More Summer Fun

Brian has had a blast playing at the playground! He loves the slides - and climbing up them is so much fun!! He also really likes the swings! It's been a really hot summer, so he has also enjoyed the playspace at the mall!!

My first Motorcycle!!

Look Mom, No hands!!

I think I can, I think I can...

I'm gonna do it!!!

Yep, I knew I could make it!!!

See, I told you so!!

Pure Joy!

18 Months Old...

ALREADY!!! We can't believe our little guy is already 18 months old, but he is - happened on July 31, 2010!! Brian is getting so big and becoming so very independent!! It has been a challenge keeping up with him - he NEVER stops - not even when he sleeps! At his 18-month check-up he weighed 25lbs 7 oz and was 31 3/4 inches long!! He is a growing boy!! He still loves to play outside and Veggie Tales have become his favorite thing to watch on tv!

Daddy is very proud to have taught him how to say his name!! When you ask Brian what his name is, he proudly says, "Bubba"!!! We definitely won't encourage this much longer, but for now it really is too cute!! He continues to LOVE music and loves to dance (So You Think You Can Dance in the future?!?!). He also really likes to color with his crayons - and most of the time he keeps them out of his mouth!!

We found out this summer just how much Brian LOVES the beach! We have been able to go down to the beach a few times this summer and our little guy is fearless!! Straight for the water - waves and all!! Mommy would have really liked for him to have at least a little caution, but NOOOO, he even wants to ride on the boogie boards!!

We are so blessed and are truly loving watching our little guy grow!

Ready to hit the beach!!

One cool little guy!

Boccie Ball Daddy?!?

Here comes the waves!

My boogie board!

Good Stuff!!

Nap time!!

My First Haircut!

Brian got his very first haircut today! Mommy was NOT ready, but Daddy was determined that Brian needed a haircut! We went to Master Cuts at Triangle Town Center and Ms. Jazz did a great job moving around with me while she cut my hair! How does anyone expect me to sit still that long?!? I did sit still for about the first 30 seconds, but then I wanted to use a comb, too and I needed to comb my hair!!! Daddy thinks my haircut looks great and so does Mommy, but she says I now look too much like a little boy!!! But isn't that what I'm supposed to look like?!?

Watchin' myself in the mirror!

I didn't really want to hold my head still!

So handsome!

Look at me now!

Outdoor Fun!!

Grammy and Poppy set up a playspace for Brian in their backyard - as you can see, he had a LOT of fun!! Mommy and Daddy can't wait for the beach trip this year - it's going to be a blast!!

The slide was my favorite!!!

And the sprinkler!!!

This is so much fun!

Mommy said, "Feet first!"

Want to join me?

Our little Angel!!!

Pure Joy!

Mother's Day Pics

Yes, I know I'm more than a month behind...but better late than never, right?!?

Overdue Update!!

Wow! So, I'm really behind in updating the blog and there is so much to include, but I'm just going to give a quick update and hopefully I can get some pictures posted REALLY soon!!

Chris continues to do REALLY well in the Culinary Arts program and truly loves it! And don't get us wrong, Mommy and Brian LOVE it when daddy comes home and cooks!! This semester he is taking American Regional Cuisine, Baking, and Asian Cuisine classes! Grammy is super jealous about the baking class and Poppy can't stand it that Chris is taking the Asian class!!! :)

Daddy has also been such a wonderful father and husband over the past 3 weeks as Mommy got a new job!!!! She is working with Smart Courier, which is a shipping company, that ships freight to VA, NC, TN, and AL! She was hired as their bookkeeper and has really enjoyed learning the job! The owner is really nice and is allowing Mommy to be flexible with her work hours - right now she is mostly working 7:00pm - 3:00am, so Brian doesn't have to be put in daycare! It's a tough schedule to get used to, especially when Mommy gets home from work at 3:30am and then the alarm goes off at 5:00am so Daddy can leave for school at 5:30am!! Thankfully that only happens on Wednesdays! And Brian usually lets Mommy sleep until at least 7-7:30am! Mommy has gotten pretty good at getting in at least a small nap while Brian naps these days!

Brian continues to get bigger and bigger each day! He is walking (RUNNING!!) all over the place and very rarely stops! At his 15 month check-up he weighed 23lbs 15 oz and was 30 inches long! He continues to be in the 50% for weight and 25% for height. He's a growing boy!! He LOVES to be outside and really enjoys his basketball goal, firetruck (Thanks Ben!!!), and popper! He has also decided that it is HIS job to walk Raelin (our Cocker Spaniel). He loves riding in his wagon, and when he does he has to be the one holding Raelin's leash! When we just go outside to walk, he also has to hold her leash and, of course, does not want any help from Mommy!!!! Thankfully, Raelin is pretty good about staying close and not jerking the leash from Brian's hand! We have also recently found out that he likes the sandbox and the water!!! We are so excited about trips to the beach this summer!!!!!!

We have been busy adjusting to our new schedule, but God continues to be gracious and we are so thankful for the job opportunity and not having to put Brian in daycare right now!

Mommy has pictures she needs to post so hopefully they'll come soon!!!

My Firetruck

Mommy was able to get a video of me on my firetruck! I'd been saying "Whooo, Whooo" for the firetruck all morning, but I just didn't feel like telling Mommy what the firetruck says when she asked me!!!

Feeding Myself!

Brian has started to feed himself with a spoon! It is really adorable! I took this short video while he was eating breakfast!!

14 Months Old

Mommy is posting a lot of random pictures of all Brian is doing lately! He's finally figured out this whole walking deal and is on the move (even though he still prefers to hold mommy's hand!). He loves to ride on his firetruck that we are borrowing from our friends Adrienne, Caleb, and Ben while they are in Papua New Guinea. He knows what an elephant says, a dog, and of course he makes his firetruck sounds! We're not hearing a lot of new words, but he's got "more" and "please" down pat!!

Enjoy the pictures!

My firetruck and my cookies!! Perfect!

I can make the lights flash and the siren sound!

Look Mommy, I'm driving!!

Daddy was enjoying this just as much as I was!

Mema Velma's piano is great!

John didn't think I should eat the mulch at the park!

I love the park!

Wheeee!! John and me on the slide!

The BIG drum at Kindermusik!

So much fun!!

Hi Mommy!

Checking my email on my first Blackberry!

Watching Caroline and James at Gymnastics - with my snacks, of course!

My new buddy Sean!
He's 9 months old and our neighbors' foster child they're hoping to adopt!

Look at that, Sean!!

Our Stud Muffin!

Too cute not to post!

Way too precious!