Bryson

Obsession!!!

2010-12-16T11:02:00.008-06:00

That word has new meaning for us. I thought it was something I knew and understood until Bryson met a character named Mickey Mouse!! Now we are truly learning the meaning. Luckily we are learning that this can be an advantage to his parents as well as we have had no problems getting teeth brushed, Christmas pictures and so on as long as we use the phrase "Bryson don't you think Mickey Mouse wants you to (Do or Show) this!" and the answer is immediately "Yeees!!"

Bryson introducing his "Other" Mickey Mouses to his New REALLY big Mickey Mouse his Pappa and Barbar gave him for early Christmas present! Yes it is REALLY BIG!!!!

Showing his Mickey's how to be CRAZY!

Showing new Mickey how to play on toys

How he wants Mickey to watch over him while he sleeps.

Putting Mickey down for Nap time!!

Yes we truley have an obession and its name is Mickey Mouse!

Halloween '10

2010-11-01T13:26:00.016-05:00

Bryson had a FUN filled Halloween (even though he felt old enough he didn't need a nap in order to stay up late and have to deal with 80 degree temps here in south Texas). We went to a neighborhood pre-trick-or-treat party first so that all the kids could run around and play games before everyone set off to get their candy!

Bryson helping daddy push the wagon with the goodies down to the party.

Playing hopscotch with the lane dividers.

Loved having his own chair to sit in.

First house!! Well, last year he did pretty good by himself but he wanted Mom and Dad to carry him and do all the talking (i.e. "trick or treat"). I would consider this to be his FIRST official house where with a few little prompts he did the rest!

Just a collection of filling the bucket shots!

He even took time to check out other peoples pumpkins and lanterns!

After about a dozen houses it was time to rest and re-hydrate! Yes, Dad took advantage of the wagon this year. He figured if he was dragging it around all night he should get use of half of it to keep himself hydrated.

Here is one tired, tired, little mouse! He lasted just long enough to get washed up and he and Mickey Mouse headed up to bed to go to little mousey land to rest.

Pumpkin Carving

2010-11-01T13:12:00.010-05:00

Well we had a glitch in our camera and lost all of our pumpkin patch photos. He had a great time and picked out our main pumpkin. And even though Dad already knew the answer, when B was asked what he wanted this year's pumpkin to be, without hesitation it was "mee-ee-mouf" (Mickey Mouse).
It's funny, last year he had to stand up to hold onto the spoons but this year he was tall enough to actually sit and help gut the pumpkin.

Checking out all the cool looking stuff inside!

Helping Dad scoop out all the slimy stuff!

This was only the second scoop of so and you can already see orange on his face. He definitely got a bath right afterward!

So after we got it all cleaned out and off, Dad went to work for a little while getting things laid out and carved up! It was a good thing he had all his architecture tools left over from college to help speed things up.

He was one happy camper and he loved to go out and look at it all lit up!

Halloween Packages

2010-10-30T12:59:00.001-05:00

Bryson was greeted with a few packages today full of Halloween treats. He must have thought it was his birthday or something with all the stuff that came!!!

Checking out his new Halloween book.

Putting the tea candle in the figurine.

Checking out his crazy eye glasses!!!

This is what we get now if we ask for a pose and say "cheese" picture.

Taking a taste to see how it is!

Playing with his light up Mickey Mouse pumpkin!

School Halloween Party '10

2010-10-29T12:43:00.001-05:00

Bryson went to his 3rd Annual Halloween Parade at his day car. They walk through Halliburton and trick-or-treat with all the employees. Halliburton does a great job of decorating a few of the hallways for the kids to walk through and they hand out LOTS lots of candy!

Bryson getting into his Mickey Mouse costume and checking out his Mickey Mouse candy bucket.

Making the walk across the street to start the parade.

Everybody wanted to see his "real "Micky Mouse that of course had to come along.

He had no problem mastering the art of picking out something yummy and getting it stocked away in the bucket for the next one. Even when someone was dressed up really scary, he would just make sure to keep a little space.

Sitting down to enjoy a sucker with his friends after a successful parade!

Recovery

2010-10-04T10:00:00.006-05:00

Bryson has been in recovery mode for the last couple of days. After a rough night Friday night he has bounced backed and is on his way back to being able to go visit all his friends at school!

Spent the first couple of days close to mom in the big bed resting up.

Saturday by mid morning Bryson begin to strut his stuff again. Playing with his get well balloons but also having to have his hat on, mickey mouse in one hand and mickey mouse juice in the other. By Sunday Bryson was feeling up to a little get away to the beach. Galveston beach that is. Not the bleached white sand he is normally spoiled with but this beach is only a short drive away too!

Shell Searching, loved to find them and bring them back to be "THROWN" into the wagon for safe keeping!

Monday he is starting to snack on cheese again. Of course grandma still lets him wear half PJ's and jeans out!

Now after a week we will have to begin to un-spoil little man. If that is possible. Could be at least another week before some of those recover!

No More Tonsils

2010-09-30T12:51:00.011-05:00

Bryson had his Tonsils taken out yesterday. Everything went well and the Dr was a little surprised at how big they ended up being. He said the were 4.5 out of a 5 point scale but was still surprised at their size so this should really help Bryson sleeping and not have any restless night.

B getting his vitals checked before surgery.

Playing in the big waiting room.

Playing in the hold room right before surgery. Funny how all the big kids think the little kids toys are so much fun again.

After Surgery and Because B is still under 3 he got to spend the night at the Dr House (hospital).

From everything we had read we weren't really expecting much from him as far as eating and drinking. Especially in the first 24 hours. So when the tray of Soft food came we offered it but didn't think much of it. But in true Graham fashion little man got a whiff of those mash potato's and ate the whole scoop for dinner and then was mad when we didn't have more right there for him!!

Grandma had brought dinner for mom and dad while B was sleeping but she still thought ahead and made sure she got some mashed potato's. When little man woke up at 3:30 in the morning and got changed/meds/fluids they asked if he wanted apple sauce/jello and some other things to which we got a quick NO. But when we remembered and offered the mashed potato's it was down the hatch a couple minute later.

Finally back to sleep and resting comfortable.

Ready to go home! As soon as the nurse said the word go. B thrust out his arm for the IV to go away and was in the stroller still half asleep ready to go! He wasn't taking any chance someone would change their mind.

Sleeping on mom at home. Getting geared up for several more days of rest and relaxation.

A note for his baby book:

Man we thought we had everything. We knew what to expect and had everything covered we could think of. So what did we not prepare for! PEE!!!! Bryson is in pull-ups since he is starting the potty training. So we don't have true diapers around anymore and didn't even think about it being a problem. Well after you see a 3 lbs bag of liquid get pumped in ever 4-5 hours it has to go some were. And the little toy-story 3 pull-ups don't cut it. We ended up going thru a sleeve of those things and still had to change outfits a couple of times. Hence why in a 24 hour time period it looks like he is wearing 4 outfits!

Big Boy Hair Cut

2010-09-30T12:46:00.004-05:00

B has always done well getting his haircut. He just normally sits on daddy's lap. But this time he sat all by himself and got a nice haircut. Amazes the ladies every time because he gets mad if they don't use the trimmers on the back of his neck and side burns. And they aren't used to pulling them out for 2.5 year olds.

Why Cats do not Get Close to 2 Year Olds

2010-09-22T12:34:00.000-05:00

Our two cats have always kept a little distance from Bryson. But now that he is totally mobile and has the height he can pretty much get to them were ever they are at. Our black cat is way to smart and bolts if Bryson is with in 5 feet. The other one isn't so smart and hence----

I heard a deep ,let all the air out of the cats lung, sound and wondered what was going in. It was B who had found Gracie on the bed in her bed and preceded to "Love" on her!

Just a couple days later I heard a cat squeal and could tell someone wasn't happy. I figured the two cats were fighting. But when I walked out to the living room I found that Gracie had walked to close to a 2.5 year old.
And that he wanted her to watch wiggles with him on the computer. He even pointed out the characters for her. She just loves his love so much!

Bryson's Summer!!

2010-09-20T09:41:00.005-05:00

Bryson was on the go all summer long. It was to hard to keep the blog up and try to get a little work in. So here is Bryson summer from Memorial day to Labor Day. Click the Links or Just scroll thru. Should be able to keep up to date from Now on!!! If there is a weekend missing it is because we were at the neighborhood pool which we see way to much!!!

Memorial Day

Summer Camp At School

Puppet Show

New Water Toy!

July 4th

Bugs!!

Fashion Show

Chattanooga

Mr Alligator Visit

Labor Day

Labor Day '10

2010-09-08T13:41:00.004-05:00

Well with the Oil in the Gulf but none in site at Fort Walton Beach we couldn't pass up the great prices and flew instead of driving over to Fort Walton Beach. That also gave us 2 extra days at the beach so it was a nice change. Bet you cant guess who was there? Yup it was Uncle Greg and Aunt Kathy (Link to their Pictures when posted)

B woke up ready to go. He saw the water and was already telling us to hurry up.

This is pretty much what we did every day. Get sunscreen on and head to the water. B had a play pool set-up for him on the dock so when it was Adult swim time he had a place to go to rest and get ready to go back to swimming. Walmart had 6 packs of water guns for a dollar. When B first got this water gun he knew what it was suppose to do put couldn't quite figure it out. By the end of the week with help from his honorary aunt Michelle he was filling it up with water and squirting anybody and everything!!

