Brady's Blog

Aquarium!

2008-12-23T13:40:00.004-07:00

Dad is on vacation this week!! So we decided to go to the big Aquarium.. it was SOOOO cool! It was Dad, Beau and I. Mom was bummed that she had to work, but she says that people like to look pretty this time of year... so she has to go to work.

Where to start on the aquarium? We saw sharks! (my favorite) got to pet the stingrays, which was awesome! They also had 3 bengal tigers. Beau loved the tigers the most.

We also got our picture taken with Santa! That guy is everywhere it seems. Which reminds me, what is up with Santa anyways? Mom and Dad say I am asking way too many questions about Mr. Claus but I can't help it... Something fishy is going on with Santa (pun intended) How can he be on TV this morning when we left, and then at the mall AND the aquarium? I have also been inquiring with Dad about how exactly Santa is able to get around the world in one night with just some reindeer and a freaking sled?! I have seen tons of elk near my house and reindeer look a lot like elk. The elk I have seen are not all that fast and I hate to say it: they are not all too smart either. I wouldn't trust an elk or a reindeer to get me to the grocery store and back, let alone around the world in one night.

I also have been asking how he knows when I sleeping, knows when I'm awake, knows if I've been bad or good... blah blah blah... This guy is a bit of a creep! where are all the camera's if he's watching all the time? if I know anything, it's this: Bearded old men who watch EVERYTHING that little kids do from the privacy of some remote compound (such as the North Pole) usually end up in prison.

Before I go, here is a pic of Beau with the tigers!

Visions of sugar plums dancing in my head!

Brady

***EDITORS NOTE*** Brady still loves Santa and is a believer for now. He is however, asking tons of questions that I do not either know how to answer nor do I want to answer... the other day he wanted to know how Santa can see him in the dark to know if he is sleeping? then he said 'I'll just pull my covers over my head and watch my DVD player.. he'll have no idea I'm not asleep'. Hopefully we can keep this farce up for at least a few more years.. the good news is that the entire world is in on this little practical joke we play on our children.

Pat

Dad yelling at a stranger and other assorted Holiday Joys

2008-12-17T11:21:00.005-07:00

Ahh... the wonders of the season... anticipating Santa's arrival, hanging the stockings, Christmas music, cookies!, wrapping gifts, giving a $10 spot to a homeless guy, and ofcourse sitting in my car-seat in total disbelief while my Dad screams out the window at some dude at stop light.... such a magical time of the year!

I think all kids remember fondly the first time their Dad lobs a few choice words at another motorist... my Mom on the other hand, well.. that one never really shocks me, she is a bit of a wildcard. Mom yells at strangers on at least a weekly basis... This was different, I have NEVER seen Dad yell at anyone (except me and Beau)

According to Dad one of these 'wacko' volunteer firemen came flying up behind us, got right on our bumper and then threw his hands up in disgust when we did not get over immediately... problem was we were about to turn left and couldn't get over. Keep in mind that the 'wacko' had one of those stupid Starsky and Hutch red emergency lights on top of his car that was NOT ON.

So Dad does what any hot headed male of irish decent would do... he rolls down his window and waves the guy past us mockingly... then something unexpected and downright awkward happened: we end up stopped at the light RIGHT next to said 'wacko'. Dad rolls down his window and says the following: 'Where's the fire?!' I cannot confirm nor deny whether or not Dad may have added in a quick 'douche bag' at the end of that last sentence, but that's unimportant at this stage of our story... so what did the guy do? well... in a word, nothing. He rolled his window up without saying a word and then continued to haul ass when the light turned green. Here's the thing: this guy was wearing a RIDICULOUS holiday sweater, you know the kind.. this particular one had a dog wearing a santa hat on it or something.. which got me thinking. If I were to have been the one doing the talking at the stop light, I would have said the following: 'looks like you have already donned your gay apparel... fa la la... la la la... la la la' that would have been awesome! but, alas ... Dad wasn't quick enough to think of that one!

What did I learn from Dad's outburst? well, I learned that sometimes, random douche bags are much more responsible and mature than our own parents.

Deck the halls,

Brady

I'm Baaaack!

2008-12-17T11:04:00.003-07:00

EDITORS NOTE:

I have to admit to a brief, albeit torrid love affair with a rival site: FACEBOOK. After a few weeks of being stalked by losers and realizing that I don't even remember half the people I went to High School with... I am officially in a fight with Facebook. IT'S ON! That's right, the evil genius that is Facebook kept us away from the what is REALLY important.. this effing blog!!!

Ok.. Later,

Pat

After a three month hiatus, I have decided to return to blogging. After creative differences with my editor/Dad were solved, we are back together and ready to take on any and all blogs!! So, get your keyboards ready biatches, here we come!!

Here is a quick pic of Beau messing with me: See ya Soon. REAL SOON!

Brady

Monday,Monday

2008-09-29T09:54:00.003-06:00

Well... I am back at pre-school today. Dad is off Mondays so he takes me and picks me up... I like Monday, we usually go to the park after school if it's nice... and, it has been really nice this fall so there has been tons of outdoor time.

I am so excited! Mom's Aunt Roxanne sent me $10 in a birthday card! I am trying to talk Dad in to taking me to Target after school today... I want to spend my ten spot! We'll see... sometimes he wants to do other stuff like laundry, or cleaning. I think he does this stuff just so Mama won't be mad when she gets home (Mom does A LOT more cleaning and cooking and laundering)

Anyways... here is a cute pic of Beau from my party last week. Uncle Jeff brought him a new hat from his trip to Canada! I think Beau looks cool in the hat.

Brady

My Birthday Party was AWESOME!

2008-09-22T09:27:00.005-06:00

We had my birthday party yesterday... it was so much fun. Mom did a great job getting everything together and we had tons of kids! I really had fun with the transformers pinata! We all took turns taking whacks at the pinata and then Mom and Dad realized this was one of the pinata's with the strings and it wasn't about to break... that was funny.

We are still looking for the picture of the cake and will post it when Dad can figure out which camera that was on.

From left to Right: Beau, Cousin Jack, Serena, Kelsey, Jordan, ME, Ethan and Back row: Sam, Haley, Cousin Sidney.

Brady

Countdown to the party!

