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What should you do if you haven't posted something forever? Well, starting off with a really cute picture can't hurt. I really have to appologize. We wanted to keep things up to date, but it's been busy lately. I took the Texas Bar Exam at the end of July. It basically consumed my life for a couple of months. Thankfully, we're on the other end of it now, but for a while there, it was pretty crazy. Alas, I won't get the results back until the beginning of November. At least when I wake up from the bar-related nightmares (I wish I was kidding), I can rest knowing it's already over.
We decided to move in with Amy's parents (again) to save money and so far it's going really well. We have a large comfortable room (which seems a lot like a studio apartment), and Minnie even has her own room (though it's pretty bare at the moment). We're also closer to both of our families, which has been great.
Clementine keeps growing up. She's laughing and smiling and even rolled over the other day. She loves to stand up (with a little balancing help from mom) and most importantly, she's sleeping through the night for the most part.
Look for new photos over in our web albums (link on the right side). I'll try to post a few more on here, and we have tons of video that I need to throw together and post online as well, so keep your eyes out.
Take care and by all means, keep in touch.
Brett

Clementine Blessing Day

We blessed Minnie at church on May 20, 2007, the morning after I graduated from law school. Most of our immediate family, as well as a few of the extended family were able to make it to the blessing. It was a wonderful weekend.

Minnie Sleeping

 
Here's a new picture of Minnie sleeping. There are more new pictures in the Breeden Bunch Photos page on the right hand side.

Minnie's First Bath

Per Grandma Breeden's Mother's Day request, here's another video of our precious little Clementine. This was the first "bath" we gave her, even though she didn't really get very wet.

Announcing the Birth of Clementine Joy Breeden

We are pleased to announce the birth of our first child, Clementine Joy Breeden. She was born at 12:21 AM today, April 21, 2007. Her nickname will be Minnie. She's a big one, 9 lbs., 2 oz., and has a full head of hair. It was love at first sight.
Click below to watch the video, or to see a bunch of photos, click here.

Not quite here yet, but on her way...

Hey everyone. We're here at the hospital now. Amy has been in labor since Thursday the 19th, at 3:30 AM, or about 38.5 hrs. Obviously, it has been a long hard road for her, but she is doing a great job and our midwife, Lindsey says she should only have a few more hours to go. We'll be sure to get pics and video up here as soon as is possible. Until then, here's a video of our little bird Eco, who is waiting at home for the newest member of the family;-)

Our little gal

Well folks, she's not here yet, but here's a preview. She's proving to be a stubborn little girl as she was due last Thursday but is taking her time. This was taken last December and shows her skinny little legs all stretched out. We'll be sure to keep everyone posted as soon as she's born.

Sun Studio

Here, Amy is singing into the same microphone that Elvis is licking in the picture behind her. We took this at Sun Studio, the place where Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and Jerry Lee Lewis were all discovered and cut their first records. It was like visiting hallowed ground for me...

In front of Graceland

Well, Amy and I have just returned from our spring break trip to Tennessee. We were looking for somewhere close enough to drive to and interesting to visit, and we came up with Tennessee. Our trip included a visit to Graceland as well as other fun places. More photos to follow...

Been a while

Hey everyone. I know it's been a while but I've been buisy as has Amy. Her students just took the writing portion of the Texas standardized test for school children. She's both relieved and a little nervous about getting back the results. I'm still in law school, and this semester has been pretty good so far. I'm on a mock trial team and we'll be competing in the ATLA national mock trial competition in a few weeks. I let you know how it goes. I was an alternate on a team last semester, so this will be my first time actually competing. Sadly, I won't be traveling anywhere since the Regional competition is in Dallas. If we do make it to the nationals, we'll be heading to Miami. Since we have a young team, I don't have super high expectations, but I think we're solid and we'll see how it goes.

One more happy note. We brought home our new parakeet just a short time ago. We're still not sure if it's a boy or girl, but we love the little guy. I'll post pictures some time soon. Until then, please take care.
Brett

Sad update...

Amy and I were heartbroken to find our little parakeet Umberto dead last night. We buried him last night near the lakes in our apartment complex. When we first got him just a few months ago we were surprised at how much personality he had. We grew to love that little personality a lot and we'll miss his antics and sweet little chirp. Rest in peace Umberto.

Christmas at the Youngs

After spending early Christmas morning with the Breeden family, we went across Houston to spend time with the Youngs. Here, our nephews Dante and Ethan open up a few presents from us while Amy's sister Elizabeth yawns ;-) 

Christmas Morning at the Breedens

La-La was thrilled to get a whole lot of stuff with Nemo on it, and Missy got a new bike as well as a Barbie and a Leapfrog video game system. It was a Merry Christmas and having the little girls there with us made it very special. 

Train Time

What would Christmas be without trains? My Dad and my nieces Missy and La-La took a little time on Christmas Eve day to set up the train in the back yard. The weather was beautiful and the kids had a blast. 

4 down, 1 to go

That's right. I'm just 1 final away from being half-way through law school. It's hard to believe. I just though I'd write something new. It's been a while