Neeley Family Blog

We went pumpkin picking this last Friday. It is our 3rd year going out to The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie's Island here in Portland. It was a gorgeous fall day- crisp and clear. We had a wonderful day together as a family. We took the tractor hay ride out to the patch, picked out our pumpkins, and rode back. Brayden and Brock then climbed the big hay mound and went to see the little animals in the barn. It was awesome! And we ended our day with the best look at the moon coming out in the purplish sky. Amazing!

Yes it has happened, our littlest man is walking now. He started walking on the 3rd of October. Brad and I went on a "date night" and returned to see our little boy walking all over his grammy & grandpa's house. He had been taking a few steps here and there, but is now full on walking all over. It is still that drunken sailor, wobbly walk, but he is getting better each day. We love it and just wanted to share the update with everyone!

Brayden is now 3 years old. We cannot believe it our selves... he is officially a little man. We celebrated his birthday on Friday the 12th by going to the beach and letting him build sand castles. We had a ball! He got such a kick out of it and had sand everywhere- even in his diaper! (Yes, I said diaper- he is not potty trained yet, but we hope soon) When we got home we had cake which he picked out the design of. It was a great day. The next day we continued the celebration and went to the Family Fun Center with his grandparents, and auntie and cousin Dominic. The miniature golf was the best! He is so spoiled- we know.

Well, Brock is officially one now and we had a great day yesterday on his birthday. We spent the first part of the day at OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry). They have a large childrens play area which both the boys loved. Grammy and Grandpa, as well as Auntie Brittany and Uncle Tony and kids joined us. From there we went out to Grammy & Grandpa's house for a barbeque and cake. It was a good time :) Brock dug into his cake a little, but did not like the texture of the icing that much. He was a very good boy and enjoyed his day. Check out the pictures for a look at the day as well.

Of course I could not forget our other babies in our home. Tinsley and Rogue are as much our babies as our actual children! They are very precious to us and are wonderful with the boys.

Brock is now turning one! I cannot believe it :( It seems like he is only a few months old- where does the time go? He is growing like a weed and we call him Brockster the Rockster. The boy is solid and going to be walking shortly. He is ahead of where his brother was at this time, but Brock also did not come early like his brother. He is a very sweet, loving little boy who like to be big stuff and try things his brother does. We will be celebrating his birthday on the 7th and I'll have to post again with a birthday update.

Well, Brayden has come a long way in the last 3 years. It is hard to believe that he came so early and so small, yet he is growing like a weed and busy as can be these days. He constantly wants to be playing ball and going to new places. He is defiant when it comes to potty training and refuses to sit on the potty, so yes we are regrettfully still in diapers around here. Hopefully one day soon we will make the big change- PLEASE give suggestions if you have them! He is quite the little man these days with his new haircut from Disney- he looks so much like Brad! He shows and tells us something new each day, and he picks up on everything! Man is he smart!