We Love Our Family!

Kerstin and Ryan came to visit with their boys this past weekend and we had sooooo much fun! We enjoyed spending time with them and letting the cousins play together. Of course we had to take tons of pictures, so here is just a sample.

I think more water ended up on the floor than on their bodies, but they sure had fun! Midway, Ice Castles!

Sunday Best!

We wished we lived closer to each other so we could play all the time!

3 Months!

It's hard to believe I have been a mommy for three months. At times it feels like we have had Brooklyn in our life forever, other times it seems like she was just born and is getting so big already! Some of her cool new tricks include:

Standing up

Rolling to her side

Sitting in her bumbo

Playing on her mat for 30 mins at a time (lifesaver for mommy)

Getting on a schedule- somewhat

Smiling all the time- waking up happy!

Holding on to her ball

Growing hair- it keeps getting longer and longer every day

Now we just have to work on her sleeping at night time! Occasionally she will go for a five hour stretch but we are usually up about four times a night. Sometimes I can take naps when she does, but most of the time I like to get things done around the house, blog and take a shower :)

We love our life, and our beautiful daughter. I might be a little biased, but I think she is the cutest girl in the world!

Good Morning!

Even if she doesn't sleep well at night, Brooklyn is always happy and playful in the morning. Now if only her parents woke up that way...

Brooklyn's Favorite Past Time

She will play in the bath forever! She loves it!

Until its time to get out... then she cries!

25!

Hello.... My name is Brooklyn... and my hair is AWESOME!!!!!!!


Oh yeah, my mom had a birthday. She is kind of old now! Daddy and I took her to dinner, gave her some really cool presents, made her a cheesecake and made her feel special all day. She loved it!

Christmas 2010

Sadly, we didnt get a family picture by the tree, but here are a couple pictures bright and early christmas morning!

Proud daddy! The kids waiting to go downstairs to see what santa brought!

We didnt buy anything for Brooklyn... are we bad parents? She is too little to know and nana and poppa took care of her big time. Plus she got presents from her GG (great grandma) and Aunt Kerstin! We thought that worked just fine!

Brooklyn's First Trip to the Beach

Over Christmas break we were able to go to the beach! I loved sticking my feet through the sand and watching Brooklyn stick her feet in the sand for the first time! At first she wasnt quite sure about it and was a little fussy. I like to think she warmed up to the idea and to the beautiful surroundings!

Do All Mom's Cry?

Brooklyn got her two month shots last week, and I think she handled it better than I did. She screamed, but it only made my tears come. I couldn't even look at the nurse afterward because my eyes would give me away. (as if she couldn't tell I was crying :) If she was older I could give her a treat afterward and tell her she did such a great job, but I couldnt give her anything! Just lots of hugs and kisses and I'm sorrys. Brooklyn was a little fussy for the next day, but is doing great now!

Brooklyn's Blessing

Brooklyn was blessed the day after Christmas by her dad. He gave a wonderful blessing and we were able to share the day with 39 other members of our family. Matthew's parents and sister and her husband were able to be there, as well as my parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and future cousins! Afterward we all went back to my parents house to eat and enjoy each other's company. Thanks to my mom and dad for hosting so many people at their house and for such a wonderful day!

(More pictures to come of the holidays soon!)

28!!!

My wonderful, amazing, talented, hard-working, loving, funny, husband turned 28 yesterday! Unfortunately he had to work, but after work we went to Texas Roadhouse to celebrate! Then we came home to open presents and watch Tommy Boy! As many of you know Matthew is not a fan of sweets, so sad to say, we had no birthday cake, but it was still fun to celebrate this amazing husband and father! We love him sooooooooooooo much!!!!!