Sand Tasting

Posted on Friday, March 15, 2013 by Laura

As you know I have been ill since Saturday and Brooke and I have spent most of our days in pajamas at home. Well today I had to drive to the Virginia Beach Convention Center to get my race bib for Sunday (yes, I’m still contemplating running sickness and all). Since we were a mile from the beach I decided since we both had a 2 hour morning nap to take Brooke to the sand after the expo. Here she is playing at the sand playground on 1st street in her new shoes since she prefers to be on her feet these days.

When I put Brooke in the sand I should have expected her first instinct would be to taste the sand. I am sure this is the first of many sand tastings we will have this summer.

Erin Go Bragh!

Brooke’s 10 Month Birthday

Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2013 by AJ

Today is Brooke’s 10 month birthday, and we just can’t believe 10 months have already gone by. She is now pulling herself up when holding on to our hands, and even starting to take a few steps while holding us or the couch. Brooke still refuses to crawl though, preferring to roll everywhere – – she seems to get along fine without it.

Grammy Visits – February 27 – March 4, 2013

Posted on Sunday, March 3, 2013 by AJ

Grammy was able to come and visit all of us for several days. Brooke finally warmed up to Grammy (after getting over her “stranger” anxiety that she’s developed) and had a fun time playing, reading and taking wagon rides with her.

Brooke’s Latest Videos

Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 by AJ

Brooke has been “clicking” a bunch lately. We think it is her version of blowing kisses, as every time we kiss at her she will click back at us. Of course, now all we do is click back and forth. Also, Brooke has found a new food she likes – cheese! She happily helped eat some of Dad’s string cheese tonight.

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Virginia Children’s Museum

Posted on Monday, February 18, 2013 by Laura

Brooke has been standing so well that now you can let her hold on by herself. In fact, today we went to the Virginia Children’s Museum and did lots of standing (and some steering) with our friend Jackson and his mom Heather.