B does not like showers!! However at the beach it is OK to take one were you are outside. All you have to do is turn the water on and he strips washes all the pieces and soaps himself up and rinses off! So I guess Dad needs to go ahead and build a shower outside in Texas and that way B can take showers.

B went on a couple of boat rides and stayed awake for them all! Even got to drive for a little while until his dad thought for sure the sheriff boat was going to come over and check it out to see if there was any drinking going on with the number of figure 8 the boat was doing.

Having lunch outside with Great Grandpa looking out at the water.

The last night B went for a BBQ at Uncle Genes house and went swimming (of course). Dad was doing some cannon balls off the diving board and B couldn't resist. However mom after having no problem with it got cold feet at the end. But after a little nudging B did some jumps until dad needed a rest.

Mr Alligator Visit

2010-08-30T13:31:00.001-05:00

Bryson had an Alligator stop by school and visit.

I have no idea what is going on in that last picture. I do know however that this is the first day sweet little B got into trouble for talking to much! The only way we know it is we got the monthly newsletter and there is an over all picture of the classroom. And in that picture in the very back of the room sitting in the teachers lap is sweet little B. So when we asked (since we didn't get a full copy of that picture so at least they like him enough to protect him) they told us that he was very outspoken that day and wanted to teach the class that day on alligators. And since he has so many books on them I would say he probably is a bit of an expert!

Chattanooga

2010-08-16T13:06:00.001-05:00

B Flew into Chattanooga (well into B-ham and then drove up) for Grandpas Birthday. Guess who else showed up! Yup Uncle Greg oh and Aunt Kathy (here is a link to their pictures).

Bryson Absolutely loves to fly. Now whether everyone around him want to talk to him the whole flight or watch wiggles that might be another story!! But he has is own Frequent Flyer Number and is racking them up. Just hope he will take his parents when he gets enough for a free ticket!

Grandpa took B to the Aquarium. B really didn't get the big fascination everyone had with the butterflies. He would just say I Don't Know if you asked him were one was. I think he likes them in his books when they are three feet wide and have a huge smile on their face. Now the penguins were a different story. He loved them and couldn't believe how they would swim right up to him on the glass and follow his every move.

And of course no post would be complete without B in a pool!

Fashion Show!

2010-07-20T12:55:00.000-05:00

B got to walk the Red Carpet. Not a Great Picture but hey just happy the day care teachers try so hard to get you pictures.

Trying to figure out why mom is dressing me up and all the girls are so happy!

Getting ready to walk down the red carpet.

Making the walk!

Finished and glad he had no trip ups or anything!

Bugs!!

2010-07-12T12:49:00.000-05:00

Brysons School was overrun with bugs for Summer Camp!

What a Big Boy B because there is no way Dad would have touched one of those!

July 4th an Etherton Beach Adventure

2010-07-06T11:52:00.001-05:00

Waiting on Pictures to finish this weekend out.

Bryson and Company drove over to Fort Walton Beach to have a beach meet-up with his cousins from Alabama. Even though water conditions could have been a little better there are always enough pools and great sunshine to go around!

Hello Little Cousin.

Whatever you do big Cousin I am going to do!

Only adult brave enough to get in the pool with three little boys.

Yes Boys once a year you have to endure your crazy moms dressing you up in matching outfits. At least they give you ice cream to make it right.

Got to have some watermelon at the beach.Trying to get the boat in with what seemed like 30 mile wind gust.

B was also surprised with his new bed. He really liked it and felt he was king of the world having his own little bed. He only sort of rolled out of it a couple of times. So who knows maybe your mom and dad will give you some freedom with your crib at home. Well as soon as everyone decided to head home to go back to work the wind died down and the water smoothed out like glass. So we took B out on a cruise. We had only made it 5 min from the Dock before little man shut his eyes, snuggled up to his uncle Gene and took a snooze for the next hour long boat ride.

Grandma Graham checking in at the end of the trip to make sure B had a good time.

New Water Toy!

2010-06-28T12:42:00.000-05:00

Dad felt B need another Water adventure toy for the back yard. Something that was Big enough that adults can enjoy too. So after looking around This is what was set up for B when he woke up.

It is a blast. So much so that I cant find any pictures with anyone in it. Because there is never anyone left outside dry enough to have a camera. And that was after having it set up for most of June and first part of July.

Puppet Show

2010-06-17T10:58:00.000-05:00

Bryson had a Puppet show at school for his camp day.

Summer Camp At School

2010-06-14T10:51:00.001-05:00

Bryson Day Care did a special Summer camp session all summer. So when he wasn't away at the beach or at his resort pool at home he was having camp at school! First up was a Bounce House that came to visit.

Sea Island

2010-06-01T09:46:00.003-05:00

Bryson went and visited his Grandpa at Sea Island, Georgia to start his summer of. He got to visit his Aunt Kathy and Uncle Greg (link to thier Pictures) as well.

Bryson headed to the pool!
Bryson Loved that they had a beach walk in just like his pool at home.

Playing Ball in the water with a little friend he met.

Bryson has an obsession with lemons recently asking for them when he see them on our drinks and such. Wonder were he got that from!!! Thanks Mom

I am a big boy and I can put my own sun glass on! OK B whatever you want.B even had a pool to swim in right outside from were he was staying. He would call it a bath.B Munching on Grouper Fingers and Corn Grits.

B got to go on a Boat ride to check out the inter coastal.

Checking out the Captains chair.

Didn't mind looking around just didn't like all the wind blowing in his face!

Checking out the sea shell Uncle Greg found.

Great Weekend!

Mothers Day '10

2010-05-11T13:22:00.011-05:00

Bryson got to spend quality time with grandma while his mom was relaxing in the country.

So while he was Playing in the back yard again--

Mom was getting a massage and eating a 5 star dinner in quiet.

While B and Grandma were at the neighborhood party getting to play with a puppy more his size-

Mom was strolling thru all the greenhouses and--

Horseback riding around the ranch

But after getting home and spending a long afternoon playing outside Bryson was so tired but just didn't want to give up the day and refused to close his eyes until he fell asleep on the floor!

WA WA Time

2010-05-07T16:00:00.000-05:00

Dad made a mistake in thinking the pools were completely open but found out after he got Bryson all decked out in swim gear and sun tan lotion that they are still closed on the weekdays. So we hit the back yard and played with the hose and kiddie pools!

First Problem was B is a lot bigger than last summer so daddy had to modify the pool so B could stand up and not hit his head.

Once the top was off there was plenty of room for a hundred pound golden and a 2 year old! Bryson made sure she stayed cool by pouring lots of water on her.

Threw Lots of balls for her...and even learned all by himself he could squirt people if he stuck his thumb in the hose.

Mothers Day at School

2010-05-07T12:39:00.000-05:00

Bryson hosted a Brunch for his mommy at school before the weekend.

This was Bryson trying to eat the entire piece of pound cake in one bite!

Stickers

2010-05-07T08:54:00.002-05:00

Bryson decided to decorate with his stickers he had gotten at Chuck-E-Cheese. Think he did a pretty good job!

Guess Who is Excited the Pool is Open!

2010-05-03T16:14:00.004-05:00

In Houston you only get a couple weeks of spring. Those are over with and the 80 degree lows have begun. But that also means the neighborhood pools open and there was some one supper happy about that! He was a little shocked that it was still so cold but only for a second...... It wasn't long before the water boy returned and was off playing!

Waiting for the mandatory 10min wait every hour!

Disney On Ice

2010-04-20T09:30:00.006-05:00

Bryson got lucky and his dad was able to snag some tickets at a really good price for Disney On Ice. The weather turned out to be less then ideal so it was a good time to have an inside activity. Bryson Loved it. We only did half the show as two hours was just a little to long for him. But talk about parent trap nightmare. There were no less than 10 merchandise booths you had to walk by to get to the seats!!

As we looked over all the stuff. Which he got to use his new magic word he learned from daycare which is "mine"!

He finally settled on a light toy. Which was good news as it looked pretty cool and can't wait to try out myself!

Mesmerized by the show. Got real excited when his favorite character---Mickey came out on the ice.

On a side note. Yes that is an Elmo shirt as dad has not paid enough attention to the videos and got confused that Elmo is not in the Disney family but part of Sesame Street. Luckily B does not hold that against me as I prefer the wiggles if I have to pull that duty!

PEEP

2010-04-15T09:40:00.007-05:00

Bryson got his first experience with a Marshmallow PEEP on a stick! It was one of those moments as a parent you just know to sit back and let them work it out! So we unwrapped it and let him go at it!

He looked it over and let us know it was a "Bop-Bop". We told him it was a treat and he could eat it. So he loooooked at it and then squeezed it and gave us a funny look!

But he went for it!Gave it a good tug but it wouldn't break loose for him! So it was back to reevaluating the situation and feeling it. But he did like the taste, so he went right back at it. This time it was an ALL OUT pull! He did get a little bit off. So once we got our enjoyment we went ahead and showed him how to rip a little piece off and eat it that way!

