Florida Suncoast

We just returned from a short but fun trip to FL with Gayle's mom and sister.  We stayed at the condo where we first brought Brady home from the hospital, so it was neat to remember that time and how he's grown!

Brady had his first dip in the pool this summer, and it was a hit!  He splashed and splashed and loved being pulled around in his tube.  He also got his first taste of the ocean (not literally).  He got a kick out of the waves, and really REALLY wanted us to let him down.  Unfortunately we were just stopping by after dinner, so he had to settle for getting his legs wet.  Next year, buddy!

Out for our daily walk and looking mighty cute in that hat!

My intention was just to get his feet wet, but he was a little too excited.

Hi Mommy!

Hanging with Aunt Casey

Checking out the new ball that Nana and Aunt Casey had waiting for him.

Sisterly pool time

Speaking of cute hats...

Casey in the gulf

Do you remember this beach?  You were here when you were a week old!

Waves!

Thanks for the good times Nana and Aunt Casey!

Home

We are in our new house!  Well, all our stuff is physically in the house.  We aren't exactly unpacked yet, but so far we are loving it!  It's great to have so much space, and a backyard, and trees... and we've already met some really great neighbors!

We've been busy with the obvious tasks- unpacking, cleaning, lawnmower-buying, etc.  We are taking a much needed break tomorrow morning to head to FL to vacation with Gayle's mom and sister.  The beach is calling!  I have it admit- it does feel funny to pack things after all these days of unpacking.

Adios, townhouse!

Hello new house!

Lyla helped watch Brady and clean while I unpacked.  Dad and Dustin helped unload our storage building and put together furniture.

And Daniel made sure our couch was in good working order.

Caught in the rain

Sharing some cereal with Daddy

Happy he can make a circuit with the wagon now!

A perfect fit in our new end tables (Thanks Denise!)

Showing off for Allie

Love this new yard!

I think Niles has found his favorite spot.

Another trip to Lowe's?  I'm game!

Pack it up, pack it in

After a lot of hard work the past few days, we are officially packed.  The movers come tomorrow morning, and Brady and I went to WV to get out of the way.  I think even Brady was starting to get stressed out with all the packing- he got upset when I packed the last of his toys today, and he climbed on top of the suitcase trying to get to them.

I will go back tomorrow night without Brady- it's the first time we are leaving him overnight.  It'll be tough, but I know he'll be in good hands at Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Dustin, and Uncle Daniel's house.

Thursday we settle on both the sale of our house and the purchase of the new house.  By Thursday evening we should be in our new place!  And on Friday our belongings and our Brady will be delivered to us.  We can't wait!

Bed head

Packing material

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the Daddys out there!  We had an extra special day celebrating what a fantastic dad Pete is.  Brady and I let him sleep in while we went to the grocery store to pick up a special treat.  Then we went to IHOP for brunch (Pete's favorite), and later, we walked to the park to squeeze in even more fun!

Here are pictures from today and other things we've been up to this week: 

Our first time on the swings- and Brady's nervous face

This isn't so bad after all

I like it!

A beautiful day for a walk

The joy of fig newtons

Good times at Shannon's birthday party

Digging Sean's cupcakes

Heading home with one tired boy

He loves trees (and plants and flowers and anything else he can grab and rip).

I just couldn't resist...

Happy Father's Day (minus a few bites)!

Pancake time

This really is fun!

Weeeeeeeee

Higher, Daddy, higher!

Monkeying around

Ooh, that's fun too!

Sliding might be even more fun than swinging!

Yeah!

A break from packing

We have been busy getting ready for the big move.  I've been packing as much as possible, and Brady, well, he's not exactly pulling his own weight around here.  Pete came home Tuesday, and we were happy it was such a short trip.  Unfortunately he'll have to leave again the week before we move, but not to worry, we've recruited help from Nana.

This weekend we attended Sophie's first birthday party.  She's a doll- she looked like a princess!  We were so happy that she was feeling well again... Remember the pictures of her and Brady in last week's post?  Yep, Brady gave her strep.

Today Brady reached a milestone we knew was inevitable- he tried to eat the cat's food.  We stopped him (this time), but I'm sure it's not the worst thing he'll eat during his childhood.

Mommy's little helper.  He gets so excited when he sees the dishwasher open.

Brady LOVES his trike!  He smiled the whole time we were outside, and it was over 90 degrees!

On the move in the comfort of our air conditioning.

He's like a giant next to his kitchen now!

Still such a cutie, though.

Making the rounds with Daddy at Sophie's party

Sick baby

Brady had his first sick visit to the pediatrician this week.  All in all, I suppose that's not too bad a streak!  The poor little guy has strep throat.  Only I had no idea that he had strep.  He was uncharacteristically grumpy for several days, and he refused his bottles.  I thought maybe his stomach was bothering him, and I didn't know how to make him feel better (and honestly I didn't think I could take another day of the grumps), so I made an appointment.  Fortunately we're on day three of antibiotics, and he seems like he's finally feeling better!

Lazy days of summer

He still loves to play ball

Hi!

Brady & Sophie sizing each other up

Book club

Feeling better

Sharing a smoothie

Fish face

Hugs for Daddy before he left for a work trip

"I wonder if this will fit in my mouth?"