James' Journey: November 2007

Monday, November 26, 2007

James'

On the way back home from Aunt Jami's for Thanksgiving we stopped at the Smith Lake Dam and took some fall pictures. Brennon

Madilyn Claire

Our James family

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

Maw Maw and Braiden

Little Miss Chloe

Uncle Phil asleep, too much turkey????

Family playing games after eating lunch.

Our little STUD muffin...

Madi and Braiden

Madi and Braiden snuggling before bedtime.

Madi holding Braiden. She loves you so much, even if you are a boy....

Daddy's Hands

Daddy napping with me...

Braiden holding Daddy's hand

Fall Colors

The colors of fall. The mountain from our front porch and the trees beside our house.

6 Weeks Already

Today I'm 6 weeks old.... We love you and feel so blessed to have you. You bring joy to our family and make our hearts happy.

Alabama Game - Boys day out.....

Daddy and Brennon at the Alabama Game. The boys had a great time. They threw the football on the Quad, ate hotdogs, bought some shirts. Brennon loves being at the games. Thanks Janice for the tickets. They were a great Birthday gift. Brennon and Dad will remember this day forever.

Brennon and his Alabama dreadlocks.

Brennon on the Quad.

Friday, November 23, 2007

Family Reunion

The James'. We had a great time seeing everyone and meeting new family. Thanks to Martha Grace for inviting us. Hope to see everyone soon.

All the little children and there is more on the way.....

Uncle Marty holding Braiden.

Sweet Lily Grace

Who's Foot Is This????

No one would claim this footprint on the van window. Looks an awful like a size 13-1 huh Madi.?.?....

Happy Birthday Brennon

Brennon is 9. I can't believe how fast the years have gone by. We are so proud of you and all you have done. You are a wonderful son and growing up to be a wonderful man. We love you.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Bath Time So Not Fun

Bath time is not fun. Braiden hates it. All of it. He screams the whole time. I can't wait till he enjoys this more. I remember Brennon and Madilyn Claire loving bath time. I guess every child is different.

It's still not fun.

Monday, November 19, 2007

Field Trip to Mc Wane Center.. November 2, 2007

Brennon and Hunter playing at the Mc Wane Center. They had a great time on their school field trip. I think he liked the bus ride there the most.

Brennon's face and hands. We could have spent all day doing this. It was so fun.

Brennon on the bicycle - he was so serious, he wouldn't look over at us and wave. He looked straight ahead the whole time.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

The 1800's

Madilyn had to dress up like the 1800's. They were learning about how things used to be in the 1800's. She loved dressing up. Mom thought it was fun also. And of course we were still in pink.

Halloween

Madilyn in her cheerleader costume for Halloween.

Brennon in his allstars uniform- he is now too big to dress up. Mommy made him put this on. He is growing up too fast. Why can't they just stay little?
We went to our church festival and played games for candy, did some art projects and face painting. It was a fun safe Halloween.

My little pea pod. You snuggled down and slept through the whole night.

Mrs. Terri was in charge of face painting and she painted your nose green.

Hold me

Madilyn loves her baby brother and asks to hold him everyday sometimes all day long. When she says her prayers at night she says "Thank you god for Braiden". How blessed are we to have such wonderful children.

Brannon holding Braiden, he will sit and hold you hand and rub on your feet.

Our little glow worm

Braiden had some billirubin issues. This is common for early babies and babies who are breast fed. He loved his light. It had a fan at the bottom and he was all warm inside. He slept so good in there, we almost kept it.

Fluffy Baby Chick Head

Braiden has so much hair... This is what it looks like after his bath. I just love his fuzzy hair..

Going Home

Braiden in his going home outfit.

Brennon, Madilyn Claire and Braiden at home at last.

Lil'B

Lil'B on mommy's shoulder. One of my favorite places to be.

Baby Brother

Brennon holding his new brother

Madilyn Claire holding Braiden for the first time.

Daddy and his new son...

Sunday, November 11, 2007

A New Chapter Begins

Here I am Braiden Wesley James, we waited a long time for you. I could hardly believe you were here. You were so beautiful. All I could say was Thank you God for this baby.

Born October 5th, 2007 at 8:50p.m. Lil' B weighed 6 lbs 2 ozs, was 19 inches long.

After my my first bath.

The Saga...

Our story began in 1995, when I met Patrick at a Wesley Foundation function in college. Of all things it was roller-skating. I have to say Patrick was really bad at it, but I didn't mind. It truly was love at first sight. I knew that night that I never wanted to be with out him. We became best friends and on July 27, 1996 we were married. Two years later on October 30, 1998 we had a son, Brennon who is now 10. On January 11, 2001 we were again blessed, this time a daughter, Madilyn Claire who is now 8. Our life was blessed far beyond what we deserved and we were complete, or so we thought. In August of 06 we found out shockingly that we were pregnant. Surprised and joyful we began to plan for our growing family. November 18th of that year our sweet baby went to be with the Lord. I continue to work through the anger and hurt. I take great comfort in knowing that Jesus will always hold him. In October of 07 we welcomed another baby boy into our family. Braiden Wesley (named after where we met) James arrived 5 weeks early and is the joy of our family. We adore him. We are truly in awe of everything God does in our life. We don't understand it all but are so grateful to have a loveing Father who is in charge of it all.
Brandi- My parents are James and Janice Murray and David and Deborah Eason. I have a sis Jami and BIL Blake Creel who we just found out is expecting their 1st baby in August. We are so excited. I have a brother Jeff who is dealing with his own battles of sickness and seperation from God. Keep him in your prayers. God can heal the ugliest of addictions and bring new life. He has 4 beautiful children. I also have 2 step bro Michael and John.
I work at a Big BABY hospital in B'ham teaching labor & delivery and newborn care classes one night a week. I also used to work PRN as a labor/delivery nurse. Since Braiden was born I have taken some time off from the floor to enjoy my family.
Patrick- My parents are Preston and Dexine James. I have a bro Marty and SIL Peyton. I was recently made an uncle with a beautiful, sweet niece Lily Grace.
I work as a Production Manager for an automotive supply company. Please be in prayer for more buisness in this ever decreasing car market.
Brennon loves to play sports particularly baseball - and found out he is pretty good at basketball too. While not doing sports he likes playing computer games, PS2, riding his 4 wheeler and bike, watching football and being at home with his family.
Madilyn Claire AKA Drama Queen- She loves to dance. She takes Jazz, ballet and tap.
Her recent accomplishment was making a competition team at her dance studio. She also enjoys school; she is one of the top readers in her class. She loves playing with her friends and doing girly things like make up and hair.
Braiden - Well all he does right now is play and make messes. His favorite thing is still ... nurse. But we are working on weaning it is just slow. I secrestly am enjoying every minute of it Shhh don't tell.
This past March we started attending Daystar church. If you are near our area you should definatley check this church out. It has been life changing for us. This past summer our kids went to church camp and spent the week away from home. They were saved and were later baptized. Patrick and I have also learned so much. The Wed classes are wonderful, we are now going to fireproof our marriage and are currently working through Love Dare. They have great praise and worship with messages for your everyday walk with the Lord. You are not just going to church on Sundays you are truly living it all week. It is the best church.
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Our life is full and alot crazy and a bit unorganized at times but it's our life and we wouldn't have it any other way. Well maybe a little more sleep now and then.