The Brew Crew

Pumpkin Carving

2011-10-27T13:08:00.000-07:00

Pumpkin Carving with Daddy

First you have to get all the slimy, stringy stuff out!

Ewwwww!

Just look at Madi's face...
She would not do this part. She actually gagged when she smelled the inside of the pumpkin!

Daddy and his girls!
The only picture I got...before the final cut!

We found out that I am not a very good pumpkin carver. My attempt to carve Elmo for Madi did not work out!

Pumpkin Pickin'

2011-10-23T07:51:00.001-07:00

So many to choose from!

"Look at this mama!"

Carefully searching...

for the perfect one!

"Dis ones he-be mama!"

A little pumpkin patch photo shoot for our little pumpkins!

Video Post

2011-10-04T18:39:00.000-07:00

Here are a few videos of memories I don't want to forget. They grow up way too fast! Just look at Baby Madi learning her ABC's and Numbers! Aww...my little girls!

Last Days of Summer (hopefully)

2011-10-04T18:34:00.000-07:00

We are ready for the HOT weather to go away!

But until it does we can share cool treats like these.

First Day of Preschool

2011-09-11T18:41:00.000-07:00

Another school year has started and has kept me VERY busy! The Tuesday after Labor Day the girls started school. Haylee is in the 4 year old class at Tiny Treasures. This is her last year of preschool. Next year she will be a WILDCAT (my school) in Kindergarten! I can NOT believe it!

Madi started her first year of preschool . She LOVES it. I was hesitant to put her in...just because she is my baby! But, she is so ready for it.

1st Day of Preschool

Sweet Sisters

Daddy took the girls to school on the 1st day! They were so excited.

Backpacks on!

Ready to GO!!

My big girl! Yay Madi!

OMG! Where has the time gone?!

Potty Prizes

2011-08-12T06:24:00.000-07:00

Madi is about 98% potty trained. She is terrified of going #2 in the potty. So EVERY time she does, we make a HUGE deal about it. She always asks for an ice cream cone. We have made it 3 days in a row so I took the girls out for an ice cream treat at the ice cream shop for this celebration.

Madi enjoying her YELLOW ice cream. I believe it is passionfruit and fig sorbet.

Sounds strange, but it was yellow and Madi loves anything yellow.

Haylee with her yummy birthday cake ice cream. It had chucks of real cake in the ice cream!

Summer Gymnastics Evaluations

2011-08-09T15:37:00.000-07:00

Haylee promoted again! She has gone from a yellow dot, blue dot, and now a green in one year! She is doing awesome and loves gymnastics!

Swim Videos

2011-08-08T20:18:00.000-07:00

This video is Haylee after her 2nd session of swim. She started out the summer as a guppy. Then, moved up to goldfish. Now, she is a Dolphin and couldn't be more excited!

We are THRILLED with what she has learned!

Here is 1 video of Madison after her first session of swim. She promoted from guppy to goldfish. She is FEARLESS in the pool.

(I was going to post more but it is taking forever for the video to upload.)

Houston Swim Club is amazing! We are so proud of our Haylee Bug and Baby Madi!

Swim Round 2

2011-08-07T18:40:00.000-07:00

We just finished up another round of swim at Houston Swim Club. We are in love with that place. I am looking at our schedule trying to find where we can fit in some maintenance classes to keep these little fish swimming year round. Videos will be uploaded soon.

Just for FUN

2011-08-01T18:46:00.000-07:00

Since its been so HOT the past few weeks we haven't been out much. Travis needed to get some bew work boots before he headed out of town for some work so we road along to the mall with him. Earlier that day Travis took Haylee to see the Smurfs movie and told her that she could jump on the big trampoline at the mall later. So we had to let her jump after we went boot shopping. And since you can't let one do it and not the other, Madi also got to jump. I had pictures of Haylee too but someone got ahold of my phone and deleted a bunch! Here is Madi getting ready to jump and a short video!

Room Makeover

2011-07-25T18:29:00.000-07:00

Well the time has come to turn Haylee's nursery into a real BIG girl room.
We aren't 100% finished so here is a before and a picture of our cute helpers.

Cheers to 7 years!!

2011-07-18T18:03:00.000-07:00

Our 7 Year Wedding Anniversary!

Where did the time go?? Travis and I have actually been dating for 15 years.

He is truly my BFF!

We went out to a very nice dinner at Perry's Steakhouse.

After dinner we stopped by a friends birthday party at Midnight Rodeo. We had such a fun night hanging out with each other and some good friends.

Zoo Trip

2011-07-16T17:27:00.000-07:00

Our zoo day began early! We arrived at the zoo right at opening time. I forgot how nice the SA zoo was. A lot of it is shaded with large trees. The temps weren't too hot in the morning.

My 'lil monkeys checking out the monkeys.

A 2 headed turtle!!

Our air conditioner.

Pink Flamingos

Petting Zoo

Pretty close, huh?

The girls with Aunt Victoria and a sweet treat!

The coolest exhibit at the zoo! We were standing at the glass looking at the fish, then all of the sudden this HUGE hippo swims up. It was so awesome!!

11:00 in the morning and it's starting to get H-O-T!

The tour guide!

The snack monitor!

Cutie!

A Week with Aunt Vicca

2011-07-16T07:04:00.000-07:00

This past week we spent in San Antonio visiting with Aunt Victoria and Great Grandma Thurmond. We had tons of fun! Here is our week in pictures.

Schertz has lots of AWESOME parks.

One evening we stopped at Subway and had a picnic at this park.

Of course we did a little shopping while Great Grandma got her nails done. The girls are ready for school! I think the backpacks they chose reflect their personalities perfectly!

A sweet treat while we wait.

Haylee loved drawing at Aunt Victoria's desk.

A picture with Great Grandma.

Great Grandma taught the girls how to make hummingbird food.

We swam at the big pool and in the back yard. We had more treats.

Bed time stories with Aunt Victoria.

We had so much fun! I will post our trip to the San Antonio zoo next!

Summer Makes Us SILLY

2011-07-11T12:42:00.001-07:00

Meet the Potato Heads!

