Rolling over!

Brooks is now rolling from his back to his stomach and occasionally he rolls back the other way (I think he forgets that he knows how)! He was trying to roll over when Mimi, Papa & Jay were here but just couldn't get all the way over. Of course, the day they left he finally got it figured out. He is also grabbing/grasping anything & everything. Most things go straight to his mouth. The last couple days he has decided to do this loud high pitch squeal-I think he just likes to see how loud he can be.

I put him in his crib on his back and when I came back this is how I found him

                                                 Hanging out in the Tummy Tub

                                   Hmmm, where did the water go & why am I still dressed?

               Little chilly/rainy one afternoon but warm enough for a stroll with the proper attire

Mimi, Papa & Uncle Jay's Visit Aug 12-16

Mimi, Papa, & Uncle Jay came out for a visit.  We had lots of fun & it was so nice to have them here.

                                                                Mimi & Brooks

                                                          Daddy, Brooks & Papa Bruce

We went to the Real Pirates exhibit at the museum. It was pretty cool & worth seeing. Brooks did really well walking the exhibit in his baby carrier. Did have a little meltdown but then he took a cat nap & all was well.

                    Brooks playing (or should I say eating?) with his new toys that Mimi bought him.

We went to Babies R Us while everyone was here and bought Brooks this play center.

August

5 months old!

Brooks helping me with laundry

Another outfit from Uncle Jay. The shorts are big-but couldn't resist putting them on.

                                
We had a hot air balloon come right by our house and land in the neighborhood behind us. Brooks could hear the balloon but couldn't zero in on where it was coming from.

Brooks chillin' out in the Love Sac. Daddy was being DJ/entertainer. They were listening to Harry James' "I've Heard That Song Before".

July

Here are a few photos taken in July
                                      Brooks has discovered his feet and that he can eat them

 Brooks is sitting up for a few seconds by himself. I snapped this photo before he toppled over.

Our friends Amy & Gavin visited with their 9 month old, Aedan and they forgot their stroller so we took it out for a test drive. Brooks seems to like going for a ride. He just chills out.

Our neighbors gave Brooks this play center. Keeps Brooks entertained for a little bit. It plays music and has a couple rattles that he can bat around.

One of Brooks' favorite yoga moves. He thinks it's pretty funny to hang upside down.

One of the new outfits that Uncle Jay sent. Brooks received a box full of super cute clothes! Thanks Uncle Jay!

July Week 17-20

We went to see the pediatrician at the beginning of the week. Brooks weighs 16 pounds and is 26 inches long! He is a chunky monkey. Particularly his legs-even some lady at the grocery store commented on his chunky legs!

Here are some photos from the last couple of weeks

GG gave Brooks this fish tank when we were home over the 4th of July.  Brooks gets super fired up and starts talking to it.

Brooks is a blanky man. He pulled the blanket down on his head while he was sleeping.

                                                           Tummy time!

4th of July-4 months old

4 months old already! We headed back to Iowa for the 4th of July and we had a great time seeing everyone. Brooks didn't like the car ride so much on the way there but did great on the way back.

 Brooks sure does love his cousin Ethan. Ethan had Brooks smiling & laughing.

                                                                      Say cheese!

                                   Papa Geno sure knows how to make Brooks sleep!

                                                                    Ships Ahoy!!!

                  
                Brooks & Uncle Jay                                         
  













      

            Brooks & Uncle Greg
 



On our way home. Brooks giving Mr Frog some lovin'.

Taking a snooze