2008-09-18T11:44:00.002-06:00

My birthday party is on Sunday! I am getting so excited... tons of kids from my pre-school are coming and hopefully they bring gifts! (did I say that out loud?)

Here are some pics of Beau playing on the swingset and looking at some birds to hold you over...

Have a great day!

Brady

Happy Birthday! (to me!)

2008-09-16T10:31:00.002-06:00

I am 4 years old today!! Do you believe it?!?!

I got this super cool new Trek bike!! It's called the 'Jet'... I was out-growing my old Spider Man bike. Dad wants me to try it without the training wheels but I still think I need them!!

Brady

HAPPY BIRTHDAY POPPY!!!

2008-09-10T07:22:00.003-06:00

Today is Poppy's B-Day... He is 63. Don't feel bad though Pop, you are only 17 celsius!
Beau and I just love our Pop and get so excited when we see him. If we make a right turn (toward Amma and Poppy's) out of our driveway instead of the usual left, Beau always yells 'POPPY!' (it comes out as PAPA but we know what he means)

Have a great day Poppy!

Brady

Beau's turn!

2008-09-09T20:11:00.001-06:00

What's my motivation for this photo shoot?

2008-09-08T09:01:00.002-06:00

Beau got a new hat the other day so I decided to try it on and do a little modeling.

Dad didn't like how I immediately started to act like a spoiled prima donna. Whatever... he knows that I ALWAYS drink Fiji water on photo shoots! What is this Aquafina garbage!?!?! Damn him! and where are the shrimp cocktails I asked for?!?!?!?

I am out of here!

Brady

Lazy Sunday...

2008-09-07T11:49:00.002-06:00

Mom is at the mall... Dad gave us popsicles for breakfast! (don't tell)

Going to Poppy's B-day party today! That will be awesome... maybe they will rent a jump castle for him?

Brady

Sandbox!!!

2008-08-12T02:56:00.002-06:00

Mama's friend Ree ordered us a sandbox and had it sent to the house! When the UPS man came, I was so excited to see the sandbox. We put it on the deck and it is great!!

Thanks Ree!

NEWSFLASH: Crocs banned at Banks' residence

2008-08-08T09:07:00.003-06:00

UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED: Crocs shoes... the Ford Pinto of footwear?

Dad has placed a ban on Crocs shoes which went in to effect about 3 weeks ago (he didn't tell me until yesterday when I got these sweet new Keen shoes)

Since the ban on Crocs, injuries are down about 88% and the use of band-aids is down as well. Crocs are comfy shoes but Beau and I tend to trip and fall down the driveway often in these spongy death-trap shoes.

It's probably just fine as well... Crocs look a little goofy on adults, especially the bright colored ones, and especially on men. I know we all have some Crocs in our closets but let's end this mistake now. We saw a 50 year old dude wearing purple Crocs at the grocery store the other day and I think everyone in the store was a little embarrassed for him.... it was awkward.

Here are my new Keen's !

Brady

The Pale Knight

2008-08-08T08:50:00.004-06:00

Hey y'all... got this Batman mask the other day and I have been wearing it non-stop!

In other news, we had a HUGE day yesterday... went to Tiny Town, which is a town that as the name might suggest has tiny little buildings and a tiny train to ride. Tiny Town sounded good but it turned out to be LAME! then we went to the rec center and went swimming last night!! that was super fun. Beau has no fear of the water and wouldn't let Mom and Dad hold him, he would just walk until it got too deep and then he had to be rescued. He dunked himself 4 or 5 times and never cried once. I as a little more 'cautious' about that stuff when I was little. Bobo just doesn't care.

Have a good one!

Brady

Shaking hands, kissing babies. Can I count on your vote?

2008-08-06T23:19:00.005-06:00

Derian is so nice... I had to smooch him! (everyone else was)

Lates,

Brady

Got any Irish in ya?

2008-08-06T14:05:00.002-06:00

Beau LOVES beer! Last night when Chas and Melissa were over having dinner, Beau keep looking at Dad, then he would point at his beer and yell 'mine!!!'.

Dad hands Beau the beer and he downs the rest... too funny. There are lots of genetics at play there... I am more of a water guy for now.

'Throw 'em the heater!'

2008-08-06T13:54:00.003-06:00

I have been really in to baseball... we have to play at least once a day. Mom bought me some plastic baseballs and Aunt Linda (Mom's Aunt, but we all call her 'Aunt'...confusing, I know) brought me a couple bats. Sometimes I get mad when I miss the ball but Dad says you miss more than you hit in baseball... what? these guys must suck at baseball! Why can't I get a hit EVERY time!?

Dad says I can play T-ball next spring because I will be 4 by then... he explained that they set the ball on a little tee and let you whack at it... LAME! I want to play REAL baseball, with a pitcher. Oh well... maybe I will make some new friends on the team.

Brady

Baby Derian... in the house!

2008-08-06T13:03:00.003-06:00

Mom and Dad's friend's Chas (works with Dad) and Melissa had a baby boy on 7/31. Derian Joshua is a super cool little dude. I am really really interested and amazed by the new baby. Mom and Dad think its funny that I am so curious about him.

Chas and Melissa came over for dinner last night and Derian was really good. He did cry a little one time and I decided to take off my Transformer T-shirt because I was certain that it was scaring him. That seemed to calm him down.

Here is a pic of little Derian with Mama and I at the hospital... you can also read (and see better pictures) about him on Chas' blog (link to the left)

See ya,

Brady

Hotter than ^%$# !

2008-07-30T16:01:00.003-06:00

This is from the 9news website:

**On Wednesday, the mercury once again zoomed past the 90-degree mark in the metro area, making it 18 straight days of 90-plus heat, tying a record last set in 1901.The heat continues over the western U.S. and that means more 90-plus weather for the metro area and Front Range. According to 9NEWS Meteorologist Marty Coniglio, Wednesday's forecast high temperature was 97 degrees. By noon, the temperature was already hotter than 90 degrees, marking 18 straight days of 90-degree heat, tying the old record last set in July of 1901.**

Good thing Mom and Dad decided this was the year for air conditioning! (they got lucky on that one)

It hasn't rained much AT ALL... Keep your fingers crossed that a fire doesn't get started, the whole place would burn down!