Library Fun

2011-07-10T12:38:00.000-07:00

I love that our girls love to read books and go to the library. Haylee asks me all the time if we can go to the library for more books and to play on the computer.

Haylee helping Madison with a book.

My favorite!!

Beach House Bliss

2011-07-06T11:45:00.000-07:00

We LOVE going to the beach house!
Every July we go for a week to celebrate the 4th.

This year our girls were true BEACH BUMS! They didn't want to come out of the water.

Our American Beauties!
We had so much fun eating s'mores,
making crafts,

fishing,boat riding,

and spending time together!

End of Swim (Session 1)

2011-06-29T07:11:00.000-07:00

Today was the last day of Haylee's first swim session. She loved it so much that we signed her up for another 2 week session at the end of July so she can swim when Madison starts. Madi had to be 30 months old before she could do a swim session on her own, without me. Below are a few videos from her day. On the last day of a 2 week session the parents can sit around the pool rather than behind the 1 way glass.

Kicking

Floating

The last day the kids got to go on the water slide! Haylee was so excited.

Wordless Wednesday- SUMMER

2011-06-29T07:07:00.001-07:00

VBS 2011

2011-06-27T08:57:00.000-07:00

Last week went spent everyday at Vacation Bible School. It was a long but rewarding week. It is so much fun teaching VBS and getting to spend the week watching my girls learn about Jesus. Haylee and Madi had a great week. This year Haylee was able to participate in the real thing. VBS is for ages 4- 5th grade so she did everything that my 1st graders did. We saw each other a few times in the hall and she loved that. Madison went with the 2 & 3 year old workers kids and did a ton of stuff with her teachers. They loved Madi and Madi loved sharing her crafts with us in the afternoons. I guess she will be ready for preschool this year.

Naptime Seranade

2011-06-21T08:41:00.000-07:00

After VBS Madison decided she wasn't so tired. Instead of taking a nap, she decided to sing.

The same song. For 2 hours.

Yes, Lady Gaga.

Even funnier...Every night we sing Jesus Loves Me and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. Last night I asked her what song she wanted to sing first and her reply was, Gaga Ooh La La. She wanted me to sing Lady Gaga as a bedtime song!

Father's Day 2011

2011-06-19T19:35:00.000-07:00

This year when I asked the girls what we should get Daddy for Father's Day, Haylee said a fruit basket. For every holiday Haylee wants to get an edible arrangement. It is her favorite gift to give. Read about The Gift from last year. So rather than buying one I decided that we could make one for Travis. Then it would mean a lot more. We went to Hobby Lobby to look for a container, then to the grocery store for fruit. When we got home we began to assemble our gift. Each of the girls made several skewers all by themselves. They were so proud!

The girls each made their dad a picture frame and picked out their own card. I was extremely proud of Haylee when I heard her sounding out the words she was writing to her daddy. Here is what she wrote.

It reads, " I love my dad. Happy father's day daddy."

It was really easy for me to see since I read beginning writers work all the time.

Travis with his girls!

Read the girls shirts! Super cute.

Happy Father's Day to the hardest working, most dedicated, best daddy in the whole world! Our girls are so lucky to have you as their dad and I am so blessed to be your wife.

Love you Trav!

Sweet Moments

2011-06-17T06:12:00.000-07:00

I'd like to say that my girls are ALWAYS sweet to each other, but that is not always the case. However, I'd say they are sweet to each other about 95% of the time, which is pretty good I think!

Today while I was doing some laundry, I heard little voices on the baby monitor. I grabbed my phone and went into Madison's room to find the picture below. Melt my heart!!

*** I guess since I am back into blogging I need to carry my good camera in my pocket rather than my phone. The quality isn't so good.

Swim Lessons and a Potty Party

2011-06-14T20:51:00.001-07:00

Haylee has been in swim lessons for 6 days. She began the first day very scared of the water. She did not want to go under water. Here are a couple videos of what she is practicing in the pool with Coach Hector, who by the way is a WONDERFUL coach. I am so super impressed with Houston Swim Club Katy and I am thrilled that Haylee now loves the pool.

We also had a little "potty party" for Madi at Chuck E Cheese tonight. Last Wednesday we started the potty chart. The first day went well, only a couple of accidents. The second day was BAD. By the third day, something clicked. She would not let me touch a pull up, which was really a great sign. For a couple days we have had no accidents and today we celebrated!

The Past 6 Months in Iphone Pictures

2011-06-10T19:35:00.000-07:00

Here are some random pictures from the past 6 months that were taken on my phone.
(Sorry about the quality.)

Just turned 2 but she looks so grown up!

We took Haylee to her first Houston Rodeo. We surprised her with Sugarland tickets so she could hear her favorite song, Stuck Like Glue!

Haylee was promoted to the next level in gymnastics!

My class at school raised the most money for wildcat conservation. We won an extra field trip to the zoo to present the schools check. We were given a special presentation at the lion's den.

Spring time fun!

Haylee, or Ms. Hollywood, fishing with her daddy.

Haylee's first Astros game. Cody caught her a homerun ball during batting practice.

A special treat to Yogurt Mountain after a terrifing visit to the Easter Bunny!

The beginning of SUMMER!

Ready to mow at the beach house.

A wedding and a night out for mommy and daddy!

Swim lessons for Haylee.

Back to the Blog

2011-06-08T06:14:00.000-07:00

I am finally back! Aside from feeling guilty about not documenting for the girls the last few months, I decided that with the start of summer there was no better time to get back into it! I am not going to back track. I may put random posts here and there but for today I am starting with yesterday!

School is out! We started the summer break with a trip to the beach! I didn't take any pictures. We simply enjoyed each other's company and hung out at the beach most of the day! Both of the girls really enjoy being down there. They will play in the sand and in the water as long as you let them (or as long as there are snacks for Madi)!

Monday morning we came home to a busy day. Haylee had swim lessons and gymnastics followed by an early bedtime for everyone. Tuesday we spent the day making potty charts and chore charts! It's time to get this potty thing down. Madi is TERRIFIED of the potty. So, I am planning on staying home the next 3 days and doing nothing but encouraging her to go potty. I am crossing my fingers it works!

Here are a few pictures of the girls.

