Livin' the Country Life

Summer 2011

2011-07-26T13:46:00.000-07:00

For those that have been checking this blog have noticed that I have not updated it since May. My apologies! ;)

Well, our summer is just about over, but we have had a blast. We have done alot so here are a few pics of some of them. Enjoy!

My brother, Sage, is a member of the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Core. They came to San Antonio and performed at the Alamodome! It was pretty awesome!!

This was at the pool at the hotel in San Antonio by the Alamodome!

I turned 30 on July 4th! I had the BEST time ever and the stories are great too! We went to Salt Grass at the Riverwalk for dinner and then Howl at the Moon. I got called up to sit on the piano and had lots of birthday shots (those that know me - I don't do shots!).

It was a great night!

We went to Sea World A LOT!

We have season passes, so we are making sure we get our money worth out of these things. We went with lots of friends and had so much fun especially feeding dolphins and the sea lions!

We went to Rockport/Port A the end of June. This was Brady's first trip to the beach and it turns out he likes it. He wasn't too crazy about the water, but he was ok if someone was holding him. Brent and I aren't big beach people, but we will definitely take him back.

Brady was all signed up for mutton-bustin' at our rodeo, but he changed his mind at the last minute - literally! All the pictures I have of the rodeo aren't very good, but I loved this one of him looking at the horses. He thought they were cool when they came out buckin'!

Mother's Day 2011

2011-05-15T08:40:00.000-07:00

For Mother's Day, I wanted to go to Sea World. We had a blast! Brady loved all the shows and the animals and most of all, the waterpark!

The best 2 boys in the world!

Shamu show with the new little baby whale!

Brady onthe merry-go-round at the Elmo Waterpark.

The dolphin show was cool!

Brady and mom with Shamu!

Brady and mom at the Elmo Waterpark!

Easter 2011

2011-05-15T08:20:00.000-07:00

For Easter, we stayed home because of Camy's leg. This was our first Easter home and it turned out pretty nice. Brady woke up to his Easter basket and an egg hunt. We went to dinner later that night.

Brady and daddy counting the eggs to make sure we found them all.

Egg hunt in the yard...he was fast!

Brady and Lenny the Lamb.

Brady checking out the Easter basket.

Family Birthday Dinner Night

2011-04-09T17:22:00.001-07:00

Brent and I decided to take Brady out for his birthday dinner. When we asked him where he wanted to go he said Chucky Cheese. He had a blast! He didn't want to leave! We took him to Baskin Robbins for his birthday dessert after. My little man is 3 years old! He is such a cutie and surprises both of us every day!

Brady playing Skeet Ball with Daddy.

Brady riding a horse. When he got off, he asked for one.

Daddy said he can ride the white sheep instead.

I am thinking Muttin' Bustin' is in this child's future!

Brady and Chucky Cheese!

Brady and Daddy throwing footballs.

My school was having a Book Fair, so I got him 2 books for his birthday present from Mommy and Daddy. We also got him a Lightning McQueen baseball glove, ball, and bat.

Mommy and Daddy with the birthday boy!

Happy 3rd Birthday Brady!

2011-03-27T14:41:00.001-07:00

I just can't believe that my little boy will be 3 on Tuesday this week! The time has gone by so fast, but I have lovedevery minute of it! We had his birthday party over Spring Break so we could use our lodge for family and friends. We were so thankful for all the family and friends that came to celebrate his birthday with us!

Brady playing football at the lodge with cousins and friends.

I just LOVE this picture! Our friends, the Richters, came and Michelle is awesome with her camera. We sure do miss them!

Brady looking for rocks to throw in the river.

Nana Rocks! This is Brady's birthday cake! It was Andy's bed from Toy Story with all the characters. The planet had Buzz on it and it spun and had blinking lights!

There were of course lots of pictures of him opening his gifts, but this one cracks me up! I have never heard of a kid who loves to have underwear as a gift! He was so excited about his new big boy underwear!

Brady's big present from all the grandparents and mom and dad!

Brady and all the kids were playing with Uncle Sage.

The white sheep in the pasture in front of our house are having babies. This little guy couldn't find his mommy, so Austin went and caught it. He was mommy for awhile until the real mommy came looking for it.

After the party, of course you spend the next day opening EVERYTHING!!!

The first thing he went for was his tent!

Wild and Wacky Walk-a-thon

2011-03-18T08:55:00.000-07:00

Brady's First Truck Hunt!

2011-03-06T15:51:00.001-08:00

Brady rode on his first truck hunt with Brent and I! He did GREAT! He wore his earphones and was really quiet. We were very proud of him!

Birthdays

2011-03-06T15:39:00.001-08:00

Brady playing with Mikala and Tyler when we visited Bibbie.

Brady finally got inside the bouncy things. He had a blast!

Tyler and Brady playing at his 7th birthday party!

Austin and Brady

Brady was throwing these red squares at EVERYBODY

(even people that weren't with Tyler's party). He has was a hoot to watch!

Brady's friend Hunter turned 1 on Valentine's Day!

Brady helped him open all his presents. So sorry Lauren!

The Trussell's Christmas X 4 and a Happy New Year!