Brady

P.S. I like the heat, we get to wear bathing suits all summer!! It's awesome.

Nice work Kelly!

2008-07-25T11:39:00.003-06:00

***Dad is posting this one:

Had to make a quick posting... Kelly took this DARK (almost black) buffet and worked it in to shape. It looks great.

She stripped it, sanded it, re-stained it, and then put a polyurthethane coating on it. I wish we had a before picture of it... I didn't really think she could do it, but she worked on it for at least a month.

We moved it back in to the house yesterday... She hasn't decided on the new knobs for it yet.

Side note: Kelly must have stood and stared at this piece of furniture for an hour last night (not kidding). I guess she couldn't believe how nice it turned out either.

Here it is:

Kinda bummed...

2008-07-25T11:27:00.004-06:00

Dad has to go back to work tonight... when I woke up this morning I came over and hugged him and said, 'Will you still snuggle me when you have to work?' Dad said that he is just going back to work and he will be back late tonight just like always. He said he will come in my room and kiss me goodnight, just like he does every night (even though I never wake up).

Beau and I have been having all sorts of fun on Dad's vacation. Mom just smiles and says that it's like she has '3 boys' since Dad just wants to play all day too... We have been outside so much, even BoBo is getting a tan!

We got to go to Amma and Poppy's last night while the parentals went out for some Sushi. Beau and I ALWAYS love to go to Amma's! It's the best.

Here are a couple pics of Beau from dinner the other night- He is a PIGGY!

C-YA,

Brady

New girlfriend?

2008-07-24T11:21:00.003-06:00

Dad took Beau and I to the park this morning. The best part is that we got to take Dad's bike and Beau and I rode in the trailer. It is super fun... Dad seems to get a little red and sweaty... oh, well it's good for him.

At the playground we had a real fun time. I met a new girl! Her name is Sophia and she told me I was 'cute'. Cute? Dad said that was a good thing but I want to be called tough, or awesome, or a superhero, or a transformer! Anything but cute!

Sophia was fun to play with. As we were riding home Dad asked what Kelsey from school would say if I told her about Sophia... I said maybe I could marry both of them? Dad laughed and said that I would have to start my own religion for that...

Here is a picture of me and my new girlfriend at the park.

Talk to you later,

Brady

I took this picture!

2008-07-23T13:50:00.002-06:00

Awesome huh? I grabbed the camera and took a picture of Dad and Beau. Now I want to use the camera ALL the time!

Dad is not so keen on that idea. I told him that I know how to use it! just look at that great picture! Dad said something about blind squirrels and nuts or something... not sure what that means exactly.

Anyways, look for more great photography from me in the near future.

Brady

I finally get it!!!

2008-07-23T13:15:00.003-06:00

That's right, it only took 18 months... but I just figured out that Beau isn't just my little brother, he's also a little kid that I can play with!!

All of a sudden, in the last month or so, I have started to include him in all my games and fun stuff... We have been playing all sorts of fun games, I usually have Beau be the bad guy so that I can be the hero... works out pretty well. Don't get me wrong, Beau is still a major pain in my ass.. but things are getting better.

Rainy day today. This is the 3rd driest summer on record (says the weatherman) so far for the Denver area... so needless to say, the rain is a good thing.

Brady

New sunglasses... feelin' cool

2008-07-21T14:45:00.003-06:00

Dad and I went to WalMart the other day... he doesn't like to admit that we sometimes go there, but the Wal Mart is much closer than Target. The thing is, we have to take shower after walking through WalMart so it's kind of a toss up on whether or not we actually save time going there.

ANYWAYS, I found these sweet Transformers sunglasses along with a Transformers flashlight, all for just $3.00 (Sorry, it was actually $2.96- WalMart, remember?) Dad said that the glasses and flashlight were likely made by a kid about my age in China or Indonesia or some other place like that. I think it's so cool that 3 yr. old's get to have job's in other countries! they are lucky.

Another odd thing about that place: Why does the evil WalMart price everything with .96 on the end? annoying... The funny is, on this particular trip to WalMart, Dad said 'we are never coming here again'... just like he has said the last 5 times we have gone there. This time I think he means it!

To recap,

WALMART

Pro's:

-Lots of cheap, plastic crap from China.

-Close to home

-The people that go there make you feel good looking AND smart in comparison. (and thin!)

Con's:

-Don't pay a fair wage, so the people that work there can only afford to shop THERE.

-Don't allow most employees to work full time, so they don't get health benefits (guess who has to pay when they go to the hospital?) Well, I don't really know- I'm only 3 !!!

-Dirrrrty. Plain and simple.

Sorry for the soapbox today!

Oh, and here are some pictures of the sunglasses! I hope we don't really boycott WalMart... I like it, they have a crane game!!

Brady

Play area renovation complete!

2008-07-18T14:49:00.003-06:00

Mom and Dad have been working their butts off to get Beau and I's play-set up and running... it looks awesome!

Here is what they have done: sand and stain, put on new swings, and a slide, line the area with LARGE and HEAVY rocks, put down weed shield fabric, and FINALLY they spread 4 yards of wood chips. I am so excited!

Gotta go: it's play time!

Brady

Play date today!

2008-07-17T11:09:00.003-06:00

My buddy Liam came over today! I went to preschool with him. He is 4 years old. I can't wait until I am 4! Anyways, we planned to play outside all afternoon BUT it rained. It hardly ever rains here so that was kind of nice... it has been a DRY DRY summer. We played inside. I am going to Liam's tomorrow morning and Dad and Beau are going to visit his buddy Alex, so Mama has a free day. She is pretty happy with Dad right now. Mom doesn't get a whole lot of time to herself.. she is thinking about getting a massage.

Here is a picture of Liam and I (Liam doesn't usually have that crazy looking red eye- that is just Dad's camera.

Brady

Lazy days...

2008-07-16T13:35:00.004-06:00

We went out to eat at the White Fence Farm last night. It's a pretty cool place. They have a petting Zoo, huge playground and great fried chicken- what else could you want?!

Mom and Dad didn't have nearly as much fun as I did.. they were saying something about not going out to eat with tired, grumpy little boys anymore. I guess Beau and I were 'challenging' at dinner.

