Swimming!

Over the Fourth of July weekend, it was finally warm enough to swim. Brody's entire family got together in Lovilia to see him swim for the first time. We grilled out after Brody swam and everyone had a great time seeing Brody's reaction to the pool.




Trying on my swim diaper.




Brody, Mom, and Dad in Grandpa and Grandma's pool.




Brody has been really intrigued with cell phones and Dad's Xbox controller. Every time Travis plays the Xbox, Brody lunges for the controller. Travis decided to give him an old controller to hold while he played his Xbox one night. I think Brody is going to be a gamer!




Brody and Uncle Curt





Someone is very tired at Grandpa and Grandma's house.




When I went to get Brody from his crib after his nap one day, he had spun sideways in his crib.
He looked hilarious staring at me upside down!

Happy Fourth of July!!

Brody spent his first Fourth of July in Lovilia. Grandma, Mom, and Brody went to a parade while Grandpa, Dad, Ryan, and Curt went golfing. Later that day, we went to Aunt Kathy's to watch the fireworks. We didn't quite make it long enough for the fireworks, but Brody got to see and meet some more family members.



Brody likes his new stroller that will stay at Grandma and Grandpa's. His other stroller is just too big to haul home with all our other luggage.




Look at me! I'm a little firecracker!




Brody's first Fourth of July!



Hanging out at Aunt Kathy's waiting for the fireworks. Brody didn't get to see the fireworks because it was bedtime and he had hardly napped all day, so he was too sleepy.



Relaxing with Uncle Curtis and Alyssa on the Fourth of July.



Brody went to his first parade on the Fourth of July.



Grandma and Brody at the Fourth of July parade.

New Pictures

Brody, Grandma, and Mom spent a Sunday afternoon at the Omaha Zoo. Brody loves the aquarium and the rainforest. Brody has been to the zoo now three times. He loves it!



Caesar has become Brody's protector lately. He is never very far away from Brody and likes to sit as close to him as he can get.



Trying out my new sippy cup for the first time!
He has never really liked the bottle, so this is exciting.
Brody would rather use his sippy cup without the spill-proof valve.
He doesn't like to work to get a drink:).



Happy birthday Mama!!

6 Month Update!

Brody celebrated his 6 month birthday on the 21st. We can't believe how fast the time has gone! Brody had his 6 month check up today. We have a tall, skinny boy. He weighs 15 lbs. 4 oz. (20th percentile). He's 26 1/2 in. long (75th percentile). Brody is doing well and is getting his first tooth! It hasn't poked through yet, but it has made an appearance close to the surface. Brody is enjoying his cereal, fruits, and vegetables. We have tried carrots, green beans, and pears. He did not like the pears, but we'll try again soon. Some of his favorite things include: mirrors, cell phones, remotes, ceiling fans, his jumperoo, and monkeys. He can now sit on his own! He enjoys grabbing anything mom and dad are holding. He also likes to observe his surroundings.



Brody slept through the fireworks during Opening Ceremonies at the College World Series.



Brody's first CWS game. We made it through 5 innings. Longer than we thought we would.





A happy boy at the baseball game.




Getting sleepy at the CWS.








Brody and Uncle Ryan



I love to eat my toes!




Happy Father's Day daddy!




Mommy and me




I am getting better at sitting on my own!

Let's go Cubbies!

Showing off my new Cubs hat. It's a little big, but I'll grow into it soon!












Relaxing in Josh's comfy love sack.





Trying out my new high chair!




I love my feet!




Posing in my Cubs "away" game jersey.










Finally big enough to play with my swing attachment!



I rolled over for the first time on May 17th!
Now I'm a pro and can roll over without crying!

5 Month Update!!

Brody is now 5 months old! We can't believe how fast the time has gone. Brody is growing so fast. He has really started filling out since we started cereal a few weeks ago. He now talks constantly, especially early in the morning. He is also getting good use out of his jumperoo now. He loves those monkey sounds! Brody now rolls over from his tummy to his back. He also rolls to his side while on his back. He loves to play with his hands and feet. Everything he touches usually ends up getting chewed on. Burp cloths seem to be his favorite toy of the moment.

Mom and Brody are enjoying their first week of summer vacation together. We went to a Mommy and Me movie this week, but I had more fun listening to Brody talk during the movie. We also went scrapbooking at Rebecca's house. Not much scrapbooking was done as I figured. We also went to dad's softball game on Wednesday night. Brody slept through most of the game. He sleeps well at night, but still gets up once for a feeding. We are still working on taking longer naps during the day.




Happy Mother's Day Mom!



I created a slobber ocean for my pirate ship to sail in.




Standing around with the help of dad.




I am five months old today!




Hanging out with dad.

Brody's first cereal feeding!

Here are some videos of Brody's first cereal feeding. Okay, actually it's his second cereal feeding, just the first successful one.