World of Brax

2009-08-11T20:12:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!! I have been a terrible mother and haven't posted in months and months! Scroll through the pictures below, and go to older posts, there are more pictures. Life has been as crazy as ever, but definately crazy in a very good way. Brax is now crawling all over the place, and into EVERYTHING! He learned to wave adios first and now he knows both bye-bye and adios! He's a genious. We took Brax to the hot springs in Pagosa and he loved that. He is definately a water baby! He has about eight teeth now, and I think he will be walking very soon. I just pray he doesn't start while we are in Mexico! Anyway, I will try to be better about posting.

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We went to the Pagosa hotsprings. Brax loved it!

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We had a great visit!

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Matching blue eyes!

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Bathtime is still his favorite thing!

These are a requirement in Colorado!

Brax loves to hang out on the deck and soak up the rays!

Let it be known that Tim does not support this!

Aunt Melissa bought Brax this cute bunny outfit. He is going to kill me when he is older.

2009-03-30T07:01:00.000-07:00

So it has been about a month since my last post. Brax turned five months on March 9th. I am in complete denial that he will be 6 months in a little over a week. This pic was taken on his 5 month birthday. His fifth month has been full of milestones. He is rolling over consistantly, he discovered his feet, he talks almost as much as his mother and he is eating solid food. The biggest event would be that he now has two teeth coming in! It just goes way too fast.

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Does anyone like ducks? ANYONE? No it's not halloween, it's just another festive day at the Oliver's. I have had this outfit for over five years. Cindie Sutterfield gave it to me, and despite Tim's annual efforts to rid me of it, I saved it for my baby. Tim is certain, Brax will never forgive me.

He's no QUACK!!! Okay, that was corny, but what is cuter than a baby? Maybe a baby in a duck suit!!!!!!!!

2009-02-22T19:39:00.000-08:00

It has been a heck of a long time since I have posted. I am still getting adjusted to being back at work! Brax is 4.5 months old now. It seems impossible. As soon as I get my video figured out I will post some videos. He loves to make noise! Gee, I wonder where in the world he got that quality. This is a picture of him in the beautiful sweater that his cousin Kate made for him.

2009-01-18T16:02:00.000-08:00

Yes it's true, our little guy just keeps getting cuter every day. Brax weighs 13.5 lbs and is growing like a weed. The big news for this post is that Brax rolled over! Someone should probably tell him though. I was jumping up and down and had the video camera out, but it was just another day for Brax! Next up for Brax, baby sign language! I'm getting tired of the one sided conversation. Just watch, I will have him talking early!

2009-01-05T18:31:00.000-08:00

Brax and Grandma and his fun hat that aunt Cindie gave him!

Papa, Nana and Brax!

What can you say? THE BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT WE'VE EVER RECEIVED!

Gracie and Griffin and Gabe love Brax!

We had a great New Years at Mike and Cindie's!

2009-01-05T18:08:00.000-08:00

So we took our big trip to Tulsa for the holidays. We were there for two weeks and had alot of fun. I don't care what they say, it's colder in Oklahoma, and I know Brax agrees. Brax had a great time meeting all of the people who love him. This is Brax and his Papa doing their morning routine of chatting at the kitchen table.

Papa loves Brax!

Brax got to spend time with the woman who practially raised me and my brother. Granny Virgie and Walt.

Brax loves his cousin Taylor.

He finally got to meet his Uncle Marty and Aunt Ann! XOXOXO

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Don't disturb me, I'm meditating!

Who doesn't love Sam?!?

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Priceless!

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My Aunt Bobbie came to see me and we had the best time. I love her very much!

My first Christmas tree! Mommie and Bobbie are still decorating it! I like lights!

Okay, again with the creepy arm extended sleeping. Please tell me other children do this. PLEASE!

2008-12-10T17:52:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I haven't updated in a while. I do have a good excuse, I've been sick. Thankfully, Brax is thriving and gets more precious with each day.

This is Brax's First Thanksgiving outfit, and this is what Brax did most of Thanksgiving!

Again, the Thanksgiving outfit, and the ZZZZZ's. I thought all through Thanksgiving about how blessed we are to have Brax, and what a difference a year makes. I remember so vividly last year at this time. We didn't think we could have a baby, and my dad was so very sick. How thankful I am that God heard my prayers. We have Brax and my dad is doing well.

This is Brax looking in the mirror that I had just placed in his crib. It was so cool to see him experience that for the first time. So many firsts, each one amazing!

Okay, so I know I go on and on about how precious he is, but I have to say he does some strange things too. This would be one example. Yes folks, he is asleep and yes, his arms are extended. This pose is actually very similar to the dance in the Thriller video, but he slept this way for a long time, and it totally creeps me out.....

2008-11-06T08:04:00.000-08:00

Today is Brax's one month birthday. He is really gaining strength in his neck and tracking objects. He's a really good baby, and I haven't been peed on in a long time! Yeah....

WARNING!!! Do not remove Brax from Grandma's arms or suffer the consequences!!!! That is a good thing. Grandma is visiting and she and Brax adore each other. We are getting alot of rest thanks to her help. It's wonderful.

Two of the nicest people we know. Our cousins Mark and Debbie. They are also future babysitters which really makes them the nicest people we know!

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Brax's first Halloween with Dad and Sam. A word to any children planning to trick or treat, don't come to our house. Tim feels that we should only give three pieces of candy per child. Something about conserving candy. HMMMM

That is the cutest pumpkin I have ever seen, thanks Aunt Melissa for the outfit! We tried to put Tyler's snuggly on, but it was too big!

Our first baby Madi, and our second baby Brax! Shortly after this picture was taken Madi sneezed and we had to catch Brax mid air!

Madi loves her pumpkin costume!Gotta love that!

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Yes, Brax is already enjoying baseball with his dad. As you can see he is glued to the World Series.

If I could rotate this picture I would, is that a cute smile or what. I'm not even going to tell you what he is actually doing, let's just say he's smiling.

I can't believe he is three weeks old today. What a joy and blessing he is. Be sure to check in for Halloween pictures, he and Madi have special outfits!

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Am I cute or what?

My favorite way to pass the time.

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Proud Daddy

Aunt Cindie and Brax

I love my bathtub!

My Godmother and namesake, Aunt Melissa!

Proud Grandpa, can't you tell!

Proud new grandpa!

2 Weeks and 5 Days Old

2008-10-28T09:07:00.000-07:00

It's so hard to believe that Brax is two weeks and five days old! I thought a blog would be the best way for everyone to stay posted on how the Oliver's, most importantly, how Brax is doing. Tim and I feel nothing short of blessed with our son. He is an amazing baby and obviously looks just like his dad. That definately works for me because I happen to find his dad quite handsome! Tim and I are learning all of the things that the books I poured over didn't cover. Some of these things would be: how to avoid getting peed on when changing a diaper, just because the baby is crying doesn't mean he is going to die and babies love to be swaddled! Brax definately does. I don't want to jinx myself here, but Brax sleeps well through the night, waking up one or two times ( thank you Cindie Sutterfield)! He is a really good baby and seems content. He is already tracking black and white objects with his eyes, and Tim and I are pretty sure he will start walking next week:) We want to thank all of the friends and family that have offered their help and well wishes. Their were so many of you, and we know that our son is loved and prayed for. Thank you so much to Georgia and my Dad, Melissa, Sam and Cindie for your help during the first two weeks. You guys helped me through such a rough time. We are now anxiously awaiting the arrival of Grandma Marley. Brax can't wait to meet her. Well that is all for now, I will post pictures and update regularly, so stop by and check out the world of our little Brax!