the Alamo

Since the weather here in San Antonio has been amazing (sunny, mid 60's-70's) we have been trying to get out a little everyday.  This past weekend we went to the Alamo.  I have been here once a few years ago with Nick but I had forgotten how pretty the grounds are.  I've been trying to get Brenna accustomed to the grass and playing in it, so this open areas in the park were perfect.  Of course, all she wanted to do was sit and play with a leaf. 

 

 

 

 

 Nick was a real trooper and put Brenna in her baby carrier (which she is almost too big for) plus carried around a back pack with her diaper bag and a stroller attached!  I told him it was gonna look really funny when we went out as a family when I am a lot further a long with Brenna on his front and LB in mine ;)

We also spent some time at the Riverwalk, which was also so much nicer than I remembered.  It was great to get Brenna (and myself) out for a little exercise and fresh air. 

12 & 13 weeks

So......here we go again!  This time around we have nick-named the baby LB, as in little baby. 

 

Here I am at 12 weeks....still sick, but not as bad as I was :)  This week we grew finger and toe nails.  LB is just starting to move and can suck it's thumb and hiccup.   It's the size of a lime

 

At 13 weeks the bone is beginning to form from the cartilage and we made some ribs.  LB has their very own fingerprints now!   LB is just starting to kick although I can't feel it yet.  It's the size of a medium shrimp. 

After weeks and weeks of all day morning sickness and exhaustion, I am starting to feel better.  I still get sick occasionally but it's not everyday (or multiple times a day).  In fact, I finally gained a pound, probably because of all the paczkis I ate this past week.  Thank goodness for fat Tuesday! 

Presents

Brenna got some cute presents...she was excited about her little valentine's pig ;)

 

 

a quick hug before she went for the eyes....

 

Two cute skorts for next summer (or maybe this fall at the rate she's growing)

 

a helium balloon from mommy and daddy.... 

 

we also got her a baby pool.

 

Really wish we could have had a family party for her, but hopefully in the years to come there will be plenty.  And she'll actually remember those!

toothbrush

One of her presents was a toothbrush from Grandma Rogers.  Who knew what a hit this would be?!?!

 

A quick demonstration

 

quickly followed by an "I got this mom"

I think I like this....

 

Gotta get every nook and cranny in there...

 

Maybe she'll be a dentist??

BIRTHDAY!!!

 The day started off with a bright smile from the birthday girl!

 

She got dressed in her birthday outfit and topped it off with a big birthday smile!

 

 

We had a skype birthday party!

 

The birthday girl even shared some of her cake with me :)

 

 

Initially all she wanted were the little pink frosting flowers.  It took her a while to get into it, but once she did....we had one messy baby on our hands!  Thank goodness we had a baby pool all set up to just hose off once the mess was done.

 

 

 

 

11 months

This month we've been getting ready for our big move.  I haven't had a whole lot of energy to pack much and pretty much put all my energy into playing with Brenna during the day.  She loves listening to toddler tunes on the TV and her favorite song seems to be the ABC's.  I'm not sure if it's the song or if she just hears that the most often but it always gets a little dance from her and a smile. 

 

 

Brenna has been practicing her walking and is getting more confident in her explorations. Her hair is slowly growing and it seems like there is a little more to comb after her baths. Speaking of baths, she loves bath time and really gets into the splashing. She is still a great eater and is willing to try anything. She loves to steal a bite or two of our cheese sticks and bananas.

 

She's always on the go!!

Christmas

Ahh, Christmas morning started off bright and early at the Shire's with Brenna showing off her coffee table labs.

 

 

 

Then she got grandma in on the laps.... starting her new years resolution, perhaps?

 

Then it was off the the Rogers' where Brenna enjoyed more toys and wrapping paper.

 

 

A festive game of 'peekaboo' is always in order.

After a long nap, we headed over to the Dollar's and enjoyed a family Christmas with cousins and aunts and uncles and grandparents and great grandparents....What a fun first Christmas!