Christmas 2008

My side of the family celebrated Christmas on December 28. It was my dad, our family, my sister Wendy's family, and my mom's best friend Karen and husband and daughter. It was a nice day, with a few tears shed as we remembered my mom. If you read my earlier posts, you might remember that my mom wanted her body donated for medical research. Duke University Medical Center accepted her donation. In her honor, we got my dad and the grandkids Duke shirts for Christmas.

Joshua, Nathan, Sarah and Luke

Polar Express - December 5, 2008

Our family went on the Polar Express Train ride this year that is up in Williams, AZ. It was our first time and the kids loved it so much we bought our tickets for December 2009 (it books that fast). It was a really cold night, but it didn't snow (maybe next year).

Nathan

Joshua's 5th Birthday

Joshua was born on Thanksgiving Day (November 27), 2003. His birthday fell on Thanksgiving Day this year. Although we encouraged a "family" party, he wanted a party with his "friends." So we rented a bouncy house and invited all of his friends over the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Tractor fun

Our next door neighbor drove his "work vehicle" home one weekend and parked it in our street. The kids loved it.

Halloween 2008

I didn't get too many pictures at Halloween. My kids won't stand still long enough for me to take their picture. Joshua was Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story and Nathan was a Yellow Lab puppy dog. Nathan's picture is blurry, but it is the best I have. Joshua's picture was taken at his preschool.

San Diego trip October 15-18, 2008

I've been experiencing some computer problems over the last few months that are now resolved. I hope to catch you all up. We were in San Diego the weekend before my mom passed away. We went to Lego Land, the beach and the San Diego Zoo. Here are a few pictures.

Family picture at San Diego Zoo (also our Christmas card photo)

Nathan and Joshua at the San Diego Zoo

Joshua, Nathan and Gary building a sand castle

Gary and Joshua searching for sea shells

Nathan doing what he does best...playing in the sand

Joshua and Nathan at Lego Land

Joshua (front) and Tiffany and Nathan at Lego Land

The Brawley Family is Adding Another Member

I've been really behind on posting lately. I have a lot of pictures that I need to post. I was always good about posting pictures for my mom. Yes, we are expecting baby #3 in June. My mom only knew of my pregnancy when I told her in the hospital (she was unconscious), but I'm glad I was able to tell her before she passed away. I would have liked to see her reaction, as I know she would have been very excited. Anyway, Joshua is very excited and is very concerned about my health and taking care of the baby. The other day I was eating, and he was worried that the food was going to land on top of the baby. I assured him that the baby was in a different part of my belly than the food. Joshua likes to look at the ultrasound pictures I had taken when I went to the doctor at 8 weeks. I have been feeling pretty good. I do have my moments of nausea, but I really can't complain. I hope to post pictures soon.