Fireworks on January 10th?

This is Anthony, he's got it MADE! Everyone pulled him around on the wagon all night

Giana loves her Aunts!

Self portraits-Ethan and I don't get to take many together.

Grady watching his $ at work.

Isabel,Anthony,Grady,Pierce,Amber,Hannah,Jonah

We really had a great time doing fireworks out at Pops. Grady had already bought them, but they had a new addition on New Years Eve. We were at the beach too. So, we delayed celebrating until now. We shot fireworks, ate food, played with the fire, and played games. I am proud to say that I won both games.

Free Friday's at the Zoo

All the kiddies...quick take the pic!

Jonah and Amber, if only they were more like this picture.

Jonah posing in the penguin cave. This is a big mile stone. The kids wouldn't set foot in there before, b/c they didn't understand that they wouldn't fall in!

Ethan with Giana, he loves to help her get around.

Welcome, 2009

Well, this past Monday we continued our tradition of making resolutions. We've been doing this since Ethan was 2 or 3. I think his first one was to stop sucking his thumb and Jonah's was to be potty trained. I just think it's cute. Everyone knows how much I love to purge so why should our lives be any different?! Obviously I'm not going to go into detail about what our resolves were. But, 2009 is all about getting our lives in the right order. Really focusing on the basics. I'm excited about this year and all it brings. I'm anticipating our 10th anniversary (and a get a way), the trek, Giana being potty trained, and getting out of debt. Here's to '09 being a great year!

The Jokester -Part 1

Jonah always keeps us rolling. I think that he gets that from his Branham roots (there's not too many of those in him). He's always popping up with stuff like this. Comedy is a big part of my family, so I love to watch my kids find humor in things.

Ok, Finally Christmas Pics

Ok, so that pic doesn't surprise anyone.

Uncle Rob enjoying Jonah's Christmas present.

As you can see, the kiddies got a Wii for Christmas.


Woogie got a baby doll.

Christmas was wonderful. I was just so grateful to be able to be together for Christmas, and to be safe in our home. With the way things are right now, I think it helped everyone realize what is truly important. Our holidays were so serene and I think that the kids were able to really able to focus on Christ. That's actually a big deal to us.

The Sunday before, we were able to have the entire Del Priore clan over. It was good to be with everyone that we don't get to see too often. There was of course a ridiculous amount of food. But, so much fun that we took the party to U. Johnny's the day after Christmas for games.
(Christmas cont.)We were also able to be with the Branham family. And that night we were able to go spend time with the Del Priore's. We ended the night at Deda's watching movie's until 2 am. It was fun.

Christmas Eve Entertainment

I can't take credit for this. It was compliments of my brother...Jas.


Top 10 ways to tell if you’re a Branham at Christmas time…

You haven’t seen a real Christmas tree in the house since 1984

You’re wishing there was a real Christmas tree in the house to cover “that smell” in the kitchen

You’re avoiding Jason so he doesn’t con you into wrapping presents for him

You’re mentally rehearsing new approaches for convincing Dad that he actually does need to surprise Mom with a gift on Christmas

Some of your life’s most impressive intellectual work has been strategizing shopping routes on Black Friday

You’ve ever had a Christmas dinner consisting of spicy mustard, crackers and summer sausage

There are 10 pecan pies on cooling racks and 4 kinds of egg nog in the fridge in Mom and Dad’s kitchen

“Santa” finds a way to use the word “crotch” while passing out presents under the tree

You’re still part of a Christmas morning choo-choo train even though you’re 30 years old

You’re calling Dad’s bluff for telling anyone who’ll listen that he only got fruit as presents as a child

Too cute!

Hi, my name is Woogie and I'm a photoholic.


I couldn't resist. I got Amber ready for the day, and just thought how cute and stylish she looked in her birthday boots. I figured that it was worth pulling out the camera for.