Life As We Know It: video

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Like a Rock Star

>> 6/17/08 – funny, video

I don't know if you have to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse to think this is funny, but David and I can watch this video over and over and still laugh.

Trying a pickle for the first time

>> 6/1/08 – firsts, video

She obviously prefers grilled cheese.

Funny Face

>> 3/23/08 – funny, grandparents, MP, video

We decided to head to MP this past week since it was Spring Break. David enjoyed all the relaxation that comes with being at home with his mom and her great cooking. Diana and Richard treated us to dinner Wednesday night, which was really nice. One night after dinner Brooke decided to put on a little show...

Gracey's party and poor, poor Pablo

>> 2/3/08 – celebrations, friends, video

Saturday was our friend Gracey's 2nd birthday party! I can't believe she is already two years old. She was adorable opening her presents and eating cake. She was more interested in picking up the trash than playing with her new toys.

Brooke had tons of fun too. She took full advantage and donned a Backyardigans party hat, sampled cupcake, and watched pinata festivities from the sidelines.

"Mmmmm...sprinkles!"

Gracey enjoying birthday cake

The pinata was Pablo from the Backyardigans. Well, after a few swats, Pablo's body fell off and his head was left swinging in the wind. Gracey's eyes got big, her hands went up, and she said, "Fix Pablo?" So with some quick thinking, some duct tape, and some plastic zip ties, her daddy Davey "fixed" the pinata. The kids didn't seem to mind and the party went on.

Gracey taking the 1st swing while Pablo is still in one piece.

Poor Pablo!

Blue Jello...Yum!

>> 1/24/08 – firsts, grandparents, video

Last weekend Brooke and I met Mom & Dad for lunch at Luby's. Well Dad took her out of the high chair while she was still covered in gloppy mixed vegetables and gave her a bowl of blue jello. Very brave move. She was fascinated. Grandparents are the bomb!

6 Months Already?

>> 11/29/07 – firsts, monthly updates, video

Dear Brooke,

I can't believe you're 6 months old! You just went to the doctor and got 5 shots. You were so brave and you only cried for a few seconds. Then you smiled and waved at the nurses who just gave you shots. You are so sweet like that. Your doctor said waving is a 9 month skill by the way. You are also very very close to crawling. You get on your hands and knees and rock back and forth. Every once in a while you take a nose dive, but that doesn't stop you. You sit up unassisted for a long time before you fall over. You weigh 16 pounds and you are 26 inches long. The doctor said you are in the 25th-50th percentile on all of your measurements. She also said you were ready for some table food and a sippy cup. Mommy was surprised; you are growing up so fast! The biggest source of entertainment in your life right now is our dog Kinsey and the Christmas tree Mommy & Daddy just put up. We leave the lights on for you all day so you can see them. Tonight you somehow made your way from the middle of the room to the tree and grabbed a branch. You also love Mommy's cell phone and your exersaucer. You are getting better at eating, but you are still very messy because you like to hold your own spoon and stick your hands in your mouth. You also prefer to sleep on your tummy. I put you down on your back, and when I check on you just a minute later you are snoozing away on your tummy, silly girl. You are a social butterfly. You will let anyone hold you and you are still all smiles--for a few minutes anyway. After a while you cry for me. I guess your separation anxiety has kicked in. You are a snuggle bunny, and you still love laying on Daddy's chest. I am starting to see your independence though. You get really happy when we let you sit by yourself on the couch with some toys.

Every morning I wake up so thankful that I am your mommy. You are such a blessing. Happy half birthday. We love you!

Love,

Mommy

Surprise!

>> 11/25/07 – birthday, celebrations, grandparents, MP, teaching/coaching, video

Teachers and students at David's school decided to end for Thanksgiving break with a fun filled teachers vs. the 8th grade girls volleyball team game. Brooke and I thought David was the star of the game. Here he is in mid-air. Check out that sweatband. It turned out to be a very close game, and the teachers actually went home with the trophy. Go old people! At the end of the game everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to David.
We went straight from the game to start our trip to MP for Thanksgiving. All the while Brooke and I were keeping a big secret from David....a surprise birthday party from his family in MP! We did have to tell a few white lies to keep up the ruse. Brooke picked out this fun gift for Daddy. Here she is playing with it before we wrapped it.

The party was a success. David did not suspect a thing. It's tradition that the family take David out to eat at El Chico for dinner on his birthday when he's in town. The difference this time was 36 relatives shouting "Surprise!" when he walked in.