The Next Pele?

I can't take credit for teaching Braden his deft moves; it's innate skill (if I do say so myself)! Be sure to keep a keen eye out for the crossover to heel maneuver.

Funtastic 2

Another great afternoon spent at Funtastic! We met up with our friends, mommy and kid duos, Sarah and Hailey and Nicole and Jack. Braden loved going up and down the padded stairs, playing in the toy rooms and having a much needed snack in between. Braden even wiggled his way up the padded kid slide by himself for the first time. We're looking forward to our next playdate with our friends!

Polka Dot Pool Party

We helped our friend, Grace, celebrate her first birthday today! It was a special day filled with balloons, polka dots, swimming and food. Braden played with his good buddies, Brady and Carson, too. We had such a good time that Braden and I took a two hour nap when we got home. Celebrating first birthdays are F-U-N, but they are exhausting... as every mommy knows.
A special thanks to Jenny and Gracie for letting us share in their memorable day!

Bon Appetit!

Before you watch the video, be prepared to see Braden feed himself cheese ravioli that he speared himself with a fork. I dashed to get my camera once I realized what he was attempting. FYI- the shmutz on his nose is some rogue banana. I'm taking bets on his handedness as well- any wagers?

TP or not TP- that is the question

Braden made yet another wonderful discovery today. Can you guess what it is?

Helpful tip- if you place the computer arrow over the picture and click, it will enlarge the photo.

FUNtastic!

This kid-sized gym is aptly named, Funtastic. Braden and I went today, along with two new friends, Hailey and Jack (and their mommies too). Braden, Hailey and Jack are all about a month apart in age. They enjoyed playing along side each other. Braden loved climbing up and down the stairs as well as venturing up the giant, yellow, big-kid slide. He was quite the little intrepid explorer! We will definitely go back again soon.

Watch out, Sam Woods!

Braden testing out the putter his daddy cut down for him. Room to grow...
-pictures snapped Tuesday