All About Brenden

All Handsome for his First day of Primary !!!

2012-01-22T23:00:00.000-08:00

Brenden got all dressed up for his first day of Primary. He looked so handsome ! He looked so grown up and was such a big boy with all the other big kids on his first day of Primary.

Celebrating Brenden's 3rd Birthday and Christmas !!!

2012-01-22T21:36:00.000-08:00

Brenden had a nice Birthday and Christmas. They both were very small and simple celebrations with him and family. He really enjoyed everything he got and had fun opening his presents and blowing out his candles on his birthday cake. It was a really great time !

Enjoying Christmas Tree Lane

2012-01-22T21:14:00.000-08:00

Brenden had such a great time walking down Christmas Tree Lane all bundled up because it was quite nippy ! We all had a great time enjoying all the Christmas lights, music and christmas scenes.

Having a fun filled Halloween as a monkey !

2011-11-15T09:59:00.000-08:00

Brenden was a monkey this year. He then also wore his little monkey on his back so he was a monkey wearing a monkey. He loved Halloween this year. He enjoyed going trick or treating. He wanted to walk into their houses instead of stay outside to get his candy. He is very sociable. He had fun at the ward halloween party also. His favorite activity was the cake walk. He liked walking around to the different numbers being that he loves numbers and knows them all ! He also liked that activity the best because well, he won cupcakes !!! He was eyeing them the whole night ! He did get to enjoy one nice big one that he enjoyed a lot .

First Trip to the Waterslides !!!

2011-11-15T09:48:00.001-08:00

Brenden had his first trip to the waterslides. We went to the ones in Fresno. We went together with grandma and grandpa from Modesto and Mama and Dada ! He had a blast going on all the little kiddie waterslides that were plenty wild and fun. He also loved jumping the waves in the wave pool and floating down the river. It was a great day and I am sure he will want to go back again ! We went the summer of 2011 !

Another great trip to Oregon to see Grandma and Grandpa !

2011-11-15T09:06:00.000-08:00

We were able to sneek off to Oregon for a quick trip for a couple of days and we wanted Brenden to get a chance to see his granparents and great grandparents for the year and it was the only time we could find to take it. It was around the first week of August of 2011. It was a lot of fun. He enjoyed his new horse given to him by his grandparents, and swimming with his cousins and the duck decoys. He also enjoyed riding the horses and hiking through and seeing some waterfalls. Great, quick trip !

Brenden's First experience Hiking to the Top of Vernal Falls !

2011-07-15T11:26:00.000-07:00

Brenden had such a great time at Yosemite. We hiked to the top of Vernal Falls and he loved the Mist Trail getting drenched from head to toe ! He hiked to the Mist Trail and then he rode in the backpack on Brent's back and then after the Mist trail he hiked on his own on the way down. Brenden hiked with a monkey backpack harness. He loved his monkey. He felt like a big boy hiking on foot on his own. He did so great. The Waterfalls were so beautiful and huge. Gorgeous !!!

Having a Camp-out at Montana de Oro State Park

2011-06-05T21:19:00.000-07:00

We all went together on a camp-out as a family to Montana de Oro State Park. We wanted to do some beach camping. It was so beautiful there with all the nice beaches and bluffs overlooking the ocean. Brenden had a great time despite his really bad fall he took when running downhill on the gravel and scraping himself up really bad. We had to end our trip early because of having really bad rain and wind gusts all through the night and next day. We got drentched. Also Brent ended up getting really sick so between those two things we just camped out one night. Brenden loved going into the ocean when the waves came up. He also enjoyed going on the beautiful bluffs trail hike along the bluffs overlooking the ocean. It was so beautiful.

Brenden Having a Blast Finding Easter Eggs

2011-06-05T21:09:00.000-07:00

Brenden loved going on his Easter egg hunt. He got excited everytime he found a egg. He even did a little bit of a jump at times when he found one. He calls them balls rather than eggs. Very cute.

First Trip to Magic Mountain !

2011-04-01T11:34:00.000-07:00

Brenden wasn't too sure about the rides at Magic Mountain. He enjoyed seeing the Looney Tune Characters and seeing a show and riding on some trains but anything that was somewhat wild or moved off the ground he wasn't so sure of. Have to wait till he is a little older next time to go enjoy some rides.

Having a Fun Weekend with Uncle Michael and Aunt Heather !

2011-04-01T09:58:00.000-07:00

Brenden had a fun time visiting with Uncle Michael and Aunt Heather at their house. He had fun meeting their dog Jake and jumping in the waves at the beach and riding the Steam Train.

Brenden's First Trip to the Snow !!!

2011-02-15T09:57:00.000-08:00

Brenden had a great first time to the Snow ! We went to the Sequoias to have fun walking around in the snow. Brenden thought it was fun sinking in snow while we walked. Loved holding onto his mommy and daddy's hands while he walked around. He had a Blast !

