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. 

He is up and going...going...going

Look close and you can see black paint from his "crib chewing breakfast". Whoops...messy and not very tasty. 
The many faces of Brock! This is the day he took his first 3 steps. Both Brandon & I were there to see him take off!



Brock is walking! I am very excited about it too. I have been waiting for the day when his hands would no longer be on the ground...ewwww so dirty! But now, he is walking...and that means he will be running very soon...away from me I'm sure. 

PCB...here's Brock!

water time...the best time
Our 5-29 baby
Whooops...right through our family sunset picture! 
pool time...the best time
beach time...the best time
walk time...the best time
Hello..."I'm watching my dvd and eating breakfast"
sand time...the best time

Happy Birthday Brock!

Brock turned 1 this past weekend! WOW! His first year has flown by. Brock had many friends & family join us on Saturday for a great day to celebrate his first year of life. He loved everything about it... people, food, cake, gifts, excitement & all! He got a TON of GREAT gifts! And loves them all...THANK YOU to everyone! But I think his very favorite is the "happy birthday" balloon we got at the Dollar General for $1! He hasn't let it go. 

There's that balloon...
Brock's surfer Mickey Mouse cake was so cute & delicious too! (But where's Mickey now??...does anyone know?...he's missing...)
Presents, presents everywhere! And a lot of super duper helpers too!
Mmmmm chocolate cake...a smeary mess! And what were we thinking all wearing white? We all had chocolate on us. 
Pure JOY!

Here comes trouble...

Dog bowls...yippeee...splash...splash in Abby's water. Completely soaked from Abby's water bowl is best! Brock splashes until all the water is gone. 
Notice Abby's concern as Brock takes over her room. 

Every day Brock waits for the bathroom door to come open so he can slip in there and undo the entire roll of toilet paper. 
Eating outside makes the mess a little bit more fun! This is strawberries and bananas. 

Watch out dishwasher...once I climb on...I like to jump up and down too!
Too cool for my shades.
Yum Yum bananas! More on his face than in his mouth. 
Brock is all about finding some mischief these days. Whether it's making a mess with his meals or just finding things to climb on...he is on it and into it!!! You gotta watch him...he's quick!