Weekend in Sacramento

Last year for Miriams Birthday we went to Sacramento to hang out with her and go to Apple Hill, we had so much fun that we decided to go again. (here is a picture from last year.)
This year was a little different, they didnt have as much fall stuff to take pictures by, but they did have a petting area and this year they had a pony ride, Bryson had his first ride ever and was very happy and serious on his ride!
Bryson really likes Gatlin they are buddies! Gatlin and Miriam are so awesome with our kids we are lucky to have them in our kids life!
Our favorite part of Apple Hill is the Apple pie and Apple Cider! its sooo AMAZING! its a fun family and friend day out :) Miriam thanks for having a Birthday that we can celebrate every year.

Carly came to visit!

We had such a great time when my friend Carly came to visit. She is my friend from high school and over the past 3 years the only time we have seen each other was at each others wedding, it's nice but you really don't get to spend quality time when someone is getting married!

We went to Santa Cruz and went to the beach, then had some YUMMY Brazilian food at Cafe Brasil.
Unfortunately everyone got sick the rest of the time so we hung out at the house, Carly went home and she got sick. But we did get some cute pictures

After we walked around for a while Matt took him to walk down by the waves, for some reason it didnt occur to Matt that Bryson would LOVE to get in the water or should I say run to the water! so this is the result.... it was hilarious.

Brashears family visit minus Travis

Matts dad was able to take leave from the Army and was able to visit, so the whole Family( except Trav) came up and had a good time with Bryson.Grandma and Grandpa took him to Happy Hallow





visit with the stoddards. They came down from Sacramento. Bryson had such a good time!
other cute pics of the trip :)

Bryson is a big brother!

On Friday August 6th our little guy became a big brother! Everett Parker Brashears was born at 11:41am, 7lbs 9 oz and 19in long. We are so blessed to have this new addition to our family, so far Everett is a great eater and sleeper, hopefully it stays that way once we go home tomorrow!
Bryson has been able to visit him twice and has been super cute! yesterday he gave him a kiss (which we missed on camera :( ) and today he tried to share his animal crackers with him, yay for sharing..he is not to animal crackers yet :)I love taking pictures of Matt and the boys, lets face it Men are really attractive with a baby in their arms!
we have also been blessed with a lot of help we were able to drop Bryson off at Jen's house in the morning to play with Luke, I hated calling because I knew that they were celebrating their 5th anniversary in san fran that day (hope you guys had a blast). She then sent him over to Meg's house with Luke and basically Meg had her own day care for the day... Thanks guys I really couldnt have done it with out you!
My parents also came into town that evening and brought Bryson to come see us and meet his brother, they are on Bryson duty and loving every minute :)

Everett has been very lucky in his day and a half of life so far.. he has been introduced to all 4 of his grandparents because of awesome technology called skype! Matts dad is over sea's in the Army and is in a undisclosed place(wink wink) but was able to meet Everett and we were able to reach Matts mom at home and meet his Uncle Austin and Aunt Goose too.. so just his 2 uncle Travis's are left.

I am off to get some rest! and play with my new boy. The Brashears home has added a member to team testosterone, I am out numbered even more : )

Vasona Park

Knowing that this summer there was a limited summer school program, we decided that we would have a really fun summer as a family. We have played with Bryson and taken him on some really fun adventures that to him just pass the time, since lets face it he won't remember it other that the pictures we have! As we have already shown, we went to the R Ranch, SoCal, the Aquarium and many Parks around the area.

This last part of my pregnancy has been very hit and miss on how I feel from day to day. Last year we went to the Garlic Festival and I was very much was determined to go, but on the day before I decided (and Matt was very happy) that because my back had been hurting and my ankles were swollen that it was not a great idea.
That being said, when you are in the mind frame of having a good time you don't just want to stay home, so we decided to "take it easy" and find something that would be fun, get the crazies out of Bryson and let us be outside. My friend Jen had taken her son Luke to Vasona Park, in Los Gatos for his Bday and they had such a good time. They have a small train, carousel, and a park with a decommissioned jet and fire truck... we thought Bryson would love it! Turns out Matt and I loved it even more :)
It was a great family outing and the train was only $2, much cheaper than the Garlic Fest. would have been, but don't think I will miss it next year!!!

cooling off!

After going to the R ranch we went down to SoCal for a friends wedding reception we had a good time and we were able to see my parents for a few hours, it was a short trip. They sent Bryson home with a little pool. Unfortunately it really hasn't been warm enough to put it up until the other day. He had so much fun just sitting in the back yard, what a nice treat!such a cute boy!

Monteray Bay Aquarium

Since living in the Bay Area, Matt and I have talked about going to Monterey for the Aquarium, but we just took the opportunity last week. I was so surprised to see how toddler friendly it was. We had a lot of fun, Matt and I would love to have a date weekend in Monterey someday! Bryson loved all the huge tanks :)
he was showing us the little see turtles! he really likes them


But most of all, Bryson loved the tidal wave window. He wanted to stay forever!
We had such a great time! anyone who needs a great family trip or just a good date we give it 2 thumbs up :)