Bo's 2nd Birthday

Only a month late :) We had so much fun celebrating Bo's birthday. Although we did have an uninvited guest that we hadn't anticipated making an appearance at the party---Mary Susan! We planned the party the week before his actual birthday and my due date (August 9th). However, the party ended up being the day after we came home from the hospital. It was a great transition to have all the focus on Bo. Both grandparents, Bucky's grandmother, and Bo's friends Jacks & Wil all celebrated with us. We had "Bob-Bob's" (Bob the Builder) everywhere. He was so excited and I still can't believe my baby is 2! He continues to amaze us with his expanding vocabulary and fun personality. He is such a sweet big brother (when he actually acknowledges her existence).

Blowing out the candle!

On his tricycle from his daddy


Opening the presents...

Jacks was so excited and so entertaining with everything. Bucky's mom said it reminded her of Bucky with his friend, Mack when he was little.

Papa Bruce with new Mary Susan---2 days old here.

A few things I love besides my family...

for my sanity and yours.

Bottled coke
crunchy ice
Lyle Lovett
the 8 feelings
corn on the cob
juicy watermelon
homemade ice-cream
dancing
a good nap
Heavenly shower at the Westin Hotel
the smell of Lavender

More Mary Susan Pics...

Here are a few Mary Susan pictures in no particular order. She is sweet, sleeping, and growing...we are adjusting :)

Bucky's Parents (Papa Bruce and GeeGee Mary)


One of many failed attempts at a picture of Bo and Mary Susan

Ashley's Parents (PawPaw and Nana)

Life with 2---holding the baby with a 2 year old's hand in my armpit...all day, every day

Happy Birthday Sweet Bo!

Bo turned 2 this past Sunday...it was very confusing to him because his birthday "party" was actually last Saturday. I cannot believe my baby is 2 years old! What an amazing blessing he is in our lives and how he has grown me as a person. I can't remember life without Bo and am thankful for the time I have had. I can hardly fathom that a short 2 years ago he was the baby in my arms.

Baby Bo

1 Year

2 Years

She's here!

Mary Susan Broadrick, born today at 1:22 a.m.
7lbs 11 oz, 20 1/2 inches

We are calling "Mary Susan" named after her grandmothers. We are so thankful for such a sweet and beautiful little girl. God has truly blessed us. More to come...

Another month...

Has come and gone by way too quickly. I try to soak in my days with Bo as I know our one-on-one time is growing short. We spend our days playing in the backyard, at the aquarium/museum, napping, eating, and everything in between. He continues to amaze me as he grows and is as sweet as he is wild. What a joy. He makes us laugh more often than not and can bring me to tears with his sweet voice saying "please, mama". Yes, he is beyond rotten yet I pray that we are fostering his heart to feel and express his feelings well. He is very tender and I long to protect that from the roughness that surrounds us daily.

Baby girl Broadrick is growing and squirming far more than I ever remember with Bo. Most of the day I walk around with a point completely stuck out on my right side attributed to a knee or heel of sorts pressing to the point of what feels combustion at times. She is out of room...we are expecting a long skinny baby to arrive in the upcoming 3 weeks.

A few pictures of our last few weeks!
Swim classes at the Y with our friends Amber and Jacks.



Get Naked and Eat Spaghetti night.


Celebrating our sweet baby girl. Bucky's sisters were so sweet to host a family get together at their mom's house. We had such a fun time visiting and everyone brought such beautiful gifts. It was a wonderful time to honor our sweet girl that will be here ever so soon and be reminded of what a blessing it is to be surrounded by wonderful family.





And I am pretty sure this makes me the worst mom ever...the fact that I awoke to a little voice calling, "mama" at 6:15 one morning soon to be followed by my discovering of Bo covered with poop. Where do you even start??? Well, I thought a camera was a great place followed by a shower! Where was daddy??? Running.


And finally Bo's first trip to Athens, GA. We went last week to see 2 college roommates and meet Kristin's new little boy, Wyatt. Natalie is expecting a boy in November as well. My mom made the trip and was a tremendous help with Bo. It was so much fun to catch up with these two girls. Being back in Athens can be a time warp...very hard to believe it has been 5 years since we left there!!!

A big move!

To a big boy room that is...last night was Bo's first night in his "big boy" room. Bucky and I spent all weekend of our baby-moon/stay-cation/anniversary celebration getting everything ready to make the switch. It only took an hour for him to go to sleep and I didn't hear his sweet feet until 6:30 this morning. I must say it was both melting and strange to have Bo standing at my bed saying "hi, mama" after nearly two years of getting him from his crib. Oh, how my heart has tugged and tears have flown over this transition. I just feel like it is too soon, he can't be old enough for a bed. Yet, he is just that, a little boy that continues to delight us daily with his ever so growing vocabulary and personality. Challenging at times, very active and wired with a heart like his daddy---sweet and tender.

Here are some pictures:
Waiting patiently as mom/dad scramble for the various cameras (aren't we supposed to have these packed in the precarious hospital bag???)


On the rocking horse made by my dad before Bo was born---Bucky & I thought he would never fit on it.

"Here are all my Bob-Bob's"
Checking out the toys/books on the great bookshelf his paw paw made for his special room.
And, sleeping away...like a baby, I mean Big Boy!