*Four Months Old*

Eli is now 4 months old and weighing in at 12lbs even! He has doubled his birth weight and then some, so proud of him for packing on the chunk! He is still sleeping through the night which really blesses my life and all around is a very happy baby. Smiles and laughs all the time and loves when people talk to him. He is like Jaden in that he doesn't like to be held for a super long period of time unless he is nursing and falls asleep. Love him to pieces and really don't like that he is growing up so fast, I am just soaking in this sweet infant stage as much as I can. It makes me sad that I already have to put away the newborn clothes and he is already in size 2 diapers (although size 1 still fits him) but since I buy the big Costco boxes I want to keep ahead of his growing.

*First swim of the summer*

We have a very pretty pool in our backyard, however, we really have never taken care of it like we should so it got kind of bad for awhile. I was supposed to be the responsible one taking care of it, but with kids and being busy never really did the job I should have. So after I got the landscaping all nice my wonderful hubby decided to become our pool man and be the expert. So he drained our pool, acid washed the entire thing himself, put all new fresh chemicals in, cleaned out the big filter tank and PRESTO it's like new again. The water is still too cold for Eli so he did not get to participate in the first swim, but Jaden being the tough boy he is loved it! Having a pool really is a lot of work and expensive but worth it if you live in this HOT HOT state.

*Three Months Old*

I Can't believe Eli is already 3 months old, he really is growing up way too fast. I wish that he would stay my little baby forever! This little guy is seriously the best baby ever, I prayed every night before he came that Heavenly Father would give me an easy baby since Jaden is a bit of a handful hahah. Well he definitely blessed me and I could not be more grateful. At 3 months old he is:

- Sleeping through the night (what they say about nursing vs. bottle fed babies sleeping through the night better is crap to me. It all depends on the baby because Jaden was bottle fed and did not consistently sleep through the night. Eli is pretty much only breastfed and sleeps through the night.

- Smiles and laughs lots

-Independent but still loves to be cuddled

- Only gets fussy when hungry or nose is stuffy

I really couldn't imagine life w/ out him and am so happy he came to our family. Life with two children is for sure more work, but I can honestly say that I love it because I don't ever have a bored moment. Don't get me wrong we have our share of very stressful times when both kids are crying and need something, and I'm about ready to loose my mind hahah but hey the good out weighs the bad!

*Eli's Blessing Day*

Eli was blessed yesterday; Sunday, April 14, 2013 in the Cornerstone Ward in Gilbert, Arizona. It was a beautiful day full of love and family! I really could not of asked for a more beautiful blessing given by a wonderful husband and daddy. Here are a few pictures from the day.





After Eli's blessing we went to my parent's house for a lunch and then later that evening we went to my in-law's house for a nice dinner. We took a bunch of pictures there but not with my camera so I will have to add them later. It was a great day!!!

*Happy Easter....a little late*

Easter was lots of fun this year, especially because Jaden is starting to understand it more and also I got to dress my two boys up alike (I admit that was the funnest part for me). We also had professional pictures taken of the boys, their cousin, and a few with grandma and papa. It was a fun day spent with going to church with my parents, then having a nice lunch and leisurely afternoon taking naps and chit chatting. That night we went over to Josh's parent's house and had a really nice Easter dinner along with all of us searching for Easter baskets. I truly love being able to spend holidays with family and not missing out on that precious time together. Here is a picture overload for the old blog.

p.s. I refused to be in any picture except for a feet one until I loose all the baby weight and just weight hahaha. So maybe in 5 to 6 months you will see a picture of me on this blog.


Ok I think that's enough pictures, although there are a million these are a few of my favorites! Happy Easter 2013 :)

*Two Months Old*

My sweet little Eli is already 2 months old!! He really is growing up way too fast. He goes to the doctor tomorrow for his checkup so I'll find out then his new stats. He is still a great eater and sleeper (only wakes up once in the night to eat) so I'm a happy mommy. He smiles all the time and we just can't get enough if this sweet baby!

*My sweet baby Eli*

Words don't come close to express how much I love our new little addition to the family...Eli Jeffrey Bracken! I really don't think I could of asked for a more easy and sweet little spirit as him. I would have to say he is definitely an easier baby than Jaden was and so far a way better eater too! I really can not stop kissing those chubby cheeks of his and enjoy all the sweet moments we have together when I'm feeding him, or just snuggling next to him. What puts the biggest smile on my face is when he is done eating and then looks at me and smiles (I think his way of saying "thanks for feeding me mama")!


First Sunday going to church

First time napping in his crib

Nap time w/ Papa

Loves from your cousin Brityn, who is obsessed with you!

I am again so thankful to my Father in Heaven to be this sweet little boy's mommy forever and can't wait for all the fun milestones to come. I am also super excited for April to get here so that he can have his baby blessing :)

*All about Jaden*

Jaden is almost 2 1/2 years old and quite the high spirited child! I have to say he can push my buttons and test me like no other, but that is a typical 2 year old boy I guess hahah. I love him to pieces and his sweet little voice always puts a smile on my face, and the child is a genius. Josh and I always joke that since Jaden is so smart he's going to be very successful one day and take care of us financially when we are old ( hey we can dream can't we)!

Such a big boy on the swing!


This sweet little boy of mine also has the most BEAUTIFUL and LONG eyelashes I have ever seen in my life. I wish so bad that they were mine, it really just isn't fair because I really need them and he doesn't hahaha.


He loves his aunts and uncles a whole lot too. When Uncle Jason comes over they always have to have some snuggle time, and his Aunty Bobby (Robyn) well she is his second mommy.


More and more everyday Jaden is growing more fond and loving of his brother. Every time Eli is laying on the floor, Jaden has to go lay next to him and snuggle.


First time together in their new double stroller, and they both love it!

Being Jaden's mother is a blessing that I thank my Heavenly Father for everyday. I don't know what I would do without seeing that sweet smile come wake me up every morning, and hearing that voice say "I love you mama" (which is seriously the most precious thing EVERY TIME I hear it). He is my first and forever and always my baby he will be! I Love you Jaden Joshua Bracken.

*Zoo Day*

This past week we went to the zoo, and it only gets funner and funner as Jaden gets older. Eli's first time was just more than he could handle because he slept the entire time, except to eat once!! When I put him in the baby back pack it puts him to sleep instantly, and he will stay asleep as long as he is in it (which is great for me)!

This is Eli's first smile caught on camera!!

The hat is from Jaden's first time to the zoo



On our way home from the zoo I looked back and saw Jaden holding Eli's arm! Melted my heart that he loves his brother so much already :)

Jaden loves his Rylie and Ashlie

Jaden and his Uncle Tate

*One Month Old*

Our little Eli is 1 month old already! I can't believe how time goes by so fast, but I definitely feel like I'm savoring the moments more because I know how fast they grow up. So far he has been a great eater and sleeping pretty good through the night (about 4-5 hours at a time). He has been more fussy though because of his never ending stuffy nose and his tummy hurting.

As of today I am going to start eating really healthy and exercising, so hopefully with cutting out bad food that should help his little tummy feel better! Jaden loves his little brother, even a little too much sometimes because he tries to maul him to death, so we have to keep a close eye on them both. I will admit life with two kids is for sure way more challenging and am not really sure how we could ever add one more to the craziness of our life, but only time will tell I guess.