We are all enjoying Dad's vacation, although I think he may be wishing we had gone somewhere. With that being said; here is a pic of a real vacation:

Today we are hanging at the house, playing outside on the swingset, squirting the hose, riding bikes. ALMOST FORGOT: we got a new slide for the swingset and IT IS AWESOME! When Mom gets home with the camera we will post some pics of the new slide.

Brady

HOT HOT HOT!

2008-07-15T13:08:00.000-06:00

The temps are going to be in the mid 90's the next week or so! I love it. We get to play outside, set up the ghetto pool, and run through the hose. Summer is the best.

Here are some pics of Beau watering the flowers.

Brady

Spidey!

2008-07-15T12:56:00.000-06:00

We went to the Evergreen farmer's market (Every Tuesday from 10-2) today. That is SO much fun! I got to ride on the train, had my face painted like Spiderman, ate some great food (CUPCAKES!).. and Mom bought some veggies or something.

I don't know about Mom, but she always does the most BORING stuff at the farmer's market... Dad and Beau and I were eating chocolate cupcakes and she is off somewhere looking at snap-peas and spinach. I stil love her.

I was worried that someone would mistake me for the real Spiderman and ask me to fight evil or something, but I made it home safely.

Brady

Smack that booty!

2008-07-14T14:01:00.000-06:00

*** PLEASE NOTE: BLOG HAS BEEN HIJAKED BY DAD

Ok, as you saw earlier, the boys and I go to the lake to feed the ducks, and play a little. Brady likes to climb on the statue. While Brady was on the statue, I was having pleasant conversation with an older woman who was at the lake with a YOUTH GROUP... as I am speaking to her, Brady yells 'Excuse me Dad! Dad!' so I say 'yes...' and he throws out this little beauty 'check it out! I am spanking this girl's booty!' I look and, sure enough, he is slapping the butt of the statue (see photo)... needless to say, I start laughing and old lady walks away.

Pat

Them ducks is hungry...

2008-07-14T12:04:00.000-06:00

Beau, Dad and I went to the lake to run around and feed the ducks. Good times. (that's my favorite new phrase) Mama thinks it's funny when I sigh and say 'ahhh, good times'.

Dad's vacation has kicked off... it's nice to hang out and do whatever we want.

Back to the ducks: Those fellas were starvin'! I like to try and throw the bread out out as far as I can, so that the little ducks way in the back can have some.

You should see Beau throw that bread! He has one heck of an arm!

Brady

Easy Rider

2008-07-12T07:46:00.000-06:00

Kris and Jennifer came over yesterday on their way to Grand Lake. Kris let me sit on his motorcycle! THAT was so cool!

I am super excited today. Dad has vacation coming up! after he works tonight, he is off until the 25th!!! We have tons of stuff planned: swimming, zoo, aquarium, bikes, hiking, movies, naps, you name it! It's gonna be great.

Stay tuned, tons of pictures in the near future.

Brady

P.S. I did a backwards somersault at gymnastics ALL BY MYSELF yesterday!

Family Day...

2008-07-10T08:15:00.000-06:00

Big day today... Thursdays are FAMILY DAY! It's the only day that Mom and Dad are BOTH off right now. Some people say that is kind of sad but Mom and Dad rarley argue these days, they are too busy not seeing each other for that!

Ok, so let's get back on track: we are going out to breakfast at Mimi's (my favorite!) then going to the HUGE park (it's called Pirate Park) THEN over to Target to look for ANOTHER (we lost one) bat and ball so Dad and I can play when we get home. After we play ball and Beau takes a nap, Dad has promised a bike ride with both boys! We love that.

This will be a great day: I woke up in the best mood!!

The picture is from the 4th of July... that's me eating some cake and waiting for fireworks.

Next time,

Brady

*** Dad's note: Brady is REALLY in to baseball right now. We saw a baseball game on TV the other day and he says: 'watch the ball, concentrate, smash it far!!!'. not sure where he got that, I usually only talk to him about hockey... maybe Poppy told him about baseball? I'm not sure... but I know what we are doing all afternoon!!!

Wall-E

2008-07-09T16:27:00.000-06:00

Dad and I went to see Wall-E today!!! I thought it was super cool... Dad, on the other hand thought it was good, but... a.... little.... slow.... There was NO dialogue in the first 40 minutes. As Dad said 'This is a little artsy for a kids movie'.

Anyways, I thought it was fun. We did have popcorn and we shared a Sprite (how could you go wrong?)

To recap: not as good as Kung Fu Panda, but worth seeing for sure.

So I give Wall-E: 3 sippy cups out of 5

Brady

4th of July!!

2008-07-04T10:41:00.000-06:00

I woke up this morning and said: IS THIS FIREWORKS DAY! and... the answer is: YES!!! I am so excited, can't even wait.

The only bummer is that Dad has to work tonight, he mentioned something about 'drunken crazies'.... but that's his problem, I am going to see some fireworks with Mama!!

I am still trying to figure out this whole Independence Day thing... I guess the English tried to keep us under their control or something. All I know is it's a good thing we fought back or it would be warm beer and jacked up teeth for all of us... AND if we are talking USA vs. England, coffee kicks tea's ass in to next week... debate over.

God bless America,

Brady

TOTALLY BUSTED!

2008-07-03T18:33:00.000-06:00

Dad gave Beau and I a bath (always fun!) then we got our jammies on like we normally do... then we went up to my room and climbed on my bed and I told Beau; 'don't worry, Dad's having a beer- we have at least 10 minutes to jump on the bed!'. The only thing is, he came up and checked on us right away! How did he know? Do I look surprised? and maybe a little scared in the pics? Well... I was. Poor little BoBo didn't know what to do...

It was worth it though.

Brady

P.S.- Went fishing today near where Amma works. Amma's boss Dave, owns a pond that is stocked with trout!!! That is the good news... bad news is: Dad is known as an 'avid indoorsman' and we didn't catch anything in a STOCKED pond. Talk about fish in a barrel... oh well.

*** Dad's note: The fish didn't like the Snoopy fishing poles... and I am a crappy fisherman. Where is Hank's Dad when we need him?

Goodnight Bro-man!

