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Just an update

I know it has been a while since I have updated but we have been really busy. Lets start with Braden and his music class. He has been taking classes at UNT College of Music for toddlers and he LOVES IT! I am so lucky to be able to go with him every Saturday for the past month and see him advance more and more every time we go. They gave us a CD that we listen to in the car so he pretty much has every song memorised. This coming Saturday is the last class and he will graduate from it that day. I will be sure to take some pictures.

The 4th of July was a blast. We went to Memphis to visit Grandbob and Gramy and all the rest of our family. Braden and Steve were in the parade of kids, adults, dogs, strollers, jeeps, trailers you name it, they were all decorated and everyone had a great time. After the parade the local fire station has a truck out there and they open the hoses and everyone gets WET!! Braden and Steve came back soaking wet from head to toe. We had a great lunch followed by some swimming at Aunt Candy's house. Braden loves the water and seems to be getting the whole swimming thing down. We went over to Libby and Philip's for some good old Memphis BBQ!! Philip had a variety of goodies for us to eat and what a cook he is. We all ate got the kids fed and after we did that it was about time to start some fireworks. Now here in Texas we can not do them in our street right in front of our house. Well in Memphis we did just that. We sat on the lawn and sidewalk and the guys put on a pretty good show for all of us. Some of the kids got a little scared but not Braden he could not have been happier. He was sitting with Steve on grass and just watched the show. That moment i looked over at them and i just felt so good to see them like that i think that was a better show then the fireworks. Then it was off to bed. Braden got to go to the farm and had a great time on the tractors and the jeep and everything else little boys can get into on the farm. Amy and I went SHOPPING!!! There are some great stores in Memphis that i must go to every time i am there or i feel empty!

Once we were home is was back to the swing of things for us. Work, cleaning house, laundry, chasing Braden and everything else. We were glad to be home but miss everyone in Memphis so much. We are hoping to go back in November. That weekend we got back we had a birthday for one of our neighbors and had a great time. I think that i have the best neighborhood ever. we are like our own little family. If you live by me i can not wait for you meet them.

Braden will be playing Blastball this fall. It is the pre step of T-ball. They play with a soft ball and bat. they run to first base only and they have to honk a horn when they reach it BUT before a player gets the ball and yells "BLAST". There is not score or stats being taking just some good fun for them. It is co-ed teams of 3 and 4 year old kids. His friend Cutter is going to play and we have asked that they be on the same team, i have also asked to make sure that they get a good team name. His practice starts the week of Aug. 18 and his first game is Saturday Sept. 6. I will post his schedule as soon as i get it so if you are around you can join us.

I will get some pictures up soon of all this great stuff. Thanks for checking in on us.

Today

I just wanted to say that we are thinking about you Kedroski family and we love you ALL no matter what!!!!!

Happy Birthday!!

That's right today is my 30th birthday! I was very nervous about turning 30 but after a few months of worrying about it I just gave up. I woke up this morning and I felt no different. I felt the same as I did yesterday. I did not fall to piece at the words "Happy 30th Birthday Annie!" Instead I smiled and said thank you. Turning 30 just marks another great year of my life story. May not be so interesting to some but to me it is the best story ever. I mean I have THE BEST family ever, I have GREAT friends, a wonderful husband and a child that God create just for me. I mean what more could I ask for. I am so blessed to have experience this day and I pray to have many more. We are all so lucky to be where we are no matter the number that we are at. Being a member of the 30 club is not so bad. I join some pretty awesome people in that club. So bring it on the next 30 years I am ready for it. I love my life and would not change a thing.

My birthday party Saturday was so much fun. We had so much food and was to much fun. I think that everyone had a great time and had plenty to eat and good company. My neighbors are the best and truly helped me make it a good time. My family is so special they made sure that every detail was done. Then my friends who came to share the day with me brought me some sweets to share and I really did not want to but I had too. So thanks to everyone who came out and helped make that day even better.

Now for today I get to work and what is the first thing I see? My baby picture hanging in the window on the second floor as big as big can be. Then all the way up the staircase that we all use there were pictures of me as a baby up to the office door. My desk covered in confetti, Jolly Ranchers and Blow Pops!!!! YUMMY!!! I got balloons and another BIG picture of me as a baby hanging from the main stairway up to the main office so that everyone could see it. I am so glad that they used cute pictures. My friend Kim made me some homemade cupcakes and oh my gosh they were so good.

I think tonight for dinner Steve, Braden and I will be going out to dinner and then calling it a day. But all in all my 30th was a good day and something i will never forget. So thanks to everyone who helped make my day good with gifts, food, emails, cards and hugs. You all make me feel so loved.

