ten months

{steele is now ten months}

i blinked and now he looks like a little boy

what happened to my baby?

he is still the cuddliest baby around and

he'll lay on my chest and look up at me with his curious eyes

it melts my heart every time

his thumb has to be in his mouth for him to cuddle, but it really is so cute

he is such a loveable, even tempered little munchin

he now has 3 almost 4 teeth and knows how to use them

these are some of steele's tricks:

{at our house we call them tricks, i promise he is not our pet}

high five

 "the face"

{smiles on comand with his eyes closed, also does this automatically when you pull out a camera}

touch down

{reaches his arms in the air}

knows where mommy's eyes and nose are {only mommy's}

how old are you going to be?

 {still working on this, he'll hold up one finger}

takes 2-3 steps without falling

{not walking at all but making progress}

"who is it?" 

{when you give him anything he'll put it up to his ear and talk on it like a phone, today it was chapstick}

steele is very shy. he rarely performs any of his trick around new guests. he tends to look down when he meets anyone new.  

speed demon {steele has mastered crawling. he is so speedy he can't keep even the drool in his mouth. He is even more speedy when he is headed for something he's not suppose to play with like in this picture he is headed straight for the camera.}

touch down

happy super bowl sunday everyone

buy me

Spring riding is just around the corner.
This bike is the best bike we've ever had! It is in perfect condition, is always garaged and has been meticulously maintained. We would really like to pass this bike on to someone who will love riding it as much as we have.

This is an AMAZING deal! Very well priced!

2007 Yamaha V-Star 1300,$5,800 

(most bikes this year, make and model are selling for $6,200)

Just under 4200 miles (very LOW miles)

We are also including a full face helmet!

   

email btbrady25@hotmail.com or call Brett  801.318.4476

or leave a comment with any questions and your email.

it has finally come.....

 i don't know about any of you but

i CAN NOT WAIT any longer for this!

the final season of the BEST show

to ever be on telivison starts

TONIGHT

pardon the mush

{Joy;the emotion of great delight and

happiness caused by something exceptionally good.}

i am blessed. my heart is full and i have to share. i'm not sure why i am so blessed but whatever the reason may be i am grateful. today is just one of those days when i find myself overwhelmingly happy. just completely happy. hearing steele jabbering as he wakes from his nap, i realize my chore list isn't complete but i know opening his door and seeing his adorable smiling face will wash all my cares away.

as brett lay steele down to sleep the other night, he came from his room and said

"i love him so much

my heart can't handle it."

i can't think of a better way to explain the love we have for steele. literally sometimes i feel as if my heart aches because of the love i have for my boys. i have heard so many heart wrenching tragedies lately of mothers loosing their sons. perhaps this is where my gratitude is coming from. regardless, i want to soak up this precious time with my family and i know the only way to really do this is by being happy.

The BEST year of my life.....2009

WARNING: This post contains an enormous amount of pictures! Proceed only if you have an hour of free time.
Brett asked me on our drive home last night if 2009 was the best year of my life. I thought for a few seconds and said that it really has been. Bringing Steele into the world has changed mine forever.

I haven't posted about Christmas or New Years. This is the reason for sooo many pictures. I'm hoping to let the pictures do the talking but I always seem to have something to say.


CHRISTMAS MORNING- BRADY'S

CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON- SKOUSEN'S

Visiting Grandma and Grandpa Stauffer with Grandma White

We love you Grandpa Stauffer!

STEELE'S FAVORITE CHRISTMAS TOY!- Yes Steele can WALK with this little push cart. It really was the cutest and most shocking thing to see. I had no idea he would love it so much and be able to use it!!

CHECK ME OUT

Mommy with her little Nuggs

Steele LOVES Toby. He likes to ride him like a horse. Toby is such a good dog, the only thing is you have to watch out for his tail. It is just the right height to knock Steele in the head and his tail is STRONG.

Another favorite Christmas toy. His very own car keys.

NEW YEARS DAY

Sledding for Carrie's Birthday was such a blast. As you can tell we had A LOT of fun!

Birthday Girl Carrie and Madi

This has to be my favorite of the bunch. Bentley is so brave to go all by himself. All the other kids followed his lead and ended up going solo too.

HAPPY 2010

Steele now sits in a high chair. Tea has discovered that if she waits long enough she will get a little treat from Steele.

The thing I am most excited for in 2010 is seeing this adorable smile every day. I love my little guy so much I can't help but want to eat him up. I hope all of you have an awesome 2010 year!!!!

Baby McCoy is Here!

This was Christmas night, the night before my little sister Heidi went into the hospital. Her and Trevor were so ready for their little boy to come. She had quite the pregnancy and was so ready to get him out, especially since she was due on the 23rd of December!


I'm so glad I snapped this picture as they left for the hospital. She was having strong, painful contractions at my parents house the day after Christmas and she thought her water may have broken so they decided to go in.



