Busy at the Busselman's just bouncing around....

......and Hanging out....

Happy 4th of July!!!
At our house...fireworks were, "scary mommy! I go in the house! Make daddy stop!" SO, Brad was a little bummed because he LOVES doing fireworks...but we still managed to do a few!

ahhh...fishing with daddy:)
Braxton wanted to take his picture with his buddy!...I love this little green man...

Awwww:)

These 'pops' are about the most we got him to do...and it took a lot of coaxing!!! At one point, he had to wear his snow boats to step on them!!! Did I mention it was 102 degrees out?!?!?!

If anyone is looking for a handy man, I think I have one in the making... (Brenda, I think we are for hire!)---not sure he can do kitchen sinks yet, though--

• Why?


• Why?


• Why?

This is the 3 letter word I have heard drives parents CRAZY...but we are only 2 days into it, so it is still cute:) On Saturday I was hooking up Braxton's large trailer to his small tractor, trying to explain it won't work, and that's when I got the, "why?" And since then, that is ALL I hear!!!:)

• "Braxton, let's change out of our jammies and go to Jackie's"...


• "Why mommy?"


• "Braxton, please pick up your toys."


• "Why mommy?"


• "Braxton you can't wear JD cowboy boots with khaki shorts!"


• "Why mommy?"

Everyday is something new at our house! He has been trying so hard to hold up his pointer finger and middle finger and show you that he is two...but having that thumb hold down the other two fingers in hard when you are a little guy:) So for now, his two pointer fingers will work.

Braxton has really been a daddy's boy lately..so it was time to show him that mommy can be fun, too:) (ha daddy!) Brad was 'garfing' (Golfing) as Braxton calls it, so we decided to work on the landscaping at the shop some more...I am transplanting hostas (because they are coming out my ears at the house!) and then river rocking, etc...which required me to drive the skidloader...OH YEA!!!! Mommy is now the COOLEST!!!:) (until tomorrow when Brad out does me with something else!)

It is amazing to watch Brad and Braxton together! You can just watch the two of them and see Brad's eye twinkle with every move Braxton makes! They are best buds thats forsure!!!

Everynight before bed is when Braxton and I get to snuggle and say prayers...On Monday night we were praying for our friends, as she was in labor to have their little girl...

"for Kayla's little girl....

"mommy, I want a baby grrrl",

"you do?"

"mmmhmmm"

"where would she sleep?"

"not in Baxton's bed, that my bed"

"nope, not in B(r)axton's bed"

"hers sleep in hers bed"

"where would 'hers' bed go, our house is too small"

"umm...hers bed go in da camper"

And this is one of them times....don't ya just love what kids come up with?!?!?!?!?!?

Braxton is big into taking naps ANYWHERE but in his bed...
Enjoying a yummy marshmallow around the campfire*

...and this is what I meant when I said daddy does all the fun stuff:)

For Father's Day weekend, we went to Pierce camping with my parents, and Brad's parents! What a fun time!!! Braxton LOVED showing off in front of his 'gampas' and 'gammas'...and especially Aunt Kelly!

Way to go mommy..you remembered a riding toy this time!!!

I SWEAR Grandpa didn't really let go!! When he talks about Grandpas now, it is either, "Gammpa John", or "Gammpa Bob"...then he usually talks about a motorcycle:)

It's tuff being this cool....

...and Best Friends are made!!! Harper turned "2" on Fathers Day! So, we jumped out of camping for a bit and went to his FUN party! The boys FINALLY played together and were running and screaming and having a blast!!!

Someday.....
...Someday I promise I will stop taking pictures of my son playing in the tub...But he's only 2 and therefore I find it cute!

We have been traveling to Columbus a lot lately for baseball/teeball games and LOVING them! McKenna plays coach pitch on Tuesday nights, Carson on Wednesday nights, and Charli on Thursdays..WHEW!!! And Braxton LOVES to watch them all play! He has learned that 'Gampas' buys him m&m's at all games! So, when we are at home, he wants to learn to play, too:) Look Out!!! The ball is coming at ya!!!
Another day of being worn out after playing hard!!!

(my little helper`` is trying to hit 'buttons' as I update the blog:))
We went camping to Yankton over Memorial Day weekend and had so much fun! Lots of friends from Lindsay were there, too! ( it was a chilly morning)

All weekend Braxton wanted to 'drive' Gene's boat...While Brad was putting the life jacket on, I asked what that handle in the back of the jacket was...turned around to this...Brad says that's what it is for:)

I'm not sure, but I think it was equally FUN for the boys!!!

He must've learned to hold hands from Cousin Charli and Harper...this is his new thing in the car.."momma, hold my hand peas"....I LOVE IT!!! And Loved it even more when he told dad, "no, just mommy hand"...hee hee It isn't too often mom trumps dad!...okay, NEVER!

...gotta have chocolate pudding when you camp!.....(if you notice the streak across the front of his head, I forgot to mention we had a little mishap in the boat...we hit a bump and Braxton took a tumble that knocked him silly out! He's OKAY I assure you:) He was honking the horn to the boat shortly after.

( my little helper just tells me, 'it's okay momma, i push a button'--he REALLY likes to play on the computer too)

This is BRAxton Standing with hiS new FROG, hERMAN...( AND yes, he found the caps lock button right now)

New swimming pool that Brad thought he just had to get for Braxton:)

ah...a picture with momma:) That's my new name I guess

I am aware we do NOT have it that bad...but we were bummed Saturday morning to see what Friday nights storm did to our new fence. The 70+mph wind pulled the anchors right out of the cement!!!

