Memorial Day Weekend

This past weekend was busy, busy. We had great weather and got to enjoy some outdoor time! Nana and Brooke at a pizza shop in Wayne. All Brooke wanted was that darn strap!!
Cheesing it up with my little angel...
Blowing raspberries!
Ahhhhh....I love the sun!
Mom and I couldn't stop laughing when she had her sunglasses on! She looks like a little old lady...HEE HEE..we couldn't believe she kept them on for awhile...

Hanging out before her bath...
Ava and Brooke (they are 2 weeks apart)...I love this picture..
Brooke, Luke, and Ava... it was Luke's BIG 1st birthday!
Scott and Brooke just hanging out...
Dalton and Brian just waiting for dinner!

Dalton was kind enough to let Brooke play in his exersaucer! She loved playing over there!
How do you like my crib?!! Hanging out at Aunt Katie's pool in her tent...we were sweating so bad...definitely doesn't let you get much air in there!
Mama Sus loving on Brooke...
This was the highlight of Brooke's weekend..just petting Roxy! Roxy is the "almighty" in this house. She loves this dog so much...it's the sweetest thing to see.
Little photo shoot I did in a dress Aunt Judy gave her... I love this dress...

A Whole New Perspective

I've always heard the statement "the joys of motherhood" but I have to say that the joys just don't stop. Watching Brooke sitting up and playing is something I could do all day long (I pretty much do!). Just watching this little angel grow and grow has got to be the most special thing I've ever experienced. She has a whole new perspective on the world now!! No more watching from the horizontal position...WAHOO!! Not only does she want to sit up all the time but she wants to touch everything!
Loving her toys...
I want the camera, Mommy!
She is in deep thought...

Had to throw this one in here...this was Laurie, Lillie, and Brooke at the park yesterday!

Playdate with Leighton

My friend from college, Megan, has a baby girl named Leighton, who is about 2 weeks younger than Brooke. Megan and Leighton came over yesterday... Brooke and I love hanging out with them!! They kept grabbing for each other!
Brooke was loving being around Leighton!
Every time Brooke would put her hand on Leighton, she would laugh!!
The friendship has begun...

My 1st Mothers Day!

This day has a whole new feeling now...actually being a mother. I got home from Florida around 2pm on Sunday and came home to my wonderful husband and sweet baby girl. I was so excited to see them! Scott was so sweet and made me a DVD of video clips and still shots from the time Brooke was born until now. It was such a thoughtful gift. I LOVE IT!! Mom, Susanne, and John came over for dinner that Scott made. What a great day... Brooke smiling at Roxy...anytime Roxy walks by Brooke, her little face just lights up!!
My little angel...
3 generations...

Cori's Birthday Extravaganza

I headed to Orlando this weekend for Cori's 30th birthday celebration. Such a fun weekend...got to see all my gals from college (Brooke, Cori, Patty, Tirzah, and Bridget). We spent Saturday by the hotel pool and then headed to Epcot to travel from country to country. I miss you girls already!! Meanwhile, back on the home front, Scott kept Brooke and had a great time. I didn't get 1 phone call asking me a question...he's a pro! :) He loved being with her... I got back on Mother's Day and it couldn't have been a better day. I was so excited to get home to see them! Brooke and I by the pool...ahh...there is nothing like the 95 degree heat of Florida!! :)
Brooke, Tirzah, Patty, Bridget, me, and Cori in Germany!
Me, Brooke, Patty, and Cori walking in between countries...
The Birthday girl... in a bar in England!!

Aunt Laura Beth's Visit

What a great weekend... My Mom's sister, Aunt Laura Beth, came to visit. Friday night we sat outside at Kooma (Scott and I's favorite restaurant) and ate some sushi! Saturday, we had the best day just chilling out at Mom's house and at our house. Sunday, we had lunch at Apps on Main and Mom and Aunt Laura Beth headed to do some shopping!!! Monday...we were sad she was leaving... WE MISS YOU!! Aunt Laura Beth hanging out with Brooke...
Scott lovin on his baby girl!

Friday night at Kooma...we're trying to groom Brooke already to love sushi!!

I love this picture because something cracked us up in the middle of Scott taking this...

The clan at Apps on Main..such a pretty day!

Love this picture of Aunt Laura Beth...
Mom took this of Brooke's feet at lunch...poor girl..she's got my feet and also my Mom's feet. :(
Hanging with my girl...
I cannot get over how much Mom and Aunt Laura Beth are looking more and more alike.
The girls!