the bradberry family

With the weather finally cooling off a bit (that is not being in the 90's) our family spent quite a bit of time enjoying the outdoors this weekend.

Friday evening after dinner at Southern Star, the three of us went down to the the riverfront. Anna Kate had a blast just running (yes, and I mean running) around and enjoying the fresh air.Walking in her cute new "big girl" shoes. Thanks Aunt Pam!

Playing with daddy.

We had a fun day Saturday at the county fair with Jimmy, Brittany, and Ada. Ada and Anna Kate kicked back in the wagon and took in all the sights and sounds. It was Ada's first ride in the wagon and she did wonderfully! Anna Kate certainly enjoyed her company.

Between all four parents, we got asked at least 15 times if they were twins... they do favor each other, but there is a good five months between them! What was really funny was when we told people that there was five months between them, then they asked if they were sisters... do the math on that one.

Don't think she liked this little fella!

The calf on the other hand, she LOVED! She stood there for so long calling it "Bella."

That is some pumpkin! It weighed over 260 pounds!

Here are our favorite animals of the day, Victor and Lily! These two cuties belong to Brittany's niece and nephew. Their family says that these goats are better than having dogs. Brittany told us that they even take them hiking without leashes!

About a year ago, Brittany and I went to see the new Charlotte's Web movie. For about a month afterward we jokingly begged Jimmy and Chris for a baby pig! Wilber!

Even though Chris was fast to remind me that this little cutie was related to camels, I thought he was so cute!

Towards the end of the trip, I guess Ada and Anna Kate got bored. We looked own to find this... They stealthily pulled the wipe box from Ada's diaper bag and removed every single wipe! At least they were sharing! Anna Kate has a "busted" look on her face.

Our ride back to the other side of town.

Sunday afternoon we were thrilled to find out that the Hyperflite frisbee dog competition was being held at our local baseball field. Bella is a novice frisbee dog, and we would love to get her into some formal training and competition. We had fun watching the dogs compete!

Watching intently...

We take Anna Kate out almost every evening to watch Bella play frisbee with Chris. She gigles and claps for Bella when she jumps to catch the frisbee. She did the same for the dogs here!

Our favorite disc dog... I will have to work on getting some shots of her in action.

Although I would not give up the sweet time of Anna Kate being an infant for the world and often times want it back so badly) there is something fun and amusing about her actually being able to PLAY on playdates now. This past week she got to spend time with her two friends that are closest to her in age. Reed is about seven weeks younger than her and Ty is about seven weeks older.

Last Wednesday after Kindermusik we went with Reed and his mom Jessica to play at Coolidge Park. Anna Kate and Reed had a blast riding in the wagon and going through the fountain. They both got drenched, so we sat on a blanket in the shade for awhile to dry off. Reed even let Anna Kate borrow a dry onesie! The kids had fun toddleing around and watching people play frisbee while Jessica and I talked. What a nice way to spend the afternoon!

Is that a kiss on the arm? Anna Kate looks unsure...

She pays him back with a kiss on the cheek.

This afternoon Anna Kate and I spent the the afternoon with the Hollands. Anna Kate had so much fun playing with Gracie and Ty! The highlight of my trip was meeting sweet baby Cole for the first time! Kimberly and I tried to get some chatting in, but spent most of our time feeding and corraling kids. I really don't know how she keeps her sanity with a 2 year old, 1 year old, and 4 week old! She is the true definition of "Supermom."

Three amigos!
Kimberly's kids know how to cheese it up for the camera. So cute!

Precious baby Cole...

Holding new babies never gets old...
so precious, so tiny, so new

It takes a pretty special friend to travel over 900 miles while 34 weeks pregnant to be at your daughter's first birthday. My best friend Courtney is amazing. She surprised me a few weeks back by e-mailing me her flight itinerary for the weekend of Anna Kate's birthday. It was so great to have her, Isabelle and Bobby here for Anna Kate's special day. I think I am getting spoiled here lately... We visited them in CT in July, they were here this last weekend, and I am going back there next month to see little Emma when she is born! I miss her living in town so much! I will never take for granted those spur of the moment, shopping trips, ice cream runs, game nights, and just hanging out for the sake of hanging out!

I still don't have all the pictures from the party in my possession (I had other people taking pictures as well), but so many of you have been asking about the party pictures that I decided to post some that I did have. Many more to come soon!She took off last week with her walking!

The gals!

I think she liked the cake!

Friday was Anna Kate's big first birthday. Her party was not until Saturday, so we wanted to make her actual birthday special, too. Chris and I spent the morning just enjoying our daughter. It was so nice to just relax and have fun with her, especially knowing that the next day would be so hectic!

Good Morning birthday girl! Mmmmm... A pancake birthday breakfast at Aretha Frankenstein's.

A stroll through the park in her new wagon (her present from mommy and daddy).

We finished the morning with a ride on the carousel.

Happy birthday little one! We love you so very much!

P.S. Party pics coming soon!