Brothers...Best Buddies!

Wow, these two angels are my life! I have typed one sentence and tears are running down my face just thinking of these two tucked away in their beds. They are so precious and mean the world to Brian and I. We are so incredibly blessed to have created these angels. They bring so much joy, laughter and love into my life each day. I love how they are so different and so special in their own ways. I am so glad that they have one another. I pray that they will be best friends for life and always be there for one another.





Blake, you are such an angel, you really are! You have the most incredible, sweet, and kind personalitly. Everyone loves being around you. You are the best big brother ever and set a great example for Cade. I know he is always going to look up to you. Thank you for being you and for making me a proud proud mommy!

Cade, you are my little angel. You make daddy and I laugh every single day. You love to smile and to be happy. You love your big bro so much but you are independent as well and I admire that. You are a character and are always smiling. I am so proud of who you!

As a parent, you can't even explain the love that you have for your children. I now realize how much my parents love me. Blake and Cade, you are the loves of my life, besides your dad, of course. I love you with all of my heart and always always will...I love you to the moon and to the stars!

Cade Is Walking....YAH!!!!

Ok, so not sure what is up with the Hogan boys and walking.....they sure like to take their sweet time. Blake walked at 16 months 1 week and Cade was 16 months 3 weeks (at least it was before 17 months). Cade loves being the center of attention and maybe that is why he waited so long to walk. Literally, Cade decided to stand up and walk across the room the other night. Brian and I almost had a heart attack because we were so excited. I am surprised you all didn't hear us screaming from your houses. I just can't believe he got up and did it...that was it, as simple as that. He was SO proud of himself and loved that we were all freaking out, even Blake. It is so cute to watch him. I don't know who is more excited, Cade or his mommy:-)

Look at me.....one proud little boy
Go Cade Go!
Trying to find Blake in his room

First Day Of Preschool!

My baby boy is growing up. Over the Christmas break, I got a call from Talega Life Preschool that Blake and 3 of his best buddies got in staring January 5....YIKES! After lots of contemplation, Blake, Connor, Abby and Jack all started together. His teacher is Mrs. Zinck and he absolutely LOVES it. Those of you who know Blake, know that he is such a sweet, special, loving and well mannered little boy. Each time I take him to school, he is so excited. I am so proud of you Blake, you are my angel boy:-)

Um, he was a little unsure at first
Cute, cute and cute....Blake, Abby and Connor

They both went straight to the kitchen

Sea World With Tutu!

We are ready and excited for Sea World
Tutu and Blake on the Elmo ride

I could not believe Blake wanted to go on this ride.

I think my mom was more scared than Blake!

Looking at the dolphins

Cheese.....ready for Shamu!

Cade and mommy at Shamu show

BLake LOVES Tutu SO much and vise versa:-)

Looking at the fish....such a happy boy!

Christmas Morning!

One of the best moments of motherhood so far has been this year watching my boys on Christmas morning. Cade was happy and loved all of the new fun toys; however, he did not really understand what was going on. On the other hand, his big bro Blake totally understood and was over the moon excited!!!! It was priceless when he came running downstairs in the morning. All he had been asking for was a kitchen, and so of course, that is what he got! Cade loves playing on Blake's big chair so Nana and Grandaddy got him one. Tutu got the wagon that the boys had been wanting. And of course, Santa sure spoiled our boys this year:)

Since I was a little girl, my dad has always made homemade waffles on Christmas morning. We have been continuing that tradition with my dad at my house. The past few years, the Khamis family joins us and Erin makes a delicious breakfast casserole. Jim and Deb join in on the fun as well as my mom, dad and sister. It was another yummy Christmas breakfast and a very special Christmas!

So excited for their kitchen and all of the pretend food

Cade's new chair

Connor, Cade and Blake...playing with new toys and watching a video

We love our wagon Tutu

Brady and Blake relaxing after a crazy morning

Christmas Eve!

Our annual Christmas Eve tradition is that my family, Brian's parents and the Sawyer/Stover family all go over to Janet and Rob's house. Tyler and Blake don't see each other too often; however, when they do, they really play well togther and have very similar personalities. We had a yummy dinner....tri-tip, twiced baked potatoes, and salad.

Blake and Tyler eating dinner

Another Christmas Eve tradition is the candle tree. Each person gets to pick a candle, make a wish and then we light them all at once. We sing Christmas carrols and wait as each candle flickers away. This year Tyler won! Brian has been doing this for 33 years and claims he has never won....maybe next year babe:-)

Please let my candle be last!

Cade loved watching the candle tree

Once we got home, Blake got carrots, milk and cookies ready for Santa and his reindeer. He was really excited and into it. Its so special and memorable watching my boys get beyond excited for Santa to come!!!! Once we put them to bed, my dad and Brian were hard at work putting together the wagon from Tutu and the kitchen from Santa. I can hardly wait until next year......

Getting everything ready!

I hope Santa and the reindeer like our treats

Working hard.....

Our Gingerbread House!

Brian had the honor of making a train gingerbread house with Blake this year. Blake was beyond excited to make this. After falling apart a couple of times, the masterpiece was complete! It was a special daddy - son bonding creation and I know how excited Blake and Cade will be to make one next year. This is a good tradition for daddy:-)

So happy and......

so proud!