Hallie James....

You are the best thing that ever happened to your dad and me. (click on the link below)


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One Year Old!

Has it really been a year already?!

 What can I say, she's lady-like!

 Big girls stand up for their 12-month picture!

 Holding the Ibuprofen bottle...our new best friend thanks to top teeth!



 And that concludes the monthly chair pictures!

 July certainly flew by! On July 13th, Hallie received tubes in her ears. Those could not have come soon enough! Although it was tough seeing her go through the whole hospital experience, we could not be happier with the results! Yea for no more earaches and sleeping through the night!

Of course we had pancakes on Hallie's actual birthday!  The last part of the day included spaghetti and ice cream.





We also took a trip to Pagosa Springs with Blake's family.  Unfortunately my camera did not fit in the 5 bags we packed.

Although I'm happy to be done cleaning bottles, I am sad these moments are over.

Words cannot express this past year.  Hallie James...you have brought us more joy than we ever dreamed possible.  We love you more than you could possibly imagine (well until you have your own kids...a long, long way down the road!). 



Birthday Party!

We celebrated our Little Sunshine's first birthday this past Saturday!  (the theme was "You are my Sunshine" if you can't tell)  Thanks to all of our family for making it so special! 

 It was either get a smile and take the picture with the bubble wand, or take away the bubble wand and get a fit. 

 So much fun getting to play with Brooks.  He has grown up so much since the last time I saw him!

Aren't they so cute?!

Clearly the cake was a hit!

 Unwrapping all these presents is exhausting!

 Kristin and Reagan at 33 and 30 weeks (I think I got the numbers right!?)  Alex...thank you for being the photographer and not making ANY of the pictures!!

So fun to see Brooks and Hallie interacting with eachother now...well kind of...

And last but not least...Brooks, Mia, and "Uncle Blake the Snake"  That picture just cracks me up!

Can't believe our little Hallie will be one on Tuesday!!!!

11 Months

Thought I should get in the 11-month update before she turns one!!

"Hi, my name is Hallie, and I'm 11 months old."

Showing off my only two teeth

One of the biggest things that happened this month was Hallie's cousin Caleb John joined the world. We met him a few days after he was born, but somehow managed to leave without any pictures.  He is so tiny and so precious!!



Unfortunately, Hallie's great grandad, Bodine, passed away this month.  We were so blessed to have gone to Dallas to see him the weekend before he went to heaven.  We will cherish all the great memories we have of him and are so grateful he and Hallie were able to meet. 



Bodine always wanted to hear is nephew from Hawaii play the violin.  So for his birthday, Dan flew him in to play the violin just for Bodine.  It was a fabulous concert. 

Rick (the violinst) even played songs for Hallie and Grady. 

Hanging out with my Aunt Judy.

I told Rick he may need to come stay at my house, because the violin playing put Hallie to sleep!

What a month it was for the Brazelton family.  We welcomed a new family member and had to say goodbye to another.  This month in particular, we feel so blessed to have such a wonderful family.

We love you so much Bodine!



Happy 4th!

Happy 4th of July from our little firecracker!

Happy Father's Day!!

Over the past six years, Father's Day has been a little bittersweet, but today it took on a whole new meaning!  Happy Father's Day to one fabulous Dada!  We love you so much!

10 Months

"Hallie, how old are you this month?"

"I'll show with my hands this time Mom.  I'm 10 months old and finally in the double digits!"

"But don't think you are getting a smile out of me with this bow on my head."

"Later Mom!" 

(yes I had my hand on her...no baby was harmed)

May was definitely an exciting month for us.  Hallie sprouted two teeth, made her first plane trip, started standing unassisted (occasionally)....and I will let the pictures tell the rest.

Definitely the most exciting thing this month was finding out Hallie is getting a girl cousin!  Kristin is having a girl in October.  We couldn't be more excited at our house!  Hallie was pretty much the only one of us that thought girl....we all were thinking boy!

We went to Dallas so Hallie could meet McCain, Sydney, Nelle, and Jen.  It was so much fun to catch up and have our kids finally meet!  Apparently McCain had fun too hanging out with all the girls!

We are loving hanging out outside now that the weather is so nice.  Reagan, Chase, and Parker came over for a Memorial Day barbeque.  Not sure whose belly sticks out further, Reagan's or Hallie's?! (Reagan's pregnant for those that don't know!) 

Not sure if she is enjoying the pool or the water bottle more!

 Well the picture says it all....spaghetti is a favorite!

Hallie's friend Cam finally moved back to West Texas.  Our first of many play dates to come!

My little sous-chef in the kitchen