6 Months and More!

Happy 6 Month Birthday to ME!

Happy 6 Month Birthday to ME!

Happy 6 Month Birthday to Braidy!

Happy 6 Month Birthday to ME!

Yesterday was his actual "6 Month Birthday" but yesterday was a crazy busy day, so blogging did not get on the top 10 things to do list. My apologies. I can't believe he is 1/2 of a year old. Wow time goes by fast. I know this month will go quickly too, so I hope to savor every sweet second of it.

We went to Wichita Falls for the day to meet my aunt, uncle and cousins from Oklahoma at Jess and Chris'. We had a great time, ate some great food, played some Wii, and painted some in Crockett's nursery (pictures to follow). John LOVED feeding and going to see the horse. He wanted to take him home with us. Braidy had fun being held all day by everyone. LuLu decided that we needed to get candles to have a "1/2 birthday party". B got his first taste of ice cream, and he liked it alot! He better just wait, the cake in 6 more months is going to be heaven on Earth to him!

John's first experience with RIBS!!!

Our sweet 6 month old!

John and Aunt Jess feeding the horse!

Here's a sneak peek of my nephew's nursery! CUTE CUTE!

The Whole Group!

John and Daddy playing some MARIO KART!

The guys Wii-ing!

5 Months Old!

Happy 5 Month Birthday to ME!

Happy 5 Month Birthday to ME!

Happy 5 Month Birthday to Braidy!

Happy 5 Month Birthday to ME!

5 months. WOW. That just sounds old! He is so much fun and I can't believe it's already been 5 months. Here's a couple of pictures of the "heartbreaker" himself!

My favorite thing in the world is when we get home, I have him in my lap and I ask him what he did at school today?!?! I say things like..."did you drink a bottle?" "did you take a nap?" "did you play with Ms. Jeri?" etc...and he laughs so hard. Like a deep laugh. It's the sweetest noise in the world, and I can't help but laugh and laugh and laugh at his sweet sweet boy who I love SO much!

4 Months Old!

Happy 4-month Birthday to ME!
Happy 4-month Birthday to ME!
Happy 4-month Birthday to Braidy!
Happy 4-month Birthday to ME!

Wow, FOUR MONTHS has gone by in the blink of an eye. Braidy is at such a fun age...we are loving every minute of it! His smiles absolutely melt our hearts, we love when he "talks" to us, when he laughs, when he is trying so hard not to go to sleep by talking, "singing" and constantly making noise while being rocked and then suddenly it stops when he finally gives into sleep, when he stands up (he would much rather stand than sit...i think he'll walk before he crawls), when he pulls my hair, earrings, lips, anything he can get his hands on, when I pick him up from school and he smiles from ear to ear when he sees me, when he is the happiest baby in the world in the morning, when he sleeps and looks like the sweetest, most angelic baby in the world, when he watches his daddy do anything and everything, when he gives the greatest "open mouthed" kisses, when he is smiling huge...sees a camera come out, and stops...and becomes mesmerised by the red light on the camera...basically we love it all. I wish I could slow everything down.

Happy 4-month birthday sweet boy!!! We love you so so so much!!!!

3 Months Old!

Enough Said.

Hanging out with daddy! GO TECH!


While mommy and daddy were changing their sheets, they stuck me in the laundry basket, can you believe that?!!? I fit just perfectly!

My newest obsession is eating my fist. I have a special trick where I stick the whole thing in my mouth. I think that some yummy milk might come out of it if I suck on it! It sure tastes yummy!

TWO MONTHS OLD!

Happy 2 Month Birthday to ME!

Happy 2 Month Birthday to ME!
Happy 2 Month Birthday to Braidy!
Happy 2 Month Birthday to ME!

So, it was yesterday, but I got back in town kind of late and just wanted to hang out with my husband instead of blog. I can't believe he's already 2 months old...1/6 of a year. Time flies when you're having fun!!!! He's doing some fun fun things...smiling, "talking" to us, squealing/laughing, he LOVES looking in the mirror of his playmat...seriously, he stares at himself the whole time (I can't blame him...I always stare at him too!).

My mom, Braidy and I went to Weatherford, OK to see my Aunt Darla, Uncle Tim and cousin, Meredith on Monday. It was a spur of the moment trip, but our weekends are booked for a LONG time so I thought we'd take B up there before he gets tooooo terribly big!!! We had a great time and I am pretty sure LuLu loved having Braidy around for 3 days! He was a great traveler again...just slept the entire time. Oh, and great news, he slept for 5 1/2 hours last night. By far the longest..usually it's 2 hours. I can get used to the 5+!!!!

August TENTH!

Happy One Month Birthday to ME!
Happy One Month Birthday to ME!
Happy One Month Birthday to Braidy Spencer!
Happy One Month Birthday to ME!

(note: here he is in his "coming home" outfit that his daddy picked out for him. Needless to say, it did not quite fit to come home in, but everyone at church today LOVED it!)



John and Uncle Dan (Aka Bubbie) got to Lubbock today. John had a GREAT time with Nena and Pops...trips to the Zoo, lots of swimming, fun bathtimes, and lots of loving from everyone! We missed him alot and were very glad to see him!!! Uncle Dan is going to stay with us for a couple days, as he had not gotten to meet his new nephew yet!




TUMMY TIME!!! We've tried to begin having tummy time everyday while we're at home... this kid is STRONG. He can really control his head pretty good...and has been able to for a while now.




Ok, back to watching the OLYMPICS....I LOVE the Olympics...especially gymnastics! Tuesday means back to work...only for a few days...then my 6 weeks of maternity leave begins...I cannot imagine going back to work full time in a week and a half...so thank goodness I have another 2 months!

2 Weeks and still GROWING strong...

While my little angel is sleeping soundly, I thought i'd try to update our blog...these chances are few and far between!

We went to our 2 week check today...Braidy now weighs a whoppin' 7lbs 9oz. On Monday he weighed 6lbs 15oz...so he has gained 10 oz in 5 days. That's right, he is a BIG eater and it is apparently doing him some good! Hopefully his mommy is not gaining as much weight as he is, because I can't seem to stop eating either!!! Poor baby had to get the PKU testing, which means they stick their heel and squeeze all kinds of blood out, he did not like it one bit. Once they were done, he was ok again. He is in the 75th percentile in height (20.6in.), 30th percentile in weight (7lbs. 9oz.) and 65th percentile in head circumference (14.4in.). I know some of you don't care to know the in's and out's of his doctor report, but I am doing it more for us so we can look back on this post when he keeps on growing and growing.

For the past week, we have been hanging out enjoying our time together as a family. We have had a few visitors here and there, and some great food brought over by some great friends! John continues to be a great big brother, and even wanted to hold Braidy the other day!

We try to get out of the house at least once a day (being locked in a house gets old pretty quick) but it sure is tough to get out. By the time I have Braidy fed and ready to go and myself ready to go, he is ready to eat again! It's much easier in the evenings when Ryan is home! I don't know how single moms do it...what a challenge!

Some things we've done this past week:
1. taken our first "real" bath in our cool hammock bathtub...Lulu helped and he really liked bathtime! (until it was time to get out)
2. smile! he smiles all the time, but it's probably just gas!
3. in the middle of the night a couple nights ago he was laughing, he had a huge grin on his face, he was asleep, and laughing his head off, it was the funniest/cutest thing in the world!
4. gone on our first "real" outing to a CityBank party last night as a family...it was pretty hot but we hung in there for quite a while!

Ok he's waking up...Here are some pictures from the doctor and others....enjoy!