Pumpkin Patch 2010

In preparation for the newest arrival we wanted to spend a little one on one time with Brooklyn doing special little things. So two weekends ago while Nick's mom (Grammy) was in town we drove over to the local pumpkin patch. They had pony rides, bounce houses, magic show, and a train ride. Brooklyn didn't enjoy the pony ride at all. She cried the moment her daddy tried to put her on it. All she really wanted was look at all of the pumpkins and walk around. All and all we had a great time. Brooklyn was a little under the weather hince the super red face and sickly look on her face. 

37 Weeks!

Oh my my! I can't believe that I am 37 weeks. In just a few more weeks my newest little love will arrive. We are still not sure on a name for her, but I am sure once I see her lovely little face it will hit us. I am so ready for her to be here. I am feeling so much more tired with her than I ever did with Brooklyn. I am feeling so much more pressure and having a lot of little contractions. I am scheduled for a doctors appointment on the 6th, when I went to the doctor last week I was already dilated to a ONE, but of course Mary was quick to tell me that I can sit at a one for weeks. My cervix was still long and hard. My mom and older sister Veronica is schedule to arrive on the 16th and I can't wait. Although my sister has two little girls of her own she had two c-sections so she has never experienced natural childbirth. I am very excited to be able to share this with her. My mom was there for the birth of Brooklyn and actually was her first grandchild to see be born. Both my little sister Valerie and my brother's wife Liza had c-sections with both Caden and Zackary so even though my mom was there she wasn't able to be in the OR. I am very excited for Brooklyn to be a big sister. We are working with Brooklyn and her baby dolls. How to love them, hold them, give them sweet little kisses. She is going to be such a great big sister. We go to the stores and Brooklyn sees baby's and she gets so so excited. With Nicks golf season wrapping up shortly he has been home in the evening much earlier than before and has been able to spend so much more one on one time with Brooklyn. I am actually really jealous. Brooklyn is turning into such a daddy's girl. I ask her so say I love you momma and she will say Dada. Or when I pick her up from Sues' after work 98% of the time her first word is dada...When Nick gets home in the evening she jumps for joy and her eyes just light up. It is really a sweet thing to see. I guess I should be grateful because with #2 soon to make her grand entrance Brooklyn has a strong bond with her daddy and maybe won't be jealous of the attention momma has to give to her baby sister.

21 Months

It is hard to believe that my first born will be TWO in just three short months! I have no idea where the time has gone. I can still remember the day she was born. It really does seem like it was yesterday. Brooklyn has grown into such a sweet young toddler. I am actually not afraid of the terrible twos because she does have such a sweet little personality. However, potty training and getting her into her big girl bed, YIKES! Don't get me wrong my child is not perfect, because she does have her moments. She is really gearing up to be a big sister. She loves to play with her dollies and give mommies belly kisses. She will only love on my bare belly. She is such a funny little girl. I know it is hard to tell from the pictures above, but she really doesn't like to have her picture taken. I really have to catch her at the right times.

Brooklyn, you are such an amazing little lady. You have blessed our lives in ways that I can't even describe. Mommy can't wait for you to be a big sister.  I am so proud of the young lady you are becoming. I am so amazed by you each and everyday. I love you so much!

Potty Training not so much!

Well I read the Three day potty training book. Had a two and a half day weekend to devote to my little girl. We woke up bright and early on Saturday at 7am and hit it hard. Then boom Brooklyn had diarrhea. Well after the first accident during the am nap time in her bed and big girl panties we went for round two then before 10am we had 4 poopy pants. So, after her pm nap time and during the early evening hours she still hadn't went in the potty. So Round Two! It started off Sunday morning we went to attempt to potty and about 30 time throughout the day. Even at Alexa's birthday party we would say peepee so we would run to the potty. After 48 hrs still no peepee in the potty. However after Brooklyn's nap this afternoon I caught her making poopy in her pull up so I rushed her over the to potty and she got a little in the potty. We celebrated! She got lots of love and hugs and high fives and a Super Duper Dora Sticker. We are going to continue to work on the potty training. Luckily my mom will be here soon to help out for a little while before #2 arrives and she will help me out. Beside trying to potty train we also need to sleep in our big girl bed.

RIB Cook Off!

