New Camera!

We got our new camera and look at our first shots...we think they look pretty good so far. Brock was napping at first, so Abby became our first subject. Now we are ready for our VERY active almost 18 month old toddler! It's a quick shot and clear even in dim light. Merry Christmas to ME!

Snack time

fetching action shot...look at those ears flapping!
tongue action shot!
Hi BB...say cheeeeez

November Happenings

Brock's 2nd haircut...done by Mommy while watching Baby Beethoven in his room. It looks even to me!
Zoo day Sunday with Daddy
Our WILD animal!
Our sweet boy playing outside...in the dirt. His hands are covered with dirt where he is digging and throwing.
Cheeeeeeeeez
Happy Veteran's Day...the downtown Veteran's Day Parade
walking in the woods...beautiful weather


Go VOLS Go!

Happy Fall!

Happy BOO at the ZOO! Brock's a green Dragon ($2 2008 Kmart special courtesy of my Sister-Thanks Sis!). Don't forget to be on the lookout for next year's costume November 1st. Dane can wear this one in 2010. Don't worry, we let Brock out of his stroller, but we waited until we got all the candy (and Krispy Kreme donuts) before we set him free to run.

Cheeeeeeeeez Mommy! There's about 6 pots & pans all over the floor that you just can't see. And yes, his shirt says "I Love Dirt"...and yes, that's very true too!

Cheeeeeeeeeez Daddy! Rrrrrrrrr! A Bear...where???

Us in Gatlinburg and you can almost see the fall view behind us...whoops!

One beautiful sunny day in Gatlinburg. This is Clingman's Dome view. I made this trip without Brock...thank goodness. He would've hated the walk uphill and I would not of liked pushing his stroller.

Busy, Busy, Busy...

Where did September go? And how is it already mid-October!!! We've been so busy lately! Brock has been going going going and growing growing growing! He now weighs 19 pounds 3 ounces and is about 30" tall. He is still very tiny for his age, but a very healthy active 16 1/2 month old.

Brock dancing at the Bethany families picnic...
Brock realizing he can touch the speaker and stereo equipment...

Play time and the park.

Brock now goes down the tunnel slide all by himself.

Brock's first popsicle...yum yum ORANGE!

Meeting Cousin Dane for the first time. Notice his t-shirt says..."Big Boy Cuz".

Movie STAR!

AND the DRUM ROLL PLEASE...Brock's 1st haircut...

Before, with his wild hairdo. It was about 5 inches long when pulled straight.

Getting a little nervous to lose the curly locks...
Uh oh, where are they going?

And after...a few inches shorter, but still cute & curly.

Awesome Adoption Story...

Congratulations to The Hamilton Family! Awesome family with a great adoption story.

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Fun time with Coach Head!

Brock Brandon (16 months)

Annlee Frances (3 1/2 years)

Dane Michael (less than 1 week old)

Look at these 3 wild ones in the gym. Uncle Mike let us come and play during his lunch break and we had a blast!

First Day of School & Zoo Visits

So happy to be at school where they have nothing but toys wall to wall!

First day of "school" and first day facing forward in the car seat too.
Through the tunnel at the play area...and Mommy follows too.
The otters were swimming that day.
Brock was a little unsure about the carousel.

I know it's been a while since we've blogged...been super busy chasing after a VERY active almost 15 month old little buddy.

We have started a Mother's Day Out program on Mondays. And so far Brock loves it! These are a few pics from his first day. And the other photos are some of our many zoo trips we take. We've been going every week!

Happy 4th of July

Our silly faces family at the cabin in the mountains. Notice there were a few that chose not to make a silly face...for fear it would end up online for the world to see!!! I do love Annlee's silly face...I just don't know who she was making it at. Daddy I guess. Mom & I make the Brock "mean face" like pros!

Happy 4th of July weekend! We hope everyone had a wonderful safe celebration. RED, WHITE & BLUE beautifully coordinating MIL!

July 5th...Look at the size of our tomato plants! They are HUGE! They are filled with green tomatoes. So we decided we would pick one and make fried green tomatoes for dinner. So delicious!
We also found 2 roma tomatoes "red enough" so we picked them too and gave one to Brock to hold. The next thing we knew, Brock bit right into it and started eating it. He ate the entire tomato! He also shared a little with Abby dog too. It must have been good...because I didn't get a bite. 



6 teeth showing now

Here's the first bite...it was too late to turn back now. 
Happy 4th of July! We got to see awesome fireworks sitting right in our driveway. There were about 2 dozen houses near us putting on their shows about 9pm. Brock loved it! 
Brock would not let the flag go. Happy Birthday USA!

Brock & Daddy celebrating Father's Day together a few weeks ago!
One hot day in our gator green pool.