Jump!

At the Park

Our Little Linus

... with his thumb and his blankie. :)

New Pictures

So it's been a while from our last update! We have Daddy back home, that's why. Here are some pics we took this afternoon in our backyard (aka jungle -- any gardeners out there who would like to come visit us? :-D).

Talking

5 months!

Braiden is 5 months old today! He wants to wish happy birthday to Annabel, who turns one today! Wow!

Smiley Boy

"Ummm... Mom?"

"Matt's touching me."

Mama & Braiden

More Binky Action

Practicing with the Binky

Braiden practicing putting the binky in his mouth. :)

Giggles

I love this age... Braiden thinks everything that mommy does is just hilarious! I never knew I had such comedic abilities.

Yesterday and today Braiden has been reaching his arms out when I go pick him up! So sweet! He is a very happy boy with a ready smile and a giggle. His favorite toys include his toes, his hair, mommy's hair, mommy's nose, tube of Desitin, water bottles... you get the picture.

Playdate with Ellie Claire

On Saturday, Braiden and mama went over to Ellie Claire's house for a playdate. She had the coolest toys, and even a park with baby swings really close to her house. We had a great time, thanks Bess & Ellie Claire!

Fun at Playgroup

Our playgroup had a guest today - a Hullabaloo Band! Braiden loved it, he was singing and bouncing along. He partied so hard that he fell asleep in Mama's arms!


Tuesday was a windy, overcast day in So.Cal. We had to find our sweaters!

More Toes!

Ok, I've got one...


I think I'll go for two...


Almost there...


Ha! They're mine!

Fun with Toes

Swim Lessons

Braiden and I are in our second month of swim lessons now, and we both love it! Some of the things Braiden is learning are back floats, getting into the water, reaching out with his arms, blowing bubbles, swimming with support, putting his face in the water... Lots of splashing, singing, and playing included!

Pretzel Boy

Braiden has discovered he has TOES! Woohoo! Finally, a toy that is attached to him!

Braiden Got His Daddy Doll

We ordered Braiden a daddy doll (www.daddydoll.com) -- perfect for when Daddy is deployed! It arrived today, and Braiden loves it.

Jump for Joy!

Braiden and I were experimenting on what kinds of music he likes the best... he decided it's the one with the fastest beat!!! This really got him moving.