Valentine's Day 2011

2011-02-14T14:07:00.000-08:00

Daddy helped the girls fill out their Valentine cards this year!

Our Loves!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Snow Day

2011-02-05T13:54:00.000-08:00

ARCTIC BLAST, that is what all the weather reporters were reporting. Snow was expected! We were all excited! Especially Haylee! We even got an extra day off of work for a SNOW DAY!

Well...we got the cold, cold temperatures and no snow! Instead we had ICE.

So we bundled up the girls to go outside and look at the ice. They weren't all that impressed but they did look pretty cute!

Madi's 2 Year Pictures and Birthday Party

2011-01-21T12:48:00.000-08:00

Baby Madi is TWO!

Madi's Sweet Shoppe Birthday!

Madison Avery-

Today you are 2!! Not so much a baby anymore (you are still my Baby Madi though). Miss Independent is what you are. You like to do everything yourself. You want to be just like your big sister! Strong willed, you know what you want and you let everyone know! You are beautiful and smart. You aren't talking a lot yet but you want to! You are also such a sweet little cuddle bug. You love it sit in someone's laugh and talk. You aren't really into any TV shows or any particular toy, besides your baby dolls. (See picture below) You love your "nacks" and shoes.

You have been such a blessing to this family. You have a best friend in your sister and I love watching ya'lls relationship grow. You can see the love you have for one another in your eyes. It is so sweet.

Daddy and mommy are so proud of you and the child you are becoming. We love you more than you will ever know!

Happy Birthday Madison Avery!!

Love,

Daddy and Mommy

Every night you make us tuck you and your baby dolls in. Then after we kiss you goodnight, you make us kiss all of your dolls! You even know if one is missing. :o) Sweet girl, We Love YOU!

Haylee's 4th Birthday WEEK!!

2010-12-27T15:50:00.000-08:00

4 Year old beauty!

A couple pictures from Haylee's school birthday and her 4 year old photo shoot by Melissa Brewer.

Haylee's 4th birthday party at Westwood Gymnastics!

~The Real Day~

Haylee Bug-

Where, oh where, has the time gone? You have grown up right in front of our eyes! You are such a beautiful, smart, little lady! You bring more joy into our lives than you will ever know.
Daddy and mommy are so proud of nice manners, kind heart, and love for others. Always be kind and follow that old Golden Rule.

We can't wait to see what the next year has in store for you! You are loved by SO many.

We love you 16, 17, 18, 19 POUNDS! (As you would say)

Love,

Daddy and Mommy

Christmas Decorating and Festivities 2010

2010-12-25T19:01:00.000-08:00

Santa 2010

Our new tradition! Our very own Elf on the Shelf...Noel!

Decorating

Christmas Day

Our Little Turkeys

2010-11-27T18:44:00.000-08:00

We are so very THANKFUL for these two precious girls!!

Tiny Treasures Thanksgiving Feast 2010

2010-11-18T18:56:00.000-08:00

The big 3-0!!

2010-11-15T18:54:00.000-08:00

Over the weekend we celebrated my 30th birthday at Pete's Piano Bar. We had so much fun and sang our little hearts out!

Halloween Weekend

2010-10-31T05:29:00.000-07:00

Halloween weekend was full of fun and lots of stuff to do! It began Friday night with the Fall Festival at my school. The girls came up with daddy and played lots of games, got tattoos, painted their nails, jumped in a bouncie, and did the cake walk! I think they really enjoyed themselves.

Saturday we went to cousin Briley's 5th birthday party! I can not believe that little girls is now FIVE!!! She is becoming a beautiful and smart little girl. After the party we went to the church festival. We had more games, bouncies, food, and even came home with a fish. Unfortunately it didn't make it through the night.

Then of course Sunday we carved the pumpkins and went trick or treating! I am tired just retelling it! Here are some pics from the weekend.

Pumpkin Patch 2010

2010-10-23T19:19:00.000-07:00

Our Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

Halloween Cuties

"Look at this one, daddy!"

"Ewwww!" (Madi's new thing...everything is ew!)

Pretty girls!

Haylee's pumpkin pick. She went for the non-traditional white pumpkin!
Our pumpkins!

Silly Days

2010-10-23T19:10:00.000-07:00

This fall Haylee started going to Awanas on Sunday nights. She LOVES it, expecially since she gets to be with her cousin Briley! This is Hay before silly hair night! She picked out all the bows! :o)

The next week at her preschool was silly hat day. Haylee and her daddy decided to be crafty and created a Halloween themed spider hat. It turned out really cute!

Fall...at last!

2010-10-10T07:06:00.000-07:00

I'm getting back into the swing of things! I finally broke the camera back out this weekend.

My Halloween cuties!

Halloween toes!
We had a mommy/Haylee afternoon date to the nail salon. We had such a good time!

Haylee's Homework

2010-09-14T19:32:00.000-07:00

Last week Haylee came home with a homework assignment to complete. The directions were to decorate a fish (their classroom theme) with pictures and facts about themselves. So, on Monday night, after gymnastics, we got to work. I printed pictures, got the crayons out, and of course the glitter!

So PROUD!!

Our OLD Stompin' Grounds

2010-09-14T19:00:00.000-07:00

On our way home from Victoria's birthday party, we stopped by the San Marcos outlet mall and The River Pub for lunch. Afterwards we decided to cruise around campus and see all the new changes. Neither of us have been back to SWT (oops, Texas State) since Travis graduated. It brought back tons of memories!

How can you not love SWT??

Those were the days!

Hot Weather + $10 River Rat Tubes + a few other essentials = RIVER SEASON!!

Miss it!!

Aunt Katie with Madison

After we stopped at Sewell Park so Haylee could feel the river water! Travis took her for a little walk while I waited with Madi. It was SO HOT!!

Here they are dipping their feet in the cold San Marcos river.

You can not go to Sewell Park without seeing Frisbee Dan!! Everyone who ever went to SWT knows who Frisbee Dan is. He is LITERALLY outside playing Frisbee every day (yes with speedo type bottoms and shirtless...hehehe)!!

Surprise!

2010-09-14T18:39:00.000-07:00

This past Saturday we drove to San Antonio to "surprise" Victoria for her 17th birthday. Aunt Katie flew in from Atlanta to surprise her too. It had been over a YEAR since we last saw her. The kids have grown so much since then.