...the boys will get it figured out!

The roof blew off the well shed across the street from us...

When I ask for a 'smile and say cheese' , this is the new thing I get in return...

An update from the Busselman's...

*So, after Braxton's Big Ol #2 Birthday...we are rearranging our 'not-so-big' house to make room for all the awesome toys we got!!!!! It was so sad when we went to put the basketball hoop together, we realized the yellow hoop ring thing was missing...so, a quick trip to Norfolk and we are all set with a new one with all the parts!!! He realized he wasn't tall enough, so he found his own way of making a basket! Little smartie!

*Always wore out after a big game of basketball...nothing better than falling asleep in daddy's arms:)
*So growing up in a MAJOR farming community, Braxton is constantly seeing tractors go by, and he 'WANTS TO RIDE TAC-TOR MOMMY!!!" So, good thing for the Bender's and Klassens:) Braxton got to ride in a few different colors of tractors:), and he even got to drive one! Thanks Casey and Jerry!!! Let me know if you need a hired-hand someday:)

We went on our first camping trip over Mother's day weekend! WHAT A BLAST!!! We went up to Pierce after work Friday. Braxton was beyond excited when we picked him up from school with the camper!!! It was such a beautiful weekend. The weather was perfect. We hung out Friday night, and Brad got some fishing in on Saturday while Braxton napped...(he had a great surprise when he woke up...)

Braxton is still in his crib at the age of 2...He has never attempted to crawl out, or even shown interest of doing so. When he wakes up, he just yells for 'daddy' or 'mommy I up'...so, until he crawls out, we plan to keep him in there..hope he isn't 10 and still in there--haha

He was pretty excited to sleep on the couch in the camper! He did great! We were a little questionable about him falling off, and yep, good thing we put cushions down! About 4am, THUMP...didn't wake him to fall, but it woke mom! Why is it that mom's hear EVERYTHING and WORRY about EVERYTHING!?!?

*So, Saturday we rode bikes, walked, played tractors, ball, everthing else that summer brings, we even got the smore's out! Mmm:)

When it was time to come home, Braxton was so sad. He wanted to stay. We are so excited for our upcoming camping trips!!!

Braxton made this at school for me for Mother's Day. When I woke up Sunday morning, Brad had practiced "Happy Mother's Day Mommy" with him, and I got the cutest card and Braxton told me, "Happy Birthday Mommy"...how cute...must've had his Birthday on his mind yet:)

Braxton was picking me 'flowers' aka dandilions and he was so proud!!!

*This was Brad's big catch of the day! It was delicious!!! And this next photo was the Big Surprise Braxton got when he woke up. Braxton went to reel in his pole, and this is what was on the end of it:)

When it was time to go home, he tried to 'hide' so he could stay. Too cute--when he doesn't want to go home or do something he 'hides'...the mind of a 2 year old--how sweet and innocent

Lil man & me on Mother's Day after going to graduations...what a busy weekend!

Brad & Braxton planted some touch-up grass on Mother's Day. He has turned into quite the little helper.

*It has been so busy lately going and because of this, we are in the van a lot. Braxton has been so funny to ride with! We were heading home yesterday after meeting new baby Justine, and when Brad turned the corner, Braxton says, "No guys, not that way" he pointed the opposite way and told Brad, "go that way daddy". His new favorite phrase all week has been, "hey guys", or "no guys", "listen guys", "GUYS" is the new word!:)

*I can't wait to post a picture of Braxton's new haircut! It only took, Grandpa B, Grandma B, Daddy, Cousin Kenna & Cousin Carson to entertain him while I CHOPPED away!!! He used to sit so great, then...he turned 2...enough said:)

*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*HAPPY WEEK to All!!!*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-

My first tree........

Braxton got his first tree from Little Saints Daycare last week for Arbor Day! So, we decided to plant it at the shop...in hope of watching it grow along with Braxton in the years to come:) He was so excited to help daddy plant it!!! Look closely, as it is super small!!!

Sunday, May 1st we celebrated Braxton's "2nd" Birthday with all his family and friends!!! This was his 'tractor' cake he wanted!
Pretty girl Cousin Charli had to help Braxton open gifts...everyone he opened, he wanted to hoard and not attempt to walk away from for the chance of a cousin touching it:)

Great Grandma Korth gave him a baggie FULL of smarties...his fav:)
**there is a little story behind it...a month ago at the firemans supper, Braxton convienently helped himself into Great Gma's purse because he saw she had 'candy' in there...and ever since, when he sees her, he wants 'candy':) It amazes me what he remembers!!!**
Braxton got his "ONE" gift he was asking for!!! A 'baset-ball and hoop'...THANK YOU Gpa & Gma P!!!!!

...making a wish...

...awwwww!!! LOVING on his rockin horse from Jesse & Uncle Lyle:)

Oh Uncle Lyle...thank you for buying all the 7 kids at the party a baby chick!!! Let me know how much we owe you for feed:)
Check out these new pajamas:)

Happy Birthday to you .... Happy Birthday to you..Happy Birthday Sweet Braxton.....
Braxton had a Great 2nd Birthday THANK YOU to ALL of you for celebrating such a special day!!! Thank you for helping our house look like a mini John Deere store:) Braxton is LOVING every single gift!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And So are we!! Watching him be so happy playing makes us SO happy!!!