First Day of School

My baby went to Kindergarten today. I have mixed emotions about it. His teacher is Mrs. Pyper and he was SO excited. I took him to his classroom, hung out with him for awhile and he said, "you can go mom." I teared up a little. I then went back to the school and had lunch with him. He had a massive hot dog for his first school lunch and then we headed out to the playground. He hugged and kissed me, and off he went. I teared up a lot. I watched the clock the rest of the day and headed to pick him up. He saw me pull up, smiled, and came running. I think I'm going to be ok, and I think he is going to be great.


Connor's First Day of School


Holding up a "K" for Kindergarten


Sitting in class, ready to learn

Connor came home so excited to read to us. They made a book in class entitled, "I Can Read Colors." He read it to every member of our family at least twice. I had to laugh because he wanted 2 hot dogs for his after school snack, he already had a huge hot dog for lunch, so I am a little worried he is going to turn into one! I am just so happy he likes school and I hope it stays that way.

Crazy Life

Holy cow, welcome to my crazy life! I can't believe how different it is to have 3 kids. Some days I don't shower until 11 and the kids aren't dressed until lunch. Other days go much more smoothly, I don't know what I am going to do when school starts next week.


Kinlee is doing well. She had her 2 week appt today and the doctor said she looked great. He checked everything and we ended up putting her on a different formula. She has been very colicky and we are hoping this helps her belly settle down a little bit.


Connor had his Kindergarten testing yesterday. He did great! He is so smart and is so excited for school. After his testing I took him to Coldstone for ice cream. We rarely get to do things just us two, so it was nice. He has decided to play football this year and it starts on Sept. 15.


Kadee has been my little angel. She loves playing with friends and is so excited for dance to start. She thinks she is doing cheer too, but there is no way we are going to be dancing/cheering 4 days a week. She has really grown up the last few weeks and loves to hold her sister, help me bathe her, and comb her hair. I think she thinks Kinlee is her own personal baby doll.

Kinlee's hospital pictures

Kinlee Gayle Bradley

Little Miss Kinlee
Born Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 10:25 am
7 lbs. 14 oz.
20 in. long

My water broke around 2:30 am. I headed to the hospital, had an epidural at about 5:30 am, and delivered Kinlee at 10:25 am. This may be too much information, but this was the hardest labor I've been through. She was my biggest baby so that probably had a lot to do with it. I had an epidural, so it could have been a lot worse, but I wasn't sure I could do it! She was so worth all the pain though, she is beautiful and we love her so much. My doctor was awesome and we couldn't have asked for better nurses. Lori and Janet were our delivery room nurses and they were a-m-a-z-i-n-g! Lori has been there for all 3 of our babies so we were so glad she was there for this one.

The kids were a little nervous at first, but all the nervousness is long gone. Kadee is obsessed and asks every 2 minutes if she can hold the baby. Connor has been such a big helper, he has made things so easy on me. Rory took the week off work to help me out and has been amazing. We are so excited to have the final addition of our family here.


Kinlee's first picture


Our family (I know my hair is a mess)



Kinlee with the doctor who delivered her, Dr. Nielsen


About an hour after she was born


Getting ready to go home


Connor & Kadee gave Kinlee her first doll


Thanks Nat for the adorable blanket!


I love her teeny tiny feet

Go Jazz Go!

Today we took the kids to meet the newest draft pick for the Utah Jazz, Jeremy Evans. Carbon Rec and Junior Jazz set it up at the BDAC and it was such a great time. The kids were able to play games with Jeremy, ask him questions, get his autograph, and have their picture taken with him. Connor, Kadee, Taylor, and Zac sat on the sidelines and watched, but all the other cousins loved it and were right in the middle of all the action.



Connor and Kadee with Jeremy (he is 6'7")



Logan, Landon, and Kella



Valyssa, Taylor, and Devin (Zac went home with a belly ache)

Wellington Pioneer Days

As always we had so much fun at Wellington days. The kids rode in the parade on the Bradley float, Kadee danced on stage, we rode all the rides, played all the games, and ate some delicious food. We also went to the Wellington Rodeo where Connor and my nephew Landon rode the sheep. They both did a great job and Connor was so brave, the sheep stepped on his hand and he didn't shed a tear. He did cry however, when he didn't catch a chicken in the chicken chase. Silly boy. I didn't get any pictures of Connor for some reason, but here are a few of Kadee on the float and dancing.

Kadee, Valyssa, and MyKella on the float:


Dancing Queen:






We can't forget Candee and Derk carrying the Bradley Family Flag:

My Wish and Fix You

I love these 2 songs and every time I hear them I think of my beautiful kids. This post is dedicated to my kids, I hope someday they know how much I love them and how blessed I feel to have them in my life. I love you guys!


"My Wish"

I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

But more than anything, more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.

But more than anything, yeah, and more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

This is my wish
I hope you know somebody loves you
May all your dreams stay big


"Fix You"

When you try your best, but you don't succeed
When you get what you want, but not what you need
When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse

And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone, but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

And high up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

Tears stream down on your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down on your face
And on your face I...

Tears stream down on your face
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down on your face
And on your face I...

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you