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.

The Parties Are Over

Another fun weekend at the Bradford house has passed! It all started on Thursday which was Jack's 5th birthday. Aunt Staci, Max, Abby, and Lucy came back to stay with us. I took the 4 big kids to Jack's t-ball practice while Staci stayed home with the 3 babies. I got home and she had all the babies fed, bathed, and ready for bed...go Staci ;)!! Jack decided that for his birthday dinner he wanted pizza from the pizza guy so we ordered Pizza Hut and had all of our kids plus 3 of Jack's friends from the neighborhood over for a fun dinner. John made it home from Little Rock that night.

Saturday, the day of Jack's birthday party at the park, began as a very cold and rainy day...it didn't change as the morning went on :(! John being the awesome Daddy that he is got on the phone at around 10 am and booked a party at Monkey Joe's VERY last minute. I had to call the 19 kids that had RSVP'd to the party to let them know the location had changed. Jack was so excited to have his party at Monkey Joe's. I think that is where he really wanted it to be, but I had convinced him that the park would be fun because it was a lot cheaper. After a week of 70 & 80 degree weather I was sure that the park would be great. Never trust the weather I guess. The party ended up being great, a little too crowded, but great! Jack had a fantastic time as well as all of his friends. He said his favorite part was opening the presents - surprise, surprise! Thanks to all friends and family who helped out and just joined us for the party. We are truly blessed to have you all in our lives. And yes, I did get teary when Jack was opening his presents and it hit me for the first time that my baby is 5...time truly flies by...


Make a wish


His favorite part...sitting in the huge MJ chair and opening the loot!


Molly after 1 piece of cake an 2 cupcakes


Monkey Joe himself...completely terrifying to Max (Jack's cousin)


Jack and his buddy Tripp on their skateboards.


Look at that move;) The skateboard was his present from John and me.


John and Molly on the "Big Slide!"


Grammy and Grampy with Sophie and Macy


Say "CHEESE!"

My Babies Are 1

Hi everyone and Happy Easter! We had such a fun and busy weekend. It all started Friday when Nana, Papa and Em got here for the weekend. It was my Daddy's birthday so we fried shrimp and fish for him. Mom and I rushed to the grocery store to get supplies for Saturday. Saturday Morning John took Jack to T-Ball practice while my Dad and I took Molly to the neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt. It was so much fun for us and for Molly. We ran to an area of the yard where we were all alone and she racked up!! When we got home we finished getting ready for Sophie and Macy's birthday party. They were so pretty in their outfits and the LOVED the cake! Many people commented that they have never seen babies eat the cake like they did. The first cake I made was my attempt at Two Peas in a Pod, but it looked more like 2 green boobies ;)! Needless to say, we got 2 different cakes, yummy bunny ice cream cakes, that were so sweet. I still gave the girls the green cakes because I didn't think they would dig into ice cream cake as well because of the cold. We sang "Happy Birthday" first to Sophie and then to Macy. They also got into opening the presents and liked ripping the paper. It was a great party!!
The next morning was Easter Sunday and we started it with an Easter egg hunt in the house that the Easter Bunny provided. Jack and Molly really got into it and they both loved their Easter baskets. They still have not stopped eating chocolate. We made a big Easter brunch and the everyone had to go home. Never fear though, everyone will be back next weekend for Jack's party! Staci and her kids decided to stay in Charlotte this week- half with her in-laws and half with us- so she will be back on Thursday.
I posted a lot of pictures from this weekend and I apologize that they are out of order and 1 sideways. I will describe what each one is! Toodles!


Sophie and Macy in their pretty Birthday outfits!



Jack looking for Easter eggs


They work so well together when they want to :)


Papa taught Macy a new trick this weekend


John took some needed personal time and went fishing!!


"Happy Birthday to Sophie!"


"Happy Birthday to Macy!"


"Me like cake!!"


FYI: The green dye does NOT digest...just turns the poo poo a lovely shade of green!!


Opening all of our cool presents


Molly hunting for eggs on Saturday


Mommy and Molly racked up...we didn't leave any for the the little boy there ;)


The 2nd try at the cakes. They were very yummy and
very appropriate for an Easter birthday.


Jack and Max eating hot dogs on the deck during the party.


Molly and "Missy" in their matching dresses from Aunt Debbie, Cousin Mallory, and Great Nana. (Sorry the picture is sideways!)