Go Alcoa!

On Friday, October 17, we went to see the Alcoa Tornadoes play football. Brenton loves to watch the game, and especially his cousin Justin (JT) who plays for Alcoa. It was good football weather and Brenton had a great time. We were amazed at how still he sat during the game. He loved the band and watching for the "ball ball." Most of all he loved to clap, which happened a lot because Alcoa won by 55 to 0.

Thornton Family

On Sunday, October 12, Michael's mother's side of the family had a cookout. Michael's mom is one of five children, so when everyone gets together it is a big crowd. Here are some pictures with Michael, his grandparents, his siblings, and his cousins. There is also a picture of the group with all of their children (the great grandchildren). It is a big crew!

Fall Festival

On Saturday, October 11, we went to the Fall Festival. It was hot! Or at least too hot for October and a Mommy who was 33 weeks pregnant. Brenton played in the little play area and we visited the crafts. He had a good time, but was ready to come home for a nap.

Brenton's Build-a-Bear

Today we went to Build-a-Bear to make Brenton a big brother bear. We wanted to do this before Thatcher arrives, so after a visit to check on baby Thatcher, we went to West Town.


While we were at the doctor we got to listen to Thatcher's heartbeat and Brenton thought that it was really funny. I think that he thought that it was a song because he started to clap.

Brenton picked out a black bear called a Dimples Bear (fitting for Brenton). He is dressed in a sweater vest and brown pants (also fitting for Brenton). It was so sweet as Brenton patted, kissed, and put a heart in the bear. We named him Duck Duck since that is Brenton's most often used word, although that may be confusing to say that about a bear.

We are excited to see what kind of big brother Brenton is going to be!

The Bradburn's went camping?

Okay, so we just got back from 2 days of camping. I know that you are thinking that you must have read wrong, but that's right the Bradburn's went camping. We spent 2 nights at Lazy Daze in Townsend with Michael's parents, and we had a great time.

It was raining on Wednesday when we got all set up, but did finally stop in time for a night time camp fire. Brenton loved the rain. On Thursday the weather was perfect and we spent the day relaxing (at least while Brenton was napping) and playing. Brenton played in the river and could not get enough until we had to pull him out because he was freezing.

We loaded up this morning and came home and Brenton is one dirty boy who needs a good scrubbing! I guess we will try it again after Thatcher is old enough. It seems like a family with boys should really spend time outside and camping is a great way to do it!

A Visit from Luke and Lily

Yesterday, Brenton had more company when Luke and Lily came to play. Luke and Lily belong to Trish [Michael's cousin] and Kevin, and it had been a while since we had gotten together. Luke and Lily are 3 weeks younger than Brenton and they all had a good time playing "together." It is amazing to me to think that Luke and Lily were born at 31 weeks and how that has not slowed their development at all. All 3 babies were running, jumping, climbing, and they especially enjoyed the pizza dinner that we had.

Baby Tarzan?

Last Friday, I was making dessert for our Sunday school class's picnic when Brenton came walking into the kitchen looking quite like a tiny Tarzan. He is very confused by long sleeves and this was the first time this season that he had worn them. After I fixed his shirt it wasn't long before the look was back and he had pulled out the pots and pans. What a funny boy!

Later on Friday we joined our friends at the park and Brenton had a great time. He especially loved playing with Jackson and his bubbles. Jackson was so sweet to play with Brenton when he could have been playing on the big playground. Thanks Jackson!