2008-07-03T08:00:00.000-06:00

Ok... so this picture of me kissing Beau goodnight is TOTALLY FORCED... Here is the deal, EVERY night Beau tries to kiss me goodnight, and EVERY night I run away. He finally got me last night.

I am not even going to tell you the things that were threatened to be taken away if Dad didn't get the picture... oh, well.

I am trying to be nice to Beau...and by trying, I mean that I take toys away from him, tell him 'no' constantly, and basically monitor his every move to ensure he doesn't have much fun.

At least the picture is cute,

Brady

MUSIC!!!

2008-07-03T07:02:00.000-06:00

I added music to my blog! (Dad helped me) I picked all the music myself. Dad wanted me to go with a little more 'chill' song for the one that comes on, but 'Dangerous' is my favorite song right now... when we get in the car, I sing it at the top of my lungs.

If you don't enjoy my selections, or want to change the song, just scroll down to the player on the bottom of the page.

Brady

My swingset in BAD$%# !

2008-07-02T15:59:00.000-06:00

Mom sanded my swingset, put new swings on and then she and Dad stained it. Looks like I might make it through this summer without numerous GIANT splinters in my arms, legs, face, and other 'un-mentionable' areas!

It is fun though, and Mom says we are going to move the wood pile and put in a slide!!! That will be awesome!

Brady

Beau Patrick: 18 months

2008-07-02T11:43:00.000-06:00

***Editors note: Brady's Dad will be writing this update.

Beau is 18 months old!! (yesterday) We had a visit with Dr. Campbell. Beau was great and didn't need any shots this time since he had them at 16 months. This was more of a celebratory visit. Dr. Campbell said that Beau is doing great, and that he is a little surprised that he is still as big since he no longer walks or crawls anymore: HE RUNS EVERYWHERE!

Beau has been such a fun little dude to have around, he is all smiles and hugs. As soon Kelly or I get work clothes and get ready to leave he starts saying 'kiss, kiss, kiss' and make smooching sounds and runs over for several kisses. Beau LOVES his bed and especially loves to get his snuggles before bedtime.

His 2 favorite people (by far) are Brady and Poppy. When we pull in to Amma and Poppy's driveway he yells 'Poppa!' and starts clapping... He is pretty much non-stop right now and loves to be outside.

We love you BoBo!

Dad

LITTLECHOCOLATEDONUTS

2008-07-02T08:31:00.000-06:00

We are training for the Olympics... it's a strict diet of little chocolate donuts!

This afternoon Dad is going to teach us how to smoke menthols and shotgun beers!!!

It's better to be lucky than good,

Brady

Wild kingdom!

2008-06-27T12:55:00.001-06:00

This is so cool! I woke up this morning and there was an elk staring in the window at me! I said 'hey Dad! look at this dude!' I took one of these pictures myself!!!

Brady

2 'coons caught...

2008-06-27T12:44:00.000-06:00

Ok... so we captured two raccoons overnight in the traps. According to the assassin, or, I mean 'animal removal tech' they were 25 lbs. and 15 lbs respectively.... now they go to the 'World famous raccoon Day Spa and Casino' located in beautiful Laughlin Nevada, to live out the rest of their days eating at the buffett and playing pai gow poker with their buddies.

See ya soon,

Brady

To cut, or not to cut?

2008-06-26T20:02:00.000-06:00

Mama is thinking of trimming Beau's hair... Dad says NO. I think they should leave his hair alone! Actually, I wish I had my long hair back... oh well.

Later,

Brady

Huntin' Season

2008-06-26T13:42:00.000-06:00

Well... we have a family of brazen, angry and SMART raccoons living at/near/in/on/under our house. Dad went and got Mom an airsoft gun... and Mom and Dad in one of the truly great white trash moments of all time proceeded to:

-Wait until dark
-Get 12 budweisers and 1 bottle of red wine
-place the remains of a rotisserie chicken on the lower deck (chum)
-Sit on the deck that is off of their bedroom with the airsoft gun, 12,000 airsoft pellets, 2 airsoft ammo magazines, and 2 flashlights...
-Wait 4 hours

And, Wait they did until finally, one of the little F^(@%$@'S popped up on the deck... Mom w/ a 4 beer, 2 glass of wine buzz, raised her semi-auto air soft pistol, steadied herself and fired (Dad was impressed with her accuracy) hitting the pesky raccoon 12 times in the face and neck region! BUT... not only did the raccoon not run away, he didn't even stop eating the chicken long enough to look up... Dad laughed hysterically. Mom was pissed.

So now we have brought in some serious help. That's right: Rocky Mountain Animal Control: AKA Rocky Mountain Furry and Cute Animal Assassins. The traps have been placed and now we wait.

Later,

Brady

A little Caddyshack for ya:

Carl Spackler: 'Correct me if I'm wrong Sandy, but if I kill all the golfers they'll lock me up and throw away the key.'

Sandy: 'Not golfers, you idiot! Gophers. The *little* *brown*, *furry* *rodents*.'

We call him BoBo...

2008-06-26T12:46:00.000-06:00

Beau is a fun little guy. He is all smiles and giggles (and appetite!) He eats way more than me and Dad says I better watch out or he will pass me up... I don't believe that!

Here are a couple newer pictures of Beau... he is now weighing 28 lbs. and I weigh 34 lbs. The thing is: he is chubby and I am rock hard- I work out.

Quote of the day: Frisbeetarianism is the belief that when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck (George Carlin)

Brady

One more Picture...

2008-06-26T12:25:00.000-06:00

Dad is off Tues, Weds. Thurs... so we usually do 'boy stuff' on those days... you know, go to the park, drink beer, look for chicks. The usual.

'my love for you will still be strong... after the boys of summer have gone'

Brady

Mom and Dad finally put the ghetto pool in!!!

2008-06-26T12:10:00.000-06:00

I know it's been a while since I last posted here... 4 MONTHS!!

Lots of news: Summer is here... I am only 3 months short of my 4th Birthday! I want to have a HUGE party... still working on that one.

Beau is getting so big. He is 18 months and sort of a daredevil. Beau isn't talking too much yet but he just grunts and Mom or Dad hands him what he wants (I wonder why he doesn't talk?) anyways, my little bro is pretty nice and I am trying to be cool to him.

