Braelyn at Gymnastics

I just absolutely love Gymnastics, and it is so fun going with Braelyn, and it is a Mom and Tot class. It is great being around other kids, other moms, and just her learning things. It is the best thing I have done with her so far. Hopefully it is something she will enjoy and keep doing, but it works for now. I will try sports, and just try things here and there finding that thing that she likes. She loves climbing, jumping, hanging on things, and so gymnastics was the best place to do all of that. Below you will see how much fun she has, and how she loves to hang and she can do it all by herself, it is amazing. It is so fun being a mom and we have a lot of fun together. Hope you enjoy these pics............

They do so many different things to keep all the kids busy. They got to run through a little tunnel, that Braelyn loved.

I love these pictures, because she just goes right up to the bar and will just start doing what she is doing in the pictures, you know it is amazing how flexible they are right now, she just needs to keep it up.

They did this last week, and she remembered, so she had to practice that too. She is my little monkey, well I guess she takes after me, my mom said I was always climbing. She had gotten a call when I was 2 and her neighbor called, and said " Do you know where Mara Is" My mom said yeah she's around here playing, and the neighbor said " Look outside" and so my mom looked outside and I had climbed on top of our motorhome, and was running around in circles. I bet my mom had a heart attack, but it is funny to see Braelyn and I think " I used to be just like that " Anyway just a little story for ya... And for Scott's Family she did NOT get her attitude from me.... LOL. It is an inside joke, because everyone knows who she got it from because Scott was a really good kid, and so I like to blame it on Scott, but his family just laughs...... Oh well I tried

Last but not least the jumping, and jumping, and yes jumping, that is the kids favorite thing.

JAZZ GAME !!!!!!

Last Saturday we had the Greatest Opportunity to go to the JAZZ GAME ! Oh my it was a lot of fun. Since we had watched Lisa's kids the weekend before, Howell and Lisa invited us to go with them. We got to go watch Sydney play basketball, and then we went to dinner just the four of us, and then off to the game. It was great having Braelyn play with the kids while we had our own time, plus we don't get to visit with Lisa very often so it was great to not have any distractions. The game was amazing, and it turned out to be a close game, and they had some really great plays. It was pretty neat being on the 9th row, so we took it all in, knowing we probably will never be that close again.



Thank you so much Howell and Lisa. We had a great time with you guys, and what a wonderful Date Night. We sure appreciate it, and can't wait to get together again, and we will have to go get some dessert again if you know what I mean..... Oh yeah ! That was yummy...... Next time not so late though right.

Weekend at Aunt Lisa's !!!!! Party ...................

We watched Scott's Niece's and Nephew this past weekend, and we had a lot of fun. Braelyn is in love with Dakota, and was his best buddy. She calls him Koa, she also had fun with Kennedie as well, and just thought she was so big. She didn't know what to do with all the kids, and all the fun things to do, and she never got bored. On Saturday Scott let me go with the girls inlcuding Aunt Alli to have girl time, and we went and saw Step Up 2. It was a lot of fun, and I just love dancing movies they are awesome. Thanks Alli for that good time. Then Scott got to take Dakota to a little guys night, and they went to the Monster Truck show. They had a good time as well, and got to sit on the front row. So we had a great time.


Scott hanging out with the gang. They were busy drawing pictures.


It was so funny to see Braelyn try and copy everything Kennie, and Dakota do, but she did well.

Braelyn is officially in a rockstar band with her cousins. She had to be like Dakota her buddy. It is a fun game, you can play 2 guitars, the drums, and sing at the same time. I had a lot of fun playing as well. The drums were hard to do though. Thanks so much Lisa for letting us come and have fun. The kids were great and we love spending time with all of our niece's and nephews.

