The Brough's

There have been a few things that have happened in the past few months that I want to bring attention to. One is that my hunny finally made it to the thirty-something club! James turned 30 years OLD! Since I'm a few months older than him, I don't think I should make any old jokes. But I do have to say he's been through the ringer this year physically. Since he's had a bad knee he looks like he's an old man when he walks. But at least people won't think I'm a cradle robber now! He works really hard and maybe, just MAYBE he'll get a desk job this year to ease his aching joints. We sure love him!


Speaking of Brough's bad knees, James' dad had to come home from his Baton Rouge Temple assignment to get a total knee replacement. He had the other one done last year. And since his mother has already had both of her knees replaced, we know they won't be coming back for knee surgery again. But it has been really nice for us to see them again!
My grandmother had her 98th birthday this year. She's nearly a centurion! We have a lot we could learn from her. My mom is starting to write her history and I'm excited to help her with it. I get my kicks from scanning pictures and reading old letters and documents. I know, I'm a history geek. But I appreciate her more as I find out more about her past.
With a big gulp and a big sigh, James decided it was time to sell his Jeep. He built this Jeep with his dad when he was 15 years old so it has a lot of sentimental value to it. When we got married he said he would never part from it, but hard times have pressed him to sacrifice. I'm sorry you had to do it James.
And finally I just want to say that I LOVE MY BOYS! Danny's picked up dad's love of music and golf. He "jams" on his little guitar and keyboard and it's so cute! J.J. is learning to read and it's so fun to see him progress. I often over hear J.J. teaching Danny the alphabet or things he's learned at school that day. They get excited about wearing their matching Sonic or Pokemon shirts. Since they want to wear the same thing most of the time, they look like they're trying to be twins! I know it's common for kids to do this kind of thing, but I find my boys to be particularly adorable.