Moving on Up

Last week we decided to make the change and put Brayden into a toddler bed. We knew it was only a matter of time before he would climb out of his crib. I was quiet nervous about this change, I didn't think he would adapt well in a toddler bed because he really hates change. Well to my surprise, I was wrong! While we were taking the crib piece down and converting it to a bed Ian said there's no going back now and we didn't have to! The first night was the hardest but Ian took care of it. He laid with Brayden for about twenty minutes until he fell asleep. The next night he went right into his bedroom, laid down and went to sleep and he's been doing it ever since. I'm so proud of this first accomplishment for him. I think I was more nervous about the change than he was.

Glasses

My oh my...someone has a love for glasses. These once were sunglasses but he has popped both of the lenses out and lost them. These glasses have been around for a long time. Sometimes they get lost in the playroom and we won't see them for a couple weeks and then all of a sudden they appear on Brayden. The last couple days they have been a regular. He just walks around with them on like their  part of his outfit. I think he actually forgets there even on. He makes me smile when he walks up to me and wants to say something serious, all I can do is giggle with his cuteness!

Tonight he decided to add a pair!

1, 2, 3 Strikes Your Out!

Brayden attended his first Daytona Cubs game with my parents last weekend. My Dad has been itching to take him to a game. It was much success. Brayden got to meet Cubby and give him a high five and of course blow him kisses whenever he saw him. During the game they let all the kids race across the field, Brayden ran some until his little legs were too tired and Grandpa carried him the rest of the way! He got to see some fireworks too. They made it to the sixth inning and before leaving stopped to pick up a Cubby teddy souvernir. Next stop Tampa Rays!

Victory

I blog mostly for Brayden to look back at when he's older and to relive his childhood. It's also a way for me to look back and remember things we have done and to see how much Brayden has grown.

Brayden won't ever remember this day in history when the U.S. troops took down the biggest terrorist to our country, Osama Bin Laden, but as many people will say "Do you remember where you were when you heard the news?" Even though at this age he doesn't understand but when he gets older and reads our blog, he'll learn that he was eating breakfast while we heard of the news this morning.

Thank you to all the men and women who have served our country, today justice has been served.

Major Bed Head

I just had to post this picture because it just brings a smile to my face! Brayden woke up from his nap the other day with a major case of bed head. :)

Daytona Lagoon

We went ahead and got season passes this year for Daytona Lagoon. We are so glad that we did. We have already gone three times and it isn't even May! Of course the first two times we went I had always forgot my camera so I haven't been able to post on the fun yet.

The first time we went Brayden was very unsure of everything. I think it was a little overwhelming for him. He checked out the kid area and didn't like when the water got in his face which was a little hard because there was water spritzers everywhere. We spent a lot of the time relaxing in the lazy river, which is my favorite! The funny thing is, Ian and I didn't realize how hungry Brayden was. We ended getting him french fries around lunch time and he ate the whole basket. After that his whole attitude changed and he loved all the water. So now every time we go Brayden always wants to get french fries first! It makes for a better afternoon!

The second and third time we went, we went with my Dad during the week. It was less busy. Of course we got Brayden his french fries first and the ventured into the water. He loved it! He was climbing up the rope walls and running through the kid area like he had been doing it for years! He went down a few slides with us and we even took him in the wave pool. He sat on my Dad on a tube and I think he may have even fell asleep he was so relaxed. We were even able to take him down the bigger slides. We put a life jacket on him and rode a double tube. He sat in between me and my Dad. He smiled the whole way down until the end. The impact of the tube into the pool at the end usually flipped me over and startled him a little bit.  But it didn't stop him from wanting to go again!

We plan on spending much of the summer enjoying the water park!

Easter Sunday

Today we celebrated Easter with an egg hunt, the polish tradition of hard boiled eggs and kielbasa, a delicious dinner followed by a yummy desert.

The Easter Bunny arrived at our house this morning with a whole basket filled with lots of goodies for Brayden. The Easter Bunny knew exactly what Brayden liked. He enjoyed everything he had in his basket but his favorite was the Matchbox Motorcycle. We should have given him that at the end because he didn't want to do anything but play with his motorcycle.

At my parents house we had an Easter egg hunt. My parents hid eggs all through out there back yard filled with goodies. There were also a  few Matchbox cars, an Easter egg cup, a Mickey Mouse and Superman hid too!

I think the Easter Bunny out did himself this year! :)

Earlier in the day PaPa took Brayden for a ride in the bicycle trailer. Needless to say he loved it and here's a picture to prove it!