Monday, June 27, 2011
Brody's 2nd Month ~ Big Smiles!
Brody's second month has been so fun as we figured out how to make this little guy smile and laugh. Mommy finally got some giggles this past Friday when he was exactly 8 weeks old. Nothing compares to that sound! It really isn't too hard to make this happy baby smile either. He loves to be talked to and will smile when you laugh and smile at him. So sweet! He is also "ticklish" on his tummy and cheeks. Mommy can do itsy bitsy spider up his tummy, and he will break into a big grin! He is also trying to grow up way too fast. He has been sleeping through the night since he was barely a month old going to bed by 9:00 or 9:30 and sleeping until around 5:30. He wakes up to eat and get his diaper changed and goes back to sleep for a couple more hours. We know we are so lucky, and we just love this happy baby to pieces. Mommy and Daddy both think he is smiling earlier than Evan did. Evan was kind of a serious baby until he was almost four months old and then he went straight to laughing and hasn't stopped since! Brody seems to really like his big brother and isn't even bothered when big brother gets too close to his face or wants to hug him a little too tight. They are definitely beginning a friendship that will last a lifetime!
Looking like a big boy at 5 weeks.
He's not too sure about swinging yet, but he loves to just sit and look out of a window.
Yep, he has a temper!
Some Daddy time as he gets a bottle. He has been a great eater, and Mommy has started giving him a bottle a day of formula to get him ready for Mommy's return to work. She wants to continue nursing, but she wants to make sure he is getting enough too. Next month, we may graduate up to two bottles. He wants and needs to eat more during the day since he sleeps all night, and Mommy has a hard time keeping up with him sometimes.
Big brother Evan wants to help.
Still loving bath time and really filling out the newborn tub.
All dressed up for church and lying on a beautiful blanket made by Mommy's family friend.
Sweet little face.
Loved these little crocheted baby booties that were big brother's.
Brothers!
Enjoying his paci. He really doesn't seem to be a big paci baby, and we are nervous he will find his thumb soon...like big brother did.
Wearing one of Mommy's favorite outfits of big brother's.
Six weeks already!
Big yawns!
Grandma came to visit!
Playing with big brother!
Playing cars already...too young?
Lots of tummy time!
Ready for bed in his dinosaur pj's!
Big brother wanted me to take this picture. Awkward...I think so!
A little smile.
So pretty at 7 weeks.
Pretty boy in his baseball outfit. Too bad big brother is done with t-ball for the year.
A big beautiful smile!
Papa spent Father's Day with the boys since Daddy wasn't around! Daddy had to go help with a wildfire at the coast for a couple of weeks.
Papa and his little buddy.
Riding in the laundry basket...Mommy is good at multi-tasking!
Sweet baby is ready for Daddy to come home!
Sweet boy is 8 weeks old!
He's laughing!
Daddy's home!
Baby is 2 months old!
The sweetest smiles ever!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Welcome, Cousin Cate!
Evan and Brody welcomed their newest cousin, little Catherine "Cate." She is a sweet, pretty, petite little girl, and they just love her to pieces!
Introducing Princess Cate!
Evan brings gifts to cousin Cate.
Evan and cousins Emma, Lanny & Reade welcome Baby Cate!
The little princess.
A beautiful dark haired beauty for now!
Getting checked out.
Yep, she's got a temper...like her Daddy and Aunt Sherry!
MEETING THE FAMILY
Mommy's Princess
Daddy's Girl
Aunt Sherry's new best friend.
Meeting Cousin Evan.
He really likes her!
Nana is in love again...the 6th time!
Papa is enamored with this little girl!
Sweet baby girl.
Bless those little feet.
WELCOME HOME, BABY CATE!
Mommy and Daddy bring the princess home.
Big sister Emma's welcome home sign!
Emma has waited so long for a baby sister!
Big Cousin Brody!
Big Cousin Evan!
Cousin Brody meets little Cate!
Dressed like a princess.
More love from Nana
And Papa!
Nana and Papa love this little angel.
Introducing Princess Cate!
Evan brings gifts to cousin Cate.
Evan and cousins Emma, Lanny & Reade welcome Baby Cate!
The little princess.
A beautiful dark haired beauty for now!
Getting checked out.
Yep, she's got a temper...like her Daddy and Aunt Sherry!
MEETING THE FAMILY
Mommy's Princess
Daddy's Girl
Aunt Sherry's new best friend.
Meeting Cousin Evan.
He really likes her!
Nana is in love again...the 6th time!
Papa is enamored with this little girl!
Sweet baby girl.
Bless those little feet.
WELCOME HOME, BABY CATE!
Mommy and Daddy bring the princess home.
Big sister Emma's welcome home sign!
Emma has waited so long for a baby sister!
Big Cousin Brody!
Big Cousin Evan!
Cousin Brody meets little Cate!
Dressed like a princess.
More love from Nana
And Papa!
Nana and Papa love this little angel.