Easter

2010-04-08T12:22:00.013-05:00

The Easter Bunny set out a bunch of eggs for Bryson and the neighbor kids to find. We decided since it was so Warm out that we would go good ole southern style and just have B in overalls. Would have gone shoeless if he didn't pick out his sandals to wear.

Going in for the first egg.

Did so well his basket got heavy quickly.

Even got bold enough to start calling them before he even got to the egg!

Found another one! Finally suckered mom into caring around his basket.

All of a sudden B walks off towards the house. We thought maybe he was bored, tired or hot but couldn't figure out why he took off so fast

Well a couple seconds later he comes back out dragging his "Bop-Bop" as he calls it. To show everyone how it sings and dances and you are suppose to dance with it! Finally slowed him down just enough to grab a quick family shot!

Easter Egg Dying

2010-04-02T10:45:00.001-05:00

On Good Friday Bryson and I stopped by Walmart to get our 18 eggs so we could get them home, boiled and cooled by the time mom got home!
Trying decide what color to put his first egg in.

See how carefully he placed it in the color! Such a big boy.

We even colored on them with the wax pencil to get some Bryson shapes.

Even got him to do a little Tie-dying!

Here is my devil horn picture were I realised it was more fun to THROW the egg into the dye to see if i could give mom and dad a heart attack! Letting them dry.All ready to go for Easter!

School Easter Egg Hunt

2010-03-31T10:24:00.004-05:00

Bryson had his Easter egg hunt at school today!

Their playground all set-up with eggs!!!

Holding the kids back.

Bryson heading out to see what he can find. (really just trying to figure out what all the commotion is about!)

First attempt. Think it was more just trying to get the girly green stuff out of his bucket! After the first one he decided he liked this game and got up to speed!

Trying to figure out why someone keeps putting this girly stuff in his bucket!!Taking a break to see what he got!

Elmo and Independence

2010-03-17T12:40:00.005-05:00

The night before Bryson turned two he decided to let mom know what a big boy he is and that he would be doing more stuff on his own. He did this by taking care of his now favorite toy Elmo. He got this for his first Christmas from grandma but really hasn't paid it much attention. The last couple of weeks though it has become the favorite toy.

To the point Elmo is suppose to come with us every were. Luckily here we convinced him Elmo want to stay to watch over the kitties. So he left him inside and gave him a "bye-bye elmoo" and we were able to get going.

However the night before Elmo had to be carried upstairs for bed time. And after a bath Bryson let mommy know that he would handle things and show Elmo what the routine is for bed time. So first thing was potty time. He put him on it and even got his box he uses as a table and put his mickey mouse clubhouse he plays with on it. This way Elmo would be entertained while using the little monster toilet!After potty time Elmo got taken to the bathroom to brush his teeth. He got one of his toothbrushes and acted like he put toothpaste on it and proceeded to brush Elmo's teeth. Notice he is telling Elmo "ahhh" so he can get his tongue really good. Then he put Elmo down in front of the rocker got his blanket and lovie and climbed in it to read some books. After 5-6 books he decided it was time to go to bed and asked to be put in his bed and that was it went right to sleep!

Think mommy is going to miss that quiet time of getting to read to B as he goes to sleep but the little man is showing his maturity! luckily B wanted mom to read to him again the next night. Man they sure grow up fast!

B is Two!

2010-03-15T08:28:00.006-05:00

Happy Birthday Bryson! Yes we already had your party but you still had way to many present to open that your parents have no idea were to keep them all and had a nice birthday breakfast too. But I think mom cheated a little in picking the place because I am not sure it was all for you!

Opening the Box from Bar Bar and Paw Paw in B-ham.

Showing us how it works just in case we didn't know.

Chowing down on Cheesecake Factory Brunch.

Even got to ride in the big part of the basket at Sam's and read a book he picked out.

2nd Birthday Party

2010-03-02T09:13:00.020-06:00

Bryson celebrated his birthday a little early were we had family in town for the Houston BBQ going on. Bryson has been to a couple birthday parties this year but by far his favorite was at a place that had a room of the inflatable bouncy toys. So we found one close to our house and had a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse theme party!

Ready to go!

Was a pretty good work out for the dads. The slides were a little to high for the little ones to climb up so we spent a lot of time climbing to the top to help them out. Of course then you just had to slide down after them so you could do it all over again.

No FEAR!

Family Pic!

After play time it was party time.

Birthday boy downing some ice cream and cake. Opening presents Prince Style! Saying goodbye to all his friends and thanking them for coming!

Houston Zoo

2010-02-20T08:37:00.005-06:00

We finally had the perfect weather and realized it was time to get B down to the Zoo. Ended up being a great visit. We got thru most of it but now that we are members we will be down there alot more this spring.

Children's Museum

2010-02-16T08:20:00.000-06:00

It has been really cold and rainy in Texas the last couple of weeks so we checked out the Children's Museum in the middle of February. He really had fun and did really well with all the activities. He really cant wait till it get warmer so we can go and try out all the outside water activities.

Chuck E Cheese Party

2010-02-15T16:34:00.010-06:00

Bryson got to experience his first Party with the mouse. He loved it but even though dad did most of the leg work I think mom wants no part in that place again!

B catching up with the Birthday girl that he hasn't seen in daycare for a while. She has transferred to another school.

Watching the mouse dance around.
Much to our surprise B decided he wanted to be in the middle of the party. So he grabbed dad hand and yanked him into the middle of kid craziness! You can find him by the bald spot in the middle of the picture! B loved it and danced around and even took part in trying to pick up tickets when they threw them out mardi gras style.

B favorite game was this virtually bowling thing. It would give you a ball and you had to roll it about a foot and then it would electronically do the rest. It was the perfect game were it sat close to the ground and took little effort. B had no idea to watch the screen he only cared about the ball coming back to him and then rolling it again!

Here is B watching the mouse up close. All the other kids were a little freaked out by it but not our little one! Hopefully this is the sign for next years Santa Clause Pictures.

Houston Boat Show

2010-01-15T08:42:00.010-06:00

Last weekend was just cold. Really cold for South Texas. So the question became what can you do to entertain your kid with out getting him sick. Well good thing the Boat Show was in town. So we met up with our friends the Lozano's and went to check out what we all wish we had money to throw at. Bryson was in love with it from the minute he walked in. We were there for almost 5 hours and we didn't make it to over half the boats! Why? Because B and Sara had to get into every single boat we passed and skipping just one was not possible!!!

You had to run thru the boat!

Look under any doors you find!

Open and Close any Cabinets that happen to be unlocked!Drive the boat!

And of course try to reenact the scene from Titanic hanging from the bow while mom gets that worried man you are going to fall out and bust your head look!

And yes when ever possible get mom and dad to have to climb in with me!

SportClips

2010-01-12T08:56:00.008-06:00

Bryson got his first Big Boy haircut. We were headed back to Alabama for family time and wanted him looking all trimmed up so we headed off to dads favorite person at SportsClips. Bryson did really good and did eventually require a paci but I think it was only after he got told he could not have the VIP with shampoo, hot towel and back massage!

Getting started. Dad forgot he was suppose to be photogenic during all this!

B knew right away that he was getting alot of attention and had no problem taking it!

He even sort of liked the trimmers. Wasn't so sure when she first turned them on and they started Buzzing. But then once she used them he kept laughing because of the tickle sensation!

Look B has ears again!

B strutting his stuff with his new look!

Christmas 09

2010-01-07T21:25:00.009-06:00

Bryson enjoyed his second Christmas but the first one in Houston. He started out a little slow but was running the show in short order. At first, he would go and get one toy and get stuck wanting to play with it. But after the first couple he really started enjoying opening the presents and we had to slow him down so he (and we) could actually see what he got!

Here is what it looked like before Bryson got to it.

Bryson trying to figure out where all this "stuff" came from and if he was allowed to touch it.

Ripping right into a present.

Here is a good clip of B in action! He would go get a present and when he opened it if it was just clothes, like a typical little boy, moved right on to another present to see if he might find something a little better! Notice mom trying to sneak in a couple of bites because he wouldn't slow down long enough to eat!

The Perfect Picture!

2009-12-23T10:06:00.023-06:00

IT IS IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!! (But we do get LUCKY sometimes)

We were asked to send a picture of B for a Christmas card. For the one picture we finally got and sent there are another 100 + that we couldn't use. This was the case for our Christmas card too. I couldn't imagine how it must have been when you didn't have digital and would have to print them all out and just discard them!!! Or to try to do this with two kids together. So to honor us and the hours we spent and the other parents out there who got pictures and cards done here is a taste of some the not so good pictures!

Goal: One picture with Bryson in Christmas PJ's with a Christmas background including a figure.

1st try. Bryson meet Frosty-Bryson push Frosty over!

Trying to hold him up long enough to snap a pic and keep him upright.

Finally we convinced him to love on Santa of course he doesn't look at the camera then!
Showing how enthused he is about this

New game lets jump up and run away.

Or pull ornaments off the tree since I get to be so close to it.

Only if he had one of those old style pockets in the back were he could show a little bum and let us know how he really feels.
OK take Frosty out of equation and try just a simple jingle bell thing. But now it is a new thing and not interested in looking up.

And we are back to running around.
Realised Frosty wasn't to far away so now he would beat him with the rattle.

NO COMMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

School Christmas Party

2009-12-23T09:52:00.008-06:00

Bryson invited us to his school to enjoy a Christmas party with him and his friends.