Audrey Came Into Town !!!!! Yeah

My sister Audrey came into town from Manilla, Ut, which is by Flaming George. It was quick and we just met them at AppleBee's to eat some lunch. We haven't seen them since our cruise last Thanksgiving. It was so much fun. We sure miss Braxton, he is a little cutie. He had to warm up to us again, but Braelyn got some loves from him. Thanks Audrey for getting with us, we sure love seeing family. Love you Braxton and Braelyn can't wait to see you again.

Happy Late Valentine's Day !!!!!

So it all started with this wonderful basket from our Friends Tara and Jeremy Stephenson

Then Scott had suprised me with a letter and then a Red Rose for me and a Beautiful Pink Rose for Braelyn. They were in the car as we went to dinner.

Braelyn thought it was pretty neat to have her own flower. It was cute watching her smell it. Thanks so much Daddy for thinking of me and being a wonderful Dad.

Then we went to dinner at Brick Oven with Tara and Jeremy Stephenson. They are really great friends and the basket that they had brought over earlier was really thoughtful and nice. It made my day and you guys are just awesome, and have been great friends....................Thanks

Braelyn's Story Time !!!!!!!!

I had to put this up, because I was in another room and I heard this noise, and I started to get after Braelyn and when I went into the living room I saw her doing this. It was so cute, she had her baby and was reading her a story. I felt really bad and realized that Braelyn is not into everything all the time just most of the time. HEE HEE ! I love her so much she just is sooo BUSY all the TIME.


I asked her if she was reading to her baby and she looked up and said WHAA ! That is the babies name. Convienant I know. You ask what her dog's name and it is RUFF. Yes she keeps it simple.

Good thing she is reading the book to her baby, because it is too close for the baby to see anything. Yeah a little close to I told her that the baby couldn't see and so below she fixed it and now the baby can see too.

I just love the things kids do. Braelyn is usually getting into things, but for once she was doing a nice thing and was sitting still. She is a lot of fun though and keeps me busy. So sorry Braelyn for getting after you. I need to find out what is going first before I start getting after her. I learned something after that. Love you Braelyn.....................

Music Time at the Library !!!!

Every Wed. and Thurs. we go to the Library for music and story time. It took Braelyn several times to get involved. So it is fun to see how she has changed and they can sit on this blanket and then they will do the actions to songs, and it has been fun for her and me to have something to do together. I suggest everyone look at there local Library and see what they offer. It has been great for us, especially with only having one child and getting her around other kids, plus it is free, and we do it twice a week.

It is fun to see her stand up and do the actions with the teachers.

I love how she likes to go sit so close to people, but it is good, because she is usually shy.

Five of the kids got picked to help with a sond, where they would count down and grab a stuffed animal off of the table. Braelyn loved that, except for she probably wanted to keep the animal.

Some Pictures from our Anniversary Trip !!!!!

These are a few pictures from our little weekend get away for our anniversary. Scott's mom Kaye and Kent live in Cedar City, so we got to go have a little trip. We had a lot of fun, and Braelyn sure loved Grandma and Grandpa, as you can see below she took good care of them, and gave them lots of loves. Thanks again Grandma and Grandpa for a wonderful weekend.

It was funny because we watched a Signing Time of the outdoors and so when we went to Grandmas house, it is full of animals, and she just loved doing the signs for all of them. It was great.

*********Happy Anniversary Scottie *****

Well we had our 4 year anniversary on the 12th, and to celebrate we went to Cedar City and stayed with his mom. We had a really good time and it was just great to get away. It is a perfect trip only being 3 hours away. It was nice to have time together and we had fun driving there and back, and had some good talks. We currently live with my parents and Braelyn is in our room, so having time together is hard, and so when I say that we had some good talks, it is because we don't get that much. We have gone on more dates, and realize how important it is to have those. So we had a good day, and mostly celebrated it last weekend.
I just want to share my Love for Scott, and all he does for Braelyn and I. We are lucky girls. He has worked really hard these last few years, leaving Home Depot and being self-employed. Things are looking good for us and Scott is working on some things that should be happening in a few months. I feel like all those out there that are in the inbetween stages of life, not knowing where you will be. We have learned a lot and have been greatful for everything, even if it isn't much right now. I am so Thankful for my parents and all that they have done for us. They are the best.. I love my inlaws as well. We are very lucky to have great parents on both sides that we can get along with and have good times, plus Braelyn loves them all so much, and that is important for her and them.
Well Scott thanks for all you do, you are an amazing husband, and a perfect daddy. Braelyn is a lucky girl to have you as a dad. These four years has been amazing and we have been through a lot together, and have a lot more to go through. Bring it On !!!!! Hee Hee............ Well thanks for tuning in with The Holbrooks

