First time in Nana and Papa's pool!!

We went to Nana and Papa's to start off our busy 4th of July weekend on Thursday. Papa and dad went golfing in the morning on Friday and we walked to Mandi's work and drove to Nana's work to show off!! The day was gorgeous so hanging out in swim suits by the pool was necessary! Nana picked LOTS of potatoes from the garden, yummy. What a great and relaxing day to start off "vacation"!! Also, Nana made an awesome stocking for Bray, so excited to use it this Christmas!!

Happy brithday Dad and Papa

To the best dad and Papa around!! We love you, happy- happy- happy birthday!

Sunday, Funday

We took Sunday afternoon to relax after a busy weekend. Braylen was swinging and laughing at Riley, BFFs. I was able to sit outside and read, first time all summer!! Jeremy did lots of outdoor stuff, while Braylen and I pulled weeds. We hung out on the deck after a gorgeous day, I was enjoying the beautiful sunset and Jeremy enjoyed the BIG DEER!

Family, Boating and new Braylen tricks

Friday after I got off work Braylen and I were playing on the floor and when I went to make dinner he continued to play and was having fun making all kinds of noises, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dMJQAXrTog. I kind of think he sounds like he's growling! My family came up to visit this weekend and Nana and Papa, of course, brought something for Braylen, a new high chair. He really seems to like it, although it's a little big. We went boating with Nana and Papa, Mandi and Andriy and Jess and Clint and it was a hot day, but pretty fun hanging out in the water and with cousin Madison. Nana found Bray's top 2 teeth cutting through, I've been waiting for these. This may explain some of the fussiness and crabbiness lately!! Also, we had some fun with a new Braylen trick. He now claps his hands when he hears a song, found out when his babysitter and also Nana were singing patty cake to him, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQoT4HKKyIc. I love it when he does and says new things. I really think he's starting to mimic a little bit. Nothing too consistent, other than momma, but it's fun hearing him talk and try to pick up what he's saying! It was good seeing everyone and we're excited to go camping with the BIG family next weekend!

So close...

Braylen is so close to crawling and also to pulling himself up. I'm excited, but also nervous, knowing our easy nights and mornings are about to change!! We're trying to rest up preparing for chaos in the upcoming weeks. Maybe Braylen will hold off until after the camping trip, we'll see. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MqtpVUsMxU

Weekend with our Favorite Chicagoians

We spent the weekend in Chicago with Kristin, Jimmy, Jason, Angie and Alana and had a great time. We were going to go to the Cubs game on Saturday, but Braylen and I decided to sit it out while Jeremy, Jason, Kristin and Jimmy went. We were glad to miss out, as the Cubs got stomped!!! But we had lots of fun hanging out with Angie and Alana and then Alana's grandma, Jill, and Grandpa, Steve. Alana called Braylen B-len and he loved watching and playing with Alana. He also loved his new girlfriend, Kristin, he is totally smitten with her! It was such a great weekend that even the spouts of rain, horrible Cubs game and annoying mosquitoes couldn't bring it down!

Here's a video of Alana talking, in this she says Holy Cow (a new favorite saying) and Braylen, too cute!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maYGAyhmADE

Happy Father's Day too...

Oh yeah, we didn't forget Father's day among the chaos of Sunday! We saw a few dads on Sunday and wished them well, called dad (papa) to tell him happy dad's day too. Jeremy got to drive home for father's day, wow, how nice huh?! But when he got home he dove into the US Open and didn't seem to mind much at all!! Love and thanks to all of the dads out there!