5 weeks old

Brody is five weeks old now! He is really getting strong in holding his head up. During tummy time, he pushed himself up with his little arms! His eyes are still blue so we'll see if they change eventually. :) He is now sleeping in his own room and doing great. (We are doing great too. Last night we got almost 6 hours of sleep!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh Happy Day er. . .Night! Let's hope that lasts!) Back to tummy time, Makena was a tummy sleeper (yes, I know about the whole back to sleep but it did not work for her) but Brody sleeps on his back. Therefore, it is important for development that he has tummy time each day. Well, guess who hates it? Yep, my Baby B! I figure he'll eventually like it. Oh, and Makena LOVED the swing but guess who screams anytime he is placed in it? Yep, Baby B. He does like the Baby Bijorn and the bouncer. He also does not have colic like she did. Funny how different kids are!!

rock painting

One night we went for a walk to find rocks for painting. Makena had a blast searching for "good" rocks. When we came home, she went to town painting the rocks blue and green!

Birthday Party Girl

Last weekend was the birthday party weekend. Two of Makena's friends had celebrations on Saturday and Sunday. Since I was sick, Ryan played "super dad" and took her to both parties. The parties were fantastic I was told by Makena; she had a wonderful time! This weekend our only plan is to say good-bye to mimi and papa and learn to survive w/o them...hmmmm...

four weeks and going strong

Brody was four weeks last Sunday and is getting stronger each day. He is gaining strength a lot with his head. I got super sick last Friday night so I was thankful to hear that my parents trip to Napa was cancelled for this week. I was so sick that I couldn't do anything for three days or so. Lesson learned: the mommy cannot get sick!!! So guess what? I took vitamins tonight and am going to start REALLY taking them. That will help me function better. . .right?

Fast forward to today: I discovered the Mary Kay facial highlighter!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW! It is great and amazing. I recommend it to people everywhere. So I am adding it to my collection of fabulous products from MK that I use on a daily basis. Thanks to my consultant!!!! :) Well that is all for now b/c Brody Bear is crying . . .more on this nickname later~~

3 weeks old

Brody is three weeks old now!

scooter girl

My dad brought out a scooter for Makena in his suitcase. (He assembled it when he got here.) Here she is riding it. She is not too sure of it; I think she'll really take off on it when here cousins Nicholas and Savannah show her how to do it!

Proud Sister

Makena is so proud of Brody and is very sweet to him. She is all about helping which is so cute! Brody is doing wonderful!! He now weighs 9 lbs 4 oz and is 21 inches long. Today he turned 3 weeks old! We went to church where he slept the whole time :) and then to lunch for Mother's Day. Both Makena and Brody were great at the restaurant which is always a blessing! :) Happy Mother's Day to all of you!

Our New Little Addition

Brody John arrived on Sunday April 22nd at 6:24 p.m. He weighed 8 lbs 14 oz and is 20 inches long. Brody is just a sweet baby! Makena loves being a big sister and is very "proud" to have a little brother. She is very gentle with him and loves to give him "pats".