2011-01-01T14:05:00.000-08:00

We Trussell's had a great Christmas and New Year. We had the ranch Christmas party at our house and that was the night Santa came to our house since we were not home on Christmas Eve. Brady yelled from the living room for us to come and see what Santa brought him the next morning.

We left for Austin on Christmas Eve and spent it with my mom, Grandma! Brady got this awesome Thomas train track that covers almost all of his floor in his room! We then spent Christmas Day with Brent's family (Paw-Paw, Meme, Bibbie, Aunt Misty, Uncle Jimmy, Austin, and Tyler) and then over to my dad's (Pop & Nana)! Brady made out again at both places.

For New Years, we went over to a friend's house and Brady got to play and hold his first sparkler! He also loved running around with one of his friends from his daycare class too!

The pictures did not post in order, so there are little descriptors under each photo.

Brady and Lauren as basket heads.

Brady's first sparkler!

Brady's new Lightning McQueen toy!

Thomas track from Grandma!

Nana's turn on the sit-n-spin!

Pop and Nana got Brady a sit-n-spin!

Brady opening gifts at Aunt Misty's house.

Camy enjoying her stocking gifts.

Brady's new bike from Santa!

More books! He loves books!

What Santa left

Aaron, the intern, and Brady!

Brady and Kinley wearing their cowboy hats!

We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year just as we did!

Finally Updated!

2010-12-19T15:54:00.001-08:00

Since I am out of school, thought I would update Brady's blog with some pictures. Enjoy!

Brady walked up to Santa. He asked him if he has been hunting. Brady said, "Yep! Toys!" He then walked away.
Success! He sat with Santa and his cousin, Tyler!

Our little drummer boy at Pop's house!

Brady and Hunter taking a cruise around the living room.

The best Buzz Lightyears, Brady and his best bud Campbell.

Brady telling me he is ready to go and trick or treat.

Brady and Kinley at the pumpkin patch together.

He is Alright!

2010-09-15T17:18:00.000-07:00

Brady is finally sleeping through the night in his own bed (with no accidents either).

Last night, Brady woke up about 3am. He cried out for me and I went in to rub his back so he could go back to sleep.

He woke back up around 4am, but this time he shouted out,"Momma, I ok. Go back to sleep. Love you. Night-Night. See you in the morning. Sweet dreams Momma!"

I was laughing so hard, I had such a hard time going back to sleep myself. He slept in his bed til 6:30am that morning.

Potty Training Weekend

2010-09-11T14:35:00.000-07:00

For our Labor Day Weekend, we decided to start potty training Brady. A friend of mine used a program with her son and I thought I would give it a try. It is called the 3 Day Potty Training Program. You can purchase her book online and it comes with lots of great sticker charts and certificates too. Plus, you can contact her online for ideas or help. Here are some pictures of our weekend!

We went Friday night to San Antonio to get last minute stuff (more underwear just in case, more mattress pad covers, and a few more shirts for little man). Bass Pro Shops is in the shopping Center as Babies R Us and Brady knows that is the fish store. We got stuck in the toy area for some time. He really wanted this gun and hat, but we thought we would wait for Santa.

One thing the program said to do was to completely get rid of all diapers and never use them again including pull ups. Brady wanted to give his diapers to Kinley, so he and I packed them up Saturday morning and daddy took them to her.

Here is a shot of Brady wearing his new big bot underwear! He loves wearing his choo-choo train ones the most!

Here are some of the toys I got Brady for when he filled up one row of his potty chart. We found a Cars one with the program and I found Cars stickers at the dollar section at Target. He loved getting a sticker every time he went in the big boy potty!

We did lots of things together. I was not suppose to leave his side for 3 days! We painted outside, played on his slide, golfed, played choo-choos, had all of his Cars and animals out. We even made cookies together! Our house was a disaster come Monday night!

Here is Brady with some of his new animals. He was just starting to combine his other animals with the new ones he got for filling his first row of stickers.

When the Warren's came to see us a few weekends ago, Reagan had a little Etch-n-Sketch. Brady loved that thing, so when I went for prizes for him, I made sure I got one of these. He loves it!

The first 2 days of this program were not so great. He had maybe 2 or 3 successful trips to the potty and lots of accidents. However, he slept through the nights all weekend with no accidents! That is something that I was impressed with! By Monday, I guess it just clicked. He was running to the bathroom. He went to school the next day and had no accidents there. I was so happy.

Now, he isn't completely trained yet, but he is getting better and loves going outside. It is so nice to not have to change diapers or change a diaper pail. Now I just have to know where all the bathrooms are everywhere I go. I took my first trip with him to the grocery store in Boerne today and I was so nervous. He did great. I will venture further out to San Antonio maybe next weekend. I highly recommend this program. I seems like it really works!

8 Questions from Stacey!

2010-09-10T17:51:00.000-07:00

So I finally have a chance to check webpages and see that my friend Stacey chose me for 8 Questions. I have never done this, so I thought sure...why not!
Here are her 8 questions with my answers...