Just Because They're Cute...

2010-09-10T16:36:00.001-07:00

Gymnastics

2010-09-03T20:36:00.000-07:00

We have enrolled Haylee in gymnastics for the fall. I think at first Travis and I were more excited about this than she was. We took Haylee for a trial class to see how she liked it a couple weeks back. It started out rough. Haylee is so shy and didn't want leave us, even after being so excited about going. It took her about twenty minutes to get used to the craziness of 7 other kids before she decided she liked it. Now she is in love!! Here are a few pictures from her second session.

Haylee learning how to do a forward roll and how to get up without using hands.

Now by herself!

YAY!
As the coach is helping each child individually, the other kids in the group are running around. But not Haylee, she was determined to do a roll by herself! She is such a good gymnast!

As Haylee would say, "Heartwheels". (aka cartwheels)

Taking a moment to flash us a smile!

The last 10 minutes the children get to play on the "mountain".

This is what happens when you are the first in line.

You get thrown in the foam block pit!

Madi watching her big sister.

End of Summer

2010-08-29T17:16:00.000-07:00

Our last weekend of summer vacation we took a trip to San Antonio. Here are a few pictures from the playground and pool.

Who did it??

2010-07-28T14:17:00.000-07:00

So, it happened...on MY wall (in permanent marker)!!

When I found it, Madi kept saying, "Bad, uh-oh...Hiya (Haylee)"

So, I had to record it. I thought it was too cute, and poor Haylee didn't even have a chance to defend herself because she was napping!

18 Months Old

2010-07-21T18:12:00.000-07:00

Is it so??? Our Baby Madi is already 18 months old?

Time sure has flown bye!
Madi has sure grown into Miss Independent! Just look at her!

What is Madi up to now?

Weight- 23 pounds
Size 18 month clothes
Size 4 shoe
Size 4 diapers
LOVES to eat...EVERYTHING! We rarely find something that she doesn't like.
1 nap
Sleeps from 7:30ish to 7:30ish
FEARLESS-Will probably like sky diving, base jumping, para sailing, cliff diving...etc. (Madi knows how to scare her mama!)
Has 8 teeth (6 more are just starting to come through.)
Will attempt to repeat anything we ask her to...she loves to talk!
Cell phones are her favorite toys
Likes The Wonder Pets
Super cute! :o)
Loves dogs
Loves books
Always smiles when you talk to her (if she knows you)
Has a million different faces! Love them all...especially the one she gives to strangers when they try to talk her! Priceless!
Likes to help mama load the dishwasher, feed the dogs, pick up trash...etc.
Favorite child song is Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Favorite song on the radio is California Gurls by Katy Perry-Will dance like crazy! So cute!
Wants to do everything her big sister does...She ADORES Haylee!
Feisty
Knows what she wants.
Loves kisses
MESSY! Can make a mess in a second!
Mama's Girl

I could go on and on!!! We have been so blessed with the addition of Baby Madi to our family! We all love her SO much!!

Sprinkler Fun

2010-07-20T10:49:00.000-07:00

AKA The La Centerra Fountains

I always call it the sprinkers! Whatever it is, the girls really enjoy it!

This morning we met our neighbors at La Centerra to let the girls play in the sprinklers!

All 3 of them had a lot of fun!

Madi was scared at first. She preferred watching the waterfall.

Haylee and Peyton trying to catch the water.

Time out for a snack.

Haylee and Peyton trying to help Madi out.

"Hey, this is actually fun!!"

Best Buds

Other Random Pictures from the Beach

2010-07-09T12:59:00.000-07:00

A few more memories from our 2010 beach trip.

Boat Ride

2010-07-07T12:35:00.000-07:00

One afternoon Granddaddy took us on a boat ride around the Bay. Here are some pictures from our boat ride.

Haylee getting ready to get in the boat!

Haylee loved dolphin watching while we were out on the bay.

I love the way the sun reflects off the water. It was such a beautiful afternoon.

Haylee enjoyed throwing rocks into the water while the boys loaded up the boat.

Beach Bums

2010-07-05T12:14:00.000-07:00

Over the 4th of July holiday we spent many afternoons letting the girls play at the beach! They had so much fun. By the third day, Madi LOVED playing at the beach.

Haylee and Briley taking a "mud bath".

Haylee in her "ta-kini".

4th of July

2010-07-04T11:58:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we packed up and headed to Crystal Beach for our annual 4th of July beach house trip! Here are some pictures that Melissa tried to capture of all 4 Brewer girls in their patriotic dresses!

The Fantastic 4

Now down to 3...
because the 4th was pretty mad that I put her in the sand! See below.

The 2 big girls!

Later in the evening Mad Madi was cute as can be!

Sisters

Eclipse

2010-06-30T11:51:00.000-07:00

A group of girls from my work were so excited when we found out that Eclipse was going to be released in the summer. We had joked about taking off work to go to the midnight showing of the previous 2 movies in the Twilight Saga. So this movie we decided we needed to get shirts and act like crazy "Robsessed" teenagers! Not only did we see the midnight showing of Eclipse, we got to the theater at 5 to watch the trilogy! We all had such a good time and the movie was AMAZING!! I can not wait to see it again!

Me with my friend Melanie waiting in line to go into the theater.

(The picture was taken with a cell phone.)

Vacation Bible School

2010-06-27T13:47:00.000-07:00

This year I volunteered to teach a class for Vacation Bible School. Our theme was Egypt. We had an amazing week in ancient Egypt learning all about Joseph's journey from prison to palace. I am so glad that I was a part of this VBS. It was a lot of work, but all worth it in the end. The kids, teens, and teachers were all exhausted by Friday! Here are some pictures (most of them taken by Melissa) from the week and the finale party.

VBS Sets/Props

The Brewer Girls at VBS

My Kindergarten Class

Haylee's Class

My kids in Market Time

This is a free time when the kids could eat snack, learn to make bricks, make their bible verse coin, dress up, make necklaces, pyramids, etc...they got to choose.

After Market, my class would go outside for games then come back in for story time. During story time the kids would learn about Joseph's journey by Joseph!