Bryson likes dad to sit in his little chair with him at the table while he finish up his snack.

Showing us how he is drinking from big boy cups.B's "mom I am eating a chip why are you taking my picture face!"This is the I am high on sugar and about to go crazy on y'all look!

Snow in South Texas

2009-12-23T09:28:00.011-06:00

Bryson got to see his first real snow in Texas earlier in Dec. Last year he got to see the start of some flurries before we headed out of town to New York and missed all the snow on the ground.

This was what I came across going into daycare to get B. One of the ladies had come out and made a little snowman. It was even funnier when I was walking out and realised the other side was dressed up with a face and buttons.

All the kids lined up at the window trying to figure out what is going on with the world and that white stuff.

Not so sure about all the cold and wetness. So we hurried along inside to get all bundled up.

After this dad put the camera away and went to enjoy the snow too.

Cupcakes for Mom's B-day

2009-12-23T09:09:00.012-06:00

Bryson made cupcakes for his mom b-day right before Thanksgiving. They turned out great and mom was really surprised by them.

Bryson getting all the stuff into the bowl. He feels like he is on the food network were everything is already measured and ready to go.

Mixing it all together.

After playtime! Dad broke out the electric mixer but B and a little black hairball weren't to fond of that.
Mandatory taste test definitely the one thing you cant forget! (even with mom screaming in the background about there being raw eggs)

Getting all the batter into the cups the best he could.

Decorating the cupcakes. Who couldn't smile getting to play with a knife!

The best part had to be getting to surprise mom with them and then helping her blow her candles out!

Thanksgiving

2009-12-03T15:03:00.012-06:00

Bryson got to spend Thanksgiving at the beach this year. We took off after work and came back Sunday. Other than the traffic it was a good trip. We had lots of stuff for Bryson to do and the DVD player doesn't hurt!

When all else failed it was sticker time!

Since we arrived so late Bryson woke to very unusual surroundings. Probably didn't help to have crazy family rushing in to see him and take pictures of him!

Checking out all his toys that he "leaves" at the beach and of course all the news ones that arrive every time he comes.

Even though it was freezing outside he remembered his doggy friend and just had to throw her the ball! Bryson had Fried and smoked turkey. The camera lady only got the fried one I guess because her man was in charge of that! Bryson new game after bath time and before bed is to play get away! So you never know what is going to appear when you hear a laughing squealing kid coming down the hall. Let just say this was one of the more PG nights were mom was able to get a diaper on at least.Someone being a little crazy while the Iron Bowl was on! Guess he couldn't believe what was happening either. Not a baby anymore. (although that paci is mighty important!)

Don't really remember what is going on here. But I am pretty sure B is giving his uncle the I like you but you better give me back my paci look! Bryson showing his Aunt and Uncle how to build things.

Aquarium

2009-11-16T12:54:00.023-06:00

We have a seafood restaurant downtown named Aquarium. But it is also a miniature amusement park with a train that drives thru a shark tank, Carousel, Ferris Wheel, games and an actual walk thru aquarium. Normally it is $15/person and with parking and crowds we have stayed away. Kristi's company got us a special this last weekend were it was only $5/person and made it more intriguing to try out. So we took little man down early and were glad we gave it a try. We did the train ride first since we knew that was the hot attraction. But they are really set up to handle the crowds and we never had to really wait in line for anything.
B getting all settled into the train seat. But it became obvious he couldn't see anything being stuck in the middle!

Here is a video of inside the shark tunnel. None of the pictures turned out but the video did ok.

Then of course when you get off the train you have to pass all the games and Dad couldn't resist a little teaching time on proper fishing technique.
Intensely concentrating on what was going on.
Pulling in his catch!

Trying to figure out what his prize was. (giant stuffed snake with an eye patch)

Next we went to the Carousel. Picked a nice looking gator to ride on and figured we were all set to go. But then B wasn't so sure about it and was ready to get off it as soon as possibly! Then it started to move and it was the coolest thing ever. Loved every moment of it. So the ride ended and we started to head off and B decided that, what was child cruelty, he couldn't leave. So we switched animals and rode it again until dad was to dizzy to stay on it and was ready for something else. Were we decided to have a little meltdown having to say good bye to the animals.

Figured since it was getting a little warm we would head in and check out the aquarium part and get a little A/C. Here is B pointing out the fish to us so we wouldn't miss them. He kept trying to wake this nurse shark up but it was much to comfortable to care about the 19 month old banging on the glass and squealing. Guess the dark and cool air finally slowed B down enough were he was ready to do some riding and checking out the rest of the fish from his chair! Their special attraction was a pair of white tigers. But B just figured they were big kitties that meow and since he has a couple of those at home he wasn't to interested.Even at 19 months old you can't get out of the gift shop with out the kid wanting everything. Bryson checking out the Sloth on the way out.
So with a thoroughly worn out kid we headed home in the hopes of a good football night that just didn't materialize. But we all wear our orange in support!

Halloween

2009-11-02T08:27:00.014-06:00

For the first time we took part in our neighborhood Halloween Party. It is just a simple get-together where everyone brings something and it works out really well. It was pretty neat to see all the kids playing games and in their costumes. Bryson had so much fun during the two hour party that by the time all the kids were ready to go trick-or-treating he didn't want to leave as he thought that too boring and wanted to find where the dogs had gone. Here is Bryson's pumpkin all lit up.

It was a little too warm to put him right into his costume. That helped keep all the pizza sauce, BBQ and cookie off it too though . We had always seen kids with those glow sticks so we figured we get some for B. He just thought it was the coolest thing and never really put it down the rest of the night.

Bryson found that someone had left a perfectly good wagon in the middle of the street, so he figured he would get in and claim it for himself.
Watching some of the big kids have a light saber battle.
There were three dogs that were at the party and all dressed up. Bryson would get so excited every time he saw them and would follow them around saying "wooof woooof" and holding out his hand for a lick.
Trying out a ring game.

There's the wagon. Still there and empty so he tried to claim it one more time.

Headed out to get some CANDY!

Daycare Halloween Parade

2009-10-30T18:19:00.019-05:00

Bryson had his Daycare Halloween Parade today. He is a "monkey" this year.

"Look Momma, I have my costume on!"Intently watching their friends being tortured during the process of being dressed up!
"Ok, lets go! I am ready!""Look all those people up there are looking at my cuteness too."
"Ok Daddy hurry up! We have to follow these pictures on the ground! "

"Man I can handle this! I just walk around and smile and people hand me things to put in my bucket!"
"Whew, that was some hard work. I worked up a sweat!""Hey why did you take my bucket? I know it is heavy now but I worked hard for all that CANDY!"

Doing inventory and trying to figure out why Momma and Daddy keep eating all this stuff I got. Hopefully they will let me try it and see what a sugar high is!!

My Pumpkin

2009-10-29T09:54:00.018-05:00

Bryson got to go and pick out his pumpkin to carve up. It wasn't a great weather day so we went to the local church that had a pumpkin patch (their yard with pallets of pumpkins on them with a rusted out trailer with hay in it so the kids can climb on and get hurt) and grabbed one. B had fun walking through all the pallets and looking at the pumpkins. Everytime Dad thought he had found the perfect one he would show it to B and B would push it away and point back to the pallet. Finally he agreed on a nice oddly shaped one. Figured it wasn't rotted out so we were good to go!

While Dad was getting this thing priced and trying not to pass out because he thought he was buying a fruit not the whole meal at a 5 star restaurant B was having fun playing in the mud.

We got our sticker that said we got our pumpkin and had paid for it!

We got this thing home and got ready to clean it. "When Daddy brought out the big metal spoon that I normally don't get to play with I was SUPER excited! I did let Dad help with the little plastic spoon so he wouldn't hurt himself. "

Bryson did really well and got the idea of what to do UNTIL you tried to get him to touch it! No way did he want any part of that. I mean why else would you use the big spoon!

Here is Momma giving B a little bit of the goo and then B showing her that he didn't want it and quickly giving it back! Then mean Momma grew horns and couldn't resist putting a glop of it on his foot. He then proceeded to have a melt down!

B did forgive her once she showed him how good it tasted if you got a little bit off the spoon!

Company Fall Picnic

2009-10-17T14:57:00.003-05:00

With the perfect weekend picked we went to my company's fall picnic! Just can't get over the weather because just three days ago it was 95 degrees and rainy which made it muggy too. But not this Saturday it was clear and 70 degrees all day! So we took B down the road to check out all the action and boy did he enjoy it! Couldn't decide on the pictures because they were all so good so it is a slide show post!

Auburn!

2009-10-13T15:49:00.004-05:00

We are gradually getting Bryson into all the things that make up a good game day! Since we turned over the reigns to a new president for the Houston Auburn Club this year we are able to relax a little and take care of Bryson and of course watch more games!

Still can't get anyone to get up with me before the sun comes up to get the smoker going but man there normally isn't much left by the time it gets served.

We are getting alot of quality use of our new covered patio. Nice being able to get everyone outside but still keep an eye on all the games on TV especially since my entertainment center is still BIRD FREE!

B knows it is game day when mom gets his outfit on.

(YES I am probably going to have to break down and get a real camera that can take picture on the go! B is way to fast for our old digital camera or cell phones.)

