Catch-up Time

Poppa D, Brady and Me!!  Taken sometime in February

Brady, Gramma, and BJ!! Taken sometime in February at FIVE

TUTUs are the in thing

Park time. 

New spring outfit made by Gramma

1st time with "plotaydoes" or Play Doh

Taking after Honey, Gramma, and Mommy will read anything

Daredevil

Beautiful Angel

Weddings like Family Reunions

Mike and Lexi Bloesch Wedding 

Jan 2012 

Abilene, Texas  

The last weekend in January I traveled to Abilene without Brady and BJ to attend my baby cousin on the Martin side - Lexi's wedding.  It was great being able to spend time with and meet my new cousin Mike.  It was a beautiful wedding and most definitely a GREAT time.  I was able to spend time with Mom, Dad, Nana and Deedee, Baron, Lacey, Bethany, Uncle Scot, Aunt Amy, and Britni.  We were missing a couple people but it was wonderful to see family.  Love you all. 

little "LIVE WIRE"!

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Brady is 2 1/2 years old!!!   
Our little monster angel has been keeping us very busy.  

"Brady is our little live wire.  She isn't bad just constantly moving and into everything." -Ms. Louis (Teacher for Terrific Twos @ FLUM Weekday Kids)

top left to right:
1. Brady getting her long golden locks trimmed to tame the craziness.
2. Go Pioneers!!  In honor of my 10 years reunion from TWU playing outside like a true pioneer.
3. Brady's awesome fashion sense.
4.  Playing outside in the back yard helping daddy pick up ALL the sticks. 
5.  At Salon 501 with Jennifer Howell being kept busy with a pad of stickers.

bottom left to right:
6.  Chillin' in her recliner (from honey and pops) eating breakfast and watching some Disney movie.
7.  "I so pretty"  Its never a good thing when a 2 year old gets quiet.  I turn a corner and there she is with my entire lip stick tube on her face and the evidence hid nicely back in my make-up bag.
8.  Playing in the mud.  Thats my girl.
9. Bedtime reading with Daddy. 
10.  Chasing and kicking balloons at CHOM New Years Eve party.  Sparkly shoes and tutus are the "IN" thing. We never leave the house with out them on.

Brady is a talking, fully potty trained BIG girl and I am a very tired exhausted mommy (people with more than one kid - I dont know how you do it?    

Gramma and Poppa D Christmas 2011

Gramma and Poppa D, Uncle Allen and Vanessa, Brady, BJ and Me 

"Christmas" for Brady?  This is and was her favorite saying during our trip to Texas in December.  Everywhere we stopped Brady was getting presents and lots of lovin.  The Diltz Family Christmas dinner was the opposite of The Martin Family Crazy Christmas since Brady is the one and only little munchkin.  Dinner was very GOOD since Claudia prepared it all.   The present exchange was so much fun.  Being able to give your loved ones gifts is a great feeling.  Brady enjoyed every moment.  She was opening her gifts while also making sure that everyone had one to open as well.  Thank you Gramma and Poppa D.  We will see you soon in February 2012. 

The Diltz Family and Friends Get Together 2011

The Get Together "Everyone come see Brady" hosted by Claudia Diltz

Party! Party! Party!  Diltzs, Brnovaks, Guynes, Brandenburgers, Martins, Jeters, Griggs, Etters, Pitmans, with many many more PLUS a beautiful cake by Bill Gersonde.  Gramma or Claudia does a great job getting everyone together so that we dont have to make the rounds of Abilene and Merkel during our very limit time in Texas.  It was a beautiful set up with desserts, fruits, cheeses and Champagne.  Brady was the life and center of attention just where she likes it.  Thank you to everyone that came to see us.  We wish we had more time to spend with everyone. See everyone the next time we make it out west. 

Diltz Family Christmas 2011

Martin Family Crazy 2011

Wow, put a 3 1/2 yr old (Dakota), 2 1/2 yr old (Brady), 2 yr old (Stoney), and 1 1/2 year old (Charlie) in a house with LOTS of family members, presents, sugary treats, and no naps  . . . you get the Martin Family Crazy Christmas 2011. 

Honey and Pops always knew how to have a GREAT CHRISTMAS!!  The tree was over flowing with presents, the stocking were stuffed and the kitchen counters were stacked full of food.  Brady had such a great time getting all kinds of attention and love from 1. Honey and Pops  2. Nana and Deedee  3. Aunt Bonnie  4. Uncle Baron, Aunt Lacey, and Cousin Charlie  5.  Aunt Bethany, Uncle Jason, Cousin Dakota and Stoney  6. Uncle Gene. 

We were going to get a Martin Family Picture but there was never a chance to get everyone in it.  Maybe the next time we are all together. 

Thank you so much everyone for making this Christmas one we will never forget. The Trip to Texas is never long enough and we never get to see everyone that we want to.  Hopefully the next trip we will see the ones that we missed this past trip.  Love you all!!!

Country Girl at Heart

 Christmas Visit to College Station, Texas to visit Gr.aunt Julie and Great Uncle Todd Carroll.  We broke up the 12 hour drive straight I-20 making a detour through College Station.   Getting to College Station on Saturday to have dinner and show off Brady.  Brady played outside and loved every minute with all the sticks, rocks, dirt and fun new things to explore.  That night Brady kept trying to go up stairs after I told her repeatedly to stay down stairs.  The lights were off so I said "Brady, it is dark up stairs and that means we go night night."  Brady replies "Mommy just turn on the light."  Alright wise butt.  So either I have a really smart 2 year old or I set myself up for that one.

Sunday morning we were up and ready to hit the road but we had to make a stop for brunch at Blue Baker (the original).  We met up with our good friend Don.  It was great getting to see family and friends while we were in College Station.  We also LOVE seeing everyone.  Cant wait to be in College Station again. WHOOP and Gig'em.  (maybe I shouldnt say that considering A&M is now in the SEC)  Roll Tide!!