1. What brand of toilet paper do you use?
I think it is Charmin, but Brent usually picks it.

2. Who is the celebrity that you are most embarrassed to admit you have a crush on?
I don't know if I am embarrassed, but I love Vince Vaughn!

3. What is your all time favorite movie?
Honestly, love all the disney and pixar movies! Kid at heart I guess.

4. What store do you spend most of your paycheck?
Easy....Old Navy, Target, or Lakeshore!

5. What is your favorite restaurant?
Chili's

6. What is the most favorite thing to do in the town you live in?
Well, here in Bandera...not much to do but enjoy the hill country and all the deer.

7. Where is the best place you have been on vacation?
Las Vegas for my honeymoon!

8. What is the most distant place you have visited?
Lake Tahoe for my anniversary.

Ok, so I answered hers and now I have to think of my own 8 questions and tag 8 new people. I don't know if they all have webpages, but I guess they can go it on facebook or something.

My questions...
1. What is your favorite thing to do when you are not working?
2. What is the worse movie you ever saw?
3. What is your biggest pet peeve?
4. What is your idea of the perfect date?
5. What is your favorite book?
6. What color socks do you wear?
7. Are you a jeans type of person or dress nice?
8. What is one wish you have that you would want to come true?

Here are the people I tag...
Michelle R.
Shanna
Samur
Becky
Michelle M.
Sheli
Brandi
Jeni

Pop's and Austin's Birthday Weekend

2010-07-25T11:55:00.000-07:00

This weekend we went to Austin to celebrate Pop's and Austin's birthday. It was nice to visiting with all the grandparents and Brady had fun playing with his cousins.

Brady was helping me pack Friday morning.

He really wanted to wear his hat and sunglasses like his daddy.

At Austin's party, they had a big waterslide. Brady wanted to go down the slide, so Brent had to carry Brady up and he is giving him some words of encouragement.

Brent was coming down the slide and slipped. I didn't get that picture, but I got the one of him getting up. It was pretty funny!

Brady and Tyler laughing after going down the slide!

Brady and daddy eating birthday cake.

Brady didn't share. The cake was everywhere.

Brady, Tyler, and Makayla chillin in the kiddie pool

while the big kids had a turn on the big waterslide.

Brady splashing himself.

We met up with Pop and Nana after Austin's party at the Disney store. Brady LOVED this place. He couldn't stay still. He kept making his way back to the Cars section.

Brady cruisin' with Mickey!

Brady loves his puppy!

2010-07-15T08:07:00.000-07:00

I was getting ready this morning and Brady was laying on Camy watching Jungle Book! I wanted to try and take a picture of them cuddling, but he caught me.

But at least I got a smile!

Our Anniversary at the Zoo

2010-07-15T07:49:00.000-07:00

Brent and I spent our 5 year anniversary with Brady at the zoo. He had so much fun seeing the animals, especially the elephants!

He wanted to ride the real ones, but they don't do that.

He settled for this statue of an elephant instead.

He loved watching the big turtle!

Daddy bought him some animals after the zoo.

He loves playing with them.

He sets them all up and then chooses one animal to attack

and knock them all down.

Happy 4th & 29th (to me)!

2010-07-05T08:12:00.000-07:00

It was a great day and birthday! We had great friends and Brent made yummy fajitas!

Brady and his friend Campbell swimming!

Brady and Campbell riding his four-wheeler.

Brady giving Kinley a ride in his Lightning McQueen car!

Brady cruising in his car. Brent and I were so excited because he can finally reach the petal on his own. Now, we need to help him with steering.

Brent made chocolate cupcakes with white icing and blue and red sprinkles for my birthday. Such a sweetie husband I have huh?

Hope everyone has a wonderful and fun 4th!

Bill Pekar- Colors Are All The Same LYRICS

2010-06-25T14:38:00.000-07:00

Thought of Brady and Reagan when I heard this. Maybe there is hope for them after all!

Happy Daddy's Day!

2010-06-21T17:29:00.000-07:00

Brady and I took Brent to eat at Joe's Crab Shack for dinner. He loved this place...all the stuff on the ceiling, the lights, the dancing, and shrimp! He was watching everything.

Brady loves his daddy! I sure do think he is pretty great too!

Happy Daddy's Day Honey!

First Movie - Toy Story 3!

2010-06-21T17:18:00.001-07:00

Brent and I took Brady to see Toy Story 3 for his first movie! He did great! He kept calling the screen a "big TV".

Brent got him a big tub on popcorn. Only he could hold it the bucket, so Brent and I shared with him. He ate alot too.

School is out for Summer!

2010-06-12T13:00:00.001-07:00

Yesterday was my last official day of school. I am no longer teaching third grade either. I am excited about teaching kindergarten next year. I love the little people!

I have lots of projects this summer, so I better not waste anytime. Plus lots of hanging out with Brady (zoo, Sea World, parks, and so much more).

Have a great summer everyone!

To Infinite and Beyond!

2010-06-03T16:14:00.000-07:00

So, I tried to get pictures of Brady doing his impressions of Buzz Lightyear. I was laughing so hard I couldn't keep the camera focused or take a good picture. I thought I would describe in words so you can use your imagination....

