tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37378192024-09-05T08:54:53.357-07:00The Bryarly BoysI can't find time to print photos, much less scrapbook, so this is my way of documenting life. Here's how my family was built starting with me pregnant with Henry...then came Jake. We also have an English Bulldog named Shackleford.
Oh, and here's my other blog:
paisleypaperdesigns.blogspot.comJen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-17964694175969954232013-02-26T20:16:00.002-08:002013-02-26T20:48:27.126-08:00Rewind
I knew it had been a while since my last post. When I pulled up my blog and Jake's 4th birthday pics loaded, I panicked! We just celebrated his 5th birthday. Have I really not entered a post, made a comment or added a pic in an entire year!? After a few minutes of searching, I finally realized Facebook has replaced this blog for documenting life. But I can't do away with my digital Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-14597771640030614762012-02-07T18:37:00.001-08:002012-02-28T18:46:33.436-08:00My sweet baby Jake is 4!I guess that means he’s not a baby anymore. In fact, he acts like he’s 6 keeping up with Henry in almost everything he does. While Henry is still his favorite “toy”, this year Jake has really grown to have his own interest -- Dragons. It’s now first of February and he’s been wearing this red costume since Halloween! Yep, almost 4 months and while we keep telling ourselvesJen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-61845588990641428132012-01-05T15:05:00.000-08:002012-01-05T15:24:05.063-08:00A Facebook friend shared this today and I had to repost.Enjoy ~25 Rules for Moms with Sons1. Teach him the words for how he feels.Your son will scream out of frustration and hide out of embarrassment. He'll cry from fear and bite out of excitement. Let his body move by the emotion, but also explain to him what the emotion is and the appropriate response to that emotion for future reference. Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-43074015516436448412011-10-17T13:02:00.000-07:002011-10-17T14:44:28.089-07:00Henry 0-5 yrs (above) and Kindergarten pic (left)Our Kindergartener ~Henry started Kindergarten this past August and LOVES his school! I'm so happy because it took us 2 1/2 years to get him in this school.We got him on the list right when we moved to Preston Hollow which put us at #76. They only take 44 but we were reassured along the way that people will drop off the list, not test well or be Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-51475629096450582422011-10-17T06:55:00.000-07:002011-10-17T13:01:12.877-07:00Last-minute getaway ~Matt and I were invited to Katie's wedding in Cabo, Mexico. We've been on a lot of trips this summer and there's been a lot of drama with Matt's work, so we weren't going to go. Then last minute we booked it. So glad we did because it was A-MAZING! Probably one of the best trips we been on. The airline tickets were crazy expensive so my mom said we should stay a few extra Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-40426286209637303302011-06-28T14:35:00.000-07:002011-07-21T16:00:51.716-07:00It Wouldn't be Summer Without Family Trips! Matt saved up a few vacation weeks and since Jake is now walking (running), talking, and potty-trained, we took full advantage!First was a good 'ol fashion road trip. Two other families tagged along as we headed to our favorite kid-friendly resort, The Westin in San Antonio. With buddies in tow, our boys were entertained, which means mommy and daddy Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-47371258319979043842011-06-24T12:52:00.001-07:002011-06-24T12:52:27.536-07:00Photo BookClick here to view this photo book largerJen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-22667964499623054532011-05-05T17:09:00.000-07:002011-05-05T17:44:53.550-07:00Couples' RetreatWhen our friends emailed us their trip details to Puerto Rico and asked if we'd go with them, it took all of 2 seconds to reply, "We're in!" Matt was wrapping up a very busy busy-season so the timing was impeccable. We've known Stephanie and Jeff for over 10 years, and have been on some super-fun trips with them before.While we did do some layin' by the pool,we were also a pretty Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-11970602164703086672011-02-17T13:50:00.000-08:002011-02-22T19:39:36.792-08:00My BIG Boy ~If I told you Jake turned into a big boy over night, you wouldn't believe me. But he did. We'd been working on potty training since September. He was about 50-50 on keeping his pants dry but resisted cheers, songs, bribes and reason when it came to #2. We even resorted to taking paci away when he had a poo accident. And he LOVES his paci. Anytime he was hurt, sad or just tired we'd Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-54313112681750566542011-01-25T19:18:00.000-08:002011-01-26T11:10:31.970-08:00A VERY MERRY CHRISTMASChristmas this year was such a blast -- the boys are such a fun age! For the month of December I was able to use "Stop that or I'm going to text Santa!" and "You know - the elf on the shelf is watching you." They were both crazy excited, so I used these phrases a few times a day.Besides the toy anticipation, there was a lot to be excited about - Horse-drawn sleigh ride to Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-85248600576191589662010-12-06T19:07:00.000-08:002010-12-06T20:33:39.370-08:00Stuck x 2 -- Last Monday, I took the boys up to the mall to meet a couple friends for lunch.They have these funky chairs in the food court that have really high sides, so Jake thought it would be easier to slither through the hole in the back, rather than hop over the side.That looked easy, so Henry gave it a try and starts SCREAMING! The mall was very crowded and I'm sure everyone thought I wasJen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-18876734120407941112010-10-27T09:35:00.000-07:002010-10-27T09:47:07.945-07:00A Little PubI’m President of the Preston Hollow Early Childhood PTA. A task that was handed down to me was to update our organization's press release and email it to 4 or 5 media outlets. A list was provided to me from past presidents and I added a few more. Anyway, both Preston Hollow People newspaper and Dallas Child magazine editors “knew me” from those emails and asked if I’d do these other Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-12188423842091475522010-10-13T09:00:00.001-07:002010-10-13T10:43:52.935-07:00Enjoying