictures because I would love this at my house and it just makes me smile... look at all those beautiful colored roses! These pictures don't really do it justice:)

Happy 3rd Birthday, Emma!

Braxton's girlfriend (or gril-friend - as he calls her - and once again we don't correct!) turned 3 years old this week. We took a present over to her house on Thursday, her actual birthday, and today we went to her Princess & Pirates birthday - dressed as Superman! Her mom put on a fabulous party, as usual, and we saw lots of friends and had lots of fun!

Chlo-bear

Maddon & B

Sleepy-head Harper

Charlotte

Taylor

Max

Erin and Colbie

Mark, Jules and Francesca

Cupcakes...

Birthday princess

Playing chase - his favorite part of the party!

Hostess with the most!

Casey, Coco and me!

Basketball...

We are so bummed about the Mavs losing the last playoff game the other night to the Spurs and hope that they do better next season! Braxton enjoyed watching the game while playing some hoops inside himself...

Through the legs...

First bath...

Harper had her first real bath right after her umbilical cord fell off, a week or so after she was born. Braxton and Scott were on board to help me, while Mimi filmed the momentous experience! She actually loved the whole bathing experience, which is good, because baths in this household are plentiful!

Clean girl...

Harper's hospital pics...

Well, I'm a little behind on my blogging because I have a newborn and I'm a little reluctant to post these pictures anyways, but for documentation sake - here they are. We were completely surrounded by love the day of Harper's delivery, Wednesday, April 14th with sweet friends and family and Braxton loved having everyone there to celebrate his sister's arrival. For scrapbooking purposes, 2 funny things: One, Braxton calls the hospital the "hos-tipple" which we go along with :)! and second, he says Baby Harper "popped out through Mommy's bellybutton" -- two cute things I want to remember! The nurse started the pitocin around 6:00 am and sweet baby Harper arrived at 9:42 am - a very fast delivery. I have the best doctor, who is also a family friend, Dr. Read and he was a god-send the whole pregnancy. Thank you!