After they were admitted, got settled in and Heidi got her epidural, we went to the hospital for a visit.


We all loved being able to wish Heidi the best of luck with delivery. I however started to feel crazy sick and ended up with the stomach flu all night long. It was horrible! I was so scared I may have given it to Heidi or Trevor but luckily neither got it. I was so sad because I was unable to see Heidi or her baby for 24 hours after he was born:(


Brett was able to take Steele to visit and look who he ran into! This is ANA our very favorite nurse. She was my delivery nurse and she helped us through everything! Ana really helped Brett a lot! She was so excited to see Steele and Brett after 9 months. She even remembered little details about us like doing InVitro and Brett getting ready to graduate. She is awesome! I wish I could have seen her too.




McCoy Keith Wood

December 27th 2009

7 lbs. 3 oz, 21 inches



Once I was all better I finally got to come see McCoy for the first time. As you can imagine I was a big baby and got so sad that Steele has gotten so big so fast. He was just so tiny and precious. There is NOTHING like a bran new baby sent straight from heaven.


Uncle Brett and McCoy

Yes I did put Steele in the little plastic bassinet. I know, I know I'm ridiculous. But it was pretty funny and it really shows how much bigger he is.

Another thing that has got me being such a big baby about is McCoy wearing Steele's baby clothes. Like this little monkey get-up. So cute! I don't believe Steele really fit in it too. I just don't.

Steele loves his new cousin but he gets extremely jealous when Mommy holds him. I do it anyway cause he is just going to have to get used to it.

McCoy has the cutest little calic on his head. This is the best picture I could find of it. It is a swirl right smack in the center of his forehead. It's going to be awesome when he gets older.

We are so excited for little McCoy to be here. He is already loved so much. Steele and him will be best of friends. I just know it!

The Joys and Mischief of my First Christmas......By Steele Brady

This is my first Christmas and I am lovin it so far. There are lots of shinny lights, glass ornaments and electrical cords galore. They are my favorite to put in my mouth and chew on.



My Mom is using the word NO a lot and I'm not sure what it means. She usually says it when I'm about to play with something really exciting so I don't know what her deal is. My latest fascination is toilet paper. It is the BEST tasting thing I've ever eaten! My Mom always runs to take it out of my mouth so I try to get as much in while she isn't watching. One swipe with my hand and the entire roll just starts spinning. I also love to bang on the toilet lid. Don't worry Mom always wipes it down with Clorox wipes before I play......I love being a baby!

I try my very best to behave almost all the time but sometimes I do things just to give it my own special touch. My finger prints look great on the stainless steel appliances!

Another one of my favorite places to go is the DVDs and electronics. I know Mom always keeps a close eye on me so I have to be quick. Every time she puts me down I speed for the big TV and the fun gadgets to play with. I LOVE remotes and climbing up the screen of the TV. Isn't that what they are for?

I LOVE my straw sippy and LOVE to spit blueberry juice onto Mom's carpet! Such fun.....

Railing is so fun to climb on! It makes Mom nervous but it gives me great views of Aunt Fergi's house!

I just want to have a bowl of cereal like my Dad. And YES I am strong enough to pick up this gallon of milk!

I am a really big help....right Mom?

My Mom and Dad really love each other! I can tell by how much they love me. This was the night we went and picked out our Christmas tress! It was freezing cold so they made me stay all bundled up in my car seat and stroller.

See... here I am all bundled up! Mom, I'm trying to smile for you but that flash is bright!

I love my family! I am really lucky to have such fun people to hang out with all the the time.

After we loaded up our Christmas trees we headed over to my great Uncle Jonny's house. This has been a tradition for a long time but this was my first visit.

I really liked meeting him. We got along great and he even let me play with his 30 year old famous JoeRaff. He is this stuffed animal that my Mom and all my aunts and uncles got a visit from when they were sick.

The next day we started decorating our Christmas tree! Tea and I get along really well and were doing such a good job with the lights.

Like I said, cords are the best to chew on!

Being the big helper that I am is what makes my parents love me!

Tea loves Christmas too

Tada!

Daddy is really brave, unlike my Mom. He climbs all the way to the top of the ladder!

Auntie Brittany helped decorate a lot this year!

Cousin Hallie always plays with me and is a big helper too.

Wow...I wish I was up there. Of course Mommy wouldn't let me. \

What a big Christmas tree! I like it.

Merry Christmas from me Steele to you my friends and family!

Giving Thanks

My heart is filled with thankfulness, gratitude and love. These are the things that are dearest to my heart.


My Active Healthy Adorable Steeley Wheeley
Now has TWO teeth, crawls EVERYWHERE (even up stairs) and loves his Mommy and Daddy!! He is the joy of my life and I am so so LUCKY to be his Mommy.


Crawling 101




Helping Aunt Fergie (Jennifer) make yummy thanksgiving pie that much better!