After story time we would go to our classroom to learn about our bible verse and reflect on the day. We ended with craft time right before our closing. The kids had SO much fun. I think my favorite time was opening and closing. The music was AWESOME!!

This is how we would all look first thing in the morning.

After VBS...

I tried giving the girls suckers with hopes that they wouldn't fall asleep until we got home. As you can see...it didn't work. She ate her sucker and passed out with the stick in hand!

Friday evening was the Finale Party. The kids brought their parents and performed all the songs they had learned. We had bouncies, dress up, hot dogs, sno-cones, and a camel!

Haylee and Briley taking a camel ride! Haylee thought the camel would be pink. She found out that she was wrong! :o) If you ask her about a camel now, she will tell you "Camels STINK!!"

Egyptian girls!

Egyptian Madi

What a fantastic week!! I will definetly be apart of this again.

Date Night with Daddy & Mommy

2010-06-24T11:55:00.000-07:00

Travis and I decided that it was time to take Haylee to see her first movie in the theater. We have been waiting for a good movie to come out and were really excited to see Toy Story 3. We decided not to do the 3D movie. We weren't sure if it would be too much for her, so we decided to just watch the regular version.

Haylee in the theater.

After the movie, we decided to treat Haylee to some ice cream at a local parlor. They make homeade ice cream and may not have the same flavors from day to day. It was so good!

We all had such a great time. It made us realize that we will need to have date night with each of the girls from time to time. It really made Haylee feel so special!

The Gift

2010-06-23T15:23:00.000-07:00

Last Thursday night Haylee was watching TV with us in bed. An Edible Arrangement commercial came on the television advertising arrangements for Father's Day. Haylee was very interested in this commercial. She wanted to know what it was and where you got something like that.

The next morning I told Haylee that we had to buy a gift for her daddy and asked her if she had any suggestions. She insisted that we go to the "fruit store" to get a gift. I offered a few other suggestions and she was not going to let me buy anything other than an Edible Arrangement.

We arrived at the Edible Arrangement store by our house and I told the workers that she saw a commercial and was insisting on getting something for her daddy. So, the lady got out the book and began showing Haylee the different types of arrangements and containers. Haylee told the lady that her daddy liked watermelon and strawberries then picked out a container that was shaped like a football because he liked that too. I have to say, moments like this melt my heart!! She really knows her daddy! (and she is getting so big)

How could I not buy that for Travis??? Haylee picked it ALL out just for her daddy! She was so proud.

Weekend Fun!

2010-06-13T19:12:00.000-07:00

A backyard picnic + blow up pool = Good Time

We have had a great weekend outdoors! I am loving this BIG blow up pool we bought this year. (I am not a fan of the neighborhood pool with 2 little ones, not to mention being in a bathing suit in front of people.) Madi is over her fear of the water. She is fine unless she gets splashed. I think we will be spending a lot of time outdoors this season.

Snack Time

2010-06-10T20:13:00.000-07:00

Alternate title: How To Eat Yogurt by The Brewer Girls

No description necessary.

What do you do after a snacktime like that??

A bath in the sink!!

Even Haylee got one. I didn't think she would fit in the sink, but she was right-she fit!

Summer Begins!

2010-06-10T19:35:00.000-07:00

This past week has been the first week of my summer vacation! It has been wonderful to be home with the girls. We've had a few days of rain so that means a lot of hanging around the house (trying) getting organized.

Since we haven't been up to much, I don't have many pictures...

After naptime Haylee loves to "color on the table". I cover the table with large paper and the girls become artists! Here are some pictures of the first day I did this. This was Madi's first time coloring.

Hard at work...just look at the concentration!

So do I eat this??
(Wish I caught the picture of her face after she tasted the crayon!)

Look at our pretty girl! Everyday she amazes us. Haylee is SO smart and happy!

Ms. Cutie Pie Madison! Full of life...and energy! She never stops running or getting in to something! Madi keeps us on our toes.

She is also very smart, she does everything her big sister does!

Madi will have her first trip to the dentist next Tuesday. She is going in for an evaluation. Not sure if anyone else can see the big "bump" on Madi's gum in this picture, but she has something called an Eruption Cyst.

Simple description:
- Swellings of the gum over baby or permanent teeth, before eruption.

-When the tooth erupts into the mouth, they usually rupture (burst).

(Just ignore my multi-colored nail. I couldn't decide on a color for my toes!)

I spoke with the pediatric dentist in our office and she just wants to confirm this diagnosis and check it out. Haylee actually has her first appt. at the end of this month. Madi is going to beat Haylee to it!

This summer is going to be so much fun! We don't really have anything major planned. I am teaching a class for VBS and we have our annual 4th of July trip to the beach house, other than that we are just enjoying our time together!

May Wrap Up

2010-06-10T19:19:00.000-07:00

Here is a recap of the last couple weekends in May.

We went to Bellville to celebrate Grandpa Glowacz' birthday. We all had such a great time visiting with family and friends. We also had WONDERFUL food. Here are a few pictures of the cousins playing. They didn't want to play with any toys...they preferred the rocks!

Aunt Kristen brought out some bowls and they were so happy! Look how busy they are!

For Memorial Day, we set up the baby pool and grilled some yummy food. It was a great day! Haylee LOVES the water (in pools...not beaches). Madi, on the other hand, did not want anything to do with it. She enjoyed watching Haylee swim around like a fish with her sippy and snack in hand.

Favorites

2010-05-23T19:15:00.000-07:00

Travis and I have a couple of favorite things...our TWO precious girls!

Here is a video of Haylee telling us about her favorite animals!

(She has the same list EVERY time you ask her)

Now for her favorite candy!

Couldn't post without putting a cute video of Baby Madi! She LOVES purses!

Mommy and Me Monday- Mother's Day

2010-05-17T00:30:00.000-07:00

The BREW CREW girls!

When we arrived home on Mother's Day from our trip to San Antonio, I had flowers waiting on me from my baby girls and their daddy!

Don't we all look tired?!

Hosted by Krystyn

Mother's Day 2010

2010-05-16T13:15:00.001-07:00

This year we drove to San Antonio to spend Mother's Day with my mom for the very 1st time! It was a quick trip, but a lot of fun.

