Coming soon....

Well, I got another picture CD developed so be expecting more cute photos to come soon (hopefully tomorrow). There are plenty of Van, but also some of Caleb and, of course Baxter - wait until you see a Welsh Corgi in a diaper... hilarious. Well, check back soon to see these great pics. Also, on Friday, we'll be getting the "professional" pics, so they'll be posted soon too!

Love to all.
Teri

Happy St Paddy's Day

Hello all, and I'm wishin you the luck o' the Irish. Well, sleepless night last night. Van has been waking up in the middle of the night and wanting a bottle. As you can all tell, he isn't missing any meals, so I don't know why he's so hungry in the middle of the night. Well, last night I did something soooo painful. I let him cry himself back to sleep. It took an hour and a half! Oh my goodness! I think he actually wakes up because he doesn't like being alone and wants me or Daddy to hold him tight, but he's got to figure out how to fall back asleep on his own. This morning when I went upstairs he was completely sideways in his crib. Also, yesterday evening, he was sitting pretty good, except he had a hard time keeping his head up, which then of course made him fall forward. But... it was kind of funny because when he slumped forward into my lap, his feet planted on the floor and he actually stood up... lol. It was funny. I mean, I know he wasn't TRYING to stand up, but he sure did.... bent over at the waist! :) So... I'm pretty sure that Chris and I are going to have to lower the crib mattress and start putting the side up, just in case he decides to start pulling himself up all of a sudden. Wouldn't want him to do a somersault out of the crib. Hmmm.. what else... he tried chicken noodle dinner the other night and didn't absolutely hate it... so that's good. Oh... and he sings back at you. It's so cute! I was just singing "ahh, ahhh, ahhh!" and then he'd answer me trying to mimic how my voice sounded. What a little smarty! When I walked in from work yesterday, he was in his swing and must of heard me walk in... he started babbling to me, like he was wanting to say... "Woman, it's about time you came home, now get over here and hold me!" So I did. I forgot how wonderful this time is. I'm actually looking forward to having another one! Call me crazy. But I just can't wait to try for a little girl. Well, enough babbling.... I'll write more soon.

P.S. The scrapbook is coming along wonderfully!

Scrapbooking ... yea! Maybe?

Well, since I am determined not to let Van's pictures end up trunks and shoeboxes like Caleb's has, I took the scrapbook that Chris' cousin Krissy got me for my baby shower and started the "art" of scrapbooking.... it really is an art, let me tell you. Anyone who's ever done it will say the same I'm sure. There's so many tools and items... it's EXPENSIVE. Just the stuff I got on Saturday cost me $75. Plus... it took me hours to get it all together. I know that if I keep up with it, it will be better, but dang! Of course, it did end up extra cute though! I think Van will love it when he's older! Plus, I'll get hours of enjoyment showing them to girlfriends! Hee hee! Well, everything is great here... just working as usual. Hope to see everyone really soon! Much love.

The Bradshaws

How evil are you?

This is kind of a cool thing to check out... as you can see... I am mostly bad... but I'm trying to be good! :)

You Are 60% Evil

You are evil, but you haven't yet mastered the dark side. Fear not though - you are on your way to world domination. How evil are you???

http://www.blogthings.com/howevilareyouquiz/

See how evil you are.... muhahahahaaaa!

What a surprise... more pics ( a recurring theme??)

Well, as everyone can probably tell, I finally got the CD of my digital pictures. I hope you enjoy all of these pictures, they're just a small sampling of the 2 beautiful kids, and the 1 goofy looking dog that we have in our life. We are just so blessed and happy. This is definitely the best of times... I hope they go on for a very long time.

Love to all, enjoy!
Chris & Teri


I'm coming at ya!


Blackmail photos! Heehee


Van's looking a little drunk here... maybe he got a sip of Dave's (Mom's boyfriend) beer?? Nah!


No words needed... it's just funny! lol


Can you see my teeth? They're there, I promise!

And... more pics of Van!

Cousin Ava & Van ... awwww!


Van and Baxter, yet again... awww


Our chunky monkey probably eating his fave meal (rice cereal, apples & bananas)


Daddy I'm sooooo tired!


Caleb already teach the baby the joys of playstation!

More pics of Caleb's party

Caleb's buddy Brian breaking the Skateboard Pinata


The aftermath! See the Brown bootie on the bottom of the pile? Yep, that's Caleb :)


Boys playing outside in the snow!

Caleb's B-day party! (FINALLY)

For those of you waiting to see Caleb... HERE HE IS!


This Caleb & his buddy Chance (he won the Extreme Pin the Skateboard on the Skate Ramp game)


The Yummy Cake


Getting ready to blow the candles out!


Presents!!!


The party-goers!

Van's 4-month checkup

Well, Van had his 4-month checkup on Monday, and he's doing Maahhh-velous! The doctor said he's absolutely beautiful, (I'm sure she says that to every baby... but he really is!) Anyway, he's weighing in at 15 lb 8.4 oz and 25-3/4" length! They said his weight is average and his height is above average! He's now pushing his head and chest COMPLETELY off the floor and is scooting up when he's on his tummy... crawling will come any minute. Last night he had baby mac' n cheese and seemed to like it ok. I figured it has about the same texture as his cereal so he'd be ok to eat it. He's a little fussy because of his shots, and had a bit of a fever yesterday morning, but last night he slept from 8:30pm - 5:30am this morning... hallelujah! I hope he's like that every night from now on, but I know it will fluctuate. He's just such a doll. I know I've been promising more pics of Van and of Caleb (his birthday) and I'm sorry I haven't been a little more proactive about that, but I am going to get on that tonight. Hopefully tomorrow, you'll see some more posted. I don't know who all visits this site because no one leaves comments! How are we supposed to know you're here if you don't say anything!? Please let us know your thoughts!

Much love
The Bradshaws

Van's Milestones (Another Update)

This morning, little Van did it! He rolled over from his belly to his back TWICE! I was so excited that I woke Chris up and yelled at him to come up and witness our little one rolling over and wouldn't you know it.... he wouldn't do it again! AHHHH! OH well, now that he's done it, I'm sure it will become all the time now. Also, last night he had squash for the first time... he seemed to really like it, so that's good... BUT his little butt is NOT sleeping thru the night! I don't know what's going on! Oh well, I'm not going to freak out about it yet. Maybe it's just teething. Well, all is great.

Hugs
The Bradshaws