Christmas Night

We went over to my Aunt Kara's house for Christmas dinner, and visited with my mom and family.

I love this picture. My mom with Braden
Sweet Little Angels
My older sister Niccole and her boyfriend Johnny came by. There expecting a baby in July.
Braden's Christmas present from Grandma
Someone is ready for bed. He is wore out after a long Christmas day.

4 Wheeler

Still Christmas Day, after Braden's morning nap, we went by and saw my dad. We wanted him to see Braden on his 4 wheeler he got him. It took a few minutes and Braden was driving on his own. It was so amazing he learned so fast. He loves that thing so much. We need it get a helmet. He doesn't yet know, he needs to keep his eyes on the road. He almost had his first accident.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Christmas Morning at the Duschamps was a blast. Braden's 1st Christmas was over whelming, he had so many things to play with but only two hands to do it. He was all over the place. Didn't take long and he needed a nap.

Reindeer Food

Christmas Eve night Braden threw out food for the reindeer. I help a little.

Presents!!

On Christmas Eve we went over to Kevin's parents house. Braden didn't waste any time. When he saw a present in front of him, he was all over it.

Braden is showing off the dump truck Memaw and Pepaw Duschamp his great-grandparents got for him.
Braden is running after Pepaw Duschamp
Kevin's younger brother Michael and his girlfriend Emily.
Kevin and Braden with Memaw and Pepaw Duschamp. By this time Braden was fed-up with getting his picture taken.

Mini Reunion

Sunday night, my little group of girlfriends from high school got together, for a nice dinner at PF Changs, with are husbands and boyfriends. We haven' t all been in the same room since we graduated in 2002. Holly and her husband Brian live in Oklahoma and Kyla lives in Alabama. They came home for Christmas, so we thought is was about time we got together. We had such a great catching up.
Amber with her boyfriend Chad
Holly with her hubby Brian
Kevin and I
Amber, Holly, Me and Kyla

Two New Babies

A friend of our family, Stephanie had her beautiful twin girls Kylee and Natalee last week. Mom and babies are healthy and doing well. Perfect christmas gifts.
Kylee
Natalee
Proud Grandparents

Official Present Opener

Saturday we went over to my dad's house for a early Christmas. This is Papaw (my dad) and my step-mom Lisa, we don't know what Braden will be calling Lisa yet.
What could this be?
Oh my, Braden got his first 4 wheeler. A Lil' Kawasaki. My dad has a Kawasaki that looks just like it, just BIGGER. I think that's why they got it. Later that night we put Braden on it and he loves it. I'll upload pictures later.
This picture was just so funny I had to share. Braden all of a sudden started pointing. It's rude to point Braden.

1st Christmas Present

Friday night we when over to the Miller's House (friends of ours). Braden was giving his very first Christmas present from Aunt NeNe and Uncle Frank. Daddy helped him out to open it. He didn't know what to think. He loves his new toy.


Braden with Aunt NeNe
The kiddos. Little sweethearts.

Family Christmas Letter

It's mid December and Christmas is around the corner. Kevin and I have been married for four years now, and we were blessed this year when Braden was born. Our lives have changed so much, we are have the time of our lives. I can't believe it's Christmas time already, the year went by so fast.
Kevin has been working for BP Texas City for the last four years, he got a promotion this year, to Trainer. He was working shift work, very odd hours. Now, he's work Monday thru Friday. He loves it, he's able to be with us more. I am so proud of him. He works so hard, and he seems to be doing great. He likes working for BP and the people he works with. He works 12 hours a day then comes home and spends time with Braden. than, I'm able to clean up and make some dinner. He is a terrific father.
Braden is my handsome little man, he is growing up to fast. He has just learned to walk, it's so exciting watching him. He is everywhere at once. He's a busy body. Braden is a sweet baby, very lovable, he gives hugs and kisses. He loves to talk, and makes little noises all day trying to get every ones attention. He is my little sweetheart.
I have a full time job, being a wife and mommy. I'm loving every minute of it. Braden keeps me pretty busy, chasing him around all day and playing. I love both of my boys so much. They are my life.
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
Kevin, Rachel & Braden

Santa Letter & Braden's tree

Braden wrote a letter to Santa, with a little help from mommy. Telling him how good he was this year. Well, Santa wrote back to Braden. It was so exciting to read Braden's first letter from Santa Claus.
Braden's Uncle Michael and Emily got this awesome Christmas tree with baby's first Christmas ornaments all over it. It was so sweet of them to do that. Thank you

Kopnicky Christmas

Every year there is a Kopnicky family Christmas party. Kopnicky is Kevin's Grandma's maiden name, on his mom's side of the family. We all get together eat, play games and visit. We have a lot of fun. The newest addition to the family was Braden, so he of course was the center of attention. Next year the newest addition to the family will be Kevin's cousin Claire's baby, she's 10 weeks pregnant. Congrats Claire!!

He's Walking!!!

I finally got some pictures of Braden walking. He's walking all over, the last week has been very exciting. He doesn't crawl much anymore. He will, out of no where take off. I have to keep my camra close by, he so fast.
With bottle in hand

Goofy Boy

Braden's try to get a toy from under the couch

Playing peek a boo behind the laundry baskets
He loves to be pushed around the house in the laundry basket