Weekend in Charleston

Last weekend I packed all 4 kids up and went home to Charleston to visit Nana and Papa and to attend Max's 5th birthday party and Lucy's baptism. The girls decided to trick me into thinking that the whole trip would be a piece of cake. They were SO good on the trip there, but screamed for 2 of the 3 hours on the way back. On Saturday we went to Max's birthday party at the park and then went back to Aunt Staci's to hang out and play. Max got a slip-n-slide for his birthday, and after initial hesitation Jack LOVED it. He was slippin'-n-slidin' all over the place! On Sunday we all went to the church for Lucy's baptism and all I can say is that I felt sorry for the family of the other little girl. Let's just say that with 7 kids 5 and under we are quite the rowdy group!!

Mom and Dad have a wii video game and we had a blast playing bowling, golf, baseball, tennis, and boxing. Jack was a natural and bowled a 141!! Mal and I stayed up until midnight and I was sore for days after. We got lots of yummy food and lots of love and then came home on Mother's Day to Daddy who missed us all very much and who greeted me with a sweet present!

The next couple of weeks will be fun. We have Jack's preschool graduation this Friday and then we are heading to Myrtle Beach for the weekend to visit Grammy and Grampy. I'll post pix when we get back!

P.S. Enjoy these pix from this weekend...most of them are from Papa but some are mine!


Molly having a good time!


Nana and Molly hamming it up


Not quite enough room for ALL 4!!


Aren't they pretty :)


"It too leetle" :)


Mom and the first 3 on Mother's Day


Jack and Max just out of the bath...just kidding!


BELLY SLIDE!!!


We all need a nap


Sophie being a goofball


Watching the penguins


I know I can figure this out


Me and Molls

Hey There!

We've had a lot going on lately. Lots of beautiful weather, so lots of afternoons spent playing outside until bedtime. We've had t-ball games, snotty noses, coughs, school, work, and lots of play! Last weekend Nana and Papa came up and we all went to the annual NICU reunion for Sophie and Macy. I can't believe it's been a year already! We ran into Nurse Michelle who was the girls' night nurse and into the Brooks family. Ethan and Evan were the girls' roommates while in the hospital. It was fun to see how much they have all grown! Jack ended up being sick the rest of the weekend and then Molly, Sophie & Macy followed close behind him. I'm tired of snot!!! This weekend we are going to Charleston for Cousin Max's birthday and Cousin Lucy's baptism. It will be my first road trip with all 4 by myself ;( I think it will be fine... John has been traveling a lot lately and we look forward to spending some time with him in the next couple of weeks! I'll post after this weekend! Toodles!



Jack, Molly, and Graham painting at Miss Emily and Ricki's house. Jack decided to paint himself a warrior chief!


Sophie and Macy having their snack in the stroller. With the weather so beautiful they have been having dinner outside a lot as well. Mommy just doesn't want to go in!



Ethan, Evan, Sophie & Macy at the NICU picnic. Sophie was mesmerized and seemed to be thinking "I remember you!" :) They couldn't take their eyes off of each other!

A Few More T-Ball Pictures

I forgot to mention that Jack already has the Baseball Player persona down. At his first game I watched him scuff the dirt with his shoe and spit into the dirt at least twice! It was hilarious! I asked him where he learned that and he said, "I didn't learn it Mommy. That's just what I do!" Very cute!!


On deck and warming up with Coach Daddy


He already looks like a pro!


His first score!!


Pep talk with Coach Cret after the game...which we won by the way :)

The Season Has Officially Started

We have had a couple of fun weeks. Jack and I were both off for Spring Break so I had a full week of me and all 4 kids at home with an open schedule. Luckily the weather was fantastic and we spent all days outside. We would usually eat lunch and then go out for a walk with the girls in the stroller and Jack and Molly in the Escalade (yeah they got A LOT of exercise didn't they ;) ) We stayed out most days well into the evenings with the neighbors and their kids. Molly had developed quite a crush on our neighbor Mr. Don and he let her drive his golf cart which she thought was GREAT!!

