The Todd's: 2011

As usual, we have slacked a bit updating this blog, but here is a quick update of what's been going on and some fresh pics of the kids from Halloween.

Seth is everything you would expect a 3 year old boy to be - rambunctious, feisty, defiant, yet addicting and lovable all at the same time. He continues to love everything involving cars, trucks, diggers, and other pieces of construction equipment. Seth started school in the early fall and we cannot believe how much of a difference we have noticed; almost as if there is a little intellectual hamster in his head that has been turned on. He can count to 15, say his abc's and essentially is fully able to communicate just like a little-man. His favorite movie is a toss up between Cars (naturally), and Toy Story. As for food, he still manages to survive on nothing but hot dogs, chicken nuggets and pizza rolls.

Brynn seems like she picks things up pretty easily as far as words and concepts go. When Seth was her age, he was just beginning to say Elmo and Nana (banana), but Brynn understands just about anything you tell her and can repeat a lot; I bet she picks a lot of it up from Seth. In fact, she just ran into the room and said Hi Daddy and stuck her hands out for a hug. For now, she's a momma's girl and sometimes cries when Stacy isn't around. Her hair has finally started to grow in and looks like she has Todd-hair, i.e. straight and fine. Her favorite movie is Winnie the Pooh and she eats anything that's put in front of her.

Stacy's projects of late have dealt mostly with helping at Seth's school, working on crafts, planning activities, etc.. She's on the clock 24/7 when I am traveling for work which is typically 3 days per week so her plate is very full. She's also been cooking a lot lately which my belly is very happy about!

My hot pepper plants won't stop growing. I went with a hydroponic system this year and am growing "The Ghost" pepper, chocolate habaneros, and orange and red habaneros. Also, after years of trying, I think I am finally on the right track to perfecting pizza from scratch...well, then dough and sauce anyways. I still buy the cheese and toppings. Oh, and I continue to waste part of my Sundays watching the stinky Browns - what is wrong with them?

That's it for now, hope everyone is well and has a great holiday season coming up. We love this time of year!!!

Lots of love,
Brent, Stacy, Seth, Brynn, Earl and Iris

Wow!, how time flies... ...especially when you have little ones running around. We are way past due for a post, and sincerely apologize. It has been a busy spring at the Todd household this year.

Brynn, or "Brynners"- as we like to call her, turned one on May 10th, followed by her big brother Seth, who turned three on June 13th!! This year has been so much fun watching Brynn and Seth growing up together as siblings. They really get along great, and Seth is teaching Brynn everything he knows. Grandpa Terry, Grandma Connie, and Grandma Mimi were able to join us for the kids' birthdays, which was so awesome!! We all had such a great time!
Brynn has started to walk on her own, and will no doubt, be cruising right along side Seth in no time flat! Seth is also very excited to be starting preschool this fall, and we are looking forward to having a fun family summer. We plan to do lots of swimming in the pool and take "Brynners" to the beach for her visit. Can't wait! Enjoy the pics!!