Brenden is having fun Counting up the stuff on the ground that fell from the tree ! He is becoming a great counter. Loves counting up everything !

Enjoying a Quiet Christmas with the Family !

2011-01-29T14:12:00.000-08:00

Christmas was really nice this year. We just stayed home and enjoyed it all together as a family. It was very nice and relaxing and quiet. Put on some Christmas music, enjoyed watching Brenden open his gifts and have the day of not having to go out and do anything but just enjoy each other. Everyday seems to be so full of rush and so much to do and it was nice to have one day where we just could stay home and enjoy each other !

Happy 2nd Birthday to Brenden !

2011-01-29T13:54:00.000-08:00

Brenden had a nice quiet birthday when he turned 2 with the family. He got to enjoy his favorite food in having homemade ham and pinnapple pizza. He then enjoyed his birthday cake that he had no problem eating of lemon cake. His favorite thing that he recieved was his magnadoodle like thing that he draws on all the time.

Brenden enjoying being with Daddy !

2011-01-29T13:27:00.000-08:00

Brenden always has so much fun being with Daddy, playing with his stuff like his hat. He loves sitting with him on the recliner even while Daddy is sleeping. He was having fun playing with his alligator that he loves with Daddy on the couch. Then it was Brenden's turn to fall asleep on the couch when he fell asleep after a long day.

Brenden Helping Decorate the Christmas Tree !

2011-01-29T13:13:00.000-08:00

Brenden really enjoyed it when we put up the Christmas tree for this year. He enjoyed helping decorate the tree. He loved seeing the tree when it had the lights on it.

Brenden Helping Out and Learning New Things !

2011-01-29T12:24:00.000-08:00

Brenden loves learning his ABC's and he is having fun singing along to the ABC song. Brenden has so much fun riding his Choo Choo Train. Brenden is such a great helper in he loves to help load and un load the dishwasher. He is trying to help me put the silverware away and well, he hasn't quite figured out exactly where to place them yet ! =)

Having fun at Cobb Ranch !

2010-11-11T11:30:00.000-08:00

Brenden had fun at Cobb Ranch for a halloween outing ! He enjoyed playing on the slide, and riding on the horse swing with his mama who could fit. We had a wild ride. He had fun running through the pumpkin patch and picking up some pumpkins. He also loved riding on the tractor for fun.

Having fun in the Bathroom with Bath time and Brushing Teeth !

2010-11-11T11:13:00.001-08:00

Brenden has so much fun with Bath time when he is learning his letters and numbers using his foam letters and numbers to stick them on the tub and read them. He is also enjoying his brushing teeth routine. He gets his stool and steps on it, gets his tooth brush out and brushes his teeth and he gets help with putting on the toothpaste and rinsing out his brush and he puts his toothbrush back in the drawer. So cute !

Loving using his new Booster Seat at the Table !

2010-11-11T10:51:00.000-08:00

Brenden loves using his new booster seat at the table.

Brenden will show you What He Likes to do for Fun !

2010-09-02T22:10:00.000-07:00

Brenden is a very busy boy ! He is a very active and a very happy boy ! He is always on the go, having to change activities constantly, which he has always done since the time that he was born. I am going to show you a bunch of his favorite things to do for fun !

To dress how Mama wants me to or how I want to !

2010-09-02T21:32:00.000-07:00

Well, I wanted to make a post to have some fun in showing you how I Mama, likes to see my boy dressed, in a nice outfit, or dressed nicely for church.... and then there is how Brenden wants to dress, in barely nothing but his diaper !!

No, Don't make me wear this !!!

Ha, Ha, Ha..... I am free !!!

Brenden's Fun Time at the Park !

2010-09-02T21:08:00.000-07:00

One day Brenden decided to start trying to slide down the side of his tent.... and we thought, hmmm, I think he is trying to tell us something.... "Take me to the Park Now!!! I want to play on the Slide !" We quickly got the hint and took him for the first time where he really enjoyed playing at the park on the swing and slide.

Our Trip to Oregon with Brenden at 19 months old- Our Camping trip to Twin Lakes

2010-08-05T20:32:00.000-07:00

Brenden at our Twin Lakes Camping Trip

Brenden had a fun time at the weekend camping trip to Twin Lakes. His favorite part of the trip was playing in the dirt, swimming in the lake and his absolute favorite part was running down the gravel road full speed ! He ended falling over and getting hurt a bunch of times but still was back to the gravel road again. He also enjoyed the walk along the lake with everyone and had a nice fudge bar at the end of the nice trip.

