Happy Birthday Mom!

Mom,

We hope you have a fabulous day! We love you soooooo much and you are very special to us. Thank you for being the most wonderful Mom and Grammy ever. Here's a message from your sweet granddaughter:

And this was our first attempt, pre-nap (obviously)

Love,

Kimber, David, & Brooke

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Father's Day

I want to dedicate this post to two very special dads in my life.

To Dad

When God chose for me to have H. R. Greenlees for a father, I won the dad lottery. I KNOW that I have the best dad I could have ever hoped for. Dad, you have taught me so much about life through your example of unbelievable selflessness, perseverance, and optimism. You have always made me feel special, that I can do anything I dream of doing. While some men may be afraid to share their feelings, you have never had a shortage of uplifting, encouraging words and lots of "I love you"s. You may never know how important that is to me. Thanks for always being there for me. We's like peas and carrots.

Love always, 

Sugar a.k.a. Kimber a.k.a Your Brown-Eyed Girl

Really I won the double lottery because I got the absolute best mom too! I know I am a great mom because I can copy her. My parents still love each other very much and have set an awesome example of marriage and parenting for me. Dad and Mom, I am so grateful for every minute with you. I love you!

To David

It didn't take long for me to know that you had a gentle and giving Christian heart, and that you would make a wonderful husband and father. I remember continually being impressed by each new thing I learned about you as we were dating. I started wondering how you could have possibly made it this far without already being married. You met and surpassed every criteria on my "wish list" for a husband. Then I knew it was because you were the person God made for me. I am so blessed to be married to you. And just when I didn't think I could love you any bigger, you became a father and my love for you kept growing. I am certain that Brooke will grow up a Daddy's girl just like I am. She will look back one day and tell you how much of who she is-is because of you. I look forward to growing closer to you through the years. I love you!

Love always,

Kim

Flashback!

Your First Father's Day 2007

Father's Day 2008

Had to throw in something funny...the girl likes corn.

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More fun in the sun

Brooke's Grandma & Aunt Diana came in for a quick visit yesterday. David alternated between grilling an awesome meal and plopping in the baby pool with Brooke. I enjoyed cooling off by being splashed on the sidelines. Anyway, just had to include a picture of the two piece. Daddy says she can only wear this one in the back yard.

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Back to the Braunf

Last weekend we headed to New Braunfels to celebrate Mom's birthday and Father's Day a little early. We always really enjoy ourselves, and this time was no exception. BIG bonus-I got to spend time with my friends Jennifer and Karene, two of my best buds in the world. Jennifer was in town for one of her rare trips home from Colorado where she now lives. I'm sure she's back there now enjoying some awesome weather. Here we are in front of the very tasty and unique Huisache restaurant. After lunch we headed to DQ for some ice cream, then to Landa Park where Brooke experienced her first train ride ever. Mom & Dad used to take us on this very train when we were little. Apparently back then it cost a quarter for a ticket. Surprise, surprise-the cost has skyrocketed to $2.25! Still pretty cheap entertainment though :-)
Brooke also enjoyed some quality time with Grammy. David and I went out to TWO MOVIES! We've only been to maybe one movie together since becoming parents, and this weekend we saw two! Yes, one of them was Kung Fu Panda that we only went to because my nephew needed someone to take him, but still we felt like rebels for all the nightlife. 

I thought I would take this opportunity to break some pretty alarming news to all you readers out there that think I have the happiest baby in town. Yes, even Brooke has her moments, more so now than ever. Little Miss Independent has picked up a strategy for getting what she wants-throwing completely horrible fits! See proof below. I just didn't want you to be shocked if you saw it happen in real life.

And she's back to her sweet self for the trip home. 

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So that's where she gets it!

When my parents and sis were in town a couple weeks ago we just couldn't help ourselves. Here we are with the Mac and just a little too much time on our hands.

double the cuteness

this effect is called comic book-Pow!

kel & me times four

we come in peace

and finally a sweet picture

Yes I know I am a dork.

Happy Friday!

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Last Birthday Post...promise!

Brooke's 1st Birthday Extravaganza began with Strollerskating with Daddy & Mommy, lunch at Olive Garden, and a trip to Toys R Us. The celebration continued into the weekend in Mount Pleasant where a double first birthday party was scheduled for Brooke and her cousin KayeLeigh. Brooke ate up all the attention. I'll let the pictures do most of the talking. I think Brooke will start wondering where her cake is every day now.

The Birthday Girl

Happy Day!

Strollerskating with Daddy

Opening one of many presents in MP

Birthday Dress

Cautious with the cake...KayeLeigh knows what to do!

First attempt at corn on the cob. This was really funny to watch.

Hangin' with Nannie (Brooke's great-grandma)

Putting on a show

Where'd the cake go Dada?

Fun in Grandma's chair

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Celebrate Good Times

Mother's Day was really special. My parents and Kelly drove to spend the weekend with us. Dad and David spent most of the weekend fixing things around the house, which I think was fine with them. The rest of us just relaxed and did a little decorating. Sunday after church we enjoyed a brunch in honor of the Moms. I got some pretty awesome gifts and some sweet cards. I really enjoyed spending my first Mother's Day with my family! 

Saturday afternoon we celebrated with an early birthday party for Brooke. She enjoyed a few big bites of birthday cake, then had fun dumping the rest on the floor. She loves being the center of attention! 

In my birthday dress!

Brooke was mostly interested in this envelope. She cried when we tried to take it away to focus on her presents. 

Time for birthday cake!

Going...

going...

GONE!

