Crayons and Carseats

Brody and I went to Fayetteville with Mimi and Paw this weekend. Our main purpose of the trip was to get Brody's 1 year pics made with this really good photographer there. He did awesome, and I cannot wait to get the proofs back. I will post them as soon as I can! But, while we were there, we mananged to squeeze in a little (okay, a lot) of much-needed shopping. I got lots of summer things for myself, but even more for the little man. Why do I always do that?? He has a closet full of summer clothes of every shape, size, and color; he even has a section for this fall!! I have decided it is just more fun to shop for babies - I guess that happens when you have kids....

Anyway, I have a few pics from the trip to share. I noticed when we got home that most of them are either in his carseat or in the highchair at dinner, for some reason. I guess that is the only time I can get the booger still enough to snap a picture.


This is what he does to entertain himself while we are waiting on our food to arrive. He has finally discovered that crayons not only taste yummy, but are fun to color with too!!

His most favotite toy in the world - A BALL!!!!!
Soccer player in the making!!

Paw and Brody - Monkey See Monkey Do



More yummy crayons!!

Up and Running!

I know I havn't updated this blog in forever - things have been a little crazy around here. Brody is walking now - well, practically running! He pretty much refuses to crawl anywhere, and can bend down and stand back up like a pro. I cannot believe how big he has gotten. His vocabulary has grown by leaps and bounds also. His newest big thing is "Uh-oh", although it comes out "Uh-ew"- he says this anytime he drops anything, throws anything, or gets caught with something he isn't supposed to have. He also has learned the word "baby". Whenever he gets in trouble he points at himself and says "BABY", very mater-of-factly. Like, I'm just a baby, why am I getting in trouble?

Anyway, I included a few pics. These first couple are from Easter Sunday at church:

I just love his little grin in this pic. (Sorry about the hairy legs......)

The next couple are from a weekend trip to Hot Springs. I had a dental meeting there, and Mom and Brooke came with me so I wouldn't have to leave Brody. She stayed with them while I was at my meetings during the day.

In our hotel:

Playin' around at Cracker Barrel:

Breckenridge

We made it home from Breckenridge with all of our limbs intact! Our trip was absolutely wonderful! The weather was perfect for skiing - highs in the 30's with fresh powder every morning. Even up to a foot or more some mornings! Brody loved the fluffy white stuff, and he even made it through the trip without getting a cold - which is rare for this kid, especially in cold weather. Maybe it's those magic tubes?? He did awesome on the planes again, entertaining everyone around us. And he is quite the little chatter now. He will repeat almost any word that you say. He still isnt walking, but I see it coming any day now. He walks with ease holding on to just one of my fingers, and stands alone alot more, so I am just looking for him to take off! However, everyone else seems to be in more of a hurry for him to walk than me. He is much easier to chase around when he is on all fours!

Anyway, here are a few pics from Colorado:


Aunt Tara, Brody, and I hanging out on the couch before bed.
Brody and I even got to meet up with 3 of the girls from the pregnancy board that we met in St. Louis! Brody loved seeing Taylor, Sophie, and Aidan again.......and us mom's enjoyed the shopping!


At the Aquarium in Denver - Brody and Paw hanging out in a fish tank.

Our condos!
Brody playing Wii - which he thought was quite fun!

Eating at Bubba Gumps Shrimp Co. - YUUUMMM!!!
Pooped out after a hard day of playing in the snow......

We resurrected the Jumparoo!

Brody and I went to our storage building in Lawson today to get a few things, and we found his beloved Jumparoo that we packed away several months ago. I noticed that he was still within the weight limit, so we loaded it up and brought it home. And whataya' know? A brand new toy!!! Here are a few pics of him enjoying his Jumper. I also uncluded a pictures of the first time he ever sat in it at 4 months. I can't believe what a difference it is - he doesn't even look like the sme child!

Super Bowl

We went to my dad's to watch the Super Bowl Sunday night. Ryan and Tara were there also. We ate yummy BBQ sandwiches, baked beans, chips and salsa, and Oreo cake for dessert.....Yummm. Brody got lots of attention as usual, and I actually took advantage of everyone wanting to play with him, and I caught a few zzzz's. How sad is that? During the super bowl!! Yes, I admit it....I slept throught the 3rd quarter. Oh well!

Brody is an expert now at his "touchdown" move, and I finally caught it on camera. (Sorry the pics are so bright - I have not gotten this new camera adjusted right.)

Meet me in St. Louie!!!

We finally got to take our trip to St. Louis to meet up with all of Brody's buddies! We spent the weekend with a group of girls that I met on a pregnancy board in the summer of 06. We have kept in touch all this time, and finally planned our get-together! There were 10 babies, from all over the country, all born in February 2007. They were so cute playing together, and we all had a blast!

Brody did awesome on the plane ride. He actually made friends with the man next to us, and sat with him looking out the window the last half hour or so. I came prepared with puffs, crunchies, toys, books, a portable dvd player, keys, juice, milk, pacis, and much more - and didnt need any of it! He was an angel (and why did I expect any different?).

Brody and Mommy strolling through the airport:



















Brody reading the aviation literature:















A house full!















Playing in the ball pit:















Brody loved the jungle gym:















Our room. And no, Brody didnt sleep in the crib....















Emerson, Carter, and Brody enjoying cart rides in the hallway















Brody and Mommy at the Arch















All the babies and mommies















8 of the babies in Olive Garden

First Real Haircut

I took Brody for his first "real" haircut this morning. He did wonderful, and he loved the old ladies that were in the shop too. Here are a few pictures from our morning:

Before:










The final result!!!!