Something you NEVER Thought You'd See!!!!!

ME AS A BRUNETTE!!!! Don't get to use to this. My hair is going into hybernation this winter, taking a break from bleach to restore health, but by next spring, I will be a blonde again....if I can wait that long

Bailey News

Update on Andy: He started KINDERGARTEN a couple weeks ago! It was so hard for me that first day, but after seeing how much he enjoys it, it makes it easier letting him grow up. He loves learning, reading, riding his bike, watching Boston Redsox games, playing "mario brothers", playing with his brothers, fourwheeling, camping, fishing, and basically anything to do with going in the mountains. He is so smart, he always catches me off gaurd, correcting me and surprising me with how observant he is. He is EXTREMELY observant. Seriously, you can't put anything past this kid! He loves to laugh and have fun. He is my "ray of sunshine".

Update on Maddex: He started his second year of preschool this past week. It has been really hard for him previous weeks watching Andy come to and from school, when he wanted to go to school so bad. He was estatic his first day. I was worried he would have a hard time without Andy there, but he did just fine. He LOVES playing the Wii, going in the mountains, doing absolutely anything with his dad, tormenting his baby brother, making people laugh, playing in the yard, bugs, and getting dirty! He is a very sweet spirited little boy.

Update on Dane: Just when I think his personality couldn't get any bigger, it grows. He is a full of energy, happy 15 month old. When I'm having a off day, this kid's smile completely turns it around. He loves playing with balls. Throwing balls, chasing balls, kicking balls, catching balls. He is also at a tough age, pulling EVERYTHING out, and scattering. Keeping my house picked up is near impossible. He loves going "bye bye", the outside, animals, and his "Da Da".

Brandon and I are doing well. Though it's been kind of a sad, softball-free summer. He misses playing, and I miss watching. His knee has improved since the accident, but he will be undergoing surgery to replace his ACL at the first of November. So I'm sure we will have a lot of card games to play together, and Redsox games to watch!

Well, I guess thats about it for now. Hope everyone is doing well!

Lots of changes!

So lots has happened since my last post. This is Brandon's leg in a hardcast from thigh to ankle. I'll get to that story momentarily.

Things I've missed blogging about:

*Maddex turned 4 yrs in Februrary. He loves being a big brother and loves being "in charge" of Dane.

* Brandon and I celebrated our 7th anniversary in April.(wow!)

*Brandon turned the big 30 April 5th. Ironically, he aquired a cane on the day of his birthday. He was involved in an accident at work. I received "the phone call", the thing I dread most, being the wife of a coalminer, early in the morning. He was struck by a miner cable. Don't feel bad if you don't know what that is. (I didn't know either) It's basically the same thing as a normal power cord, except about 6 inches in diameter. I'm so lucky I'm not a widow. Lucky that he took the hit in the knee and not the face. It "exploded" his MCL, partially tore his ACL and caused excessive bone bruising and internal bleeding. He Just returned to work this week and has come a long way as far as healing, but still has a long way to go.

His cake.

Dane is the funnest baby EVER. This picture was taken today. As you can see he is growing up fast. He celebrated his 1st birthday in May and is now walking all over the place. He has brought more joy to this family than I ever thought possible. He completes our family. I'm so sad that he is growing up too fast!

Andy and Maddex graduated preschool in May.

Andy and Maddex have been having lots of fun playing tee ball this year.

Andy will be starting kindergarten in the fall. He is soooo ready. He is so smart and loves to learn.

This post will have to do as a quicky update of our family! Hope everyone is doing well!