C YA,

Brady

Hey Jude... This little dude has some skills.

2008-02-27T20:40:00.000-07:00

It's been a while... I have been doing 'research' to improve the old blog and came up with this little gem.

See ya soon, (I promise)

Brady

Smell that? It's that new blog smell!

2008-01-26T09:49:00.000-07:00

Hey Peeps,

A little note regarding Saturday. Mom works early on Saturday... it seems there are tons of people that need some hair fixin'... so what does this mean? It means Dad gets home at around 2 a.m. and wakes up around 6:30 ish with me jumping on his face. Dad is not his normal self on Saturday, we hardly play, and he drinks gallons of coffee, and 'suggests' that I watch some movies... He will usually be near normal after the coffee kicks in.

My Dad's buddy from work Chas (AKA Angry Orris) now has a blog. Chas and his wife just learned they are pregnant with their first kid and Chas has decided to get started blogging, so be gentle with him... he's new. Check it out over in the link list.

'Can you dig it (yes, I can)
And I've been waiting such a long time,
For Saturday...'

-Saturday in the Park (Chicago)

Brady

An Elk Attacked Fitz!

2008-01-24T08:53:00.000-07:00

Yesterday afternoon Dad and I were home and I let my little dog Fitz outside... Well, Fitzy took off barking and running after a group of elk. All but one of the elk ran off, one angry elk stopped, faced Fitz and waited... Dad was calling the dog, trying to get him to come back but little Fitz was determined. As Fitz approached, the elk took a small step backwards and then raised his front legs up and came down hard, kicking poor Fitz in the side of his head. Fitz let out a terrible whine/cry 'YIP! YIP! YIP!YIP!' We thought the dog was dying, and in all fairness, shih tzu's are very dramatic. Dad had to go pick up Fitz because he wouldn't move. I was so mad at the elk! I told Dad we should beat them up... but Dad didn't want to chase after them. (I don't get it) Anyways, Fitz is doing OK, he has some swelling on the right side of his face and his right eye was swollen shut last night... he will be fine though.

'Gettin' cards and letters from people I don't even know',

-Rhinestone Cowboy (Glen Campbell)

Brady

Please don't let the Patriots win...

2008-01-19T12:55:00.000-07:00

'It's like choosing between gonarrhea and syphilis'

This is kind of how I feel about the Patriots vs. Chargers. I can't stand that sweatshirt wearing freak that coaches the Pat's and then we have Phil Rivers, a world class douche if there ever was one... oh well, I still think I prefer the Chargers but I just don't see it happening,The Patriots have been putting the wood to everyone all year, why should that change now? I hope I'm wrong. Patriots 34 Chargers 24

As far as the NFC goes, who cares? Just kidding, I like everyone else am rooting for Favre, but why? hasn't he already won a Super Bowl? why do we all not want the Giants and Michael Strahan to win one? who knows- we just don't. Packers 28 Giants 20

See ya,

Banks

Separated at Birth? Brett Favre and Landry...

2008-01-19T12:26:00.000-07:00

Ok... here is a new feature on Brady's Blog. My Dad will get a chance to post on here once a week, so here goes.

Hey All... Banks here. First off check out those pics: The first one is of Brett Favre in High School,a picture taken even before John Madden had his giant Man-crush on Favre... the second is Landry from Friday Night Lights (Great Show if you aren't watching you should be- especially the first Season)

Anyways I think they may in fact be the same guy. I am checking in to this.

Talk to you soon,

Banks

From the Vault....

2008-01-16T12:12:00.000-07:00

Hey Y'all,

Dad was seriously slackin' on helping me with postings there for a while so there was some good stuff missed. Halloween?!?!?! are you kidding me? I was a scary, scary pirate! I love Halloween!

Mom and Dad think I am crazy but I say the spookier the better. The kids at school were all afraid of this guy in a skeleton costume but not me! Dad helped out at school for Halloween... he thought it was funny that I would tell the other kids: 'don't be scared, it's only for pretend' I seriously rank Halloween up there with Christmas... Dad thinks I am nuts because he is not a big Halloween guy. He tells me that Uncle Aaron, Hank's Papa would be happy to share his Halloween tips and secrets with me one day. I guess Aaron is a 'Halloween Guy' like myself.

The other picture is Beau coming at ya!!!

'just remember I love you, and it'll be alright'

-Firefall

Later,

Brady

Oh, Yeah.. We had a Christmas (I mean Holiday) show at school!

2008-01-11T10:51:00.000-07:00

I guess Dad forgot to put the pics of my Christmas show on the blog... so here they are! It was a good show, we sang 'Frosty the Snowman' and 'Rudolph' and every other song that does not mention religion or the word 'Christmas'. We wouldn't want to offend anyone with our politically charged pre-school antics. I don't know much about religion but this political correctness is getting out of hand...

Anyways, the show was fun. The little blond girl with me in the pictures is Kelsey and she is my girlfriend. She tells me that we are going to get married one day... who am I to argue?

Brady

'Church is where the sinners go while the good folk are at home watching football'.

Fun with Beau....

2008-01-09T19:54:00.000-07:00

Birthday Pics!!

2008-01-02T14:22:00.000-07:00

Beau had a great time on his B-day... He loved the cake. It was fun to watch him try to shove an entire piece of cake in his mouth! He is a little piggy! He got a bunch of cool gifts and I was nice enough to help him open them.

Beau deserved all his presents... Mom and Dad always talk about what a nice and good little boy he is, how he sleeps so well, and eats anything they put in front of him, and always has a smile for everyone,and is so content... BLAH BLAH BLAH !!! So, does all this mean that I am a pain in the butt?!?!?!? Maybe I am... ;)

Hope you liked the pictures,

Brady

Happy New Year!

2007-12-31T17:54:00.000-07:00

Here's a toast to my brother, and the New Year!

Brady

May you find $20 in all of your old coats in the coming year...

Stumbleupon

2007-12-31T09:13:00.000-07:00

This is Dad's (and Mom) favorite thing these days! You have got to try it. You download the stumbleupon browse button and... BOOM you are stumbling! This is for those of you that have seen it all on the internet. Stumble will show you sites, pictures, videos, etc... all based on your preferences. It is really fun.