Four Generations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Back in December when we went on our trip, Scott's mom wanted to have a picture since we were all together of four generations, so I just wanted to share this, since I don't get to put much of Scott, and his family. Scott's Grandma is the sweetest thing. It is great because she is the only Grandma I have, and it is nice to have her. Braelyn had a lot of fun hanging out with both of them, and it was funny because they both forgot how busy kids are, and so I am sure they were worn out by the time we got back. Just before we left Braely was just everywhere opening doors, drawers, the whole bit. It was funny to watch her.

Trip to Heber !!!!!!!!!

I just found these pictures from a little bit ago. Braelyn and I went to my sister Emily's home in Heber, and had a really good time. We just played games, including nintendo, which the two oldest boys and Emily and me played different games against each other, and then played some Fooseball. It was a lot of fun to see her and the boys, and for Braelyn to hang out with her cousins. Jarek who is in the second picture is a week younger. So they are close in age. It was fun being pregnant with Emily and sharing that. Love ya Emily and thanks for the fun. We will have to come visit soon.

I love these four boys, and they are really well behaved boys. Thanks for playing with us, Love you guys.........

Play Time With Mommy !!!!!

Braelyn loves playing around and having fun. She sure gets bored quick, so I have to be on top of things and be creative. We go to the Library twice a week, and I just put her in Gymnastics, which is once a week, and then we stay busy at home. She loves to play Hide N Seek, which she loves getting scared, and then she loves learning, so we have DVD's, Puzzles, and Books. She is a lot of fun, and keeps me from being lazy which I do that every once in awhile. It truly is amazing having kids. As much as it is hard sometimes, I just look at her when she is sleeping and think how Lucky I am. She knows that she is loved from Scott and I too, and loves every minute of it.

There she is with a treat in her hand, how convienent. Between my mom and I it is a lot. I know bad habit.................

The best is all the hugs and kisses I get throughout the day. She is the best at that, and gives them to everyone..........

Yeah, so I am not exactly sure what she is doing, but she is creative. She also thinks she is pretty funny too.............

Braelyn is a Big Girl Now !!!!!

So last Thursday Braelyn came up to me and said potty, so I asked her if she wanted to go in the toilet and she said yes, and that was the start of Potty Training. I decided that this is it, and no going back to diapers, so we gave the rest of our diapers away to get rid of temptations, which I had resorted to before on my attempts, but this time I did it, and the first day was a lot of accidents, the next better, and then by the fourth day she had had ZERO accidents, we couldn't believe it, by then she would even tell us that she had to go potty. She is just so amazing, on how quickly she catches on, and she turns 2 in March. So she hasn't had any accidents since, and it feels great to not worry. I can run arrands and do stuff without problems. Way to go babe, and we just love her so much, and the entertainment we get with her. Below are a few pictures on her cute little toilet, and then with some pants on. You know it is amazing how loose those pants get without diapers, but her little bum is so cute in them ... Oh and for being a big girl, we went to get some underwear for her to pick out, and they didn't have Tigger and Pooh, so she picked Elmo. No Dora or Princesses, it was Elmo.

Braelyn is pretty proud in this picture, but of course we all make a big deal when she goes, and she loves it......

These pictures were taken on the 5th day, so I finally put pants on her, and I just loved how cute she looked.

This is how she usually sits, and I have to remind her to put her legs down, but at least she knows what to do