New Favorite Thing

Brayden's new favorite lately is to watch his Baby Einstein movie, Neighborhood Animals. He loves this movie! I think that he likes it because it shows all of his favorite animals. It is so cute to watch him watch it because he giggles at certain parts and will say the animal names/sounds as he sees them. If we put any other movie in he gets mad! He only wants to watch his movie.

Here he is glued to the tv. It's kind of nice for me because now I have something to distract him while I shower in peace :)

I'm going behind bars

Recently I have been nominated to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). They are coming to arrest me, and the money I raise will be my bail money. I need to raise about $1,300. A lot of money but if I could get a small donation from a lot of people then I know it can be done. The money will go to helping local kids attend camp, help MDA continue research for causes and cures of 43 neuromuscular diseases, provide wheelchairs and leg braces, fund clinic visits, and run support group sessions. As you can see it's for a good cause, and I am excited to help.
If you would like to help me post my "bail" please go to this website https://www.joinmda.org/MyLockup/MyHomepage/tabid/18593/Default.aspx

Thanks and I love you all!

Catching Up

I haven't posted anything lately because it has been kind of crazy around here. Nothing too exciting has been going on, Just busy. The most exciting thing that just happened today is that Kelly (Caleb's little brother) left for his mission to Brazil. He flew out today. We are so excited for him. He was so ready! We know that he will be a great missionary.
Some other news... I decided to quit my job at Sylvan. I wasn't getting the hours I needed. I am still not quite sure what I am going to do yet. I am thinking of either substitute teaching (not a fun job but good money), working at Convergyce from home (againg not a fun job but I get to stay home and pretty good money), babysitting (not the funnest idea but at least I get to be with Brayden), or working at the daycare center at Gold's Gym (not a lot of money but I get to be with Brayden). It is kind of frusterating becuase all I really want to do is be a full time mom to my adorable little boy, but hey somebody has to pay off my student loans. I'll keep you updated on what I decide to do.
Anyways that is about all that is going on around here...I'll post more later. Love ya' all and hope all is well.

SURPRISE!

This past June I had not been feeling completely like myself. I was tired, and a little quesy. I also noticed that everything smelt a lot more stronger. So I decided to take a pregnancy test... Just in case. Well the first test that I took came out positive, and the second test... Yep, it was postive (The second line is really faint, but it was still there).

After the third test I finally came to the conclusion that I am pregnant. So surprise!

I am now about eleven weeks along. Yesterday I finally came to fully believe that I am pregnant after I went to the doctor and got to hear the heart beat. I knew all along that I was pregnant. I guess that I have just been in a state of shock because it was such a surprise for us. It took us so long to get Brayden that I just figured we would be in the same boat for the rest of our kids. But I guess the Lord thought that Brayden needed a little sibling before he gets any more spoiled. The baby is due sometime in February.

We all love icecream

On Saturday all the Bigelow clan went to Bamboo Garden for dinner. One of the best parts about Bamboo's is the ice cream after even when you are stuffed. Like my Grandma Moore used to say..."You always have room for icecream because it slithers down the cracks." Even though Brayden was stuffed from pork fried rice, and sweet and sour chicken he found room for icecream "in between the cracks", and throughly enjoyed sharing dad's ice cream.

Yummy Yummy

Got milk?!?!?

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

I hope that everyone had a great 4th of July! We had a great one. It started off with us going to the parade. Brayden didn't really understand what was going on at first, but he soon got into it. He had a blast! He especially loved seeing the horses, and now can say "neigh." After the parade we went home so Brayden could have his nap. Later that afternoon we went to Caleb's mom's house and had a BBQ with all of Caleb's brothers and sister. After eating way to much the kids played together until it was time to light a few fireworks. We then went down by the fairgrounds and watched the fireworks with Sara, Caleb's sister, and her family. Brayden loved the fireworks! He kept saying "Wow," "Ohhh," and "Heehee." All in all it was a great and fun filled day!

Us waiting for the parade to start. Dan, me, Caleb, Brooke, Sara, Brayden and Ashley.
Taking time out of watching the parade to pose for the camera.

Brayden lounging and trying to snatch his cousins hamburger during the BBQ at Grandma's. Let me just say that Jerri is the best cook. We were all stuffed!

Brayden with all of his cousins (except for baby Brynn who was out of town). Jerri bought them all matching 4th of July t-shirts. They all looked adorable! Thanks Grandma.

This isn't the best picture but you try to take a decent shot with seven squirmy kids :) If I had a video tape of us trying to get all of their attention I would have posted it becuase it was pretty entertaining.

Brayden watching the fireworks in the back of Uncle Dan's truck.

Caught Red Handed

Brayden has a favorite secret place in our new house. We have a space between the front window and the couch. Brayden loves to play with his toys back there. Today after church he got into the pantry, took the box of cereal, and disappeared. When I went to investigate I caught him in his secret place scarfing down a handful of frosted flakes.