The next week after two rain-outs Jack had his first t-ball game! He got his uniform and looked sooooo cute. He had 2 great hits and got on base and scored each time. He loved it and it was so much fun to watch. John did a great job as assistant coach!! I missed the Saturday game because I came down with a fun case of strep throat which is absolutely awful as a grown-up! Swimming lessons start soon and warm weather fun!


Ready for a ride!!



Molly's taking the wheel...WATCH OUT!!



Jack (in the middle) and some teammates



My little slugger



HOMERUN!!!

The Clouds Have Parted

After about 2 weeks of nonstop rain and/or cold temperatures, we had a beautiful day yesterday. We were able to all go outside and enjoy the afternoon. Jack ran wild and rode his scooter or drove his Escalade while Molly pranced around in her princess skirt and high heels coloring with sidewalk chalk. Usually I plant the girls in the stroller with a snack but yesterday they were not very content with that. So, I got a blanket and plopped them down thinking they wouldn't really like the feel of the grass and stay on the blanket. Sophie was having none of that and I ended up chasing her all over the yard. They had a great time and it was a beautiful day of play!

Other Bradford tidbits: Sophie is pulling up again after a brief delay, Sophie has cut both top teeth now (she is caught up with Macy and now I really will get them mixed up), Macy is clapping her hands, Macy is waving AND saying "bye-bye," Molly's latest sayings are "Oh my gosh!" and "Okaaay?" (in a very sweet valley girl tone), and Jack has been obsessed with wearing his apron like Daddy and helping Daddy make fried fish, grits, and sweet tea for dinner. Every night when asked what he wants for dinner this is what he requests. He is our sweet southern boy!! Oh yeah...the biggest news...Sophie and Macy are officially OFF the bottle! I never have to wash bottles again!! I am not sad about this ;)!!!!!


Sophie is on the move!


I promise that they do really wear entire outfits sometimes :)


This was actually taken several weeks ago but I forgot to post it and it is SO sweet. They really do like each other in secret. Jack has actually taken to sleeping with Molly because he says he has bad dreams in his room. He says that he will sleep in his bed again when he is in the 5th grade ;) He has specific ages for everything he is going to do. Apparently though he is going to stop growing at age 11 because he said the he does not want to be 12. He says that at age 12 "my boice will change and I don't want my boice to change!" Where do they learn this stuff so early!?!?!?!?

1st Haircuts!!

Today I took all 4 kids to see Ms. Jessie to get haircuts. For the girls it was their first cut. I decided it was time to cut off the rat tails and mullets and get them cute little bobs. They both did really well and even got pretty little ribbons in their hair. Jack and Molly always do great and ate as many lollipops as they could!!


Sophie says "You're gonna do what?"


Macy was happy as long as she had some food in her hand!


Aren't they cute!!!!!

Weekend Fun

This weekend was another fun one! Our great friends from Memphis, "Uncle" Brian and "Auntie" Lynn came to see us for the weekend with Baby Jack. It's always fun to see them. Lynn and Jack also joined Jack, Molly, and me at Jack's little girlfriend Merritt's birthday party. It was a "Fancy Nancy" themed party and Jack was the only boy invited. Needless to say he had to dress fancy as well as Molly. Molly decided that there was nothing fancier than Snow White so that is how she dressed. Jack wore his seersucker pants, Topsiders, and his "kite" like Daddy's (AKA a tie:) ) They has a great time and it is hard for me to believe that our babies are 5 already. Jack and Merritt were friends before they were born a week apart, and have been buddies ever since. It was a fun weekend and now Jack is off again this week for Spring Break. I'll be trying to think of was to keep him occupied!! Have a great week!!



Jack and his friend Merritt lookin' all fancy!


Snow White


Jack and Molly have started turning the girls around while they're eating and they all sit and look at the ducks in the lake.