No Small Miracle: September 2013

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Today we decided to take Grammy and Grampy to the pumpkin patch before they left. The weather was perfect for some pumpkin fun.

There were lots of wood play areas including a ship, tractor and castle.

Grampy took Brecken for a ride down the slide.

Chesney driving the tractor with her co-pilot.

Then we went on a wagon ride.

And had a little fun with the cut outs.

The pumpkin patch sure is fun and exhausting.

Brecken's hair has grown so much in the past few months that it was sticking out over his ears. So, he got a very minor haircut.

Just a little trim around the ears. We'll see how long that lasts before he needs another trim.

Below are clippings from his first haircut (September 25, 2013).

Our little guy doesn't seem like such a baby anymore. He is waving, babbling and walking around furniture.

And it's getting harder and harder to capture pictures of him because he does not want to sit still.

Oh man, those eyes, that face...I can't get enough of him.

Happy 36 weeks Brecken. We love you beyond words.

Look what the UPS guy dropped off for us this morning...

So excited for our trip to Disney and lots of family time!

Brecken has no fear. Especially when it comes to playing.

He will do whatever it takes to get to what he wants.

Even when it seems like the most difficult path.

Oh my, another week older. I am in love with how happy and lovable Brecken is right now.

He is smiles and playing and giggling nearly all the time.

I simply can't get enough of him.

Happy 35 weeks you handsome little dude!

Oh my, this has been a quick 8 months. I try to take in every moment with you but they seem to pass so quickly.

You have been so busy this month:

Went to the Milwaukee Zoo (August 15).

You learned to climb the stairs (August 27).

And pulled yourself to a stand (August 27)

Went swimming for the first time.

Had your first and hopefully only surgery (August 30).

Helped decorate for fall.

Cuddled with your big sister.

Watched your first Green Bay Packers game.

Weight: 15 pounds 4 ounces
Length: 28 inches
Clothes: You are wearing 3-6 month clothes. You just started wearing 6-9 month sleepers. Looking forward to moving up to 6-9 month clothes with the cooler weather moving in.
Shoes: I made you your first pair of shoes which you wear from time to time.
Diapers: Pampers Size 2 and cloth diapers when we are home.
Food: You love to eat. This month I started making your oatmeal which you like to eat with a fruit or vegetable mixed in. You also started chicken and applesauce this month. Mommy still makes all your food. You drink mommy milk and water.
Development: You pull yourself to a stand on anything and everything. You started to climb the stairs. You can wave and have started giving kisses.
Words: None. You do love to squeal (super loud). It is the way you communicate with Chesney (and I'm pretty sure dogs could pick up this sound too).
Teeth: Two new teeth this month. Both lower central incisors, left on September 10 and right on September 14.
Sleep: After surgery, we did a little sleep training, and you are back to sleeping through the night, usually 8 pm until 6-7 am You take a morning and afternoon nap, about 1.5-2 hours each and sometimes a cat nap before dinner.
What I love about you: You are such a happy little guy. Nothing makes you happier than your family. You light up when you see us, and we eat it up! You are starting to play with Chesney. You will chase her and try to find her when she plays hide and seek.