Picnic Watching Airplanes

Yesterday evening we all went to the Norfolk Botanical Gardens where they have a nice overlook to the airplanes at Norfolk Airport.  In addition to Brooke being infatuated with Alex right now, she also loves airplanes.  We bought her a new lunch box this past week in anticipation of her starting school again in another week, and she chose one featuring the movie ‘Planes’.  Brooke got to bring her picnic dinner with her in her new lunch box which can be seen in these pictures.  It was a very relaxing evening, despite it being 95°, as there was a strong wind and lots of shade.

Big Helper

Brooke has been quite the helper since Alex came home.  She is very interested in everything involving Alex, including his feedings.  She loves to help and keep Alex awake during his feedings by showing him toys.  Brooke also likes to rock in her chair next to her Mommy while Mommy rocks with Alex.  It’s all incredibly cute.

Alex’s First Weekend At Home

Brooke has been a fantastic big sister to Alex.  She has made this transition to having another person in our house so much easier by helping Laura and me out.  She loves to give Alex kisses, play next to him, rock him gently, and help us by getting things from other rooms and changing him.  It’s been a great weekend.

Laura and Alex Come Home

On Friday, Laura and Alex got to come home.  Both have done great and were excited to be home again.  While in the hospital, AJ would go and help and visit every morning.  Brooke stayed home with her babysitter, Brittney, who did a fantastic job looking after Brooke.  They had fun making crafts that were pre-setup by Laura, going to the park, and opening a gift for Brooke, from Laura, each day that Laura was gone.  AJ would go and pick Brooke up after her afternoon nap and bring her to the hospital to visit with Laura and Alex.  She would bring her craft to show Mommy each night, and Laura would keep these hanging in her room; it certainly was the prettiest hospital room you ever did see.