Thanks again.

SUMMER TIME

The weather here in Texas is making a believer out of us that summer time is here. The air conditioner at our house is on full blast!! Braden is having a great time already. Jackson and Jonathan are staying with him and MoMo this summer and he can not be happier. Everyday he tells me what they did and how much they are having. Those memories are going to be priceless. My nieces moved this past weekend. It was sad to see them go but they are not gone for good. We are going to be able to see them and call them when ever we want and that is going to be great.

Steve, Braden and I are heading to Memphis for the 4th of July weekend. It should be a great time. Braden is going to be in the parade that is going to be held in that area of town where all the family lives. We are so excited and I have all new outfits for Braden to wear and he is going to look so cute. We will have a ton of pictures from that event I can promise you that.

June 11th is PoPo's birthday !!!! We are going to have a family dinner for him that night. Then fathers day is on Sunday and we are going to have a late lunch with everyone in Denton. Saturday we are having a get together for my 30 birthday!!!!! Just a few friends and family doing what we do best EATING!!!!! My real birthday is the 17th and I can honestly say bring it on. The past few months I have been really emotional about this birthday but not anymore. I read this book called "90 minutes in Heaven" and let me tell you it was GREAT!!!!!! Everyone should read this book. It gave me a whole new out look on this birthday deal. I am ready for it and I am happy in my life. I have a great husband a AWESOME kid!!! Great family and friends what more could I ask for. The author of that book is going to be in Denton in September and I will be going to hear him speak.

So that is where the Bunger family of McKinney stands as of today. I hope that you all are well and that all you dad's have a great day on Sunday!!!!

Here are a few pictures that we took a few backs:

What a weekend!!!!

Can I get an Amen for the 3 day weekend!!!! Well Steve had to work from Wednesday till Monday 12 hour days!! So he did not get to have much fun as Braden and I did. Friday we had my nieces over for the night and had the neighbors kids over and played dodge ball in the back yard. We had so much fun and let me tell you dodge ball is alot harder now then it was when I was 8. Saturday we got up and headed to Denton I spent some time there and then it was off to White Bluff to spend some time with Kim and her family. We got to White Bluff around noon and headed to the pool. Braden had so much fun he loves the water. Craig made us catfish for dinner and we all ate like pigs. It was so good. Sunday we got up and took Braden to the park before it got to hot. After that we packed up the car and headed to Denton for a big family BBQ!

My brother JJ and his family were in town from Galveston, and my other brother Leroy, his girlfriend and her daughter came in. So we were all together it was so much fun. We had tons of food and drinks and music. Right before we ate Leroy wanted to tell us all the he and girls are moving to Beaumont in June 8th and that he and Crystal are GETTING MARRIED!!!!!! The date is set for December 27th. We are all very excited and happy to have her and her 2 girls in our family. More details on that as it comes around.

Monday Braden and i stayed HOME! We relaxed and did laundry. Braden had a good time just being at home. So a great weekend all the way around. Now on to getting ready for the next month of events. June is a busy month for us. we have My dads birthday, My birthday, fathers day and Havis wedding birthday!

Hope you all had a safe and fun weekend.

The day at the farm

Sunday we went to DeKalb Texas. That's right I went to the farm. Steve's Aunt and Uncle live out there and his cousin Jana and Shane, and there families, live out there too. They all live on these acres and acres of land. Braden had a blast he got ride a horse! The first time ever. He got to ride a chuck wagon all over the land and could not get enough. Mike had to take him at least 5 times. Thanks Mike. We got to see the baby his name is Kaden, and is tiny but so cute. Hard to believe that Braden was ever that small. Bob and Amy came was well and we had a great time. We ate everything you can think of including HOME MADE ICE CREAM!!!!! YUMMMMMMMMMM!!!!

Here are a few pictures from the day:

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Ok so I am a day late, but did not have time to post yesterday. The started out with a drive to Sherman, to see Steve's Mom. We had a great lunch out and Braden was some what in a good mood. After lunch we headed back to her house to meet up with Stephanie and her crew. We got to the baby and she is so cute. Has RED hair that is to die for and blue eyes!!!

We left there and headed to Denton, we stopped by some friends of mine on our way to MoMo house. When we got there, we had ice cream and the kids played hard in the back yard!!! It was a great time.

I think sometimes I need to be reminded how lucky I am, and what better way then being at home and listening to your husband and your son listening and singing to "Double Dutch Bus!" I left the love let me tell you.

I hope that all of you Mom's out there had a great day and that you were minded that day of how loved you are and how needed you are.

