Maya Isabel take 2...

I just cant get enough of her. Sharing more pictures of our newest family member.

Proud Aunt Introducing...

Maya Isabel Matthews
January 25, 2008 at 1:25pm
7 pounds 15 ounces

Weekly Round Up

Jonathan had his second game this past Saturday, they won again. 38 to 12! Jonathan did great getting the rebound, he made like 14 point in the game. He doesn't have one this weekend, its off weekend but he has group pictures. Monday the kid had a holiday from school - Jonathan woke up thinking it was Christmas break all over again. He lost his first tooth on Monday too - he was super excited, the tooth fairy brought him $5. Wednesday we had basketball practice but the coach was sick and asked if Carlos would head it. I was so happy for him because I knew he could do it - he did indeed and did an excellent job with the kids. Friday Bryanna had her moles removed. She and I were both nervous but wouldn't let each other actually know that. She was a real trooper even though she had no clue what anaesthesia was or would do to her. As they rolled her away from me in the wheel chair so many things were running through my mind, fighting off tears but all I could do is look at her, smile and tell her I love her. I sat in the waiting room and about 20 minutes later the doctor came out to tell me my little girl was OK and I could go see her. Poor Bryanna was in tears, she had no clue where she was and she was just plain scared. We got through it and came home and WE both took a 3 hour nap! She now has stitches but I have to say I am relieved the moles are off her body and hopefully get a clean report from the doctor. Friday was also a HUGE day for Steven and Kyle. They brought their first little girl into the world. Kyle sure was a trooper, her labor was very long and hard but the end result is a beautiful baby who as of right now is unnamed! I was very sad I could not be there in the waiting room to congratulate my brother on his biggest accomplishment but we were definitely there in spirit, they were on our minds the entire time and we waiting by the phone nearly all day. Congrats to Steven and Kyle! When we get pictures I will post them!

This is Bryanna waiting in pre-op feeling a little loopy from the medicine they gave her. Of course they asked her to wear a hat but would she...heck no!

The count down has officially begun...

Kaela and I are FREAKING excited about Washington. The official count down has begun and we are waiting on our final itinerary. 53 days...

Kaela has been working hard on earning her iPod for the trip. She has about 25 chores complete so that leaves her with 125 still left to do. The weekends are usually a little easier to get some things done, she is defiantly determined to get that iPod though.

Sundays...

I showed Bryanna the site today and she looked at it for a minute and turned to me and said, "Why are all the pictures of Jonathan?"...I felt BAD but January is kinda "his" month, birthday and basketball - he has lots going on! I surely don't want to leave any one out so I am posting some other pics of the kids. We took them roller skating today. Its pretty chilly here in Houston so playing outside wasn't exactly at the top of my list so Carlos and I headed to the skating rink. They love to skate. We invited our little neighbor, Cameryn who is Jonathan's age but good friends with Bry lately.

Weekly Round Up

Monday was Jonathan's 6th Birthday - I cant believe our baby turned 6. He seems so old but thankfully he still loves to cuddle between mommy and daddy. He got 2 race tracks and Guitar Hero. I think daddy and mommy like GH more then Jonathan does! We have stayed up a couple nights this week battling each other.



Tuesday daddy took Jonathan to a Rockets game, they had a great time. Jonathan came home with lots of noise makers, a shirt and other give away items. Here is a quick pick of them before they left.

The rest of the week was just normal stuff for us, practice and homework. The kids have been tired this week, not sure if they still haven't recovered from the holidays or what.

Friday we had a new addition added to the extended family. Cousins Gabe and Jessica welcomed their first son Dyllon Mikol. As soon as I get pictures and stats I will post them up. Cant wait to hold him!

Basketball Game #1

Jonathan had his first game on Saturday - it was SUPER cute and pretty darn funny. His team, the Cougars, ended up winning 28 to 14. Jonathan made 8 points of the game. He actually was not done playing - he wanted to continue after the game was over, he even passed up snack to shoot more hoops outside.