Last night Brady was watching Toy Story 2 in my room. Brent and I were watching tv in the living room. All of a sudden, we hear Brady yell, "To infinite and beyond momma!" He came running down the hallway and then jumps out and surprises us. He thens puts his hand over his arm and pretends to shoot his pretend laser at us. Then he motions with his other hands to follow him. He sneaks back around the corner and then yells, "Aw, he got me!" He then falls down and rolls on the ground like someone got him. As he falls, he is yelling Noooo.

I think we may be watching this movie way too much. We are counting the days until Toy Story 3 comes out. Brent and I want to take him to see it for his first movie. Judging from this

Latest Trussell News!

2010-05-23T15:48:00.000-07:00

I am proving time and again how awful I am at updating the blog. I hope to be better once school is out. Until then, here is some of the latest Trussell news!

Brady had ribs for the first time! After eats them, he looks just like his momma does when she eats ribs!

These are pictures of Brady playing in the purple flowers that were in our yard before the new grass came. There is one of Camy too. Brady also learned how to climb fences!

Brady is enjoying playing with his toys outside now since we have new, soft grass! He plays baseball and is working really hard on his swing!

My son is not afraid of anything! He picks up toads and throws them against a wall. He steps on beetles just to see the ooze come out! Today, he found a baby bird on the ground. Daddy, Brady, and Camy (our trained bird dog) started to chase the poor thing all around the yard, picking it up and dropping it. I have a total boy!

I teach third grade this year and our last science lesson was on biomes. Our class has oceans, so they decorated the hallway outside our classroom like an ocean. They did such an awesome job!

My Baby Boy ia Two!

2010-03-29T13:49:00.002-07:00

Happy Birthday my son! Here are some pics of my little man when he was little!

Brady's 2nd Birthday

2010-03-21T13:29:00.000-07:00

We had Brady's 2nd birthday party this weekend. His actual birthday is the 29th, but we had to do it a weekend earlier. We had family and friends come help celebrate! I just can't believe my baby boy is going to be 2 in a week! Time goes by so fast.

Saturday was the first day of spring, but it was so cold! We all had to stay in the lodge, which worked out great. Everyone had fun. Thank you to everyone who came!

Brady and Reagan watching a movie together on the couch sharing some cherrios.

Brady's Pop and Nana and MeMe and PawPaw got him this Lightning McQueen car!

Brady opening presents with his daddy!

Brady's Nana made him his cake. Ain't this the coolest!

Alkek Carnival 2010

2010-03-07T11:40:00.000-08:00

My school had their carnival yesterday. Each class had a state and a theme. Ours was Neveda and we had a Casino table. I tuaght my kids how to play 21 and that is what they did at the booth. Brent brough Brady up too and he had a blast. He played on the playground, did the duck booth, played with the footballs, ride the stick horses, and of course, he had to go down the inflatable blow up slide!

Then we went to a friend's house for their son's birthday and Brady loved their trampoline, slide, and swings. I have some pictures on my phone. I will try to get those published for yall to see.

Brent said we will have to get him a swingset soon for the backyard when it gets done.

Our Weekend in Austin

2010-03-07T10:47:00.000-08:00

We went to Austin a few weekend ago. Some friends of ours got married. Mr. and Mrs. Derek Harris! It was a very nice wedding. It was outside and cold, but a very nice place. Our nephew, Tyler, turned 6 and had his party at Pump It Up! It is an inside place with a bunch of those blow up jumping things. Brady loved it!

Happy February

2010-02-15T16:05:00.000-08:00

We got Brady this beanbag chair and a red dog for Valentine's Day!

Brady and Mom before the Texas Championship Game against Bama!

Brady getting ready to go outside! He knows he can't go without his hat.

Brent made Brady a cape! He ran all around the house with it on

Brady's cowboy hat!

New Year 2010

2010-01-03T16:29:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe new year. We stayed home. Brady still had some blisters on his hands and feet and Brent had an ear infection. We managed to stay up until 11pm, but then we crashed. Here are some pictures of Brady loving on Camy. He was also blowing me kisses while I was taking his picture.

I am said to say though that I missed my brother's 18 birthday. He was just going to hang out with his friends and girlfriend, but I just can't believe it has been 18 years! Happy Belated Birthday Sage!

Christmas 09

2010-01-03T14:35:00.001-08:00

Ok, so I am not the best person to keep this updated.

Here are some pics from Christmas. We went to Austin for Christmas and we did our family Christmas before we went. Brady got lots of cool stuff and Brent and I enjoyed just watching him unwrap stuff and figure it all out. I can't wait till next year when he just might understand the whole Santa thing and everything else!

Christmas Pictures 2009

2009-12-19T14:31:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas All! Here are Brady's pictures we took before Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Trip 2009

2009-11-27T17:57:00.000-08:00

We went to Austin this Thanksgiving to see our families. We left Wednesday to take Christmas pics with Brady's cousins. Then we had dinner with The Warrens.

On Thanksgiving, we went to Brent's great-grandmother's house first, then to my mom's, and then to my dad's! We were way full by the end of the day. Then Brent left for Fredericksburg to go hunting, so Brady and I went to watch the UT game. Can you say Hook em!!! That was a great game!!