Eternal Families
I love the person Brett is. He is perfect for me and I really don't think any other person could have married me. He is patient, understanding and one of the most genuine people I know. Brett works so hard for our family and is a dedicated engineer. He is the best Daddy ever and loves to hold Steele when he is sleeping. I cherish most our friendship and have become a better person with him by my side.

THANKSGIVING SPLURGE!

FOOD has to be on my list of things I am thankful for! Not only because I just can't get enough of it but because there are so many families that don't have the same luxuries as we do. YES I did go back for seconds AND this was thanksgiving dinner #UNO and I realized how lucky I am to even have food to eat when so many others don't. We started Thanksgiving at Jennifer and Jordan's house with the Skousen family then made our way to the Brady's for dinner #2 and dessert! Brett couldn't eat at #2 but I had yet ANOTHER helping and dessert. Yes I am a total PIG. We are so lucky to have great family that make DELICIOUS thanksgiving dinners!

SIBLINGS

I have the best possible brother and sisters! We are all extremely close and none of us would have it any other way. As we all get older we realize that family is all that matters. My sister's and my Mom are my best friends. This is my little brother Ryan who is getting so old and growing before my eyes. We have that teasing kind of relationship and I'm always prying into his love life. We are always messin around and having fun. He is a senior in high school and a 4.0 student. He wants to follow in Jennifer's foot steps and be an accountant. Ryan has got some serious brains. He has a lawn care business to save enough money for his mission and is a dedicated person. He is an awesome example for everyone in our family!

Grandma Brady and Steele's First Hello

This is Steele's Great Grandma Brady. I see where Brett gets a lot of his qualities from. She is so kind and gentle and is always willing to help. She lives in Idaho so we don't see her very often. This trip was her first time meeting Steele. There are two things I will never forget and want to write down.

The first time Steele saw Grandma he was a little shy but Brett handed him over anyway. He looked at her and layed his head on her shoulder. You could see her eyes whelling with tears. It was such a special moment for us to see. A few days latter we went over to visit and I was holding Steele. Steele is a total Momma's boy and doesn't like being taken away from me. He spots Grandma and just lights up. She comes closer and he reaches out for her almost falling out of my arms. He never does that for anyone. Steele now has a special bond with his Great Grandma Brady. We love you!

NEW LIFE

There is nothing more precious than a brand new life. This is Koda and he was just adopted by our neighbors of 4 years, Bart and Crystal. We are so thrilled that everything worked out for them and that they finally have their little family.

First Fall, 2009

It has been just under a month since my last update and I don't think more could have happened. As usual our lives are go go go. This fall has been very exciting and has been one of the most enjoyable ever! This particular fall season has been full of festivities and spirit.

{pics courtesy of Britt Naef}

HALLOWEEN 2009
Steele's First Halloween Costume! (really...his first- he had two. this one was warmer and he could wear it trick or treating. his second was a little too cold- pics below)

Steele with his twin cousins...cutest zoo I've ever seen.


I have probably the funnest in-laws possible. We are a crazy bunch!

We thought our costumes were appropriate with the world series at a head but couldn't find quite the right teem uniforms so we settled for TJ's teeny bopper uniforms. Ha ha Brett seriously fit into them!

My little first base-man

ULTIMATE CAKE OFF 2009

This calls for some explaining. Us girls are always making fun cakes, cupcakes and cutesy things and the boys just enjoy the makings. Months ago one of the boys claimed they could make a cake that would out do the girls (boys being boys), so we challenged them thinking they would back down. They gladly excepted and it was ON! Secret meetings and much planning went into both cakes and a week before Halloween we had our first Brady Family Boys against Girls CAKE OFF! The girls spent a ruff total of 10 hours on our cake including prep work. Half way through we almost gave up (it is seriously hard to make a large cake with that much detail, you should have seen the kitchen!). Below is what the boys came up with and the girls too.

You be the judge? We had neighbor judges (thanks Robies) who ended up giving the title to the boys (they paid them off).

It was a total blast! Hopefully this will become a yearly tradition.

BOYS CAKE {yes it is eatable}

GIRLS CAKE

Gardner Village

We spent a fun day at Gardner Village with the fam- beautiful day!

{Sneak Peak of more fun Steele pics}

SUNSHINE

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine

You make me happy when skies are gray

You'll never know Steele how much I love you

Please don't take my sunshine away

A little sunshine from my morning [and the past couple of weeks]......Steele has never really eaten bananas before so enjoy.

Fall Sugar Cookies- Yesterday's Sunshine


Steele is starting the first stages of crawling! He can now get up on all fours and rock back and forth. The past couple of days he is even moving his hands forward but mostly he just scoots backward.

More Moon than Sunshine- ha ha


6 months old! It is going way way way too fast. Where does time go? Love my little baby to pieces!



Daddy's little "Running Back". Daddy is so proud to have a football player!


I am I the only one who has way too many shoes for their kid? But hey, I can't put bows and bracelets on my boy so I have loads of shoes and hats for the little guy.