Brady

Hi Everyone ~ We hope you are doing great. We have been staying busy...and staying indoors a lot more since it's been so cold these past few weeks. Here are some pictures of us from the last few weeks! Enjoy!

One of Mommy's personal faves. Brady is fascinated by looking out the window!

This is Brady's new grin. It's so adorable! His nose will be scrunched up, and his eyes are so happy!

Check out his 2 bottom teeth. He's had them for a while, but that's all for now!

What a happy boy! I sure love him! And, I am a great big "Sissy". That is what I told Brady that he could call me!

It's a Party!

Mommy hosted our playgroup Valentine's Party at our house this year, and we had a lot of fun. Here I am with my friend, Delaney, as we are decorating our Valentine bags. I sure loved playing with my friends!

I am having lots of fun decorating!

Then, of course, Mommy had to take some pictures of us...

Brady was laughing so hard at me. I was running around the island in our kitchen. When I rounded the corner, I would yell "Boo," and he would laugh really hard! Mommy was laughing too!
Like my hair? I did it myself with my "hairbade" as I call it.

Me & my Brady Boy!

Have a wonderful week!

Daddy & Mommy's Little Valentine's

Hi Everyone ~ We hope that you are doing well. We have been so busy that we haven't had a chance to update some new pictures. So, enjoy the new entries and updates. We love you and hope you have a great week!

Here we are celebrating a simple Valentine's Day. Daddy & Mommy don't do much (just a great excuse to have a date night the week after Valentine's!), but we are their Valentine's and they shower us with love. We did go to breakfast that morning, and Daddy & Mommy gave us each a card. I got a wooden puzzle game and a "lip stick" (chapstick). That was fun. And, Brady just got a card for his first Valentine's Day! Hope your day was fun!

And, Brady's outfit here...Well, this is what happens when Brady goes to the bathroom all over the nurse and Mommy at the urgent care while trying to take his rectal temperature. Then, the outfit Mommy had in his bag would have fit him about 4 months ago, so the toddler gown was all they had for Mommy to use! Brady is fine...a double ear infection makes for a yucky night!

Just a diaper...

Well, now it's my turn to do some of the "talking." Here are a few pictures of me in just my diaper. I like hanging out in my diaper sometimes, and Mommy thought she'd catch some pictures of me. Enjoy!

You'll see in a few later posts that I am just learning how to do this. Mommy propped me up against the couch, and I just stood there...looking out the window. So much fun! (But, Mommy sure hopes I don't start walking soon...I haven't even started crawling yet, and that's quite okay with Daddy & Mommy!)

Mommy calling my name. I am really starting to learn my name...or maybe it's that I like the sound of Mommy's voice!!

I really am a happy baby. I love to smile...and my grin has grown into this big open mouth smile...very similar to Averie's at this age (according to Mommy). I still grin, but I love to laugh also!

Brady Boy

Enjoy some of the latest pictures of me...Mommy has so much fun taking these, and Averie sure loves helping out!

Below is one of Mommy's personal favorites!

And, another favorite...chewing on that thumb for teething relief!

Some New "firsts"

Well, while Averie was playing in the play area at NorthLake last week, Mommy thought she'd put me down for just a bit to see what I would do. She leaned me against this toy...figuring I would just fall to the side and play. But, I didn't! I was just standing there, and I did it long enough for Mommy to take at least 10 pictures before I fell over! It was so much fun! I am learning to do things too fast, Mommy says, but it sure is fun!

Just standing there watching everyone. Don't I look like I have been doing this forever? This is a "first" for me!

Yah, Brady Boy!

Another "first" ~ a MUCH easier way for Mommy to grocery shop. I finally fit in the buggy at the grocery store...and not just the front seat. I can ride in the race car buggy! It was so fun! As you can tell, I was pretty thrilled. Averie was smiling and ready for the picture, but I was ready to take a "drive" through the store.

Now, grocery shopping is SO much fun! (Well, for us at least!)

Taking it for a spin through the parking lot! So fun!

Then, one more "first" ~ lunch on the deck for the first time this year. Yes, the last time we posted pictures, we were playing in the snow. Now, a week later, and we are having lunch outside. It was a beautiful week. We sure loved it and look forward to Spring!

Outdoor fun!

College Roommate

Here is a picture of me meeting Mommy's college roomie for the first time a few weeks ago. We met for lunch in Greensboro, and had a really fun time. She is such a wonderful person! She & Mommy lived together for 3 years during college. They both were teachers, and now they are Mommies to us.

Averie (3 years old), Brady (7 months old), Marlowe (5 1/2 years old), Owen (9 months old), and Nathan (2 1/2 years old) ~

Oh, and yes, I am trying to give my sister a kiss here, but she is too busy smiling for the camera!! :)

What a fun day!

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let it Snow

Hi Everyone ~ We hope that you are all doing well and having a wonderful week. We have been staying busy...Brady just turned 7 months old, and I love being a big helper! We just wanted you to see us playing in the snow. We got about 1-2 inches of snow last night, and this was the first time that Brady or I got to play in it. I have been too scared the other 3-4 times it has snowed in my lifetime (1 being about 2 weeks ago when we had about an inch...), and Brady...well, he's just happy doing whatever. Enjoy!

Here I am...pretty excited about the snow. And, it sure is more fun being in it...rather than looking at it from my window.

Brady sure thought it was pretty cool! Plus, he looks even bigger than he is because Mommy bundled him really good...onesie undershirt, fleece footed jammies, sweatshirt, extra pair of socks, the warm-up suit, and the hat!!

Don't you love how it stays so pretty on the grass, but the sidewalks were clear by early this morning!

Touching snow for the first time...so fun! I just walked right in it, but Brady just tried to eat it!

Snow is so fun! Brady would just look at it!

We walked to our neighbor's house, and they had a baby sled. We put Brady in it for a few pictures. Then, it was my turn to try sledding.

Well, now it's my turn. Me and my good friend, Emily, went sledding down the hill. It was my first time, and I wasn't scared at all (Mommy was pretty surprised!). Emily's mommy, Mrs. Stephanie, pushed us down while Mommy took a few pictures. Here you can see the play by play...
On our way to the hill...this was our "warm-up" before sledding.
Ready, set...

...GO!!!

We loved it, so we got to do it again. Mommy loves to see our expressions change from the first time to the second time. We had the best time!
WHEE!!!

The snow was melting quickly, and it was cold outside, so we didn't stay out too long.
Brady watching us from under his warm blanket!

Then, it was time to go back to the house, take a few more pictures, and head inside to get warm! Here I am...showing Brady the snow...one last time!

A picture with my brother...

What a great morning we had. I love the snow, now, and I hope it snows at least one more time before Spring.