On Friday, Brady and I went with my sister and mother in law and nephew to Barton Creek Mall to ride the Christmas train there. Brady did great! We saw this kid before us just crying inside one of the cars and yelling for his dad. I just kept thinking that Brady was going to do that. He got in with his cousin and did really good. We came home Friday night.

We will be meeting Brent at the hunting lease this morning and then I am going to the Peddler's Show. Brady is going to stay with daddy at the lease and play with the boys.

We had a busy and very eventful week/weekend. I am happy to start school back on Monday, but loving the fact that it is only for 3 weeks and then I am off again for a 2 week holiday. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving holiday!

Our trip to San Antonio

2009-11-27T16:53:00.000-08:00

Brady and I went to see my old high school play a football game for playoffs last Saturday. Both of my brothers are in the band, so I thought I would go and check out their show. Brady had a big bag of popcorn, met Big Blue (the mascot), and went to Landry's on the riverwalk after.

Halloween

2009-11-01T17:43:00.000-08:00

Brady was a puppy for Halloween. This was his first time to go out in a costume and trick or treat too. He had a blast!

We went to the Methodist Church in town and they had a little carnival. Brady loved the bowling station, ducks on a pond, and the bean bag throw. I couldn't get him away from those.

Then we went to the Flying L neighborhood and went to a few houses to trick or treat. He would walk right up to the door and knock. He would say thank you and bye to the people. Three different people took his picture.

We got home and he was pooped. He woke up around 11:30pm that night running a 103 temp. That morning, he couldn't open his eyes. They were sealed shut from goop. I took him to the Urgent Care in Boerne and they told me that he has a middle ear infection and possible pink eye, but they aren't sure.

Anyhow, here are some pics from his first Halloween. Enjoy!

Future Hunter

2009-10-10T18:34:00.000-07:00

Brent took Brady this morning down to the processing shed to see the deer his hunters got and to visit too with them. Here is Brady with Mr. Gooden and his red deer. Ain't he cute in his camo overalls?

Pumpkin Patch!

2009-10-10T17:26:00.000-07:00

Today, we took Brady to the pumpkin patch in Medina. We thought it was just this little place, but it was really big! They had bunches of pumpkins, a maze, pumpkin painting, horses, goats, sheeps, chicks, and lots more. It was fun!

He wasn't very friendly to the baby chick. I had to pass him off to another kid.

Diapers are Buggin'

2009-09-24T17:05:00.000-07:00

Ok, I know Brady is only 18 months, but I am getting a potty for him. My plan is at least have it in the bathroom and let him start learning what it is and what you are suppose to do with it. Diapers are just getting annoying and they are so expensive. Plus, now that Brady can roll, sit up on his own, and get up too, makes changing him harder and harder every day. And they just stink!

As I am writing this, my little stinker just grabbed my pink lemonade drink from DQ and strarted drinking it like a big boy! I can't believe he is so big already. We take him next Tuesday for his 18 month check up. One year and 6 months went by so fast.

My Little Longhorn!

2009-09-20T07:59:00.000-07:00

Last night, the Lakes and the McLerran's came over to watch the Longhorns beat the Raiders. It was really fun. Brady had fun chasing around Bryce and Mason, the McLerran's boys. Then he kept giving kisses to his Bandera girlfriend, Kinnley! She was so cute in her longhorn outfit!

Brady said cheese as I was taking his picture! Such a ham!

Time flies when you have fun!

2009-09-13T14:36:00.000-07:00

I know it has been about a month since my last post and I do apologize. I have been soooo busy with school and Brady, it is crazy! I have 14 boys and 6 girls this year in my third grade class. Brady is doing so much better in daycare. He walks right in and to his door by himself and waves bye-bye to me without crying. He is such a character too! It is hard to believe he is going to be 18 months in 2 weeks. He is talking more and figuring things out more too. It is awesome!

A few weekends ago, we went to Austin for a night to visit grandparents and great-grandparents. We went to Pop and Nana's house to watch Texas play their first football game. Brady played with his new hotwheel race track that Pop and Nana got him. He thought that was the coolest thing watching those cars go round the track that fast. Then he started playing with Nana's bowls. They made great hats. Here are a few pics from that visit. On our way home that Sunday, Brent came down with a major fun stomach bug. I spent the whole Sunday keeping Brady away from daddy.

Hopefully I do better with posts. I take Brady in 2 weeks for his 18month check up, so I will let ya know how that goes.

Daycare Blues

2009-08-05T12:54:00.000-07:00

Brady has started Noah's Ark this week to get him use to going so when school starts, he is ok. Well, for the past 3 days, he has been taken from me because he won't let go. He also started in a new room today with a new teacher, so that didn't help. Everyone tells me it will get better and he will be fine. I so hope so.

Other than that, we have been pretty busy these past few weeks. We went to Austin two weeks ago for Austin's 9th b-day and my dad's 50th b-day. Plus, my Aunt Pat was in from Ohio as well as my cousin Allison and her daughter too. It was nice seeing them too.