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A Very Looong Week

We are finally moved in to our new house! Thanks to AWESOME friends and family (like David's mom staying with Brooke for 3 days straight) we made it all in one piece! 

Here is a picture taken right before we closed for all you curious folks. 

 We are really learning what it's like to be home owners. Since we have moved in, the water heater broke and fixing the kitchen sink was tougher than we thought. We have also made a couple of voluntary improvements like new floors in living and dining room and new carpet in the playroom. Kinsey is growing to love the back yard. Brooke is enjoying all the space to move around. 

Grandma brought her this yellow rocker that she just adores! She will sit in it for a long time, such a big girl.

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Roughin' It

We had planned to spend a relaxing weekend at Lake Buchanan with my parents.

Brooke throwing up at small group Wednesday night told us that camping was probably out for the weekend. Then she got better...or so we thought. After following doctor instructions carefully, and because she was showing no symptoms of being sick anymore, we decided to continue with our plans. David was also a little sick to his stomach. Still, we pressed on.

We stopped at Whataburger on the way. One minute after stepping inside, Brooke Whatavomited several times all over the floor. And Mommy. We profusely apologized to the unfortunate teenager assigned to cleanup duty, and swiftly made our exit. I stripped down poor baby and decided to venture on to the cabin since it would be shorter than heading back home. David was pretty sick by this point too. I said the Serenity prayer a few times as I changed out of my vomit covered clothes.

I have learned something new about my baby through all of this. She is such a trooper! Aside from the obvious outward symptoms of being sick, she acts happy and sweet as ever. This is really what fooled us this weekend. We kept thinking she was getting better.

Anyway, the cabins my parents reserved in Tow (rhymes with "cow") were awesome...equipped with A/C, kitchens, bathrooms, tv. (The roughing it part of the title was the sick baby). We enjoyed relaxing for the most part with scenic drives through the countryside, a visit to the nearby winery, and the lake breeze on our cheeks. David started to feel better after an afternoon of resting. Mom was awesome with her yummy breakfasts and a picnic dinner beside the lake. We all enjoyed a fun game of "redneck" golf and a few rounds of the basketball game Horse, or as we renamed it-Catfish. Dad pretty much ruled at that game. We took Brooke to an urgent care clinic on Saturday just to make sure she was okay. We were assured that she was on the mend.

Brooke loves baseball.

We started our journey home on Sunday. Brooke slept for what seemed like forever in her brand new carseat. David even had me check to see if she was okay. A funny smell in Hillsboro prompted us to check out the back seat, and our fears were confirmed. Our poor little baby was sick again. The new carseat is now broken in.

We finally made it home and prayed our little girl would feel better. I don't want to speak too soon, but she is doing really well today!

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A Happy Easter

We headed to "the Braunf" on Friday to spend Easter weekend with my family. We mostly relaxed and enjoyed quality time with the fam. Sunday was really nice with a great morning service. One of my favorite things about Easter service at my home church is placing flowers on the cross in honor of the Resurrection. Brooke helped me place flowers on the cross this time. 

After church, we had a yummy brunch at the hospital of all places! When we got home, we hid eggs all over the back yard and invited the neighbor boys to come find them. (Kendra had to leave after church, so she couldn't hunt, and Brooke doesn't get the egg thing yet.) It was a really wonderful time! 

NOTE: Brooke did have a bow in her "hair", but by the time we brought the camera out she wanted no part of the bow.

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Funny Face

We decided to head to MP this past week since it was Spring Break. David enjoyed all the relaxation that comes with being at home with his mom and her great cooking. Diana and Richard treated us to dinner Wednesday night, which was really nice. One night after dinner Brooke decided to put on a little show...

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KIMPALOOZA 2008

So my birthday is kind of a big deal...

...to my family.

They are so awesome. 

Dad, Mom, my sister Summer and her kids Felix & Kendra, and my sister Kelly all rented a big van and drove up to stay the weekend with us in Grapevine at the Embassy Suites. It was great except for a big bummer...Summer woke up Sunday morning with a swollen throat and a fever. She spent most of the weekend crashed out in the room or asleep in the car. I didn't get any pictures of her, but she was there.

Kel, me, Kendra, & Brooke

Mom, Dad, & the girls

the hotel

Felix's birthday was a week before mine so we celebrated with him too. After spending some time in the Bass Pro shop that is connected to the hotel, we enjoyed a really nice dinner at the restaurant that is also connected to the hotel. When the waiter asked Felix if he wanted a half or full order of ribs he said full, so the waiter brought this out...

and we all enjoyed a little bit of it, even Miss Priss.

We spent the rest of the evening chatting and enjoying each other's company. Dad even let us order two slices of triple chocolate cake up to the room. Brooke loved all the attention.

A spoon and a chair, what else do I need?

Peek-a-boo Grammy! 

worn out.

Breakfast the next morning was fabulous. We must have stayed down there for a couple of hours. Kendra especially enjoyed the balloon making clown and the face painter. 

Yes, that is a pink lizard princess.

Brooke got her nap in on Daddy's chest, still her favorite spot.

My Aunt Beth joined us for breakfast. So sweet of her!

Being silly in the bathroom...

We ended the weekend with a trip to Grapevine Mills Mall. David took a pic of us in front of the Rainforest Cafe. Summer was konked out in the car, bless her heart. 

My actual birthday (Tuesday) was really nice too. It actually snowed! David made dinner, cleaned up the kitchen, and bought me a video camera! I received many cards, phone calls, & gifts. I'm feeling pretty loved right now...

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