Braden goes to school

If you are around Braden then you know that he loves school buses!! So Momo said they are doing this thing at school and they are going to have a bus. SO we took Braden. It was so much fun he loved it. Then we went into the class room and he played and hummed the whole time we were there. Braden has this thing where he hums when he is happy. Here are few pictures of the day. Check back for some of the family pictures that we took. Camie you ROCK!!!!

Long time

I know it has been a while since my last post. Quick update: Braden is doing great. We went to Hereford to see my Grandparents and other family. They are doing great. My Grandfather seems to be OK but you can tell that he is very tired and not to his normal self. It was very mind settling for me to go and spend some time with him. Braden of course put on the charm for them all and my cousin's little girl sure threw it right back at him.

We took family pictures on Sunday!! I know some of you are saying finally. As soon as I get them I will out some in the website. We went to this great park in Denton and got some really great shots. Kim and Spencer came out and took a few with Spencer in his Prom tux. For those of you who know Spencer he went to prom on Saturday night and had a blast. So we got a few shots of him and Kim all dolled up!! Braden did well at the photo shot he had some moments but Cami, the lady who took the pictures, was great!!!! LOVE HER!!! She is great she knew how to work with him and what looked best. I suggest her to everyone who lives in the area.

A big big BIG happy birthday to Miss Audrey & My sweet baby boy Ryan!!!!!!!! We love you both very much.

Check back soon for the pictures.

Pictures

I went to the movies with my girlfriend GiGi on Sunday and had a great time. I laughed so hard that i cried it was a good time and i need to do that more often. The flip side of that was that Braden was home with Steve ALONE!! I know that they had a good time because Braden was in a good mood and Steve looked tired! Here are few pictures of the afternoon and the new hair cut.

Big Boy Bed

Well we did it. We are out of the crib and in a big boy bed. Braden is not sure what to think of it just yet but he is adjusting. We will put him to bed but then he will wake up between 2-3 in the morning and want to come with us. I think that he is not sure of his new surroundings. But it brings so much more space to his room. His room is stuffed to max with toys, clothes, shoes and everything else so this new change adds a little more space. I am going to work on getting him some curtains( well my friend Kim is going to make them), and a table cover for his night stand. Then his room will look more like a little boy and not so much a baby.

Easter was a fun. It was kinda cold here but we had a good time. Once again we had lots of food and lots of FUN!!! The kids had a great time and I have to give credit to MoMo and PoPo for being the only adults outside when the kids were cracking eggs on eachother.

One more Year!!!

We took Braden for his annual CT-Scan yesterday at Children's in Dallas. Well we had to be there at 7:00 a.m. and they were going to have to sedate him. SOOOOO guess what we had a very upset 3 year old. He was not happy at all and that made his Dad very happy. I was trying to stay calm, one of us had to be! Well finally around 10:00 we got Braden sedated and in the scan room. The test took all of 3 minutes but the 4 hours before seemed like 24 hours. After that we had to return to the sedation room to let him wake up, he got a toy and we were out the door. We headed down stairs to the fine eating place at Children's and got him something to eat and drink.. Since he had nothing since the night before.

We had an appointment to his Dr. at noon but we got there early and we got to see him around 11:00. He was very happy with Braden said the Shunt looks great and Scan was perfect. He told us "see you next year" and Braden got another toy. So a bannana, juice, jello a race car, 2 bouncy balls and some other toy we were out of Children's with great news and tired baby!

How exciting it was to hear that again. Lets just hope for great news like that all the time.

I would like for everyone who reads this to please say a small little pray for my Grandpa in Hereford. He is not doing very well and we are praying for a speedy recovery.

Thanks

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRADEN

That right today Braden is 3!!!!!!!

We are so happy and blessed to have Braden with us. Everyone of you reading this in one way or anther have been sharing this with us so this too is a happy day for you. Thinking back to that day 3 years ago brings a whirlwind of emotions, but then looking at Braden today sure makes up for that. Braden had a great birthday weekend here are a few pictures. Thank you all for sharing in this time with us and most of all Braden. We love you all very much!!!!!

Valentines

Braden has many people that he loves and what better holiday to remind you all then Valentines Day!!! You all mean so much to us and our family that no words can truly say it, but We love you all for everything you do for us!!!

We are getting ready for Braden's 3rd birthday!!! We have party plans underway and family coming in. Granbob, Gramy and Gran from Memphis are coming to help celebrate. We could not be happier. This will Grans second visit to come and see us and we are looking forward to having a great time with her.

Braden made some cookies today and had a great time making them, now he did eat a candy heart for everyone he put on the cookies so nap time was out today.

Sunday was a great day!! The weather was good and we played out side for most of the afternoon. We got a few pictures from that as well.

