Destin, FL Vacation

I don't even know where to begin. Our trip was just awesome! We left last Saturday morning and headed to Mobile, AL. We stayed the night there and took the girls to the battleship. It was so cool. So interesting to actually be inside the ship. I don't know how the sailors did it. The airplanes and submarine was just fasinating. We were then only 2 hours from Destin. We of course hit the beach first thing. The girls loved the beach, true surfers. Or should I say "Bethany's" Haha! Presley loves the movie Soul Surfer. I think her dream came true just to be in the ocean like Bethany! Priceless. Payton & Presley laid on their boogy boards and rode the waves. It was so fun. They just paddled out with their big cousins. No fear at all. Tuesday night we all went to the Priate Ship in Panama City. Super Fantastic Adventure! Thank you Nana & Big Daddy. Literally real pirates, real treasure chest & sword fight......ARRRR! Fortunaltey with all the family there all couples got a free date night. The house we stayed in had a private pool. This was a life saver. We brought glow sticks for night swimming. Mallory was a trooper. She loved the sound of the ocean and enjoyed her bouncy seat. What a precious little one. One morning it rained quite a bit so we head to Fudpuckers to check out the baby aligators & arcaid. Well worth the trip. We just loved our time & stay. Such a beautiful vacation to remember.

Circle B Ranch

We had such a great weekend with friends at Circle B. Memories were made and many moments of laughter. We are so thankful our friends were able to join us. I had free babysitters and awesome breakfast cooks. What a relaxing weekend. This was a MUCH NEEDED weekend.

Happy Easter

Another super fun weekend to remember. I absolutely love that my girls get to spend time with family. We went to Cirle B Thursday afternoon, just beautiful weather. Praise God! The girls rode the ranger with Big Daddy & Daddy, Nana helped out with Mallory while we all painted the gate and I took Payton & Presley on a little wild flower adventure. After dark the kids played outside with glow sticks until about 9. They just loved it. We went to Caldwell Saturday for Easter with my Dad's family. Another great day. Tons of eggs and cousin fun. Such wonderful memories were made. Today after church and another huge egg hunt we all crashed. Presley and I napped for about 2 hours and I had to wake Mallory and Payton up after a 4 hour nap each. Well deserved! Nothing like Sunday afternoon naps.
The girls are amazing and doing great. Mallory was 7 weeks Saturday, so hard to believe. Payton & Presley are playing sister club and holding a spot for Mallory. They love life! Micah and I seem to always have a smile on our faces. Another weekend to remind ourselves how blessed we are.

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!