Madi was not in the mood for pictures!

Haylee and Aunt Vicca

Madi pointing out all of the Rolly Pollies

Sweethearts

Just Playin' Around~

2010-05-16T13:01:00.000-07:00

1 month since my last post!!
Things have been busy. Here are a few pictures of us just being silly.

Mommy and Madi

Haylee wearing daddy's "new" boot.

Daddy and his girls!

The girls new favorite game...stroller races!

Cousins and Computers

2010-04-15T18:06:00.000-07:00

On Monday, Kristen and Dave dropped the twins off so they could go out to dinner before Dave left for tech school. Haylee thought it was so "cool" (her new word) that the twins were matching and Haylee and Madi were matching.

Then on Tuesday while I was cooking dinner, I peeked around the corner and this is what I saw.

Soooo cute!

Under Construction

2010-04-15T18:02:00.000-07:00

More pictures coming soon!

Sweetness

2010-04-08T18:58:00.000-07:00

Haylee has really taken on the role of big sister and mommy's helper lately. She is always willing to lend a hand to her sister...all on her own.

I LOVE it!!

Easter 2010

2010-04-08T18:02:00.000-07:00

This Easter I didn't take many pictures. We spent time on Saturday dying eggs. Then on Sunday we had a visit from the Easter bunny, an egg hunt, church with the Brewer's and lunch in Brenham at Great Grandpa and Grandma Prenzler's with Grandpa & Grandma Glowacz and Great Grandma Jackson . It was a wonderful weekend!

We hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter!

He is Risen!

Mommy and Me Monday

2010-04-05T05:37:00.000-07:00

Finally, I can participate!

Hosted by Krystyn

This past weekend the whole Brewer family was on a search for the Texas state flower, The Bluebonnet! The drive through Chappel Hill and Independence was so beautiful! Melissa, my talented sister-in-law and photographer (Snapped with Love Photography), captured some beautiful pictures of everybody. Here are a couple pictures of me with my babies! I love them.(Check out her website for additional pictures.)

Haylee and Mommy

Madi and Mommy in the bluebonnets

Following a morning of snapping photos, we headed to the Little Creamery in Brenham, Bluebell!

Easter Bunny

2010-03-30T19:36:00.000-07:00

4 posts in one day!! Now that is what I call catch-up!

Easter Bunny 2010

Mom...Don't leave me!
-Madi

It's ok Madi, he's got candy!

-Haylee

Easter Pictures

2010-03-30T19:17:00.000-07:00

Last week my sister-in-law, Melissa with Snapped with Love Photography, took pictures of our girls wearing their Easter dresses. Here are a few of my favorite.

Really, I love them ALL. Click here to see a few more. I love the one of Madi's little behind!! :o)

Giggle Boxes

2010-03-30T18:44:00.000-07:00

The other night during dinner, Haylee was having a blast "entertaining" us. Soon Madi joined in on the laughter. With 2 happy girls you can't help but laugh along!!

SILLY GIRLS!!

Travis' Bday

2010-03-30T18:29:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Daddy!!

On daddy's birthday we picked up dinner and cupcakes from Ooh, La, La. Mmmm!

Here are some pictures of everybody enjoying their cupcake. Mommy and Daddy had a Velvet Elvis and the girls had a Pretty in Pink.

We LOVE you!!

St. Patrick's Day 2010

2010-03-17T18:04:00.000-07:00

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

Today was GORGEOUS!! We spent the afternoon outside. The girls enjoyed being outdoors and playing together.Some self portraits...

For dinner we had shepard's pie, green apple juice,
green shamrock cookies,

and LOTS of kisses!!

Happy SPRING!!

Pool's Open?

2010-03-09T15:34:00.000-08:00

Madi is ready for some spring/summer weather!! She enjoyed a light swim this afternoon in the dog's water bowl. :o)

She even decided that my shoe needed to go for a swim!

Cuddle Time

2010-03-09T15:24:00.001-08:00

With both girls sick this past weekend, they had a lot of time to lay on the couch and cuddle!!

(I am not sure why this picture is turned in this direction. Sorry!)

Blushing Beauty

2010-03-01T15:41:00.000-08:00

Every weekend since Valentine's Day, Travis has come home with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. The first time he came home Haylee was taken by surprise. Daddy opened the door and Haylee exclaimed, "Oh, thank you daddy for the flowers!" Travis then replied, "You are welcome, it's because I love you!" Haylee did the girl thing...eyes blinking, shy smile, with blushing cheeks! She was so excited. It is was the most precious thing we have ever seen. Haylee is definitely a daddy's girl now! I, oops I mean she, now gets flowers every weekend. Thank you Haylee!

Haylee with her special flowers!

Valentine's Day 2010

2010-02-14T17:29:00.000-08:00

We spent the whole day together as a family! It was a realaxing and special day. Here are a few pictures of our Valentine's Day!

The best attempt at a picture with both girls!

Our Haylee Bug!

The girls with their Valentine gifts.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries (Haylee doesn't think that white chocolate is actually chocolate. She thinks it is vanilla.)

Valentine cupcakes for dessert! Madi dove right in! I think she was messier tonight than at her birthday party!!

Tiny Treasures' Valentine Party 2010

2010-02-13T06:21:00.000-08:00

Wow, time sure does go by fast! I can not believe that we are already halfway through February without a post. We were not able to attend Haylee's Valentine party at school this past Thursday, so Melissa took some pitures for me.By the looks of it, it was all things chocolate (not Haylee's favorite) and pink!

Haylee's Class

One of our little Valentine's!

Haylee enjoying her PINK icing.

She told us when she got home that they had chocolate cupcakes. Then she said, "I only ate the icing because it was my color, pink!"

Her mouth was dyed pink!

Baby Madi's Birthday Post (Picture Overload)

2010-01-24T16:54:00.000-08:00

Dear Madi,

1 years old already! It seems like I just blinked my eyes and you turned into a walking, talking toddler. When did this happen??

This year we have learned to be a family of 4. We were so excited when we found out we were pregnant with you. Even more excited when we found out you were a girl. But, the day you were born was the most special day. I can remember when daddy brought Haylee into the room to meet you for the first time, we could see the love between you two instantly. That moment was the sweetest moment our lives and melts my heart every time I think about it.

