Brandon Turns 7 Weeks and Cody's 33rd Birthday

This weekend we had a get-together at our house for Cody's birthday. The old man is turning 33! My mom, 2 out of 3 sisters, and a brother-in-law came. We also had Dominick and Lexi this weekend. It was so much fun. Cody got to test out cooking hot dogs on the grill. He had never grilled hot dogs before - go figure? We had a great time hosting our first gathering.

On Sunday, Brandon turned 7 weeks old. I know I say every week 'I can't believe how big he is getting.' Well, I can't believe how big he is getting!!! He is learning so many things and is really beginning to play. Before I just think I was telling myself he was playing. Now he is following you when you talk and smiling occasionally (and not that involuntary smiling either!). His colic is doing much better. We are up only about 2 hours each night which is so much better. Sleeping through the night is still a wish at this point, but maybe one day soon. Brandon also turned himself over tonight. Cody put him on his stomach and whoosh....he flipped over to his back. Amazing! Then we sat there for like 30 minutes trying to see if he would do it again. No luck. He was probably thinking "Let's see how long they will watch. Haha!" Enjoy the pictures.

Brandon sleeping in the boppy. This does not look comfortable to me.

Cody opening his birthday presents. Believe it or not, this is the best picture.

Cody's Birthday Bar-b-Que

Doesn't Brandon look quite comfortable with Aunt Kristina. Now if we could just get Aunt Margaret to hold him.Doesn't Brandon look happy? Well his mouth is open, just like his mommy likes to take pictures.

These are two of my favorite pictures. You have to look at them right after each other.

"Where is my binky????"

"Oh, there it is."

Lexi and Brandon

The whole crew!

Here are some new bath time pictures. Brandon is starting to enjoy his baths and always tries to drink the soapy water. It is hilarious.

Chilling in my bath lounger.

Yummy soap!

Getting clean

Bundled up after my bath

I swear he is trying to crawl!

This is his 'mad scientist' hair.

We were trying to capture Brandon's pouty face. He can pout already! A talent I sure he will put to good use.

What are you looking at?

Cody's birthday. I think we look pretty awake for the 5 hours of sleep we got. Well, Cody got a little more.