Our Trip to Oregon with Brenden at 19 months old - Trip to the Coast/ Aquarium

2010-08-05T20:07:00.000-07:00

Brenden Having Fun at the Coast and Aquarium

Brenden had a lot of fun at the Coast. He had no problem jumping into the cold ocean water when it was quite cool out. He also enjoyed going to the Aquarium especially seeing all the fishes swimming around.

Our Trip to Oregon with Brenden at 19 months old ! - Celebrating our 5 year Anniversary away from Brenden !

2010-08-05T00:38:00.000-07:00

Celebrating Our 5 Year Anniversary away from Brenden ! Went to Silver Creek Falls !

Were able to run away for the day to Silver Creek Falls and hike 5 1/2 hours of trails running into 10 + waterfalls. It was sooo beautiful and gorgeous there. We just took our time and enjoyed being away from Brenden for the day and got to enjoy some quality time for just us mom and dad ! We were happy to see him when we got back from our trip !

Our Trip to Oregon with Brenden at 19 months old ! - Fun with his Mom and Dad and a friend Levi !

2010-08-05T00:18:00.000-07:00

Fun with his Mom and Dad and a Friend Levi !

Brenden had a lot of fun with his mama and Dad in various places. He got to enjoy one place in particular with his parents and a friend Levi. They enjoyed a day at the Enchanted Forest.

Our Trip to Oregon with Brenden at 19 months old ! - Fun at the Farm !

2010-08-05T00:05:00.000-07:00

Fun at the Farm

Brenden had fun at Tracy and Jeff's Farm enjoying all the horses. Just had to watch out for him in running into the electrical fences we didn't want him to get near. He loved petting the horses and chasing after the dogs.

Our Trip to Oregon with Brenden at 19 months old !- Brenden Having Fun !

2010-08-04T23:30:00.000-07:00

Brenden Just Having a Blast !

Brenden had a lot of fun while in Oregon. Fun running around, fun jumping in the pool, fun smiling big, fun playing with his toys and letters and just plain fun acting silly !

Our Trip to Oregon with Brenden at 19 months old ! - Fun with the Cousins !

2010-08-04T22:46:00.000-07:00

Fun with the Cousins

Brenden had a lot of fun playing with all of his cousins in Oregon. His favorite things was dancing with the girls and chasing after his boy cousin Blayden.

Brenden off to the Sequoia National Park !

2010-07-07T16:28:00.000-07:00

Brenden and the family went on a day trip to Sequoia National Park. Went on a little hike to a swimming hole next to a beautiful waterfall. It was sooo nice and relaxing. He loved wading in the shallow part of the swimming hole and loved the hike on his daddy's back to get there seeing all the beauty around him. We also had a nice picnic lunch which he loved. ( He is sitting on the picnic bench only in his diaper then because we found out that Brenden gets extremely car sick on winding roads, so he lost his outfit on the way up to the Park) Put on his swimming gear and off to the waterfall he went and it was all good ! Great day with the family enjoying the beautiful outdoors !

Brenden is growing up Too Fast !

2010-07-07T16:20:00.000-07:00

Brenden got a hold of daddy's electric shaver and he is ready to start shaving ! My boy is growing up soo fast !

Brenden all excited to go on a trip to Oregon !

2010-07-07T16:09:00.000-07:00

Brenden and the familia are off to Oregon in about two weeks and he is all excited to see his grandparents, great grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins etc... from Oregon ! He is already to go !

Brenden Looking Cute at 18 months !

2010-07-07T15:16:00.000-07:00

Brenden is 18 months old ! He is getting more cute everyday! Here is a couple of my favorite pictures that I took of him recently. You will notice him topless in a lot of the photos, well because it is very hot in the summer time

in Visalia !

Brenden is Talking Now !!!

2010-05-05T07:50:00.000-07:00

Just this last couple of weeks he has started saying more things than just "mama" and "dada" !

He says " All Done, Bye, Oh, Ok, Yah, Yes, Wow, Thank-you" etc....

It is sooo exciting hearing him talking ! He seems to be picking up more words each day !

Fun at the Fresno Petting Zoo

2010-04-16T22:51:00.000-07:00

Brenden had so much fun at the Fresno Petting Zoo. He had fun running around chasing after the animals, or digging in the dirt with the goats.

Brenden's First Easter Egg Hunt !

2010-04-06T12:54:00.000-07:00

Brenden had so much fun finding the Easter eggs outside the apartment in Visalia. He got very excited everytime he was able to find a egg and enjoyed putting them in the bowl that we carried for him. We all had a lot of fun. Later enjoyed his Easter eggs to play with inside the house.

First time to Disneyland !

2010-04-06T12:48:00.000-07:00

Brenden had a lot of fun at Disneyland. He enjoyed riding on all the little kid rides. He wasn't so sure about the rocket ship and Pirates of the Carribbean. He really enjoyed the carousel and It's a Small World. I am sure he will enjoy Disneyland a little bit more when he is a little bit bigger.