Happy Birthday Beau!!!!

2007-12-31T08:52:00.000-07:00

Once you were 'none' and now you are 'one'!!!

Just wanted to let y'all know that my little brother is ONE today!! He is so excited about this... I on the other hand, am not so sure why it's not MY Birthday... oh well.

A few words about Beau... I call him Beau-zee or BoBo. He is walking, stringing 10-15 steps together now doing the frankenstein walk. He is a cool little guy.

Dad is off today so that is GREAT news! I am going to run him until he collapses.

See Ya,

Brady

Merry Freakin' Christmas!

2007-12-27T05:06:00.000-07:00

Man did I ever score this year... I got a GIANT Geo-trax train set !!! http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=10&e=geotrax (photo later) I am so excited. Mom and Dad think things may have gotten out of hand with the presents (or 'Prizes' as Poppy calls them) but I think I could have handled a few more. I mean why help poor or sick little kids when Santa can just get me another cool gift, right?

I was so excited on Christmas Eve when we opened our presents- Dad had to work Christmas day, what the hell is that by the way?! But... he is off the 3 days after so we have been playing non-stop!

Beau got a little Ball Popper machine (I know, it sounds painful you sickos!!!) from Jeff and Patty and I used to have one so I like it too... The Popper is a cool toy, it shoots these little plastic balls in the air and then back down the track in to the machine where we can do it all again!! the thing is: he knows it's his somehow so If I even go near it he will try and scratch my face off! I am serious about this, dude can hardly walk straight but he gets up in my face if I play with the 'popper'. I know that I am 3 and he is still none (he will be 1 on the 31st, but right now he is none) but I am pretty sure he will be bigger than me soon and then I will have to take some steps to secure my belongings.

Talk soon,

Banks

Chuck E. Cheese

2007-09-21T08:53:00.000-06:00

Well... I forgot to tell you that I got to go to Chuck E. Cheese (his full name is Charles Edward Cheese) with my Cousins Sid and Jack for my Birthday too... Mom and Dad were less than thrilled with the visit but Dad got to eat 3/4 of a cardboard, no taste pizza... good times.

Happy Birthday to ME !!!! I am 3 !!!

2007-09-19T15:47:00.002-06:00

My b-day was Sept. 16th... I had so much Fun... it was like a week long festival.

I love you all.

Brady

2007-09-19T15:47:00.001-06:00

New Jammies!

2007-08-23T12:13:00.000-06:00

Mom got me a bunch of new jammies... these are from the Incredibles! I can't wait for bed time now!!

Brady

I took this picture!!!!

2007-08-23T12:07:00.001-06:00

I am learning to use the camera... this is my first picture that looks decent! Alex, Cindy and Grayson (he's the baby) came over the other day. Alex works with my Dad. They are super fun.

Have a nice one!

Brady

Coming at ya !!!

2007-08-23T12:01:00.000-06:00

Beau is all over the place! He is crawling after me and trying to catch me... I am too fast though.

Brady

One more picture

2007-08-11T09:16:00.000-06:00

Freeezing bath...

2007-08-11T09:12:00.001-06:00

Auntie Ree is in town from New Mexico. Somehow she talked me into getting into the pool even though it was not a very warm day! Talk about shrinkage!!! I was frozen.

It was still very fun.

Brady

Playing with my Bro!

2007-08-11T09:07:00.001-06:00

Beau loves to play in my room. I am cool with it so long as he doesn't touch any of my toys... EVER. Sometimes I share with him but usually only if I am sleepy or feeling nice that day.

Beau is now 7 months old and crawling like crazy! He's getting around pretty darn good now

Have a goody,

Brady

Bambi...

2007-07-28T14:21:00.000-06:00

This little baby deer has been living under our deck for about a month now. We were worried about him for a while since he seems to be the real life Bambi: no Mama and he is always by himself BUT he seems to be getting bigger by the day and healthy from what we can tell.

We aren't sure why he picked our house but he never runs away from me when I play outside, he just looks at me and then keeps eating. I hope he never leaves.

Later,

Brady

Saturday = FUN!

2007-07-28T11:53:00.000-06:00

It's been kind of rainy and not so nice today but that's fine: It's Saturday!! It has been so hot until the last couple days and this is a nice break. I am just playing with Beau and Dad today while Mom is off at work. Have a great weekend!

Brady

'Just remember I love you, and it will be alright'
-Firefall

My Bro is SUPER!

2007-07-28T11:46:00.000-06:00

Hello Loyal Readers!

Sorry I have been absent again... I was on sabbatical.

I talked Dad in to putting my super mask on Beau... It makes me laugh so hard when he wears it. Beau is now 7 months... he smiles and laughs at me all the time now. Mom and Dad say he is the "best" baby (I am getting a little tired of hearing that to be honest) The cool thing is he can sit up and is ready to crawl any day- I can't wait!!!

Brady

Show me your grumpy face!

2007-07-02T22:28:00.001-06:00

My little bro is almost as big as me....

2007-07-02T22:23:00.000-06:00

Beau likes to eat... and he likes to hang with his big brother.

By the way, don't pay attention to the pringles stains on my face.

Later,

Brady

Hotter n' Snot!

2007-07-02T12:54:00.000-06:00

Dang it's hot! 93 degrees in Evergreen! That is waaaaay too hot.
Dad is home today and we are going to go to the movies!!! I want to see Ratatouille! I have to take my nap and then we can go... I get the feeling Dad just wants to sit in the air conditioning at the movies.

I also wanted to say sorry to Amma for giving her my cold. I have ofcourse have already kicked the little bug out and feel fine... SORRY AMMA! Mom and Dad feel really bad because you have had such a hard time getting past colds lately.

Here are some pictures of me working on a masterpiece.

See ya,

Brady

Bouncin' Beau

2007-06-27T19:45:00.000-06:00

Ok... sorry about the 1 month hiatus from the blogosphere!

I was in rehab... my publicist told me to say it was for "exhaustion" but you know the truth: I was hitting the sauce a little too hard.

Here is a video of Beau getting his jump on.

See ya soon, (I promise)

Brady

Butthoooole !!!