And since I have WAY to much free time now a days I decided to learn a little about videos. (ie going from a cell phone all the way thru production!) So here is Bryson learning Touchdown Auburn!

Only 2 1/2 more days till the next kickoff!

Cool Weather = Playground

2009-10-13T14:16:00.005-05:00

This last weekend the weather turned cool FINALLY! Even though it was short lived it was nice while it lasted. We took the opportunity Sunday when the rain stayed away to take Bryson up to the playground. And this is what we did the next hour- over and over again. Good thing is he learned fast how to get back to the top so he could get the complete circuit down with out us having to follow him everywhere. Except at the top because mom just isn't ready to let him go head first yet!

If you notice we are also working on our counting. We have one done pretty good!

He also suckered us into the swing for awhile!

Sept Is OVER!!!

2009-09-28T13:41:00.005-05:00

Man I realized that I almost missed all of September with out a post. Things are moving along here fast. With Oil and Gas starting to feel the strains of the economy things are starting to slow down and everyone is trying to stay on top of things to protect themselves. We ended up missing a trip to the beach Labor day but have enjoyed our time around the house and getting to use the back porch we finished up a year ago. Bryson decided to keep the trend up of waiting until the last second when you are starting to think there could be a problem and then springs forward to doing whatever it is he is suppose to be doing. Case in point we had heard that walking would be a gradual thing were he would give us ideas he is building on skills and getting close. Well that DID NOT happen. Early August we were sitting in the living room having breakfast and litterly B just stood up walked over picked his ball up and walked off!!!!! From then on it was like he had been walking for years. Now with talking we are waiting for him to just look at us one day and ask how the economy is doing because he noticed the stock market was down that day!

I am going to try to catch up in one post and see how many video this thing will let me add!

Here is the Video of the day he started to walk. This wasn't the first walk but it was close and he did the same thing so it was neat to have!

And of course here are some recent ones

Let see what else! Bryson loves to try on Bibs before dinner. Worries me a little but that will be my job later on!

He does not like pickles! At least not yet.

He may be the next American Idol!

We think we can smell through our forehead!

And we love to pick on the cats! The best part is B is fast enough to get close to them and has the height to get to places that used to be safe!

That should catch everyone up!

Bryson's Mustang Day

2009-08-05T12:30:00.007-05:00

Things have slowed down around work for a little while so I figured it was a good time to take Bryson with me to work. Fridays are half days so at least if things went terrible wrong I would just sneak out and make a note never to do that again. I think Bryson had a great time and I know I did. It was fun to have the whole day to ourselves!

First thing little man found of course is the cardboard tube plans come in! Thought it was the best toy he had ever gotten. Kept it close to him all day long even when playing with his other toys.Turned around to do emails and he had found all his toys in the bag and made sure to get them ALL out and situated.

Even managed to take a little time out and have some pancakes.

After work Bryson and I used the excuse of having to go get a new CD player for his room that was on sale to go hang out at Fry's (like a Sams for electronics).

Big Boy Cot

2009-07-21T12:04:00.003-05:00

Bryson now sleeps on a cot at day care during their nap time! We are amazed with the amount he moves in his crib at night that he is able to sleep peacefully and stay on this thing for two hours!! He has been doing it for a week like it is no big deal and trying to figure out why mom and dad are so surprised. (He doesn't realise that we put him to bed on one side and he wakes up on the other side of the crib turned 180 degrees and upside down with his feet hanging out of the crib!)

They are little cots that they put on the play mats and sit about a foot off the ground. Then they have sheets that they tie on and can be changed out every day!

4th Of July

2009-07-16T08:52:00.005-05:00

Bryson spent the 4th at the beach in Fort Walton, Fl. This was the the first time driving over and back since his Baptism last Sept. Let me tell you there was a BIG difference for mom and dad!!! Bryson slept for two hours both ways of the 10 hour car trip. Luckily for us he enjoyed the Baby Einstein videos. Sure wish they made them longer than 30 min though!!!! Have to admit it was nice that he eats basically anything we get so we can now get kids meals and he is fine with that. Plus dad gets to play with all the Transformer Toys in the kids meals! One of the hours that he gave it up to rest a little.

Bryson invited all his cousins down to play in the water with him. They had a great time and had a lot of fun. Here are the links to some more pictures from their page 4th pics and Group Pic.

Bryson opening up a present that his cousins brought for him!

Micah helping get everything out and tested!

It was a collection of musical instruments and Bryson loves to make what he considers music with it. With enough Advil for mom and dad it sort of sounds bearable!

Trying to figure out how to get out of Baby Jail in the morning. While everyone was working on getting up and going to spend a day in the water and sun we let the little ones play in the living room.

Wouldn't be to long till we were all in the water.
Playing motor boat!

Hey whats down there mommy!

Dad chilling although he had to put his beer down to get the sippy cup to Bryson alot.

We have been teaching Bryson at the pool in Houston to jump to us in the water. Here he is showing off what he has learned!

This Video was from a cell phone and isn't great quality but you can just make out how much fun B is having. Dad put a chair in the water for him and let him stand on it. He thought it was the coolest thing to be free in the water and just bounced around and splashed.

After being in the salt water we would run Bryson through the kiddy pool to rinse him off! His best friend Sasha agreeing that the water taste good. Bryson inviting her to get in the pool with him and get cooled off. Think we are going to have to break down for a little bigger pool than this 5 dollar clearance one Labor Day.

After all the water and sun Bryson had no problem Stretching out in his bed for a full nights sleep!

Surgery

2009-07-16T08:50:00.001-05:00

Bryson is recovering well from his eye surgery he had on Monday. Hopefully everything will continue that way as he is ready to go swimming again.

I WON!!!!!!

2009-07-07T11:03:00.006-05:00

HA HA ! I have been dealing with a bird problem. These two doves decided that my outdoor entertainment center was the perfect place to make a nest. They started this before our Memorial Day vacation. Everytime they started building their nest, I would go and get ALL of the nest down from the shelf. I figured after 20 times they would just give up and go on to one of the 6 BIG trees I have in my backyard. But NOOOOO, they just kept coming back! Since we were headed to the beach for Memorial Day I put coat hangers and clothes line pins around the DirecTV box to keep them away. Here is what I returned to find.

YES! That is mom with BABIES!!!!! So now I can't do anything if I expect to share the bed with my lovely wife . I am stuck for TWO weeks waiting for the things to fly off. When the babies finally leave the nest, I clean up the nest and all the CRAP and figure I am good-to-go. WRONG again! The things loved their "home lot" so much that they immediately returned and start trying to create another nest!!!!! Again I go with the "I will tear it down and hope you give up" therory. Well that didn't work so one of my friends suggested using a squirt bottle. This only made it so that the birds would wait until we weren't home and would work feverously to rebuild and then not hang out near the nest but it still was getting built!!! Of course, I have July 4th coming up with a trip back to the beach. I am determined I WILL NOT lose this battle. Again, my lovely wife has ruled out my BB gun option, even if I promise I would just pump it once and give it a "love" tap. She has no upcoming trips either where she would be out of town for a day or two. So after problem solving with Bryson a little, he recommended I use HIS toy! All I can say is we have been BIRD FREE for more than a week now!

I have agreed although, to go to Gander Mountain and get a plastic eagle and let Bryson have back his stuffed animal he got from his Uncle!

Splash Day

2009-06-26T11:06:00.004-05:00

Bryson had Splash day today at daycare.They have sprinklers and buckets of water. Bryson had fun but wasn't to sure about all the activity. Not used to having water "Splashed" on him as to being in a pool. Of course give him his paci hit and all is fine.

New Room

2009-06-24T09:35:00.007-05:00

Well Bryson is spending his first week in his new room at Day Care. This room is a little more spread out and padded for the mobile babies. He did really good. Even sat at the table and ate his lunch . He enjoys seeing all his old friends that had made the move a little while ago.

Too HOT for Anything but Pool Time

2009-06-22T09:13:00.011-05:00

Man summer is here and in a BIG way. We have had two straight weeks where it has been over 95. This weekend it was at 99 or above. So the only place that made sense to go and spend time is the POOL! Bryson just absolutely loves it and is getting to the point where he wants to be all over the pool. I really think we should have gotten him in one of those early swim classes. Even now he kicks his legs naturally trying to get somewhere if we aren't moving thru the water fast enough! A shot of the "beach area" that Bryson likes to go since he is free to go where he wants!

Here is a video of Bryson playing with the water jets. He is trying to see how close he has to get to touch it with out getting soaked!

Realized there was a smaller one while on his way the other direction!

Every 50 mins they clear all the kids out of the pool for 10 mins (you know to make sure no one is left on the bottom and the water isn't to full of pee). Bryson has learned that means he gets to munch on animal crackers and drink some juicy-juice!

All pruney and water logged Bryson said he agreed it was time to head home for dinner! He walked his way out of the pool (with some assistance from Dad).

Showing off is hat hair to everyone.

With the weather forecast over the next week being no rain and starting to set record triple digit highs we should have a lot more pool time next weekend too!

Walking W/ His Car

2009-06-19T08:21:00.004-05:00

Bryson LOVES his toy car. He will walk behind it and push it ALL over. He absolutely loves to fill the space under the seat with all his toys and Paci's. He will also get on it and push all the buttons but his legs were too short he couldn't push himself around. This meant we got to push him around the house. Well, he has grown enough now in the last week that he is able to get around on it. He, although, picks the hardest way of doing it. He stands up and walks with it. Our carpet isn't the best surface for cruising around though!

