Silly Sock Day!!!

Today was "silly sock" day at Avery's preschool. They are learning the letters of the alphabet and .........you guessed it, they are learned about the letter "S". Avery was super excited to show Miss Tami (his teacher) his silly socks. See below: Daddy surprised us with taking the afternoon off work so we picked Avery up from school and went to McDonalds for ice cream.


Sportin' the silly socks at the playland.

Those silly socks sure do make his feet move fast!!!

Even Landon enjoys a trip to McDonalds!!!

"Awe shucks mommy, put that silly camera away."

Brotherly Love!!!

What a great pleasure it is to observe our two children interacting with one another. Avery's personality is well-developed and Landon's personality seems to be showing its true colors more and more everyday. Landon truly enjoys watching Avery play and act silly and of course this encourages Avery to act even MORE silly as Landon belly laughs at him. Avery already does a great job at being big brother. He is very gentle with Landon and knows exactly what to do to "make Wandon happy." The other evening I was in the kitchen making dinner while the boys were playing in the family room. Upon glancing out to check on them, this is what I found:








This was the sweetest thing to observe. I quickly grabbed my camera, captured the moment and let the 2 of them continue their game of ball.

Avery's First Day of Preschool ! ! !

WOW!!! This day came a lot faster than I ever could've imagined. We started researching preschools for Avery in January, and at that time September seemed SO. FAR. OFF!!! Here it is September 6th and the triple A bomber is 3 1/2 years old and ready for the next step in life.

We found his preschool at the referral of our dear friends and fell in love with it the minute we walked through the doors to tour the place. Then, we met several of the teachers, toured the school itself, asked several questions and from that point on, we knew this was the place for Avery to start his school career.

Here's how our first day of preschool went.


Avery was SUPER stoked about his Cars lunchbox and wants to carry it with him everywhere. Just woke up, jammies still on and Blue's Clues was his cartoon of choice.

Part of our morning routine: Avery feeds Josey and sits with him while he "eats his dinner."

Outside his school, mommy and Avery pause for a photo taken by Daddy.

Whoa, Sunny Sarasota? Yes, you are!!! Pardon the glare on Daddy's face while he helps Avery out of the car.

In his classroom, with Ms. Amy (teacher's assistant). He's learning where he needs to put his name card everyday.

And, after that, Mommy, Daddy and Landon had to say our goodbyes. We kept them short, sweet and to the point. Not a single tear shed (well, none by Avery at least). He was more than excited to be there.

Although he gets to eat his lunch at school, we still went to Chik Fil A afterwards for icecream and playtime. We met his "big sisters" there and this was such a treat for him after his first day at preschool.

Brianna and Avery

Becca and Avery goofing around as always.

A warm smile with a mouth full of candies.

Avery and his big sisters chowin' on some ice cream.

Upon getting in the car to head to the house, Avery says, "Mommy, I'm so tired." Next thing I notice:

Cheers to a great school year ahead!!!!

Sending Kisses to Colorado!!!

This post is for anyone who wants to look at it and read it. But, its especially for someone who is taking a short vacation in Colorado. While enjoying her visit, I'm sure, I am also certain she is missing her 2 munchkins.

Baking cookies.........."are they done yet?"

..........still waiting!!!

This is what lunch time looked like. Everyone cleaned their plate.

And then I cleaned this little guy.....who was covered HEAD to TOE in pizza, veggies and avacado

The duo plays at the workbench. "Handy Manny" hard at work while "Kelly" tends the store.

Just woke from his nap. Love those little snugglin eyes.

And these two have now popped outta bed. Snacks in front of the t.v. What a treat!!!

Dinner time. Avery insists on feeding Landon!!!

Some snapshots of Landon Bradley

Cutie sportin' a little green hat.

Josey participates in playtime.

Friday Nights = Football Games

Its Friday Night. High School football has begun. "Avery, do you wanna go see a football game with me, Uncle Pat and Jadyn?" says Daddy. "Of course," says Avery. So, off they go. Landon and I spent the night together snuggling and bonding while Daddy and Avery went to have a pizza party and to cheer on the Riverview Rams!!!