We started out the month of September by going to the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off! Brooklyn had such a great time. She ate started out with corn on the cob, then had some ribs, a pretzel and then the nice guy at the pretzel stand gave her a FREE bag of cotton candy. She loved it. She danced with her daddy and was just a complete goof ball.

Dear Blog, I will be back!

Here are a few photos of Brooklyn from a couple of nights ago! I will update pregnancy photos and hopefully the birthdate of my little lady! Who is still nameless!!

July 4th in Waco!

This year we spent July 4th weekend in Waco. It was a great time for family and fun. One of my best friends from high school was getting married and we had a family reunion. I spent very little time with the family or Brooklyn for that matter because I had a lot to do with the wedding party. But Brooklyn was well taken care of by a multitude of family members. I will post about the wedding and reunion later. My sisters also have pictures of Brooklyn playing with the sparklers. We had a great holiday weekend. Up next is Nicks family reunion on the California coast. I can't wait! Fun in Sun!

A Sneak Peak of our future addition!

These are of her 24weeks and 4days! We can't wait to meet her! She is so precious! She looks like her big sister! It is really amazing to feel her move all about. She is still in the breech position. Which she has been in for 10 to 12 weeks now or at least at every ultrasound she has been. I hope she turns soon.

18 month Stats!

Today had to have been the worst doctors visit to date for Brooklyn. It was the first appointment that we had that daddy wasn't able to make it. Which meant emotional mommy got to hold her own baby down and watch her get FOUR shots. It was so heartbreaking. Brooklyn had never really cried before with shots, but today she made up for all the past ones. Mommy had to cry too. It just hurt my heart so bad. Brooklyn was trooper in the end and walked herself out of the doctor office. On a positive side Brooklyn doesn't need anymore shots until she is FOUR. After the doctors appointment we waited for Daddy to get home and we went to get Keva Juice. It was yummy.

*STATS*

Weight 21.7lbs (10%)

Height 31.5 inches (40%)

Happy Father's Day

Daddy and Brooklyn on Father's Day! We all spent a nice relaxing day at home just hanging out watching the US Open. All and all it was a great day for all. I got to relax without doing to much. It was almost like mothers day, but don't tell Nick he might want a do over day!

18 Months!

My little baby turned 18 months old! I can't believe she is growing up so fast. She is amazing. Everyday is something new with her. Last week she got a new leap frog toy named Violet. Her daddy managed to rename her Prince because she is purple. Nick also likes to call her Purple Rain. He is so funny, but Brooklyn loves her. She has to go everywhere with her. She is very chatty but doesn't say very many words or sentences. She has a new found love, her daddy! She just loves Nick. She can't get enough of him. When the garage door opens she runs off to meet him at the door. If you ask her who her favorite person is she will say dada dada. It is pretty cute. It only took a year for her to become a daddy's girl. She is a very big eater, but you wouldn't know it by how much she weights. Barely 21 pounds, however she is very very active. She loves to play in her swimming pool. She loves to give mommy's' belly kisses. She is super excited to be a big sister. Brooklyn, mommy and daddy are so in love with you and are truly blessed you are such a sweet precious little ball of energy. We love you Brooklyn Lea.

Playdate with Mason

Brooklyn had a playdate with Mason today. They had such a good time. Mason chased Brooklyn and Brooklyn chased Mason. Brooklyn even played with a kid she didn't know and pushed him around on his toy.

Thanks to Auntie Roxy for taking Brooklyn this week while Johnell is on vacay. She is having a great time. She can't wait for her pool party tomorrow.

Finally Summer Weather

Today was the first weekend to get outside and play in the water. Brooklyn had such a great time in her new little pool. We were hoping Mason was going to come over but it got windy so we got out, but not before Brooklyn took a header into the pool and got her scared. I don't know how in the heck it happened her foot slipped and she went head first. Poor baby was scared for a few seconds, but was okay in the end. She had a great time and can 't wait to do it again.

MAYbe We should catch Up!

Brooklyn eating SHIPLEYS Donuts for the first time!

I just love her big BLUE eyes!

And Brooklyn loves her vacuum cleaner. Which she doesn't get from me!

Brooklyn up from her nap.

Brooklyn and mommy when she turned 17 months!

I am not sure where the time has gone, but soon enough she will be TWO!

Yikes!