Climbing!!!

2009-06-09T09:27:00.007-05:00

Well Bryson has mastered a new skill. He decided he wants to be a MOUNTAIN climber. While this is a good skill to have its bad because he more than likely will be asked to move to the next room with new teachers and kids with the same "skill" level. We thought it was funny this past weekend when he wanted to climb up on the couches to get the cats but we never thought about what else he would decide to check out!

Now for some walking! He is there just chooses to crawl because he knows he is faster and can ALMOST catch those fur balls that tempt him to come and pull on their tail!

Pool Weekend

2009-06-08T09:24:00.008-05:00

This weekend went by so fast! Saturday we decided to take Bryson up to check out one of the neighborhood pools. He loved it SOOO much we went back Sunday!!

Waiting to get in!!!Toys, I don't need no stinkin' toys, just give me a cup please!

Bryson loved that this pool had a sloped entrance (like a shoreline) so mom and dad didn't have to hold him all the time.

Man, I am so tired! I will just sleep here, you guys go on in!

Memorial Vacation Beach

2009-06-08T08:54:00.018-05:00

Bryson made it back to the beach...the first time since his Baptism back on Labor Day weekend 2008! After a shaky start with bad rainy weather most of the weekend, the last two days there turned out pretty nice. The water was still WAY too cold for Bryson. We tried a couple of times but if more than his feet went into the water, well he was having none of it! Guess who the center of attention was ALL weekend???

Loving the new beach highchair that Bryson's Great Grandpa bought him!

The VIEW mom and dad got to see of their son every time they put him down! Just too much to get into to sit still! Bryson reminding us how we can't baby proof everything in the short time we were there!

What the weather was like when we got to the beach!

I think his FACE says it all!

He did settle down a little when he could watch a crazy dog swim thru the waves to get a tennis ball!

But he didn't want to let go for too long!

When the bay water was too cold, a $5 blow-up pool works every time! And when the sun got to be too much just prop up a little shade. Where there is shade and water, so will be Bryson's favorite puppy dog, Sasha!Bryson wanting to know all that goes on! He is looking through the yellow strip of the rainbow and the goings on behind him.

Hey and Mom tries to figure out why we are having to change so many wet diapers! We got us a pool drinker! I am sure it won't be too long!

Dad taking a break from the water to spend time on the grill!
Finally some good weather to get out on the water!

Memorial Vacation Birmingham

2009-06-08T08:35:00.004-05:00

We stopped by Birmingham on our weeklong trip so Bryson could spend some time with his cousins. We are very short on pictures during this trip but here is one of the moms taking all the little boys to the ZOO! Kristi and her sister also took their mom out for a girls night and went to an art class where you drink wine and stick all the kids with the dads...they call it Sips N Strokes! I also was able to find a couple videos on my phone.

This is pretty much how all the playtimes went. In typical fashion, whatever the other one had was WAY cooler then what they had and they had to have the other's toy! But man they kept each other busy and taught each other and few tricks!

And I can't leave Noah out. The four year old that kept crushing me at WII Bowling over and over and over again!

Holdover

2009-06-02T09:12:00.002-05:00

We are in the process of collecting all the great pictures we have of our trip thru Memorial Day weekend. We had lots of fun and hope to have some post on that soon. But to make sure no one thinks we disappeared here is a video of Bryson going on his walk (ride) in his blue car. He loves the horn on this thing and wants to make sure everyone knows he is coming!

Baseball

2009-05-06T09:15:00.004-05:00

I was watching a game last night and since it was pretty boring I figured it would be a good time to show Bryson how to use his baseball toy and actually hit the ball with the bat. Up until this time he wasn't really too sure about it and more or less only paid attention to it when he bumped into it trying to get something and it talked to him "Good job, you hit a double!".

Dad showing Bryson how it's done. Of course he thought it was just hilarious!!!

Bryson showing Dad how his way is just too slow and he has a better way to do it. We are getting the hang of it. The philosophy is there and now we just need the technique to follow! HA!

First Hair Cut!

2009-04-29T17:10:00.003-05:00

Bryson is like his daddy he doesn't have a whole lot on the top but the sides and the front grow pretty fast. So since his hair was starting to curl and could cause confusion we went ahead and trimmed it up a bit. Gave a couple snips and he looks like a groomed little boy again. And it turned out to be a perfect little lock of hair to save forever!

Bath Time!

2009-04-29T16:54:00.009-05:00

Bryson LOVES bath time. He gets so excited we have to hold him back or he would get in fully clothed. Can I get in yet! What about NOW?playing with my toys! Going for the Dunk!
Wouldn't be a bath with out boats! Ok ready or not hear I come. I am wrinkly enough now!

Mobile Blogging

2009-04-22T15:16:00.003-05:00

Well I guess now I will not have much of an excuse not to post because I just learned how to blog straight from my Blackberry! Just have to watch my spelling a little closer!! And because no one wants to read an entry without seeing a pic of Bryson here he is eating at a new pizza joint that we tried out this past weekend! See how intense he looks at me since I disturbed him while he was looking over all the good things on the menu!

Grass!

2009-04-21T15:22:00.003-05:00

Well now that the weather is getting nice in Houston we decided to venture outside after work. It pretty much rained for 4 straight days now. Bryson got to play in the yard. We were able to have him play in the grass until he started to slow down and wanted to EAT the grass!

If you watch, after we take the grass out of his hands repeatedly you will see him turn his head to see if he can sneak a piece.

Here is a video of Bryson getting around. Haven't done a video in a while and realizd we didn't have any of him on the move!

Baby Proofing

2009-04-17T14:31:00.007-05:00

Well we found out that as much as you don't want them to your little one to grow, they grow up very fast. Seemed like just yesterday that we would be doing something and if we needed two hands we could put Bryson down and he would play with his toys and when we turned around we knew exactly were we "left" him, so to speak. Not anymore! Today Bryson decided to try to go down the stairs. Unfortunately he didn't wait for his bad dad who put him down for a sec to help him. By the time I turned around and saw what he was about to do and said "NO" he looked at me, smiled, and took one more crawl forward. Luckily, he did a penguin slide down 13 steps and actually rotated before he got to the bottom and landed on his side. No damage other than a scared baby and a TERRIFIED dad. And so now we are also examining anything that is in that "three foot range" to make sure there isn't anything that may need to be put up for a while. Of course that includes replacing all the plug blocks that we are missing. As you can see too, he has a new bear he likes to carry around in his mouth since it makes a whistling sound. As we were watching him and laughing our butts off, he proceeded to crawl straight over to the wall stand up and try to plug the slobbery bear into the plug on the wall! Amazing!

This was taken four hours after the great fall. See no bruising and a big ole' smile. I think he was just trying to get out of that outfit and back into a little more orange and blue!

What? It is my food so I can do whatever I want with it!

Bryson and his bear.

Surgery

2009-04-13T14:17:00.004-05:00

Bryson had his eye surgery today. We appreciate all the prayers and well wishes he has received over the last 24 hours. We were able to get the surgery scheduled for first thing in the morning so Bryson slept right up until time to go. We didn't have to fight any hunger issues so that was good. We actually found out once we got there that the child ahead of Bryson didn't fair as well and had to be rescheduled (gave in and gave the child milk) so Bryson got moved up a slot! He was under for about an hour and the doctor said everything went very well and that it would take a little time to see how things worked out. We were in recovery for about 2 hours but he ate well and his eyes looked really good compared to what we thought they would be like or had read about. He didn't feel like doing anything for the rest of the day but did eat well and slept ALOT which is the best medicine.

Bryson in his one size fits all outfit. Looked like a real NBA player with his gym shorts and jersey like shirt.

Easter

2009-04-12T14:00:00.002-05:00

With the weather questionable when we got up, we decided to forgo the the outside services and instead take Bryson to our church and go more traditional. It was his first time since he become mobile. And with his surgery coming up tomorrow we decided not to put him in the nursery but keep him with us. He did really good. He loved all the singing and music. However when it came to the sermon he preferred to make more noise and it was time to move around. So Dad and Bryson went out and found out that there is a Cafe in the lobby and a flat screen to watch the service on.

Trying to figure out if he is dreaming or if all this stuff is really his. Dad is wondering where are we going to put all this stuff!

Daddy Day

2009-04-10T13:39:00.007-05:00

With Bryson's eye surgery coming up this Monday, we went ahead and held him out of daycare to make sure he didn't catch a bug or anything that would cause a delay. Since dad had the day off he got to spend the whole day with Bryson.

This is cool! I get to do everything momma normally doesn't let me do. Like put all my toys on the other side of the cat door! Luckily my head is to big, otherwise I would have tried to crawl thru it!

I'm not doing anything dad I promise! Just standing around minding my own business.

Of course we had to do the oil change thing and get out of the house.

Dad showing me the sure fire way to make sure I don't reveal anything to mom!

Oh well, she found the mess before we could get home and sweep it under the rug!

Easter Package

2009-04-09T13:34:00.005-05:00

Here is Bryson ripping open all his Easter packages! He loved getting all his new books, clothes and little rabbits!

