Kiddie Contagion

Brayden caught a virus that was clearly named by a perverted scientist who wanted parents to cringe every time they said its name: coxsackie.

Workin’ it for the camera: Braun family photos

So this post is a bit of a trip in the way back machine, but it’s also new news too. We technically took the photos in February but I only got the disc the other day. My little sister, Heather, flew in from Connecticut and we took advantage of the opportunity to have new family photos taken.

Jewell Family Reunion

Over the past couple week’s Brayden and Brian played host to their extended family.

What’s little, red hot and a force of nature?

Had you asked me this question earlier in the week, I would have said Brayden and his sky high fever. But thankfully he’s better so today’s answer is the amazing annular solar eclipse (also sky high).

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day was more like Mother’s Weekend this year thanks to several lovely events and gifts in the lead up to the happiest Sunday in May.

Take me out to the ball game

Brayden watched his first baseball game today when we took him to see Reno’s minor league team, the Aces. And in the spirit of the outing, I’d call the experience a double.

Little B Visits Chuck E.

I think I’ve discovered the secret behind the sensory overload chamber known as Chuck E. Cheese—caffeinated air.

Bouncin’ Birthday Party Fun

Brayden’s good buddy, Elijah, turned 2 this week and celebrated with a bouncin’ bubbly birthday party at Gymboree.

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.