This weekend, the Warren's are coming to stay with us. We are going to Sea World!!! Yeah baby! I LOVE Sea World. I can't wait to see Ray and Brady together too. They both are at the age where they can interact together. They are going to be fun to watch.

Brady's new Lightning McQueen chair! He loves Cars! I think Nemo has been replaced.

Brady was trying to drink the water from the ball sprinkler. He loves this thing. It is really fun to watch him kick and hit this thing and then see his reaction when the water sprays in all different ways.

Brady found Misty's dog door when we were at Austin's 9th b-day.

Brady and Camy on the way to Austin.

Reagan giving Brady a kiss. How sweet huh?

Brady giving Kinley a kiss on the head. He isn't too sure about her yet.

San Antonio Zoo

2009-07-15T15:12:00.000-07:00

Today, Brady and I met one of my bestest friends from high school at San Antonio Zoo. We met Amy and my birthday buddy, Kyler. It was great getting Brady around other kids. We had so much fun, besides the very hot weather. Brady loved the petting zoo. I am not sure if the goats liked him though. He would squat down and clap his hands together as to call for them to come to him. When they wouldn't, he would run after them and then hit them on the back. I thought about getting some of the food to give them, but my son would eat it instead.

Brady looking at a hippo.

Brady in the petting park with the goats.

Brady and Kyler looking at the hippo. Brady was in aw of Kyler. He is one cool dude!

Brady was trying to crawl through the turtle shell to get to Kyler, but then crawled backwards.

Brady on the other side of the turtle shell...peek-a-boo monkey!

Brady with more goats...poor pasture magets.

Kyler and Brady! A couple of chic magets huh?

Home from Lake Tahoe

2009-07-12T09:08:00.000-07:00

We are back home in Bandera, TX. We went to Lake Tahoe for our wedding anniversary. We left last Wednesday and came home Saturday. It was so wonderful! The weather was one of the greatest thing about our trip. It was in the 70's during the day and it got to the low 40's at night. Here are some pictures from our trip.

Here are some pictures of our resort.

This is a picture of Lake Tahoe. On Thursday, we drove around the entire lake and took some great scenic pictures.

We went and ate dinner at the nice restaurant at our resort. It was pretty fancy. This is the salad I got. Brent says it is a sardine on top. I just ate the lettuce and dressing.

Our view from where we sat at dinner on our anniversary night. It was 53 degrees outside.

So cold, I needed a sweater and hot chocolate in July!

On Friday, we took a tram up to the top of one of the mountains.

Here is a picture of the lake from 8200 feet up!

They even had a swimming pool, ice skating rink, and a U.S. Olympic Museum. It was pretty cool up at the top of that mountain. Brent and I couldn't believe people were swimming.

There was still snow on most of the mountain tops, so we went looking for some patches. Here is some that Brent and I went and made snowballs.

This was such a nice place. We didn't get to gamble, but overall, it was very relaxing. I highly recommend this place. We don't ski, but it looks like a great place to go in the winter too.

Lazy Sunday

2009-07-05T09:38:00.000-07:00

So, this morning was the first day that I got to sleep to 9AM. Brady was up longer than usual last night because of the fireworks, so he slept til 7am and then came to bed with me until 9. Brent went golfing with Keith, so it was nice and quiet. I had both kids (Camy is our little girl) in bed with me. Now I am doing laundry and cleaning house. Brady is watching Nemo. This kids loves fish!

Last week, a friend of mine from school had some old kid things she was going to donate to the Medina Children's home and asked me if I wanted to come by and get first dibs on some things. We got Brady one of those turtle sand shells so he can play in the sand in the back yard and a four wheeler. He loves that thing and so does his daddy. We are going to charge up the battery and then see how Brady does on it when we get back from Tahoe.

Oh yeah, Brady tried corn on the cob for the first time yesterday. He loved it! I swear my son could eat all day if I let him.

Happy Fourth!!

2009-07-05T08:51:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was my 28th birthday and the 4th! We just stayed home and chilled with the Lakes. It was nice to do nothing. We went to the Flying L Ranch and watched the fireworks. Last year, Brady was only 4 months, so I was pretty excited to see what his reaction was going to be like this year. Well, he was way more interested in the cars and people and playing in the back of Brent's truck than the fireworks. That's cool though. They weren't as good as last year. We are thinking of going to Uvalde next year. I got a Wii for my birthday and I can't wait to use it!

Brent and I's 4 year wedding anniversary (we have been together for 13 years total-can you believe that -whoa) is this Thursday, so we are taking a well needed and deserved vacation to Lake Tahoe! It my first time away from little man, so I hope I am a big girl about it. I am sure I will be making lots of calls home to check on him. I am sure he will be fine, just worried about me.

School's out for Summer!

2009-06-23T18:27:00.000-07:00

Well, I am on summer break from school! YEAH!!! I have 2 months to spend with my little man. I am really excited about that. I just can't believe how much he is learning and comprehending right now. I just keep thinking that he was just a baby such a short time ago and now he is figuring things out and problem solving. It is so awesome to watch his wheels turn.

So, you would think that since I am on summer break, I would be much better at keeping his website updated. Sure! I am going to do my best.

