Melissa & Brody

10.23.2011

Pumpkin Harvest

Last weekend we harvested the pumpkins that we planted at the beginning of summer at Papa & Nani's.

Melissa was drawn to the largest pumpkin in the patch...

and a cute white one...

and her & Lexi found the smallest pumpkin too!

When planting this year, I had in mind the fact that our little boy would be here when we came for harvesting. So I enjoyed holding Brody while watching the kids. About five more months until another baby comes into the family (my sister Darcie). We have lots to be thankful for this year :)

Washing them and divvying them up...

The kiddos

(Brody 2 months & Melissa 77 months)

10.09.2011

Bedtime buddies

Last night, at bedtime, I asked Melissa if she would like to cuddle with Brody while I got myself ready for bed. I came back to check on them after washing my face and brushing my teeth, and they were both sound asleep :)

10.04.2011

Show & Tell

Today Melissa's classroom had an Open House. So Brody and I went for a visit. Melissa was very pleased to show off her little brother :)

9.20.2011

Big Smiles :D

Finally caught a big smile on camera. He started very intentionally smiling for us 12 days ago (on my birthday!). Amazing how much joy a simple smile can bring!

9.11.2011

Brody's 5th & 6th week photos

Here are a bunch of photos from the 5th & 6th week of Brody's life:

Watching the tv show Wipeout with Dad...

Sleeping again with his hands on his face...

Staring at his beautiful sister...

Wearing his V.I.B. Bib - Very Important Baby - I'm a big deal around here!

Making back-to-school muffins with my two helpers!

Brody couldn't stay awake if he tried...

Having a great dream...

First time in a restaurant - fitting that it was Boston Pizza (our family's favorite)

Melissa's First Lost Tooth

It finally happened... the wiggly tooth Melissa has had since the end of August has come out (with a little help from dad!).

9.03.2011

Random Summer Pics

Here's a post of random pics I accumulated throughout the summer. This one was taken before I had Brody, and I was too big to bend over and paint our toe nails... so Ken had to pick up the slack :) Melissa was impressed with how good a job Daddy did!