The Mohawk was a MUST!!! "Football players don't smile, mom."

"Guess what mom? Its 3 seconds after you took the last picture, and Im STILL not gona smile."

Let's Go Rams, Let's Go!!!! Cheers to a good, HOT weekend here in Sunny Sarasota.

A minature Rico??? I think so!!!

Football season is here!!! This household LOVES football. We are Redskins fans and of course, Tampa Bay Bucaneer Fans. This past Sunday we had a practice run with the football attire. Next Sunday we will go full force with the jerseys, traditional Chili in the ol' crockpot and my ever-so-famous chips and guacamole dip. It's tradition. We would also welcome a few degrees cooler in the weather, but for now, we're just happy the NFL is back in full swing. Whew!!!

This jersey and hat was once worn by the A-Bomber. Now, Landon B. gets the luxury of sporting the skins' wear!!!

Father / Son Moment!!!

Avery and Daddy are sitting on the patio and just watching the rain come down. We have had so much rain lately, but it's still enjoyable to sit under cover and watch as buckets and buckets come pouring down. Looks like it's time to let water out of the pool.






Enjoying the moment; just daddy and his boy.

Where. Does. The. Time. Go?

After having Avery, we learned that kids grow up soooo fast. We heard it a dozen times by strangers, friends and family. Then, we saw for ourselves, that they REALLY do change hourly and grow up too fast right before our own eyes. Now we are seeing it with Landon, yet it seems to go even FASTER with the 2nd baby. PLEASE. STOP. THE. CLOCK. Landon is 6 months old today. Below is our "timeline" with Landon, A.K.A "Butterball," A.K.A, "Beezer Baby," A.K.A "Baby Wandon" as his big brother calls him.

Still a newborn. So wittle.

Becoming more alert. Big stretch after a nice, long nap.

"Well, hi, you've got that camera again."

"What's up, y'all?"

Just chillin. Ready for a nap.

WOW, the ol' personality is coming out now. This little guy is all "CHEESE" these days.

WHOA!!! Notice his 6 month picture is taken vertically with the ol' camera!!! Thats because he has grown a foot longer (so it seems) and doesn't fit in his crib, but long ways.

Landon's Baptism

Our little Butter Ball is ready for his baptism. We had Avery baptised around 5 1/2 months too, so Landon wore the exact same outfit Avery wore for his baptism. (Landon filled it out a bit more). Landon's Godparents are Megan and Javier. They were both here for the special occasion and we had a great day celebrating together with such close friends.


Landon and Godmommy Megs pose before we head to the church.


Godfather Javier joins in for the pic.

Family photos.....you just gotta take what you can get at this stage.

I repeat: Family photos.....you just gotta take what you can get. The Catlins x 4

Shall I repeat? The Brester Family of four. (Pat and Jamie are Avery's Godparents)

Javier offers to watch Landon sleep.

Deacon Ray holds Landon in front of the Church. He is explaining how life would be if we all had the heart of a child!!!!

Jadyn and Avery are REALLY interested in whats going on..............NOT SO MUCH!!!

This "family photo" thing is starting to look better, yet now we are all hot and sweaty and greasy looking. You just deal with it!!

A little water being poured on the ol' head.

Listening to his blessing for Landon Bradley.

Godmother is asked to place her hand on Landons back and offer her blessing.

Javier lights the Holy candle that symbolizes Landons upbringing in the Catholic Church.

Deacon Ray is playing a game with Avery

Afterwards, we all go for dinner to celebrate and enjoy one another's company before The Catlins have to return north.

Avery says "Enough of the dress clothes and adult conversation, Im outta here."

He's exhausted. "All the attention, wearing a white tuxedo and having water poured on my head, what more do y'all want out of me?"

Rico and Javier. Javier was Rico's best man in our wedding and now the Godson of our youngest boy. He and Rico go WAY back.

Landon Bradley's baptism truly was a great time. We were surrounded by the closest of friends and the cutest of kids.