2007-05-30T20:38:00.001-06:00

I have a new phrase that I am very fond of... Mom and Dad don't know if they should laugh or cry. I think it's hilarious!!!

Brady

Beau and Dad!

2007-05-30T20:35:00.001-06:00

Congratulations to Cousin Alli !!!

2007-05-24T06:30:00.000-06:00

My cousin Allison is graduating from Alameda High School today! Way to go Alli !!!

See you at the party on Saturday!

Love,

Brady

Are you kidding me?!

2007-05-24T06:00:00.001-06:00

Ok... I am not happy! I have been sneaking out of my room late at night, I tip-toe in to Mom and Dad's room, then I come to Dad's side of the bed and I whisper "Hey Dad, move over- I wanna get comfy!" No big deal, right? Seems like a good plan? WRONG!
You won't believe what they did! They put this child proof thing (see photo above) on my door knob so I can't get my door open! THEY LOCKED ME IN MY ROOM!!! Do you believe this?! I hate that thing on the door.

The video is pretty much my thoughts on this "device" on my door. Sorry the video is so dark (again) there were plenty of lights on... our camera is terrible.

Brady

Darth Brady...

2007-05-23T21:20:00.001-06:00

Smiley dude !

2007-05-19T06:55:00.000-06:00

I can make Beau smile just by looking at him... he watches EVERYTHING I do. He can't wait until he can run around and chase me (neither can I !)

Brady

New pictures!

2007-05-19T06:41:00.000-06:00

Mom took Beau and I to get our pictures taken the other day and they turned out pretty good! I will admit to being kind of difficult that morning... I even heard Mom on the phone with Dad spelling out a word... she said something like " Brady is being a dee-eye-see-kay" whatever that means.

By the way- Shrek the Third is out in theatres! (in case you don't have plans today)

Brady

My new crush

2007-05-14T08:24:00.000-06:00

Dad had some people over that he works with and one of the couples was Matt and Sarah. I REALLY like Sarah! Mom says I am a big flirt but all I know is Sarah read me like 15 books before bed and she is so nice! I am trying to set up a play date with her as we speak.

Brady

Mother's Day Brunch

2007-05-14T08:17:00.000-06:00

We went to brunch on Sunday at Julia Blackbird's (great place, New Mexican food, cool patio) with Cousin Mary and Aunt Linda- they are Momma's Cousin and Aunt and they are SUPER nice to me! they always get me presents like coloring books, cars, and clothes! I love it when I see them.

The picture is Aunt Linda holding Beau but more importantly you can see my little head on the bottom left if you look close enough.

Have a great day!

Brady

Fun at Jack Chione's house!

2007-05-14T08:10:00.000-06:00

We had dinner at Jack Chione's house last week and I had the BEST time playing with Jack! Fred and Holly were nice to have us over and Jack and I really play great together... there was lots of laughs, jumping off furniture, making fart noises, snot, you know- the usual stuff... it was so fun!

I can't wait to hang out with Jack again!

Brady

P.S.- Mom wanted me to say that Jack's little sister Rosalie (she's super cute) and my baby brother Beau were there too... so ok here goes: our little siblings were there too. Happy Mom?

Happy Mother's Day! Kick back, relax...

2007-05-13T08:07:00.000-06:00

Happy Mother's Day Momma and Amma! and everyone else! You are the best!

Brady

Beau is 4 mos. old!

2007-05-04T21:19:00.000-06:00

Beau had his check-up today with Dr. Campbell. He is doing great! Mom and I took him in and they gave him 4 shots and a good once over. He weighs 14 pounds 12 oz. already and he is a happy, healthy, smiley little dude. I was very proud that my little brother took his shots like a tough guy and I was glad it was him and not me! The funny thing is that the Doc said he is quite tall for a baby his age (26") so if he is like the rest of us he is about half way to his full height!

Later,

Brady

Rub a dub...

2007-05-04T20:59:00.000-06:00

Bath time is the best! I really don't care about all the soapin' and shampooin'... It's all about playing and seeing which toys will float. I keep trying to get Dad to come in the tub with me but he just won't do it. (something about it being "weird" and that he isn't a big bath guy) Dad will shower with me though.

Looks like rain this weekend.. better break out the puzzles, books, and movies!

Have a goody,

Brady

Happy Birthday Auntie Kelly!

2007-05-04T20:27:00.000-06:00

I know that the greeting card has a "bad" word in it... oh, well.

Happy B-Day Aunt Kelly! I can't believe you are 38 yrs older than me!!! This is crazy.

Hope to see you soon- and I hope you had a great day!

Brady

P.S.- Beau misses you!

I need me some goggles

2007-05-02T09:42:00.000-06:00

I found Dad's Ski goggles the other day and couldn't get over how cool they are! I am going to need my own. Dad says I can start learning how to ski or probably more likely learn to snowboard next year! This is so exciting. We are going to learn to ice skate next winter too! Summer needs to be over in a hurry.

Brady

"Good night noises... everywhere"

2007-04-24T21:44:00.000-06:00

I am so proud of my little brother today! I even helped put him to bed tonight. He is just beat after rolling over so many times today. Maybe he will sleep in? We'll see...

Brady

ummmm...

2007-04-24T21:26:00.000-06:00

Can you say: blackmail?

Cookin' up a storm!

2007-04-24T21:18:00.000-06:00

My new favorite thing is to help Mom with the cooking... I am making chicken sausage and peppers in the pics above. I love to help cook and stir.

Later,

Brady

Keep Rollin' Rollin' Rollin' !

2007-04-24T19:43:00.000-06:00

Beau rolled over for the first time today! Mom says he rolled over much faster than I did since he is only a week shy of 4 mos. old. I don't care about that, I just want him to chase me!

Brady

Yes- that is Bob Barker in the background...

Giggly Giggleson

2007-04-21T08:53:00.000-06:00

Happy B-Day Uncle Art!

2007-04-21T08:12:00.000-06:00

Happy Birthday to 'Tiste, Happy Birthday to 'Tiste, Happy Birthday dear 'Tiste... Happy Birthday to you!

Brady

Yee-Haw!

2007-04-20T18:37:00.000-06:00

Mama has me all ready for the rodeo this year! I pretty much refused to take off my cowboy boots today... why would I?

Brady