You have blessed our lives more than you will ever know. You have so many people you love you! You are a very special daughter, sister, grand daughter, great grand daughter, cousin, and friend. You are our BABY MADI! (I knew the nickname would stick!)

We love you more than words can say!

Daddy, Mommy, and Haylee

Birthday sign made by Celebrate Express

Too cute not to hang (Birthday was spelled wrong, so we made it into a game! Hehehe)

Cake table

Madi's "smash" cake (or cupcake)
Party Favors

Our Lil' Cupcake!

Present Time (with lots of helpers)

Family Photo

Cake

Our little (big) 1 year old!

Birthday girl shoes! When I first decided on a cupcake theme, I saw a pair of shoes like this online for $70. I wasn't going to pay that! With some help, this my version. I think they are pretty cute!

Madi in the jump house!

We had a great bday party! Tons of pictures, pizza, presents, cake and lots of guests who love our Baby Madi.

Cowboys...

2010-01-18T13:00:00.000-08:00

We aren't going to discuss the loss, however I will post these pics of the 2 cutest cowboy fans!

Busy week ahead! Our Baby Madi is turning 1 on Thursday!

New Year's Eve

2010-01-10T09:31:00.000-08:00

Sorry, I am backtracking...

Happy New Year!

2010

Haylee's Birthday Party!

2010-01-10T08:22:00.001-08:00

We had a small Chuck E Cheese birthday party for Haylee on December 30. We all had a good time eating pizze, cake, and playing games...even the BIG kids!

So happy to be 3!

Lil' Sis
Birthday girl with mama (guess she wasn't too excited)

Presents

Grandma and Grandpa Glowacz

Aunt Lala and Cody

Grandmama and Granddaddy

Cake

Aunt Missy and KK

Skee ball...Toddler Style

Big Kids

Cheese!

3000 tickets later...

Uncle Nathan, Haylee, and Tinkerbell

It's MY party, I can cry if I want to!

So tired!

Dear Haylee,

2009-12-27T20:39:00.000-08:00

Today you are three!

It is so hard to believe that you have blessed our lives for the past three years. Three years ago we didn't know love the way we do now. You have brought so much happiness and love into our lives and have taught us who we are as a family. Everyday is a new adventure. 99.9% of the time we are laughing and smiling with each other. We have so much fun together. Your intelligence and beauty never cease to amaze us. We are blown away at the things you say and the things you know without us teaching them to you. You are such a smartie! We love you more than you will ever know. The last 3 years have been the best years of our lives.

Love,

Daddy and Mommy

Facts about Haylee:

You weigh about 27 pounds.
You wear size 2T clothes...you are so petite.
You do not like to wear shoes or pants.
Your favorite color is pink.
Your favorite food is pizza, macaroni, and chick-fil-a.
You love tic tacs.
Your favorite drink is strawberry milk.
You love to play outside.
Your favorite TV shows are Imagination Movers, Mickey Mouse, and Olivia.
You love to read. (The same book over and over and over.)
You like to help people out.
You can makeup your own songs and remember them days later.
Your favorite store is HEB.
You love to cook with us. (We have really made a point to let you help out in the kitchen and it is one of my favorite times of the day.)
You are the best big sister. Madi adores you!
Your favorite game is hide and seek. We love the way you hide in all the same places we do.
You are Miss Independent.
You are loved by SO MANY people.

Happy Birthday Haylee Bug!

Christmas Scrapbook

2009-12-27T20:36:00.000-08:00

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11 Months!

2009-12-23T19:48:00.000-08:00

That is right! Madison is 11 months old!

What are you up to??

You eat everything
You can stand up from a sitting position without help and walk around furniture fast
You are a CLIMBER. You can climb up the stairs, on top of tables, out of walkers and high chairs...you can not be contained!
You took your first steps on your 11 month bday. Here is a video of her first few steps. The most you have taken since then is 8 steps in a row.

You say mama, dada, bottle, more, night-night, that, dog.
You have 5 teeth.
You wear size 3/4 diapers and size 9-12 month clothes.
You are in a big mama stage- you don't like being handed off.
If I say AWWW, you put your head on me and say it back.

We love you more and more everyday Madi! You keep us on our toes and make us smile so much. We are so blessed to have you and your sister in our lives.

It is hard to believe that you will be 1 next month!

Holiday baking with my girls!

2009-12-23T19:30:00.000-08:00

Yesterday we did our annual holiday baking. Haylee really enjoyed it this year and is quite good at it! :o) Madi enjoyed watching us and tasting the dough.

First, you wash your hands!
Then you "pat" the dough.
"Pat, pat, pat!"
Next, press the cookie cutter in the dough.
We told Haylee that getting dirty when you cook means you are good at it!

I guess she is AMAZING! :o)
Even Macy worked hard.

Tiny Treasures Christmas Program and Party

2009-12-23T19:13:00.000-08:00

On December 17 Haylee had her Christmas program and party at school. Here are a few pictures. Haylee had a little stage fright (it may have been all the cameras and people) but she did great. We are so proud of her.

Look at what this BIG girl did...

2009-12-23T19:07:00.000-08:00

she got her ears pierced (and she didn't even cry, AT ALL).

Grandma's 80th Bday Party

2009-12-23T18:36:00.000-08:00

Grandma and I share birthdays (11-15). My mom threw grandma a surprise 80th bday party on December 5. I took my grandma to see New Moon to help get her out of the house so that everyone else could prepare for her party.

Santa Round 2

2009-12-12T08:21:00.000-08:00

Tuesday evening Travis and I took the girls to see Santa. We went this past weekend and had a picture taken with Aunt Victoria, but I felt like they needed to go again with their Christmas dresses.

Big girl Haylee we so excited to tell Santa she wanted a bike and a scooter. Madi was mad that I let someone else hold her. "Mama!"

"Who is this guy???'
"I want down!"

We are so amazed at how big Haylee is getting. She is growing up...too fast!
Next post, Santa Round 1 and Great Grandma's 80th Surprise party.