Don't ask, Don't tell!!!

Braden loves his football!! Uncle Junior will be so happy!

Running to Daddy........

Got him!!!

What a great day!!!

Sing Braden Sing

That is right. Braden is singing like the best of the best. Today he was listening to his music like he does everyday with MoMo and out of the blue Braden starts to sing in Spanish. For those of you who know his name is Gilberto Perez "Con Cartitias". It is the funniest and yet the smartest thing I think he has done. For a 3 year old to get the proper way to sing in Spanish to me is amazing. Needless to say MoMo could not believe it and had to hear it again and again. When I got to the house to pick him up he was ready to show me his new skill. How happy I was to hear him, that sweet voice I cried. To think they told me he would never make it this far and now he is singing in Spanish. Love this kid of mine!!!!

If he was on American Idol I would vote for him!!!!

Christmas

We hope that you all had a wonderful Holiday Season. The Bungers sure did!! We had Christmas Eve in Denton after Kim, Spencer and I helped pass out gifts to the new born babies at Parkland. Christmas morning we woke up at home just the 3 of us, and how much fun did we have. Braden woke up at 6:45 and the paper started flying. He got this Elmo chair from Grandbob and Gramy that he set in to open all his gifts. He was very much the king as Steve and I came to him with gifts. I think that it safe to say that Braden was very good this year and had the gifts to prove it. From bath toys, to clothes, to a guitar, to a full service work bench with tools, to books. He was a very happy little boy. Steve and I got so much pleasure seeing him open his gifts. We took down our Christmas decor after that was done and headed to Denton for lunch. WOW a feast mom put together. We were all very full and very tired. Steve, Braden and I headed to Sherman after that to spend some time with Mom, and sister her family. The boys played and had a good time. Braden was very tired and was not in the best of moods. So it was not a long stay.

Braden is staying with Connie this week so that he can spend time with Jackson and Jonathan. They are having the best time. Braden slept very good last night so whatever they are doing is working.

We wish you all the best in 2008!!!

Love to you all

Steve, Annie & Braden Bunger

Here are a few pictures from the Christmas holiday:

Braden & Santa the first visit

Thanksgiving was great. We had the best time with everyone. Kate, Henry and Olivia were the smaller of the group and they all got along so great and Braden loved having playmate for the whole week. We had more time to talk with family this year, Aunt Candy and Aunt Taylor are so much fun to talk to I think I could spend the whole day with just them. Of course Gran is the highlight of the trip. She has us all over for dinner on Friday after Thanksgiving and to see her and Aunt Hope just watch us all gives me great joy. Phil got his guitar out and played for us and the kids put on some dance moves that would make anyone look bad. But the main and most important thing is Gramy and Grandbob they always make us feel right at home and with no worries. They know how to throw a great party and show us much love that makes it hard to come home.

We did miss our family in Texas. My mom made her wonderful turkey and dressing. The kids put on a show for them and there was much shopping going on by Aunt Connie and Aunt Clara. Dad i am sure went to bed in his chair with his tummy full of good food. While the boys all watch a good Cowboy game.

While we were in Memphis, Steve, Braden and I got away for a few hours to go to the mall. We were walking around and saw that Santa had no line. I looked at Steve and said "let's give it a shot". Well at first Braden was not sure what to think of him. He kinda looked at him with this puzzled look of why are you wearing PJ's. Then I said " Braden tell Santa what you want for Christmas" and on Que my child said "a tractor". I put Braden on Santa's lap and we got a one good scream and then Santa said the magic words "I HAVE CANDY" Braden smiled the lady took the picture and off we went. It does not get any better then that. Seeing how this was his first visit with Santa I think that we did pretty good.

Here is a picture of the visit we hope that you check back with us we are sure to have more photo's up soon.

And we're off.......

Thats right The Bunger family of McKinney Texas is heading to Tennessee. We are very exctied and can not wait for the family there to see how big Braden has gotten. We wish you all a great and safe Thanksgiving. we will be sure to post pictures of the trip.

Braden

We had such a great time last night. Braden and Steve went up and down the streets of our neighborhood and I stayed back to pass out candy. Here are some pictures of the night.

Some of you may know by now that Braden loves a group of girl singers called "The Pussycat Dolls" or as we call them "Hotgirls" . Well some people do not believe us so I took some pictures of my 2 year old watching them. Now Braden does not watch T.V. at all so the fact that he stays glued to them is kinda odd but funny.

Braden got his first pet. Momo and Popo got him a goldfish. Braden named him Flounder. He is very excited about it and it stay at their house so he can be with him all day.