the Fall ~Henry is in Pre-K now and goes to school every day from 9 to noon. Jake had MDO on Tuesdays 9-3, so Henry stays 'til 3 on Tuesdays too. The first day of school was a little wet but the boys love their school, class friends and their new teachers. I hated taking Henry out of school but the pumpkin patch at the Dallas Arboretum is too fun to miss. Pumpkins pics there have Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-62292867978552205812010-10-13T08:09:00.001-07:002010-10-15T13:47:49.742-07:00Henry's 5! Stats - Weight 44lbs 75%; Height 3 feet 8 inchesHenry’s 5th birthday was SUPER! He and his friends (20+) had fun making super hero capes and flying around the park. On his birthday, Henry specifically asked for "Breakfast in bed with Krispy Kreme donuts and orange juice", so daddy headed to the doughnut shop bright and early. Henry thinks Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-2713643181830749242010-08-05T20:32:00.001-07:002010-08-05T20:32:30.243-07:00Summer RoadtripsWe just got back from San Antonio. Matt was invited to a client training at the new JW Marriot; and since it just opened in March, I’ve been dying to check it out. Business trips do have their perks! We also squeezed in a side trip to Boerne to see Cousin Ann and Jackson's new house. They took us to the rodeo where Henry and Jackson got to try calf racing. For Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-68022784969685881042010-08-05T20:25:00.000-07:002010-08-05T20:30:54.648-07:00More Cousins!We’ve been blessed with 3 new cousins! Melinda had twin boys on June 1 – Jax and Jace. Jaden was only 21 months, so taking care of 3 under 2 has been an quite an undertaking.Less than a month later we were blessed again, this time with a baby girl! We couldn’t be more thrilled to add some pink into our sea of baby blue. Kayla Avery is our little princess! (And those cute cheetah Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-2287150329253155922010-08-05T20:19:00.000-07:002010-08-05T20:32:02.775-07:00Our Little CyclistTwo neighbor boys, Brant and Mark, have been riding their bike without training wheels for months. Henry didn't care. Matt even told Henry that if he learned to ride without training wheels, he'd buy him a new bike (he's a little big for his bike anyway.) That wasn't motivating either. Then he found out Cousin Taylor could ride his bike with no training wheels. It wasn't aJen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-61747391728939732752010-05-26T20:18:00.000-07:002010-05-27T19:24:30.582-07:00Sunny Days Here at LastToday was the last day of school so summer is upon us! When I checked the blog and noticed my last post included snow pics, I thought I'd better bridge the gap between freezing and swimsuits.Easter:Jake apparently hated his Easter outfit. Matt had it laid out for church on Easter Sunday and while getting Henry dressed, Jake's outfit disappeared. 4 adults and 15minutes laterJen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-70083860540233347112010-03-26T12:31:00.001-07:002010-03-26T13:35:51.736-07:00Winning WinterSpring has been a long time coming. We're way into March right now and still wondering if it will snow again this year. It's the longest winter on record for D/FW. We've had 4 or 5 snow days and I'm not talkin' that slushy ice we normally get. We've been getting inches and inches of white, fluffy snow! Gorgeous, fat snowflakes. I always said I could never live in the northeast, Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-56014986037671631672010-03-26T11:14:00.000-07:002010-03-26T13:23:19.374-07:00Henry's 1st Book ~I'm in these 3 mommy groups, plus 2 different playgroups and we're flip-flopping between two Catholic Churches right now. All that said, I'm bombarded with motherly know-how. The talk these days has been centered on Kindergarten. I know, Henry is a year-and-a-half away from Kindergarten, so what's all the fuss. Well, around here, you don't send your kids to the closest public Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-22656775005355505892010-01-29T09:07:00.000-08:002010-01-29T11:05:44.966-08:00We celebrated Jake's 2nd birthday yesterday. I guess we've been celebrating all week because his party was last Sunday. I took him for his 2-year check-up. The nurse asked all these questions "Is he eating with a spoon?", "Holding a pencil and drawing circles?", "Can he balance on one foot?"... 20 or 30 like this and I'm proud to report I could answer yes to almost all of them. Jake can sing his Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-76818073106008323222010-01-05T13:43:00.000-08:002010-01-05T15:19:32.234-08:00The 1,500-Mile ChristmasBetween December 17th and January 3rd we traveled 1,543 miles -- St. Paul, Minneapolis, then to Victoria, then to the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort in Bastrop.Highlights:- Henry's first time to sled, ice skate and roller coaster ride. - 2 inches of snow in Dallas Christmas Eve- Backyard snowman Christmas day-Tricycle for Jake, Bumblebee transformer helmet for Henry- 25 aunts, Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-58611600933867043632009-11-09T12:28:00.000-08:002009-11-10T09:26:26.353-08:00SHACK'S BACK!
If you've had any "dog talk" with me in the last 2 years, you know I've always said I'd never get another dog. I think God must have a sense of humor because Shackleford is at my feet snoring right now and my kitchen floor has drops of slobber all over it.
Browse back in this blog about 20 months and you'll find the "Dog Gone" post. That was about a month after Jake was released Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-73796586254278327662009-11-02T07:03:00.000-08:002009-11-02T07:20:35.902-08:00Some Fabulous Fall Photos --Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3737819.post-49494123511306675352009-09-30T20:46:00.000-07:002009-09-30T21:25:04.030-07:00Lately ~So here's what's up:Henry turned 4 and started preschool! Isn't he a doll? Look at those eyes! I think he's going to be a ladies' man.and plays soccer now...We took the boys to San Antonio for Labor Day weekend. Stayed at the Westin La Cantera -- very nice and kid friendly! Yes, those are onions on Henry's ears.And it's football season. Hook 'Em Horns!Jen B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05001613252854954857noreply@blogger.com0