Six Months...

Hard to believe Brooklynn is half way to her first birthday! Her six month check up was today; she's 16 pounds, 2 ounces and 26 inches long (exactly 10 pounds and 6 inches gained since birth).

She is now reaching for and grabbing everything in sight and tormenting her puppies to no end (they have learned to stay just a few inches short of her reach). This past month she has started to roll around all over the place and 'motor boat', or do raspberries as Anamanda calls it.

Here are some pics from this past month's adventures:

Watching Uncle Joe at Highland Games with Anamanda

First play date with Lilly FosterReady for a stroll with Mom and the Puppies

Playin on the bed and rollin around

First Luncheon/Shower with Mommy and her friends Friends since High School

Trying to eat Lilly's arm

If they're anything like their moms... this could be trouble!

Brooklynn 4 Months.. Photos by Debbie Devita

These are a little late being posted. I had to scan them (which explains why they're a little off color)..

Five Months and Counting

This past month has been full of new discoveries and milestones. To touch on a few; her hand eye coordination is in high gear, she has started to teeth and is putting everything and anything in her mouth. She still loves to talk and laugh, much like her mom, and has this little 'ha ha ha ha' she says over and over.

In loving tribute to Michael Jackson, one night we switched up playtime from the normal tummy / exercise routines to dancing to his music. Needless to say, it was a hit, she LOVED it! It was the first time we heard her giggle uncontrollably with these deep belly laughs. As you can imagine, we have now incorporated dancing into our weekly activities. We tried to video it a couple of times but she gets camera shy.

This month included her first 4th of July. We went to Grandfather Golf and Country Club's gathering at the beach and much to our surprise, she wasn't the least bit scared of the fireworks.

Happy girl Lookin mischievous (and drooling of coarse)
4th of JulyWatching the fireworks (Aunt Lydia went with us)
Holding a bottle all by herself

Father's Day Weekend

We had a wonderful Father's Day weekend; Patrick, Aunt Lydia and I went to visit Uncle Joe, Anamanda (we figure Brooklynn won't be able to say Aunt Amanda for some time so we shortened it) and cousin Boss in Wilmington.

It was Uncle Joe's first time meeting his adorable niece and I think you can tell from the pic, he was a little excited! Joe's mom and knitting extraordinaire, Kris, took us all out for an amazing Father's Day brunch at Boca Bay. We were so sad to see the weekend end!

Uncle Joe was all smiles

Two of a Kind

Instant BondingShe loved climbing all over him (Boss is a little over it)
Hangin' dockside with her Aunties
Chillin in the shade with mom
Ms. Kris was so excited
Father's Day Brunch

Four Months...

Today was Brooklynn's Four Month check up, besides having her second set of vaccines, she's doing great and continues to grow by one pound and one inch a month (13 pounds and 24 inches).

This past month she has really started to show expression and is talking all the time. Her favorite spot in the whole house (besides mommy and daddy's arms) is her changing table. She loves to be naked and look all around and talk, laugh, wiggle, stretch and squirm. She really is a very happy, sweet and loving baby.

Blowing bubbles

In her element

So sweet and sleepy after her bath

Perfect First Mother's Day

I couldn't have asked for a more perfect first Mother's Day! Besides the obvious reasons, it was particularly special being Brooklynn's dedication at church. We thank God everyday for blessing us with this perfect little angel and for trusting us with her life.

Our Pastor, Dr. Bill Jones It was truly a special day for all

Big Day

Not only is today Brooklynn's birthday of 3 months, it's her first day at Daycare. It just doesn't seem right that this day is here already. She is getting so big; she weighs 12 pounds and is 23 inches long.

We've had a big time this past month as she continues to melt our hearts with her sweet personality, expressions and mannerisms. She has a curiosity unlike anything I've ever seen and looks like a deer in headlights with her eyes open as wide as they will go while she looks around. She loves to be held and walked around so she can discover the world around her. She also loves to turn her head from side to side, looking back and forth, back and forth just taking it all in.

She is still very much a wiggle worm and loves to kick and stretch out. Her communication skills are improving everyday, she talks all the time and tries so hard to get words out. She has a favorite toy she talks a lot to, a little stuffed sheep we named Chloe that her friend Weston got her.

Some pics from the beach..