Exciting Day and Update on Brooke

I am sitting here watching the news while Brooke is sleeping and just thinking about what a great day today is. I have chills just watching all of the inauguration activities going on...I am proud to be an American.


I have been pretty slack lately about taking photos so I figured I would give a little update as of what Brooke is up to these days. She is certainly keeping me busy and I'm finding it harder and harder to get things done during the day!

- She is very picky right now with what she is eating...not loving most foods. I don't think that she gets it yet that food is DELICIOUS. Her favorite foods are oranges, oatmeal, yogurt, waffles, and gerber crunchies. She requests the crunchies pretty much with every meal. Hey, we all have our favorites, right?!
- She has 1 1/2 teeth. She got her 1st tooth about 3 weeks ago and the 2nd one is coming in. I think more are too.. she's been waking up at night upset. Not used to this..she has never teethed before!
- She took 2 steps by herself the other day and is trying her hardest to walk. She goes everywhere with her walker. I just love watching her walk around!
- Words she is saying: bye, baby, doggie, ball, apple, mommy, daddy, and trying to say Roxy...can't say the "R". She roars like a lion and barks like a dog when she sees a picture of either one of them.
- Loves her bellybutton and constantly wants to look at mine. :)
- Is definitely more sensitive than she used to be... she gets upset easily right now..I'm hoping that is just from the teething. :)
- Is obsessed with Roxy...she just wants to touch and grab her tongue all the time. I know...lovely.
- Loves playing with her best friend, Melaina. They have such a sweet bond and it's been really neat to watch them get to know each other.
- Loves 2 books right now... I can't read them enough. One is an ABC book and the other is all about Dogs.
- Won't keep her shoes and socks on in the car. She loves to take both off and then suck on her socks while we drive. It's a nice present for me when I go to get her out of the car. I need to remember to bring extra socks everywhere.
- Loves to feed her baby doll. It's the cutest thing ever.
- Is becoming much more cuddly...there is no better feeling than getting hugged by my child.
- She is getting upset when Scott goes to work...not fun. Makes my heart sink.

Happy New Year!

We were back in G-ville for New Years and celebrated with Candace and Tom! My Mom kept Brooke while we had a night out on the town. Yummy sushi, great conversations, and lots of laughter. What better way to kick off a new year?!!

Greenville Zoo with Nana

These were taken the week of New Years when my Mom was in town. We headed to the Zoo one afternoon.. so fun! Brooke kept wanting to wear Nana's glasses..

I love the zoo here because you can really see all the animals up close.

Christmas in PA

We celebrated the week of Christmas back in Pennsylvania and had such a great week. We stayed with Katie and Tony (Scott's sis and her husband). They were wonderful hosts and made us feel at home the whole week. Thank you again for everything!! The week went by fast but it was so great to see everyone... we miss you all so much!! Brooke with Katie and Tony soon after we had arrived to PA... after our 10 hour car ride!

Scott and I at Katie and Tony's christmas party that night!

Amy and I at the partay!!

My high school girls at Lauren's house for our annual pollyanna! I miss the girls SOOOO much. Love you!

Hanging out with my goddaughter, Kaitlyn (Amy's daughter)... she has changed so much since I saw her last. I miss her so much.

All the kiddos at Laurie's house to play. So much fun seeing them all together.

In the back: Luke Stillman and Lillie Falcon

Front: Dalton Fichter, Brooke, and Ava Taraborelli

Brooke loving the pony at Laurie's house!

Dalton and Brooke playing on christmas eve...he is SO cute!

Christmas Eve at the O'Connells. This is a great family tradition that Scott and his family have done every year for a long time. Lisa, Vince, and their son, Tyler, were in town from Pittsburgh. It was great to see them and get to meet Tyler in person!

Mom Mom Suz and John playing with Brooke

The crew on Christmas Eve

Mom Mom Suz and Brooke on Christmas morning. They were excited that Santa came!

Waiting for Mom Mom and Pop Pop to arrive!

Yeah! So glad we got to see them...yet so jealous they went to the Eagles/Dallas game that Sunday!

Brooke with Matt and Ali Murphy...they were in town from San Diego

Forster Visit

My Aunt, Uncle, and cousin came to visit this past weekend. We did so much and had a blast while they were here! Friday night they babysat Brooke while Scott and I went to Charlotte, NC for his work party. Thanks again for helping us out!! Saturday we made a big breakfast and then headed downtown to do some shopping. We got lots of goodies for the kiddos and then just us ladies (minus Brooke- Scott and Uncle Kurt took her back home to nap) went to the mall and shopped the rest of the day! SO much fun..I don't remember the last time I just shopped for hours and hours. What a great weekend... Jill, Aunt Judy, and Uncle Kurt having fun with B!

Brooke cracking Aunt Judy up!

Pictures with Santa...

One of our neighbors (Vicki and Jim) down the street hosted an open house today with Santa for children to take pictures with. It was great to avoid the long lines at the mall to see him and especially because Brooke was TERRIFIED of him!! Every time I would come near him while holding her, she would start to shake. Poor thing... we tried but no luck. :) Hopefully next year she'll love ole Santa. My little angel...

Candace and I trying to get the girls to like him... we were laughing so hard... couldn't help it!

Daddy's girl.

Candace and I with the girls!

I don't think she knew Santa was behind us... otherwise, the lower lip would've been quivering!

Pop Pop and Mom Mom's Visit

Dad and Edie came in town on Thursday to celebrate an early Christmas. We appreciate them driving such a long way (from Ohio) to come and see us. They left here on Saturday morning to go visit with Lisa and Devin in Georgia. We loved having them in town! They gave Brooke an Eagles jersey for Christmas..it is so cute!

Dad, Edie, and Brooke...

The jersey they gave Brooke happened to be the same player that Scott and I both have! Had to get a pic of all of us...

Go Westbrook!

Playing with Brooke on Saturday morning.

Brooke and Edie having fun...

Dad and Brooke playing.