Big Bucks, Turkey, and Family -- Must Be Thanksgiving!

35 Weeks: November 23 - 29

We had an absolutely wonderful Thanksgiving. We left for my parents on Tuesday so Cody would have enough time to do some deer hunting. We really enjoyed seeing our family that we don't get to see enough and introducing Brandon to everyone.

Playing around! Brandon has started playing with the boppy pillow. He loves to pull it on top of him and then wrestle with it. Brandon is practicing his twisting and turning as he rolls all over that thing! Sometimes we wonder who is going to come out on top!

He's got me!

Who is going to win?

Twisting and turning

Hey, Mommy want to wrestle. I beat the pillow!

Brandon is getting very good at talking.


He looks like such a big boy!

Hey, what are you doing up there?

Adorable! Check out my two teeth!

Cody's Big Buck!

Cody went deer hunting on Wednesday morning, much earlier than I cared to go. My dad woke me up at about 6:45 (thanks Dad!) to let me know, "Cody got the big one!" My dad told me to get dressed and woke my mom up so she could watch Brandon (I am sure she love it as much as I did.) Then we headed down to check out Cody's deer. It was really hard to tell who was more excited - Dad or Cody. I think it might have been Dad! Dad and Cody got to re-live the kill over and over at Thanksgiving - and the story got better each time! He really did get a big one!

Cody's deer

My dad and Cody with the deer stand in the background.

We gotta have one with Sparky.

"I surrender!"

Cleaning up - don't worry I would not post any super gross pictures.

Cody and his buck

Pops and Brandon - Pops told him all about deer hunting during our stay!

Pops is teaching me all sorts of stuff.

Happy Thanksgiving with a sleepy boy!

Mommy, Brandon, and Aunt Cynthia

Brandon loved Aunt Cynthia's necklace.

Yummm!

Dad and Cody left for the deer lease on Thanksgiving afternoon. This is the buck Pops shot while they were down there.

Playing with Aunt Cynthia! We got out some of our old baby toys. Brandon LOVED the cups. He spent at least an hour with them, and for Brandon that is forever!

Talking to Aunt Cynthia

So silly!

This is so fun!

Mommy, I like her. She is fun!

They are tasty too!

Like my new hat.

Watching the news and playing with his giraffe.

Pre-Thanksgiving Fun!

34 Weeks: November 16 - 22

We enjoyed many first this week. Brandon took a bath in his big boy bathtub, attempted feeding himself, and we had Thanksgiving with Cody's parents. Brandon is really growing -- and fast.

I was reminiscing about last "Pre-Thanksgiving". I wore my regular jeans to school on Friday. (FYI - I was 20 weeks pregasaurs) Well, when I woke up on Saturday morning and attempted to put on the same jeans -- NO LUCK! They were not even close to zipping - we are talking like 5 inches from closing!!!! Alas, I had to bust out the maternity jeans (which I grew to love) that I had packed 'just in case'. Good thing I thought ahead! I had completely "popped". I told my students the following Monday, mainly because there was no way I could hide it anymore. One of my students actually said, "Hey, Mrs. Adams, you look big today. You know like there is a baby in THERE! (Pointing to my belly.) Not exactly how I envisioned them finding out, but oh well. It is just amazing how much has changed since last year and how wonderful my life is now with my two boys.

I truly underestimated how much fun Brandon was going to have in this bathtub. He would stay in there all day if we would let him.

My big boy bathtub.

So precious!
Daddy, I am trying to get clean here!

Brandon having fun in the tub. Please ignore my annoying 'mommy voice'.

More bath time fun!

Enjoying some time around the house. Brandon and Daddy were playing while Mommy was making another big wardrobe switch out. Brandon was moving up from 6 month clothes to 6 - 9 months and even some 12 month-ers. He is growing so quickly. We are definitely going to struggle keeping this boy in jeans - he is soooo long!

Daddy and Me

Some fun pictures from "Pre-Thanksgiving". Dominick and Brandon

Twinkies! (Even though Brandon looks like Mommy!)

Now it is my turn to take a picture.
Catching up on some zzzzz after a lot of turkey. Brandon is holding his favorite sleep sheep.

Eating All By Myself!!!

We are practicing letting Brandon feed himself. It is messy going for now, but he loves it. Good thing he loves baths too!

Yummy toast and carrots!

Maybe if I stare at it, I can will it into my mouth!

Yummy!

I got it!
Uh, did I make a mess??

Oh, I had so much fun - even though I did not get much in.

Aaaaaaa!

Translation - "I love feeding myself."

Brandon and Mommy like to spend our evening having quiet conversations.

His giggle is precious and melts my heart!

Caught Up - Finally!!!

33 Weeks: November 9 - 15

So three post later, I am finally caught up with a vow to get behind in the near future. While I would love to say I will keep updating, the awful truth is I will just try!

SITTING UP!!!!!

Brandon has finally decided to sit up and stay up. Brandon has not been particularly fond of sitting up in general well ever. He has preferred to "taco" himself, by resting his stomach on the floor. Well, those days seem to be over. Brandon is now sitting by himself!! We are so excited! He is a little cautious about reaching for things that are not an easy grab, but he is really doing so good. We went a little crazy capturing the big moments. Enjoy!

Sitting up!

Looking around.

Wow, I am really good at this!




Too much sitting.
Now it is time for my favorite part of the day -- playing with Daddy!

Me and Pup are playing with Daddy!

Hey what is this?

Snugglebugs!

More playing!

The two cutest boys!

Mommy and Me

This video is really funny! Sorry it is so dark.