Seeing green

Brayden teed up at the putting green for the very first time with his Daddy and Uncle GP.

Elmo’s Tweaktastic Easter

The Easter Bunny brought very different things for Brayden and me this year. Brayden got an explosion of Elmo, and I got medicated.

If you build it, the toys will come

It may be April Fools Day but Mommy is serious about reclaiming her living room from toy creep. Cue Brayden and Grampa to build toy boxes!

March (Birthday) Madness

March is a month of many birthdays so we’ve been doing a lot of celebrating lately, culminating with my big day on Friday the 23rd.

State of the Baby: 18 Months Old

On March 1 Brayden turned 18 months. So, as President Mommy of the United States of Brayden, it’s time for a review of where he’s at at this milestone.

Does Harvard have a preschool?

Well, they should. And this could be Brayden’s video application.

Aunty Liz Comes To Town

Aunty Liz flew in from Connecticut last week to share some good times with the family.

Can ESPN interview you in 2026?

Mark this day in your calendar. You’re going to need it when ESPN interviews you about how golf prodigy, Brayden Jewell, got his start.

Love Bug

Brayden really enjoyed this year’s Valentine’s Day (cards! candy! treats!) and got into the spirit of this annual celebration of sweetness.

Little Buddies

On Saturday, Brayden and Elijah had a totally fun play date with dancing shape sorting and high-speed baby carting.

Pardon the Interruption

I am in a period of mourning due to Super Bowl XLVI. As a result, the Jewell Family Blog will be dark this week. Now excuse me while I medicate myself and ask the gods how they could have let this happen twice…

Aunty Heather Loves Her Baby Muffin

This week we're enjoying a visit from my sister, Heather. She hasn't seen baby muffin (her nickname for Brayden) since he was little peanut, so she's been having fun seeing how big Brayden is now.

East Coast vs. West Coast

I spent this whole week in D.C. while Brayden enjoyed time with Nana and Daddy.

Flashback: Brayden’s first oplatek

What's oplatek? I'll give you a hint: You eat it. Beyond that, you're going to have to click the link to find out more.

Rumble in the Tunnel

Three generations of Braun family men went to the park this week. And to be honest, I’m not sure who had the most fun…