Last Sunday, Father's Day, we just stayed at home. Brent wanted to grill and watch the race. I played with Brady outside on and off (it was like 100 out) so Brent could listen to the TV. We swung, played in the sprinkler, rode around in his wagon, and mowed the grass with bubbles.

During the week, Brady and I have made several trips into San Antonio, Boerne, and Kerrville to just get out of the house and Bandera. Now, I think I have to face that fact that my house needs cleaning and I should take care of that since I have to time now. I am really wanting to take Brady to the zoo in San Antonio and Sea World. I don't think he is too young for those places, but Brent thinks so. Anywho, I will just have to find someone to come along with us.

My 28th birthday is coming up and we are hanging with the Lakes. We need to get Brady use to Kinley, his country girlfriend. Everytime I hold Kinley, Brady goes nuts. He doens't like me holding another baby. Brent likes it because I get my baby fix.

I hope to get some more as the summer goes along. I hope everyone enjoys their summers.

Chicken Pox Scare

2009-06-08T13:10:00.000-07:00

Saturday, Brent and Brady were playing outside in the sprinkler. When we were changing Brady out of his wet clothes, we noticed that he had these little red spots around his diaper area and ankles and stomach. We though maybe just a heat rash from playing outside. On Sunday morning, I was changing Brady and noticed he had red spots all over his body from head to toe. I thought maybe chicken pox. He wasn't scratching or acting any different then before. He was his usual crazy and energetic kid and eating all day long. He also didn't have a fever. Well, Sunday night was along night. He was up 2 times and at 3am he was running a 102 temp. I took off from school and took him to the doctor this morning. His pediatrician said that he is 99.9% it is a viral rash. There isn't anything we can give him or put on it other than Tylenol & Motrin every 4 hours for the fever. He thinks it should last about 2-5 days, so if he still has the symptoms and rash on Thursday, I have to take him back for testing. He is considered contagious because it is viral, so I can't send him to the babysitter. Brent and I are taking turns this week watching him. This is my last week of school, so great timing huh?

Well, he is doing ok! He is playing with Camy. He likes to chase her down the hall and back, screaming from the top of his lungs and then giggles really cute! I guess I am happy that it isn't chicken pox, but I am dreading the day when it actually comes. I feel so bad for him. He looks like he laid in a big ant bid and just let ants crawl all over him and bite him. It is everywhere.

New Slideshow

2009-05-24T17:54:00.003-07:00

I added a new slideshow at the end of the page. Be sure to check out the pics!

2009-05-24T14:43:00.000-07:00

I was the mascot, the Bulldog, at our school pep rally this past Thursday!

Kinley Annette Lake!

Mother's Day 2009 at Olive Garden!

Hey All!

2009-05-24T14:21:00.000-07:00

We have been pretty busy around here in Bandera. I had a great Mother's Day. Brent and Brady got me a gift card to James Avery and then took me out to dinner to Olive Garden in San Antonio.

Brady is getting better at walking. In fact, he tries to run now. It is pretty funny to watch. He loves chasing Camy around the house and getting her tail.

Keith and Shanna had their baby girl last Monday, the 18th. Her name is Kinley Annette. She was 6lbs 8 ozs and 21 in. long. She is so tiny. Of course, every baby is tiny to me compared to my michelin baby son.

I only have 3 weeks of school left! Oh yeah! It is kinda weird here. On May 29th, if students meet the criteria needed, their last day of school is the 29th. The only kids that come for the first 2 weeks of June are the ones still needing to meet a criteria on the list. So, I won't have 22 kids, more like 5 or 6.

I hope you all have a great weekend! I am going to try to be better at posting new info. With school almost out, I should have more time.

Lot's Happening!!

2009-04-17T06:51:00.000-07:00

Well, it has been a month since my last entry. I have been so busy with school, Brady's birthday, and other stuff.

Where to start...Brady's birthday was wonderful! We had our family and friends come to Bandera and stay at the lodge. Brady's future girlfriend and in-laws, The Warren's, came too. He got so much stuff. I will post pictures soon. Then he got his first year shots the following week. He weighed 21 lbs. Big boy! He got 5 shots. Momma cried too. He started running a fever a week after that due to a reaction from the chicken pox and measles shot. Brady started walking too! He is cruising everywhere. I will post pictures of that too. He started about a week ago and now he goes everywhere. We went to Austin for Easter and he did 2 egg hunts. It was also Nana's birthday. This week, he went back to the doctor for an ear ache and sinus infection and then I came down sick with pink eye and a sinus infection too. I love teaching by the way!! So many fun stuff you get from the kids! Anyway, it is a crazy month. I am looking forward to a weekend at home with my son and doing nothing...maybe laundry and cleaning a bit. I will try to pic up this weekend. Remember, I am in the country where high speed Internet is not available. I will do my best.

First Haircut

2009-03-18T18:23:00.000-07:00

We went yesterday to get Brady's first haircut! He did really well. He didn't fuss or cry. He just kept looking at what Diona (my hair lady) was doing to him.

Before the cut

Daddy is giving me some goldfish to keep me from looking behind me.

All Done! You look like a little man!

