The Brenay Family

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Here we go Again!

Jon and I decided back in February that we should have one more child in our family. On June 30th I took a positive pregnancy test! #3 is on the way! I suspected I was pregnant for a few days but tests kept reading negative. I was just testing too early. We weren't going to tell people quite so early but we were at Marlena's house on July 2nd with Mark and he was headed back for more training so we decided to break the news. Emma and Derrick didn't even know until then. Everyone was so excited! That day we drove up to Payson to take Mark to meet his dad. Rick was very excited as well. I thought we were done but I guess a person can always change their mind! I know this is what is right for our family and we are so blessed and thrilled with the news!

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Mark's Marine Graduation

At the end of June we went to San Diego for the weekend to see Jon's brother, Mark, graduate from Marine Bootcamp. I was sick the entire time we were there, but at least the kids were feeling better. Derrick had thrown up the night before we left, so I think I had what he had. (Although I did take 2 pregnancy test while we were there. They both came out negative.) But despite feeling sick to my stomach the whole time, it was a pretty fun weekend. I have never been to a military graduation and it was really neat to see. The 1st day was family day. We got to go on base to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and see the graduates perform a run and some drills and wander through the museum. Then there was a family bbq put on by the LDS branch on base. They served cake to the graduates in order from oldest to youngest. Mark was first at the ripe old age of 23. Mark looked so skinny! He said it was hard work, and he even suffered through with pneumonia! But he made it through and did well. Some of his stories were pretty funny to hear. It was neat to witness and ehar stories of the deep traditions that run in the Marines. The kids were so excited to see Uncle Mark and they actually behaved pretty well for it being such a long day. The 2nd day was the actual graduation. Emma really liked the band. I caught her dancing to the music every once in a while. :) After graduation Mark was free for 10 days before he had to go back for more training. He picked Mexican food for lunch so we went to Old Town Cafe. (My mom's favorite San Diego restaurant.) We had eaten there the night before but didn't mind because it was so good. After lunch we left to take the kids to Build-A-Bear to get Angry Birds animals. They were so excited! They love that game! After the mall we went to see Cars 2. I wasn't that impressed and actually fell asleep a few times. But the kids had fun. That night Jon took the kids swimming at the hotel. They really came a long way with their swimming this summer. Swim lessons were a mess as usual, and Emma cried and threw a fit everyday, but by the end of summer they can now swim around a whole pool and I'm not worried about them. They even went off the diving board at the public pool! So they had a good time swimming. I'm glad we decided to go on this trip. It was fun despite being sick!

The Museum on Base

The Marine Corp mascot dog

The 1st time we saw Mark. Going for a run.

The Marine Corps Marching Band

Mark (with his BCG's, birth control glasses on) and Jon

Emma and Derrick with Uncle Mark

The cutting of the cake (with a sword)

Mark received the first piece and declared it was edible

Derrick and Emma waiting for graduation to start

Freedom!

The kids ran to greet Uncle Mark

Swimming at the hotel

Shopping at the outlets on the way home

Les Miserables

At the beginning of June Jon and I went with Ron and Sarah to see Les Miserables at Gammage. This is Jon's favorite Broadway musical and I really enjoy it as well. The music is so good! This was our 3rd time seeing it I think. It was a fun night out.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Tooth Fairy

Last Sunday Emma lost her other top front tooth. She has been waiting almost 2 years for this to happen. (2 years ago is when she got her other top tooth pulled.) The dentist told her at her checkup in September that she would probably loose it by Christmas. She was highly disappointed when that didn't happen. I was trying to hold off as long as possible. It was sad to have her loose that tooth. It means she's growing up! Now she has a huge hole in her smile, but she does look pretty cute. She couldn't stop admiring her new smile in the mirror! Emma was worried when she woke up and realized the tooth fairy came, but forgot to leave her little pink treasure chest that her teeth go in. So, the tooth fairy had to come back the next night and leave it for her. :)

One last picture with her tooth in

New smile!

Admiring herself!

Emma's Ballet Demonstration

Yesterday was Emma's ballet demonstration. She is taking from Miss Robbin this year and we are loving it!! There was no actual "recital" but a demonstration of what they have learned this year. It was in a dance studio and I loved watching then go through what they do every week in class. (And not having to watch 2 hours of other kids dance!) Emma loves ballet and Jon even said he would like her to keep going with it. Love to get the stamp of approval from dad! :) Emma did a great job and gets to move up to the Formal Division next year. Her review was good and there are only a few things she needs to work on, but she has come a long way this year. Emma's costume was a little scary, but she loved it! I've never seen the movie, but there were a few "Black Swan" references! :) The tutu was cute, but the crown was a little out of control! But, we didn't pay $70 for a costume this year so I can't complain. (Sorry some of the pictures are blurry. The lighting was bad in the room and I had to zoom to get a good shot of Emma.) Yesterday was also a little bittersweet. It was Louise's birthday. I had Emma wear her earrings that were grandma's. As I was putting them on Emma she said, "Maybe grandma will be watching me dance today!". I hope she could because I know she would be really proud of her.