Mallory Claire Bray

Our 3rd precious little girl was born Februaury 18th. What an absolutely wonderful day. Everything went perfect. Nothing at all to complain about or wish went different. We are so blessed by our family and many friends.
We are all doing well and have already been adjusting to another addition to our family. We are all so excited and try to enjoy something everyday! The time seems to continue to go by so fast. God reminds us of our wonderful life and all our blessings daily. I am just so HAPPY!

Fall 2011

I finally got a new camera and had my computer worked on so hopefully I can keep you updated more often.
Payton is in Pre-K and Presley is in the older 2's class at Little Hearts. They absolutely LOVE school. They learn so much and I do too. Each day is a new one and we just keep trucking. Mallory will have to hit the ground running!
I have about 5 more weeks. We are so excited and ready for her arrival. Continue praying for a healthy baby and everything to go smoothly. We take it for granted how blessed we are. Everyday I hear of a sick sweet baby or complications. I get caught up in being uncomfortable or what I think is miserable. I thank God for wonderful healthy children.
Payton played soccer last Fall and we will start back up this Spring. She is ready and it is so fun to watch her. Presley would love to be out there, but she is a great cheerleader for her sister. Micah will coach again. It has been a super fun family experience. Payton is also in dance. We like it, but I don't think it is our absolute favorite. Her recital is in June. The costumes are pretty cute though and will be fun for dress up!
What this year will bring......Payton turned 5 (she can ride her bike without training wheels) this is truly the next best thing to slice bread, a precious new baby girl, Presley will turn 3, soccer, swimming, a Destin family vacation & Payton starts Kindergarten!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had such a wonderful week with family. I just love Thanksgiving. We spent time with Micah's family at Circle B and then my parents came and visited for the weekend. A sweet surprise. They brought my 2 nephews with them. Payton & Presley had so much fun getting to finish out their weekend with more cousin time. Bedtime was a little emotional tonight. I had to explain when we will be all together again for the Holidays.
We put our tree up & Micah got all the lights outside done. It really is starting to feel like the Christmas Countdown! Yeah! The girls are so excited for Santa and can't wait to give him their wish lists. So FUN! It's all so magical this year.
Thanks Dad for painting Mallory's room. We can't wait to get the nursery finished and ready for another sweet baby girl.

Fall Retake

I could not pass up sharing this picture. The girl's sweet little faces are priceless. We had school pictures last week, but the wind was crazy. They will be getting a retake this week.
Ohh yea - It's another GIRL. Precious Mallory Claire will be here in February!

Not much time for Blogging these days........

We are super excited to say that we have a baby on the way. I fortunately made it through the first trimester. I am due in February. It's hard to believe Payton will be 5 in January, I will have the baby in February and then Presley will be 3 March 1st. Time has just flown by.
I don't have pictures to post today, but we have had a great summer. Maybe a little too busy. We took the girls to Sea World, took swim lessons & can swim now, participated in VBS, spent time at Circle B Ranch with Micah's family, had cousins come and stay with us, the girls went to their cousin's too, friends came to visit & we went with my family to Arkansas. My dad rented a house boat for 5 days. OMG! So perfect & relaxing. We had the most amazing time.
Payton starts soccer in September and we had our first Dance class yesterday. Poor Presley just needs to be 3. She and I get some alone time though which is super special. Doesn't happen very much.
We are so blessed. School starts the last week of August. We are all ready!

Spring Photos

What we are doing these days!

Unfortunately I need a new camera so there aren't many pictures taken these days. Presley is talking up a storm. I mean literally I am trying to teach her to whisper. I need to start writing down a few conversations so that I can share. She makes us laugh and smile all day. Anything Payton can do she can too....of course. I love the way the girls love each other. It is so what I prayed for with girls. The sister love they share melts my heart. Every morning when I go to get Presley she looks in Payton's room and says " Payton still sleeping" "Yes Payton is still sleeping" "Payton wake up in a little bit" " Yes in a little bit" And then when Payton comes down the stairs Presley's eyes just glow.
Payton is miss independant. I can't believe how grown up she is becoming. She loves school and I love that so much. I can remember playing school daily as a child. She reminds me so much of me now as she gets older. I love peeking in on her at school. She is always envolved in whatever she knows will make her teacher happy. The sweetest of them all is that she prays every night before she goes to bed. A couple of weeks ago she prayed and thanked God for sending Jesus to die on the cross for our sins. I can thank our most wonderful Bible teacher for that. Thanks Ms. D! When Payton comes home from school and tells me her Bible stories it always reminds me as a parent what my job is. I love our little school. It is such a thrill to my soul.
We have so much to be thankful for. Our life is great and we are enjoying every moment of it!