Spring Break Baby!!!!

2009-03-06T08:57:00.000-08:00

Well, my spring break starts at noon today!!!! YEAH!!!

At this very moment, my kids are playing chess and chillin in their spring clothes (it is wear your spring like clothes today i.e. hats, sunglasses, shorts, etc.). I wore my hula skirt and matching lea. Of course no learning is going on today! I get a week off! I will be planning a birthday party and cleaning my house while hanging out with my little man!
Happy Friday!!!

A crackin' good time!!!

2009-03-04T17:21:00.000-08:00

We were getting Brady ready for a bath one night and I sent him to the bathroom. Well, he made a detour to the living room naked. He saw Brent's Flying A hat on the floor and he was putting it on his head and in the mouth (duh). I grabbed the camera and started taking pictures. This was the best one that came out. I put it on his birthday invitation too. It is perfect. It may come back out for his 16th!

2009-03-04T16:52:00.000-08:00

Here are some other pictures of Brady that I had on the camera that I haven't posted. Some are him using his sippy cup and hanging out by the bath with daddy! He will be 1 years old in 25 days!!! I can't believe it!

2009-03-04T15:57:00.000-08:00

We went to Tyler's 5th borthday party this past weekend in Austin. He had one of those moon bounces. Brady and I got in to see what would happen. He did ok if I was right there, but if I scootched over away from him he would whine a little bit. He was scared of all the moving.

2009-02-15T18:06:00.000-08:00

I hope you all had a great and wonderful Valentine's Day! Ours was pretty good. We just hung out, nothing special. Brent got me a massage, manicure, and pedicure and I got him truck floor mats for his new truck. Brady is starting to get a new tooth on the top (FINALLY!). He is loving mashed potatoes and gravy and spaghetti too. He is walking around the house with his little push scooter toy. He also loves taking your hands and walking around the house. He is doing better at nights. He will sleep from 7:30pm til about 4-6am. That's when I will just bring him in the bed with us for him to sleep another hour at least and me too!!! Anyway, I am just glad he is sleeping longer. Lately, he isn't sleeping much during the day, which I guess is good because he will sleep at night, but I want him to have some rest.

Well, the TAKS test is coming up in March, just before Spring Break, so things will be crazy for me the next few weeks. Got to get my kids to pass!! Hopefully, I can post more stuff, but if not, it will be after March 6th.

Happy 10 Month Little Man!

2009-01-29T15:46:00.000-08:00

Brent and I cannot believe he will be 1 in 2 months!!!! Now, if we can only get him to sleep through the night! Ugh!! Any ideas???? We would love the help and advice.

2009-01-26T17:46:00.000-08:00

Weeeeee

Hey Mom! I am walkin'!

Gimme that

I am just looking for daddy mom!

Feelin' Under the Weather

2009-01-26T16:40:00.000-08:00

Well, Brent and I went to the Houston Safari Club convention 2 weeks ago and Brent got really, really sick. He was down for 3 days. When we got home, my dad came down with it, so they had to leave early. Brady had some of the symptoms, but I think they were more teething issues that stomach stuff. I started feeling bad last week and stayed home from school. It was crazy.

We are all finally felling better. Brent is checking on cows for baby calves every day. He has 12 babies. They are so cute. Brady yells and babbles at them, but if they all start mooing too loud, he gets a little scared. We finally cleaned our office and it looks much better with a new desk. Brady is bummed because he doesn't have keyboard on the floor to bang on anymore.

We got Brady a swing for the front yard! It was a Christmas gift from Mam-maw. He loves it! Just not very high though. Brent and I sit on the big swing and throw toys for Camy to run and play with while he chills in his swing. One big, happy, country family.

Other than that, things are going pretty good around here. Brent and I are really busy between cows, school, and of course, our little man. We realized this weekend that he is 10 months old! Man time goes by so fast doesn't it! We are planning his 1 year birthday party in March to be here in Bandera! Craaaazzzzyyy!!!

2008-12-30T06:28:00.000-08:00

Christmas was wonderful! Brady wasn't all that into it this year, but we did do the traditional baby in the laundry basket with wrapping paper. He thought that was fun, especially after Brent started pushing him around the house chasing Camy.

We went to Austin to see all the family. Grandma turned 50! Brady got to spend some time with all of the grandparents. Nice quality time!! He did really good on the presents. Lots of toys that make noise. Brent loved putting it all together.

I am just enjoying the break from school and spending time with Brady. He is everywhere. He is crawling much faster now and pulling up on everything. He likes to play with Camy down the hallway.

Here are some pictures from Christmas and some others that I am a little behind on with sharing. Enjoy and have a wonderful New Year!!

I like pickles!! Yummy!

Push me Daddy!

Cool! Paper! Thanks!

The First Trussell Family Photo

Welcome!!!

2008-12-09T18:58:00.000-08:00

Hey yall!

Well, I got bored with the other site, so this will be the new one. I will try my darnest to keep this one updated more often.

We are all doing well and keeping busy too. School is almost out for the holidays. YEAH!! Brent has hunters up into the 23rd. Brady is getting into everything.

Check yall later!