Mustang Easter Picnic

2009-04-04T13:22:00.002-05:00

My company does an Easter Picnic for all the employee's children. This was the first year we went, for obvious reasons. It was a neat little event. Bryson was just a little on the small side for some of the activities. They did an Easter Egg Hunt for different age groups. This is where we discovered that Bryson does not know what grass is and he didn't care too much for it. Things we take for granted and to our little one it is a whole new world. Bryson did enjoy the petting zoo and getting to see the Easter Bunny.

New Car

2009-04-02T10:05:00.002-05:00

Bryson's Grandparents didn't want Bryson riding in his stroller any more around the neighborhood so they got him this stylish car to ride in. Even has a cup holder for his sippie cup and a storage place to put things he finds a little later on. We haven't had a lot of sun around here for the last couple of weeks so I guess we are going to have to pull out his sun glasses so he wont have to squint!

More Pictures

2009-03-26T09:29:00.004-05:00

My sister and brother in law were in town earlier this month. I left alot of their pictures out so they could post them on their blog. So click this link if you want to see more of Bryson and their trip to Houston. It is also listed on the tool bar as Rollins Family.

On a funny note I got to stay home and babysit Bryson yesterday. He had a slight temp at day care Tuesday but they have a 24 hour mandate if they find your child with a temp. So I stayed home with him for some quality time. I left him for a sec playing with his toys on one side of the room to get him some milk. In the 5 sec I was gone he managed to crawl to the other side of the room and empty out his diaper basket. Even getting the canvas show piece out of it. Amazes me how they just seem to know when they have a moment to get into trouble. I am sure there are many more to come!

My First Rodeo

2009-03-17T19:38:00.019-05:00

This past weekend Bryson got to go to the Houston Rodeo for very first time! The weather was nasty outside so it was the perfect time to spend the day inside. Bryson couldnt wait to get into his official "Rodeo" outfit (thanks Aunt Keri!). It's just too bad his cheapo dad wouldn't buy him any cowboy boots to wear since they would only fit for a week!

How about a little brisket! Woah! Look at all these cows! Future Bull Rider Little Man Bryson on Diablo! Hey wheres his head??Look I am on a cow AND I found my shoes!Look! No poop on the ground to play in so mom let me go free!! This cow is just my size too!Hey! Who is that back there?!? Hey Miss Moo, I don't think you are suppose to be standing up! Got Milk? I will take two ounces please!Hello Mr. Goat...please don't eat my outfit. Hey you don't feel like my cats! Bryson did not expect the coarse hair texture. He did not like it at all! After the pot belly pig, Bryson thought all the animals would feel this way so he refused to 'pet' any others!

Bryson not wanting to touch any other animals now!

Until this cute little bunny came out. Bryson then got so excited he started kicking his feet and he kicked the rabbit! The rabbit FREAKED out! Wow! What a day! Well that was all he could handle. Its time to get him home and get a little bath time so he doesn't smell like rodeo animals forever!

School B-day

2009-03-17T19:19:00.013-05:00

Bryson had his Birthday Party at his daycare on the Friday before his birthday. All of the kids loved to share some of the cupcakes Bryson's mom made the night before.

Bryson first thought was "OH NO" here we go again with the hats and pictures and said he thought a nap would be a better idea.

Here was the final thought on the hat!

Once mom lost the hat battle all was back to normal and Bryson dug into the cupcake.

Until he realized there was something else to push momma's button with. He took the candle right out and tried to eat that! Mean old momma took it away with out even letting Bryson get any frosting off it!

And here is the final meltdown. Time for a passy hit and a nap! (Realized we don't really have any true meltdown shots of Bryson. So here ya go...he is in good form!)

1st Birthday Party

2009-03-12T13:49:00.019-05:00

Bryson will be officially turning ONE in a couple of days. We had his first of, what I am sure will be a bunch of parties, last weekend. It was great to see him have so much fun. You don't realize until it happens that even the little things, like a balloon, is entertainment.

Here is Bryson's Big #1 Cake which he shared with everyone.

And of course here is the master's throne which came with his very own cake!

I will let the next few pictures speak for themselves and let the tradition live on!

We weren't really sure which he liked more:1-playing with the cake or 2- all the balloons around him. At one point we couldn't tell what was cake and what was balloon.

Above is Bryson's "presents" table. And below, of course, mom couldn't help but pull out all the hats to try on.

Learning how big kids play with balloons. Thanks Gunner for showing me all the tricks to it.

Bryson making sure everyone knew how old he was. (Bonus: You could actually get him to look straight ahead instead of trying to get what was behind him!)

Rodeo Time-BBQ

2009-03-04T13:02:00.007-06:00

It's that time again. Rodeo season is already here! We start with a three day BBQ Cook-Off. This is Bryson's first visit as he was just getting ready to be born two weeks later last year. He loved to watch all the people. He is definitely a people watcher like his parents. Mom and Dad loved the food and drinks! Bryson didn't complain about getting a bunch of BBQ chicken pieces either! By next year hopefully we can get him ready for some ribs. It was 80 degrees on Friday and dropped to 35 by Saturday night. So after a couple of hours when Bryson's cheeks started turning ice cold and rosy we headed for home.

Here was our best attempt at a family photo. There was just way too much action going on with the grills and meat to get Bryson to look at the camera.
Here is a wide shot aerial view I found. It gives you a little bit of an idea of the size of the cook-off.

LA Trip = HELL

2009-03-04T10:32:00.012-06:00

Well, I think we have finally recovered enough that we can write something about our trip to UCLA. Not really sure we will ever want to read it but it did happen and we want to share. We went to UCLA to get a special MRI for Bryson and his eyes to help his doctor here in Houston. We are hoping for surgery in the next couple of months. This trip was suppose to occur the second weekend in February (actually over Valentine's weekend) but it got moved a week later due to machine maintenance. This ended up putting us in LA during that small event they call the Grammys!

The flight from Houston to LA went great. Bryson is a professional flyer now and even got his own seat both ways. I guess this should have been my cue that since all the flights were on time and extra room on the planes that the trip itself was in for problems. The last couple of trips we have had a awful time with delays and getting where we are going to on time but have had wonderful trips.

We arrived in LA and got to our hotel with no problems. We woke up the next morning for Bryson's appointment and enjoyed the view from our hotel. Everything with his doctor's appointment and MRI went well and without a hitch. They did have him under just little longer than they had anticipated because they were able to get a few more specialized pictures and did tell us they had to suck a little mucus from him when they were waking him up.

We returned to our hotel room and planned for a relaxing night and allow Bryson to recover from the day and get ready to be a tourist in California for the next couple of days. Well, around 8pm (3 hours after we left UCLA) Bryson seemed to slow down a little from playing. We figured he was tired and gave him a bath and got him ready for bed. Kristi noticed Bryson was shivering after the bath and figured he was just cold so she got him bundled up in his pajamas and a blanket. After watching him for the next few minutes he did not seem right to us and we decided to check his temperature even though he didn't really feel warm. It STARTED at 102 degrees and proceeded to climb to 104!! So Kristi went into panicked mom mode and we immediately tried to get some medicine into him to help the fever. Of course Bryson proceeds to throw it up 5 secs later. We were then left with no other option but to grab stuff and head down to our rental car stopping only briefly by the front desk to find out were the nearest Emergency Room was.

We proceed at a fast pace through a foreign city in the dark for an Emergency Room that is supposedly only 3 miles away. Luckily, a very nice lady at a red light said she would show us the way and personally drove to the hospital with us in tow. Kristi took Bryson in immediately while I parked the car (what felt like 5 miles away). By the time I got in there they had given Bryson more medicine and were taking his temp which was now at 105 degrees. By the way, we ended up at Cedars-Sinai Hospital. You know the one where Britney Spears went and all other famous people go. Well Bryson proceeds to throw up all their meds as well. So we are left for about 45 mins in the room with a now naked Bryson and crying Bryson (kept wiping him with cool rags). After which time they were able to get a suppository ordered and into him to get the fever down. They also wanted an IV started so they could get fluids and antibiotic for the infection in him. An infection they believe they are seeing in his lungs from a chest x-ray they take. This would have been no problem except you have to practically starve and dehydrate your kid for the MRI and Bryson had not had time to recover from that yet. So there was no way to get an IV started even though it didn't stop them from trying! Did I mention that Bryson is not happy with the situation. I can't blame him though because they have attempted an IV at least 10 times with the last attempts coming from the NICU nurse they called down. He wants to be asleep and all they keep doing is waking him up for more IV attempts. At that point he had a pretty steady cry.

Luckily, we got a good ER doctor and he knew when to call the battle. When the suppository kicked in and got his temp down to 101 and Bryson was able to nurse with Kristi and keep it down, he was more receptive to giving Bryson a shot of antibiotic and not trying to admit him to the hospital. He gave us some suppositories to take with us and a prescription for an antibiotic and the advice we see our pedi as soon as we got back since it was only in a few days. We definitely had mutual feelings there.

