State Fair

We went to the state fair this past weekend. Here is Brooklyn on the way there. I was laughing so hard at her eating her feet in the car. I guess she needed a snack. She is very talented!

Us at the fair:

Brooklyn thought it was pretty neat doing some people watching. She was checking everyone out. And of course they were checking her out too. Some lady even asked if she could take a picture of Brooklyn because she looked so cute eating her snacks in her stroller.

These were the baby chicks. Brooklyn loved them.

She also loved all the farm animals. She kept wiggling around in my arms trying to get a closer look.

We pushed her limits a little too far though and missed the 2nd nap of the day. I figured she'd just sleep on the way home, but no.... she had to tell us how mad she was instead.

Here is proof that this baby girl does have a meltdown every now and then. I guess we can't have smiles 24/7.

SNACK TIME

She looked so cute eating her baby cheese snacks the other day, so I had to throw in a few of these shots as well...

She sure loves her food; just like her daddy!

Mmmmm.... those are tasty!

Nothing Major Happening

Brooklyn playing with Bailee's toys. Frisbees make a good hat, right?


And they're fun to play patty cake with...

And of course they're pretty tasty! Nothing like sharing chew toys with the dog :)

Here she is playing basketball.

And this week she experienced her first time being sick. She had a cold, but is feeling much better now. Poor thing, I felt so bad for her. She was just not herself. I caught her mid-cough.

She loves to push things around the house. Here she's pushing the walker, which is pushing the activity center, which is pushing the Wii Fit board. Boy is she strong!

Giving baby kisses!

She had the best bed head after one of her naps. The picture doesn't even do it justice though. It was hilarious!

She loves to read her books.

Kurt's dad gave her this shirt. It says "My Dad Knows A Lot, But Grandpa Knows Everything". I love how she's blowing raspberries while wearing it. Kurt says that's because the shirt lies, Daddy knows everthing :)

Gotta love the raspberries!

October Here We Come

Brooklyn got her big girl carseat a couple weeks ago. Her big bootie outgrew the baby seat. She actually really likes the new seat since it's tall and she can see out the windows. She's not so bored when we drive now!


And you know what else she really liked about the new seat? THE BOX!

Who needs toys when you have a big box to play with?

She was all over that thing.

I was eating an apple the other day and whenever I'm eating, she needs to check it out too and wants to try everything. I was laughing so hard at her trying to bite this apple like mom.

It must have been good because she decided to use her own hands and pull it closer.

I was getting dinner ready one night and she was quiet, which usually means she's getting into something... and this time she literally WAS getting into the entertainment center. Little monkey!

She is still so close to walking. She's been standing on her own for like 5 to 10 seconds before falling. And she climbs up on everything and walks while holding on.

Including walking with mom. She grabs my pants and I walk backwards with her keeping up.

Doesn't she look so cute in her new strawberry jammies. We're in size 18 month now!

My mom borrowed our carpet cleaner and before we put it away Brooklyn decided she'd push it around for a while first.

Someday I know she's going to be such a good little helper.

Brooklyn and Bailee are becoming great friends!

Brooklyn is constantly chasing the dog around and climbing all over her. And of course patting her head.

And Bailee returns the favor with a little kiss. So sweet!

Bailee could go outside or upstairs to get away from the baby, but I think she is starting to really like all the extra attention.

What great friends!

A Few Random Pictures

Wow, it's been a while since I've updated. Here's what we've been up to lately.

Brooklyn is SO CLOSE to walking. She holds onto everything and scoots all over the place. We have a little walker toy that she pushes all over the house.


She doesn't really know how to steer yet, but she walks with this thing all day.

She is fascinated with the dog's food. My mom said I was the same way when I was a baby so she finally let me taste it and I didn't like it so left it alone from then on. Well, I didn't stop Brooklyn when she went to taste it... but she actually liked it and kept chomping. Gross! I obviously took it away.

Who needs toys when you have toilet paper? She seriously played with this for almost an hour.

We got her Halloween costume and the lady at the store gave her a balloon. She thought it was pretty neat.

I was trying to see if she had enough hair for mini pigtails. She doesn't like it when I play with her hair, so I did it in the bath to see if it was long enough.

She looked so cute, but wouldn't let me put the barrettes in. She better get over that phase so I can give her pretty hair and braids when she gets older!

And for those of you who haven't seen yet... I dyed my hair a couple weeks ago. This is the first time EVER that I've not been a blonde. I like it though. And Kurt LOVES it.

That's pretty much what we've been up to. Just enjoying our days and having fun playing :)

CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE TELL ME WHAT HAPPENED

From here...


To here???

And from here...

To here????

Seriously!!!! Because I have no clue. Wow has she grown. She is going to be 10 months old this week and it has just flown by.

She's reached the weight limit on her carseat so we're shopping this week for a big girl seat. She's outgrown the swing a while ago, but we brought it out for a friend to use while visiting and I strapped her in after the baby was done with it. She laid there for like 10 minutes with this serious look on her face before she started fighting to get out. I guess she was reminiscing.

I know everyone tells you to enjoy your babies while they are little, but you don't actually realize how fast they grow up until you have your own and see it first hand.