Family Pics

2009-12-09T15:43:00.000-08:00

Look at these BEAUTIFUL family pics my sister in law, Melissa with Snapped with Love photography, took of us.

From the Mouth of Haylee

2009-12-03T07:49:00.000-08:00

A few funnies from Haylee (before I forget)...

- "Shoot-cire" Haylee came home one day with a story about how Uncle Nathan says dab-nab-it and her daddy says shootfire. It was just too cute not to catch on. So now everyone says shoot-cire!

- " Dada, How was your day?" As soon as Travis walks in the door this is what your hear, without any prompting. (Melt my heart!)

- "Mama, you are a good cooker!" After taking her first bite of dinner. Everynight.

- While decorating the Christmas tree and seeing a picture of me when I was 2. " Mama, this is when you were a boy" No baby, I just had a really bad haircut!

- Walking down the stairs seeing my bridal portrait, " Mama, you used to be a princess!!"

-"YAY, its Christmas time we can put up our tree!" (2 days after Halloween in "Obby Obby" aka Hobby Lobby) No baby, we have to wait until after Thanksgiving. "Let's just do it mama!" We almost gave in.

-12:30 (AM) I hear singing coming from the baby monitor in Haylee's room. (She went to bed at 8:00) "We wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!" Singing at the top of her little lungs! I walked in and said Haylee, what are you doing??? She replied, I am ready to go to school now. Baby girl, it is still dark you need to go back to sleep. Needless to say, she didn't go back to sleep. She stayed up the rest of the night. WIDE awake!

Hunting...Girl Style!

2009-12-01T16:31:00.000-08:00

Catch Up (AGAIN)

2009-11-30T19:08:00.001-08:00

The weekend before Thanksgiving we were invited to go hunting at the YO Ranch. The whole family went! We also got to spend a lot of family time with Grandpa & Grandma Glowacz, Uncle Dave, Aunt Kristen and the twins. We had so much fun. Here are a few pictures.

This is where we stayed. Not your typical deer camp house! This place was AMAZING!

Grandpa and the grandkids (all in camo)
Trying to get 4 kids to look at the camera is hard work!
I joined Travis on the Saturday afternoon hunt. This was the only picture I was allowed to snap. :o) You have to be really quiet.
Sunday morning this is what Travis brought back.

An Axis Buck!

There is such a thing as Fall in Texas! The antlers mounted.

Madison turned 10 months old! She is still very much my baby! Madi cries when I hand her off to someone else. She is a mama's girl. Madi can stand on her own and really tries to get her legs going. She wants to take a step SO bad. Madi can wave. She still loves to eat...EVERYTHING! The only time she really cries is when she is hungry. She is a VERY happy baby. Madi adores her big sister. She can say dada, mama, more, and ball. Our little girl learns something new everyday. She is our little sponge.

Thanksgiving: I have no pictures from Thanksgiving! However, I have a lot to be thankful for this year. I have an amazing husband who works hard for us. I have 2 beautiful, smart children. I am lucky to have 3 sets of parents who are always there for me and my family. Without them I would not be who I am today. I have several siblings who I am grateful for. They are all unique and special in many ways. I have a wonderful job and work family. My life is good! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

I am going to save my family pictures and Christmas decorating post for another day!

Thanksgiving Feast

2009-11-23T11:26:00.001-08:00

Last Thursday Haylee had a Thanksgiving Feast at her preschool. I was able to attend since I took the day off to go to some doctor's appointments with Travis. Here are a few pictures that Melissa took during the feast!

Playing Catch Up- Halloween

2009-11-09T18:31:00.000-08:00

Our Halloween festivities began on Thursday. Haylee had her Fall Party at school. The kids were able to wear their costumes and had a lot of yummy treats. Travis was able to leave work early and surprise Haylee at her party. She was so excited to have her daddy at school. Haylee was also able to introduce daddy to all her friends that we hear SO MUCH about.

Thursday night Travis began feeling sick and on Friday he was not feeling any better. He left work early and headed to the ER with thoughts that it may be apendicitis. Travis was admitted to the hospital and put on antibiotics for an infection where he stayed for 6 nights. He is feeling better and will have a follow up visit next week for some more tests. We are so glad daddy is home now!
We went trick-or-treating on Saturday without daddy. We missed him so much! I dressed the girls up in their costumes and took the girls to visit daddy before the big night.

Abby Cadabby (Sesame Street Fairy)

Kitty Cat Sisters

After our visit with daddy, we headed to the Central Baptist Church Trunk or Treat. We went to see Aunt LaLa and her boyfriend Cody.

Lala (American Dream) and Haylee

Lala and Madi

Cody the Transformer (his costume was AWESOME)

Haylee with her preschool teacher, Ms. Roxanne.

Haylee with her balloon animal.

Madi having a treat!

After the trunk-or-treat, we joined Briley and KK for some trick-or-treating in the neighborhood.

She can always make me smile!

2009-11-03T18:39:00.000-08:00

Wordless Wednesday

2009-10-28T00:18:00.000-07:00

Somedays are harder than others!

9 Months... (only a week late!)

2009-10-27T17:39:00.000-07:00

Last week Madi turned 9 months old! OMG! Where has the time gone?? 3 more months and we will be celebrating her first birthday (that I already have planned, by the way)!

Our precious Madi... What are you up to these days??

crawls fast, but prefers to be standing
you can walk around furniture
you let go of what you are holding onto for a quick second (getting brave)
you don't want to be held...you want DOWN!
you love to eat, anything
you love your sister, A LOT
you have a bad habit of putting things in your mouth and hiding it in your chipmunk cheeks
you still like to talk about your "dadada"
you have this really strange "growl" (I don't know how to explain it...I will have to catch it on video.)
you love bathtime
you are very ticklish
you smile whenever someone looks at you
you love toys that light up and make noise (toy table)
you love the jumperoo
puffs are your favorite thing...and the dogs like them as well
you are an early riser...no matter what time you go to bed!
you still take 2 naps during the day
you wear 6-9 month clothes
you have 1 tooth...FINALLY!

9 Month Stats:

Weight- 17 pounds 3 ounces (20th %tile)

Length- 27 inches (29th %tile)

Playground Fun

2009-10-24T19:14:00.000-07:00

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