Pityriasis Rosea

We always end up learning about odd medical conditions from Brayden. Last year it was throat stones (like kidney stones, but in your throat), this year it is this crazy rash. Apparently (according to his doctor) his body had an allergic reaction to a strain of virus (the common cold) that he had. Poor guy was in pain and itching for the whole month of December, it took six weeks to go away. The Doctor had mentioned that a large spot on his arm was called the herald spot and that was where the rash has started. When people would ask Brayden about this rash he would say, "It is just an allergic reaction to a virus called Harold." So his rash got the nickname of Harold and I would ask him everyday how Harold was doing. I had to bring documentation to the school from our doctor stating that he was not contagious, but you know 5th graders he was still known as "rash boy" for a month.

December Birthdays

Tyler and Ryan both have birthdays in December, Tyler on the 6th and Ryan on the 7th.

Tyler turned 13!


Ryan turned 7!

Halloween 2011

Going to the school Halloween parties - Ryan was Spongebob and Brayden was Superman


At the church "Trunk or Treat" Tyler was a hockey player, Alyssa was a queen, Brayden was still Superman, and Ryan was the Grim Reaper





The boys made cute witch treats




Our Jack O' Lanterns

A Visit from Aunt Linette

Paul's sister, Linette, came for a visit over Labor Day weekend. We went to Flying W Ranch and Six Flags Elitch Gardens in Denver.

Flying W Ranch




Elitches

Brayden turns ten

Brayden's birthday was on June 11. Brayden is our nature lover and he wanted binoculars, bird feeders, a bird bath, and some field guides for his birthday. He got everything he asked for and takes his field guides wherever he goes. He is also very musical and plays the piano and the guitar. He is always happy and I love his sense of humor. We love our Brayden!!

First day of Kindergarten 2006


Summer of 2011

Boston

I decided that I needed to spend some one on one time with my only daughter. So Alyssa and I took a trip to Boston. We had so much fun and had a great adventure!

On a rainy afternoon we went to the movies and saw "The Help" with Aunt Leslie.


We went to Cheers for lunch.




Shopped at Quincy Market.



Enjoyed the beautiful parks!


Statue of Paul Revere


The Old North Church


Paul Revere's House


Walked the Freedom Trail





Loved the old architecture


Old Iron Sides


Museum of Science



Harbor Cruise



Leslie lives in Little Italy and we loved this Italian Pastry Shop, the Lobster Tail was our favorite!



New England Aquarium


Whale Watching in the Atlantic



We spent a day in Lexington




Louisa May Alcott House - Home of "The Little Women"



Gloucster, MA (where the movie "The Perfect Storm" was filmed)



Salem, MA


Rockport, MA (Cape Anne)