February Fun!!

I've been a huge slacker with this blog but I am hoping to get back on track now. It's hard to believe February is almost over!!! It seems like we just had Christmas and now it's almost time for St. Patty's day!! February has been a fun month for the Bernths. Brendan had a Valentines party and a Mardi Gras party at school this month. We also had our first parent/teacher conference with Brendan's teacher this month. They have a conference mid-year to let parents know how their child is doing. His teacher says he is doing great so we were of course happy to hear that.

I just can't get over how fast he is growing up! Just a few days ago I gave him a kiss on the cheek and he said "Momma, no kisses right now, please!" He is definitely all boy and his daddy is definitely his best friend...and I think visa verse. His face lights up when daddy comes home and they literally play outside for hours togther...pirate ship, fireman, baseball, and who knows what else those 2 play together!!! A few weeks ago Rob had to go to his storage unit to fix a piece of equiptment so we all went and Brendan had to bring his "tool" since Daddy had his tool box of tools. He was so proud that he helped his Daddy "fix the machine!"

We were and still are debating putting Brendan in t-ball this summer or waiting until next summer. We wanted to do Bossier Parks but they have to be 4 but there is another league he can do so we shall see. If he doesn't do t-ball, we will either get him involved with a tumbling class offered at our gym or soccer. He will take swimming lessons this summer and I am sooooo looking forward to taking him to the pool again! It was so much fun last year! He still LOVES to read and has the greatest imagination. I love that he loves to learn and seems to catch on fairly quickly. I sure hope that continues!!

One of our good friends just had a baby and they came over to visit so it was so much fun to hold a new baby again and Brendan loves to play with his friend, Kenzie!

Enjoy the pictures!!!

Valentine gifts for his class.



Looking at his Valentine goodies from Momma and Daddy



Valentines day party at school


Silly boy
Valentine for Grandparents


Using his "tools" to help Daddy.


Hard at work!!

They watched a Fireman Sam show and one of the firemen had a mustache so of course it was extremly important that they both had a mustache too.






Greatest parade ever!!! Highland Parade!!


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All the beads from the parade!!!


Santa float!!!!!!

Playing at the park!!


Captain Hook and his sword!


ARRRRRRGGGGGG!!!


Mardi Gras party at school.


Notice the arm placement! Such sweet friends!

Sailing through September

How is it already September 22nd?!?! This month sure has flown by and thankfully, the weather has cooled off some too. It was 92 today but has been in the mid-upper 80s, so that has been nice. It's so hard to decorate for fall when it is still hot outside but I have started decorating some today. I just LOVE to decorate with the seasons and fall is my favorite season! If Brendan had his way, we would bypass everything and just celebrate Christmas. We were in Ellis Pottery (a craft, home decor store) today and he said "Momma, it should just be Christmas time, let's decorate for Christmas!" He wanted to get the Christmas decorations instead of Halloween decorations. He is truly OBSESSED with Santa and baby Jesus. Brendan dresses up as Santa everyday and rides his toy horse which he refers to as "Rudolph". "The Wiggles Christmas" has become a staple in our home as of late. He also asks tons of questions about baby Jesus, Joseph, Mary, and the manger. I'm so excited for the holidays this year!!
Rob has started slowing down a little so he has been home more which has been great! Brendan just finished his 4th week of pre-school and he loves it! He gets excited when it is a pre-school day and I am so thankful for that! Enjoy the pictures below and happy (almost) fall!!


Daddy's game watching buddy. Goooooo Huskers!!!


Shaving the night before pre-school :)


Lining up his "fire ducks." Daddy duck, Momma duck, and Brendan duck


Movie night!!!


Brendan's newest demand...must have book to read while going potty! ;)

Pre-School, here he comes!!!

Brendan has started pre-school! There was a meet and greet on Tuesday and then his first day was Thursday. After looking high and low, Rob and I decided on St. Paul's Day School. Although I was very overwhlemed after the meeting on Tuesday, it was much better Thursday and I think it will be a great fit! Most importantly, Brendan was so excited and had a great time! On Thursday, I brought him to his classroom, took a few pictures, and then Brendan looked at me, gave me a hug and said "ok now, bye bye Momma, I love you." I hadn't intended to leave that fast but he was ready to start this new adventure, (without Momma) so I (reluctantly) headed back to my car. You could tell who all of the new Moms were. They were the ones walking quickly out of the building before anyone would see their tears! It was quite comforting to know that I wasn't the only one who was having such a hard time with this whole pre-school thing! Although Tuesday was very overwhelming, Thursday was much better and I was even able to meet a few of the other Moms who had children in Brendan's class.