Friday's Fab Five

1. Brennan got to meet his Papaw Larry last weekend! It was such a sweet sight. Kyle's dad walked into our house and I immediately placed Brennan in his arms. The tears started falling right away and LOTS of them. Tears falling straight onto the tile of the kitchen floor. Larry was so excited to meet his very first grandson. It also made me a little sad that we live so far away from our family and that my dad won't get to meet Brennan until we go back home to Kentucky this summer.

Here's Brennan with Papaw Larry and his girlfriend, Linda.


2. Brennan got dedicated at our church last Sunday. I will post pictures from that soon along with the funny sequence of events that took place. It was pretty awesome though to stand up in front of the congregation and make a pledge that we will raise Brennan in a Christian home. I already read him a Bible story each night before bed, but I look forward to the day when he is older and can really understand what we are reading. The day after Brennan was born, our pastor came to the hospital to visit and prayed that at the right age Brennan would accept Him into his heart. What an amazing day that will be!

3. The Dishmons safely arrived from California! They are all moved into their new house and it has been great getting to spend time with them this week. They have one heck of a cute daughter too who makes the funniest faces! It was awesome having them at Bible study with us on Wednesday and I can't wait for them to be at church on Sunday. So fun!

4. Yesterday I was in major spring cleaning the kitchen mode. It was great! I emptied out our food cabinet and vacuumed it and dusted the shelves. I threw away old food. I cleaned most the drawers out too; the silverware drawer was in desperate need of a cleaning! And then I even cleaned the oven! I wish I had taken a before and after picture because it looks almost like a new oven inside. Pretty much made my day! I still want to clean the top of the kitchen cabinets (including the cookie jars that up there for decoration) and the refrigerator, but we'll see if my desire to spring clean continues today.

5. There is pretty much nothing better than hearing Brennan talk right now. He is so vocal and I absolutely love the time I get to spend with him each day. Check out yesterday's post to see a video of him talking to me!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Talking

Today Brennan was playing on his activity mat. He was so happy and was cooing like crazy while I was singing to him, so I decided to see what I could get on video. Check it out!




Also, he wants to say hi to Larry and Amanda! Sorry we left you out! :)

Dear Brennan,

It's already been 2 months! Holy moly! Here is a little bit about what you've been up to lately.

You can still wear some newborn clothes, but now are mostly in 0-3 month stuff. Newborn pants still fit you because you're pretty skinny. We did just buy some 3-6 months socks that seem to stay on your feet a little better. You're still in size 1 diapers and we've been using them like crazy since you have a diaper blowout at least once a day it seems. :)

You are definitely awake more during the day now. Mommy is glad you know the difference between your days and nights, but when you're awake it's hard for Mommy to get things done during the day. You still like your bouncer and we've been using your swing more lately too. You are very content just laying on the couch looking out the window. Your vision is changing because I can tell you notice new things around you every single day. You are very curious and alert. You "talk" a lot too. And you're smiling so much!

Our bedtime routine is still the same. You get a bath, get fed and changed, we read a Bible story, you get swaddled, then Mommy sings "Jesus Loves Me" and just lays you down. You usually don't even make any noises and just fall right to sleep. One night you slept 9-5! Most nights you make it 9 until about 4 or 4:30, which is great for a baby your age. Now that you're 2 months old, Mommy wants to work on establishing a better nap time routine during the day, but we'll see how that goes.

You continue to be wonderful in your car seat and stroller. You are always on your best behavior at church and when we go out to eat. This weekend you are getting spoiled by your Papaw Larry and you got dedicated at church this morning!

You amaze me single day! I love you more than you could possibly know.

Love,
Mommy

Brennan back at 1 month


Today's 2 month photo. This took teamwork to hold him up and move my arm out of the way before the picture!

Friday's Fab Five

We had a very busy day today. In fact, we've had a very busy past couple of days Here are 5 FABULOUS things we've done!

1. My sister and nephews came to visit, so we spent some time with them on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Here's a picture of Isaiah holding Brennan.


2. Brennan went aboard his first submarine (out of the womb). We took my sis and nephews to base and toured the Nautilus! (I LOVE my new Ergo by the way!)


3. Brennan went to his first Change of Command ceremony. He looked so cute in his little sweater vest. His daddy looked pretty cute too! :) I don't like the picture and wanted to take another one, but the camera batteries died, so this will have to do.


4. We went to Southington to visit my Aunt and Uncle and cousins. Brennan got to meet his cousin Taylor for the first time.

5. Tomorrow Brennan will meet his Papaw (Kyle's dad) for the first time. Kyle's dad has 4 granddaughters, but Brennan is the first grandson, so it will be a big day!

Happy Easter!

We had a very nice Easter. We had a good church service (Brennan slept through most of it) and then just relaxed and enjoyed the beautiful weather.

He's getting so big!







P.S. I might've forgotten to take a picture of Brennan before I changed him after church and was so mad at myself that I put him back in the outfit later to snap some pictures; but you'll never know for sure. ;-)

Smiles!

Brennan has been smiling so much lately. I decided to pull out the camera and try to catch some today and he was such a good sport. Check these out!









Then I tried to move him and he wasn't so happy anymore! But still so cute!

Friday's Fab Five

Five fabulous things I am looking forward to...

1. I bought an Ergo and get to pick it up today! I can't wait to use it and I can't wait to visit Papoose and see what the store is like!

2. Brennan's first Easter. I know he doesn't know what is going on yet, but I am excited. I can't wait to use his Easter basket I bought from Pottery Barn Kids!


3. My half-sister and nephews are coming visit! They get here on the 7th and I can't wait. I haven't seen them since Thanksgiving and I know they are all looking forward to meeting Brennan. We will also get to take them around the Navy base and will probably tour the Nautilus.

Isaiah

Tevin

Hollie


4. Kyle's dad is coming to visit! Larry and Linda will be here with us the weekend of the April 10th and the weekend of the 17th. I am excited for Kyle's dad to meet his very first grandson! I obviously need to take some pictures while they're here because I have none on my computer!

5. The Dishmons are coming! And not just to visit, they are moving here! Woohoo!

(And yes, I did steal that header from your blog, but I wanted a pic of the entire family!)

Have a wonderful weekend and a very happy Easter.