Brenden Getting into Trouble !!!

2010-02-24T21:10:00.000-08:00

Brenden just loves to get into trouble wherever he can. He gets into the cupboards in the kitchen, he tries to take the car keys and try to unlock the door, or just plain running around screaming or laughing ! He is sooo adorable !

Brenden is now Walking !!!

2010-02-24T20:52:00.000-08:00

Brenden started walking New Years Eve. of 2009! Now is is a great walker and is walking everywhere and running down hallways laughing ! He is soooo cute !

Brenden's First Birthday ! The Big One Year !

2010-02-24T20:28:00.000-08:00

Brenden had a great First Birthday on December 17th 2009. We went to the Chinese Resturant in Modesto. He had fun eating Chinese Food and opening up all his gifts. He thought it would be fun to put his duck on top of his birthday cake ! He enjoyed his first cake of yellow cake with lemon frosting. Lots of good memories.

Brenden at Micke Grove Zoo and Park

2009-11-29T22:02:00.000-08:00

Brenden had a lot of fun at the little Micke Grove Zoo. Later he had fun going on a walk through the park and playing in the leaves.

Brenden's Favorite ways to have Fun !

2009-11-29T21:08:00.000-08:00

Brenden has a lot of fun taking his bath splashing around, swimming around the tub. He also loves chasing after his balls and cups in the kitchen.

Brenden's First Halloween !

2009-11-01T06:28:00.000-08:00

Brenden had a lot of fun going trunk or treating at the church. Everyone thought he was dressed as a Frog when he actually was a Turtle. We got to enjoy all his candy maybe he can have some next year !

I have a Maniac running loose in my house !

2009-09-26T15:25:00.000-07:00

Brenden has started to crawl ! Ahhhh ! Also he thinks it is fun to climb up on things and scream in delight. I have to keep a close eye on him always. He is getting into everything !

Brenden's First Camping Trip

2009-08-20T10:44:00.000-07:00

Brenden had a blast on his first camping trip. We went to Niagra Creek Campground where we have always gone as kids. We were the only ones at the campsite so nice and quiet. Brenden had a lot of fun being in the mountains and playing and splashing in the stream. Had to bundle him up in 3 pairs of pj's to keep him warm enough at night. He loved it !

Brenden enjoying chillin at The Ice Cream Company !

2009-07-12T17:18:00.000-07:00

Brenden is really enjoying and wishing he could be having some of the ice cream when going to the Ice Cream Company with his Uncle Michael.

Brenden's First Pool Party !

2009-06-27T20:49:00.000-07:00

Brenden is having lots of fun being a big boy in the BIG pool at the pool party. He had lots of fun splashing in the water and bouncing up and down and laughing and screeming like he usually loves to do while in the water. He never wanted the fun to end !

Brenden finally decided he had enough excitement for one day at the pool party and fell asleep.

Enjoying the Family and Friends

2009-06-27T20:18:00.000-07:00

Brenden wanting to be part of the bunch, just hanging out on the couch with
Grandma and Grandpa

Brenden is thinking maybe I did get up too early and wants to go back to bed

My best friend Melanie enjoying Brenden

Brenden being the Jumping Jack that he is...

Brenden's Baby Blessing

2009-06-09T14:39:00.000-07:00

Brenden was blessed on Sunday June 7, 2009 in the Spanish Branch in Modesto, California. He was blessed by his Grandpa Papi . It was a very special day.

Brenden tries his first solid food

2009-05-30T22:29:00.000-07:00

Brenden was really into his scrumcious rice cereal meal. He thought, no problem, I can eat this myself... taking the spoon from me and feeding himself !

Swimming in the backyard

2009-05-30T22:22:00.000-07:00

Well, I think Brenden was having more fun than me sitting in the freezing cold water !

Brenden enjoying the outdoors of Pincrest

2009-05-30T22:10:00.000-07:00

Newborn to 5 months old... Catching you up !

2009-05-28T12:02:00.000-07:00

Well, I think I am going to have to catch everyone up on my precious little BIG boy ! He has been a perfect baby so far. He is always smiling and happy to see everyone. He is a good eater, good sleeper (only at night ) and loves to suck his fingers, thumb or whatever he can get into his mouth. He rolls over both directions and you have to keep an eye on him or he will end up across the room if you are not looking. His favorite thing to do right now is to bounce up and down on a lap, floor or wherever. What gets him in a better mood is being outside, riding in his stroller, looking outside or looking at himself in the mirror. I love him so much and he is getting bigger and stronger everyday. I love to talk to him all day and night and he enjoys reading in his books or watching something on the tv. So far he has said, Mama and Hi to me. Melts my heart !