And to keep this from being much longer. We got the medicine which Bryson refused to take. If we did get it down, even mixed with food, he would throw it up. So after fighting it Friday all day and starting Saturday out the same way, Kristi raised the white flag and asked "Can't we just go home"...I called Continental and told them to get us home now!!!!!!! Once we got back to Houston we were able to get a better prescription where we have had no more trouble getting him to take as well as all the comforts of home. Come to find out the fever and blurriness they saw on the chest x-ray where both just due to the anesthesia he had received. The sickness was probably a case of sinus infection everyone is getting but got brought on faster by him being dehydrated , giving blood and traveling.

Lessons Learned:

We did not know but they sell suppositories over the counter and we now have a box with us all the time! So if we do run into trouble we should be able to at least get his temperature down to a manageable level even if his tummy is not wanting to keep anything down.

We only have a few pics from the trip. This is the view from our room towards the Pacific in the distances.

We were right next the business offices of MGM.

Friday night we did go ahead and get Bryson ready for bed and loaded him up in the car seat and let him sleep while we drove around and did a self guided tour of the area. We drove down Hollywood Blvd all the way to where they had it blocked off for the red carpet stuff. I parked around the corner and stayed with Bryson while Kristi went up and looked around. She brought back some pictures from the area. She did like getting to see all that in person and then Sunday watch it from home and see all the same stuff from the TV perspective.

However, you can tell who she still had in the back of her mind!

And of course here is our little man checking out the super comfortable hotel bed when we first got there, before all the craziness started!

Happy Valentines Day

2009-02-17T14:25:00.010-06:00

Bryson was very happy to get his first Valentines box (thanks Aunt Pam). He really liked the card and didn't want to move on to the packages.

Until he got his Gold Fish holder! Notice even the paci fell out he was smiling so big!

We took him to the mall to get out of the house for a little while and with the bad weather figured it would be a dry place. Bryson was acting tired so we brought the big stroller and he put it to good use.

Superbowl

2009-02-02T08:52:00.007-06:00

Bryson got his first Superbowl party experience. He wanted to help out all day long and even fought off nap time so he wouldn't miss anything.

Learning the proper tapping technique.Showing off what he learned. Proud dad imagining in a couple years he wont have to go fill his glass. Go football team. Not really sure who he was screaming at but he loved the action. Below are couple of overall shots.

Cruising

2009-01-26T09:24:00.005-06:00

Bryson wanted to check out the tractor this weekend. Dad needed firewood for the upcoming super bowl party and since the weather was so nice figured he would show Bryson around.

Showing Bryson all the controls. He was really fascinated with the steering wheel. But he will have to get a little bigger before he drives.

Checking out the scenery and watching for cows.

Books!

2009-01-23T10:01:00.005-06:00

MOM! Be quiet! I am trying to read my books!

Mischief

2009-01-22T18:48:00.008-06:00

What happens when you leave a bag full of cool things next to a little boy?

Wow Momma! Look at all of the cool things in here!

Christmas Pine Cone

2009-01-21T14:39:00.003-06:00

Momma you are doing such a good job making my Pine Cone Ornament! If you get it just a little closer I will be happy to eat it for you!

Random Pics from Christmas in Washington

2009-01-16T14:45:00.011-06:00

Hey, why are you taking all my clothes off?!?

Oh boy, so I can "EAT" my banana!

CHEEEEEZE!

Yeap. I still love my Elmo!

After the Eagles pulled out a miracle run and concluded with a defeat of the Dallas Cowboys. Taken as we were leaving ESPN Zone in Downtown DC.

Hey wait! I am trying to play with my NASA Space Monkey my Uncle Greg and Aunt Kathy bought me!

A sign on a Chinese restaurant in their neighborhood.

1st Christmas

2009-01-16T13:56:00.019-06:00

Bryson got to go and visit his Aunt Kathy and Uncle Greg at their home in Virgina, right outside of Washington DC for his very 1st Christmas.
In my Santa outfit Christmas morning.

Look at my cool shoes!
Thank ya Santa for my very own set of keys and cell phone! HEY!!!! I know what that is!!!! It's ELMO!!!

Come here Elmo!So I can EAT you! Hahahahaha!!! Is all of this for me??Hello there puppy in a box! Come here!So I can EAT you! Hahahahaha!!! Wow! I am going to be as smart as Einstein with this gift!

New York Trip

2009-01-16T12:31:00.012-06:00

Well, I have actually been able to put aside half-an- hour to get the blog updated.

Here are a few pictures from our trip to New York during the middle of December. It was very very cold! Cold has new meaning when you are dealing with a 9 month old who, poor thing, can't tell you when he is cold. There were a couple of times when we would get back to the hotel and find Bryson's feet were as cold as an ice box. This was even with multiple socks and his shoes on!

Ok, so does anybody know where I am on this thing?

Oh, there I am!!!!

Man, it's way too late and cold for me to be AWAKE (10:30 pm at Times Square)! Be sure to just let me know when we get back to the hotel!

Hey, mister, why are you wearing such a funny outfit? (No luck getting Bryson to look at the camera in front of the FAO Schwarz toy store. )

Thanks Dad! That helps to keep the wind off of me a lot more! I do feel like I am in space now though!

In FAO Swarz, Bryson played with lots of toys. He was very particular though and would definitely tell you if he liked the toy or not. He did though some how talk everybody into getting him BOTH of the toys in the background!!

Note the ticker in the background. This is how we found out the big news that Auburn had a new football coach!

Yeap, Bryson found ELMO!!!!! While at the largest TOYS-R-US store in the nation, we came across an "Elmo Live". Bryson absolutely loved this toy and would grab at Elmo's hands and, of course, tried to "eat" him. Who knows buddy, maybe someone has already gotten this for you for Christmas!

Hey guys! Not EVERYTHING has to go in one of these airport bins. PLEASE take me with you!!

SNOW!!

2008-12-10T20:40:00.005-06:00

Yes! That is correct! We are getting snow in Houston, Texas the DAY before we leave for a trip up north to NY City to try and see some snow. Hey, at least we are getting used to the cold weather before we go. Bryson loved it. He kept looking around at the flakes coming down.

Thanksgiving

2008-12-10T20:35:00.003-06:00

We spent thanksgiving in Birmingham with Kristi family. Things couldn't have been better except for an Auburn win. We were so busy we didn't take alot of pictures. Here is a great one of Bryson and his cousin Micah with their moms.

1st Santa Claus

2008-12-10T20:25:00.006-06:00

Bryson got to meet his very first Santa Claus a couple of weeks ago. He is in that "amazement phase" so he just laughed and giggled at Santa.

Vote!

2008-11-03T09:59:00.003-06:00

Make sure you get out there tomorrow and vote. I did!!!

Halloween---Events

2008-11-01T20:57:00.007-05:00

We celebrated Halloween a little late this year. Bryson had a school parade Friday so I decided to take him with me afterwards and let Kristi go back to work. So Bryson and I went home and carved his pumpkin and got the candy ready to go. I received a call around 5pm from Kristi letting me know she had been in an accident and was in a great deal of pain. So I packed Bryson up thinking what a miracle it was that I had him with me and he wasn't in the car. When I got there she was still in the car and was not in any shape to move. She had been hit from behind (by a 16 year old) while stopped and it was so hard that it pushed her into the car in front of her and dented the front car''s bumper as well. She had to be taken to the hospital as a precaution and is really sore now. Both the cop and I think this is going to come back as totalled vehicle so I guess the best we can hope for is that I will get a little out of it and get a new car.

So what was Bryson for Halloween?AUBIE! We figured by next year he will be telling US what he wants to be so we used this year for his mother and father's obsession. These are pictures from his "school's" Halloween carnival.

Here is Bryson's first pumpkin! No, I am not the artist in the family so I cheated and used the Internet for the design.

West Virginia Game

2008-10-31T11:22:00.008-05:00

We took Bryson to his first Auburn football game. What better way than to take him to a road game. It wasn't much of a game but still had a great time before hand and an awesome time up in Pittsburgh for the weekend.

As we were walking through the Auburn tailgate we came across a person who had a collection of tigers. What do you do when you find this?

Use it as a photo opportunity! This was about the only time Bryson was in full view with his outfit. The rest of the time it was below 40 and he was in jackets and blankets.

"Hey are you going to share any of that with me?" See how the passy just dropped right out of his mouth at the sound of a cold one being popped.

We unfortunately had quite a hard time getting to the game. We were to leave Houston Wed night at 7pm but we didn't end up leaving until Thurs at 1am. We got into Pittsburgh at 4:45am and had just enough time to crash for a couple of hours before driving an hour south to Morgantown. Bryson was a trooper but was never able to recover from that first night. So luckily we brought the sling carrier and he spent most of the time bundled up asleep being carried around. He just asked to be woken up when we got somewhere. We also got a local sandwich in Pittsburgh I had heard about and saw on TV (thanks to my addiction to the food channel). They take two slices of Italian bread and put a meat of choice (I got a Philly Cheese Steak) then they load it up with homemade cole slaw and fries!! It was actually really good and even had a little miner beer (a local brew) with which to wash it down.

School Halloween

2008-10-31T10:51:00.007-05:00

Here are some pictures of Bryson at his day care. They have been doing Halloween activities all week.

This was Kristi and Bryson drawing a pumpkin.

" But Mom I just want to EAT the marker!!!

Bryson's fist completed "Master Piece". Notice all the chew marks around the paper! That was his contribution to the "Master Piece". Mom did the green dots.

I love my baby pumpkin. I will hold it, love it, hug it, and talk to it.