"DA, DA, DA, DA"

Well everyone says that babies all say DADA first and Brayden is no exception. He started saying Da, Da this week and it just makes me more anxious for him to say Ma, ma. He has also decided that his exersaucer is his new favorite toy. He can twirl all around in it and it entertains him for at least 30 minutes if he is not hungry.

We did 6 month pictures today with Brayden and his cousins Isabella and Maddie. The pictures were exhausting with 3 kids. Donny and I thought that by age 3 pictures would be quick and easy. Boy were we wrong. We know now why parents quick having pictures took. We got some really cute ones of everyone though. We had our first family picture taken to put on Christmas cards. Can't wait to see them.

He also decided this week that he wants his favorite blanket with him when he eats and when he sleeps. He loves the silky side of the blanket to be touching his face and head.

He still continue to grow every week so here are a few recent pictures with all of his favorite things!!

Daddy got 3rd place in dodgeball and

I got to wear his metal

A few more firsts

Another big week for Brayden. I can't believe how fast he is growing. This week we decided that we would buy his first big carseat and see how he did. We bought it last night and haven't had him in it in the car yet but we practiced in the house. Hopefully he will like it better, but who knows.

On Thursday I saw that he was getting his third tooth. On Friday it broke through on the top. Now he has three teeth. This one was quick but explains the symptoms he had been having.

We've been getting ready for his 6 month pictures this weekend since they are only 1 week away. He has three adorable outfits to wear and a new hat similar to the one in the pictures I will post but not quite. He loves hats so much we just can't help but buy them. We are hoping to get a few cute pictures to send out on Christmas cards!!

Brayden is starting to put his arms out if he wants you to pick him up. When I get home from work he will put his arms to me so I will take him from daddy. It breaks my heart and makes me miss him even more.

He wants to be mobile soooo bad, he is doing really well sitting and also does really well holding himself up on his arms, but his but just doesn't get off the ground much. We are in no hurry so hopefully he takes some time to figure it out.

First Halloween

Well, our first Halloween with a little one is already over. He didn't mind his costume and had it on for most of the day without a problem except that it was a little warm. Donny and I are afraid that he will expect toys every Halloween when he trick or treats since he got toys everywhere we went this year. Like he is not already spoiled. Ha, ha.

Brayden and I were home alone for a little while during trick or treating and ofcourse tons of kids were coming to the door then. He sat on my lap right by the door and watched all of the kids come up and get a treat in their bags. He didn't know what to think about what was happening but he thought it was fun. All of the parents were laughing and telling him he was cute, which he loved ofcourse. Here are a few pictures of him in his costume.

I'M A BIG KID NOW!!!

This week Brayden has been practicing and perfecting his sitting up, and he is doing so well. I can't believe how big he is getting. We started putting him in 6-9 month clothes this week so he has so many outfits that he hasn't gotten to wear yet so it is sooo much fun to get him dressed again. He is so long that he can't wear 1 piece outfits unless we buy a size bigger so we have bought him quite a few outfits that have multiple layers and ofcourse we think he looks adorable.

He has been extra fussy the last few days!! Grandma and Trevor came over today to keep him busy for a while!! Thank goodness for grandma's and cousins!!! He has been a little happier since they left!! Whatever works.

I love HATS!!!

I bought Brayden a new hat for winter last week and he loves it. He pulls it down over his eyes so he can just breathe out of his nose and laughs and laughs!!
He also continues to love his new stroller, he hardly ever gets fussy when he is outside and in the stroller.


Brayden got his second tooth this weekend!! Hopefully we have a little break before any other teeth start. He is sleeping better and not coughing so much besides him being much happier!!

He is becoming more independent already. He is sitting up by himself so well now. Every time he sits by himself he is able to hold it longer and longer.

I can't believe how quick they change!!

Sitting up all by himself

Brayden finds something new to do every day now. There is always something new he finds to play with, yesterday it was his piano. He loves to hit the keys and hear the music and see the lights and I think he knows that he makes it all happen. Today he was playing the piano and sat up all by himself for over a minute. It was so cute, he would even take a second and straighten himself out. When he got tired he just tipped over.

He also loves to watch football. He will stare at the tv for 15 minutes watching those guys run around and play on the football field. He watched Trevor play soccor Saturday and he loved it, was totally entertained just watching.

We started Brayden on vegtables Sunday. We have only tried peas so far, and he doesn't mind a little bit but prefers his oatmeal better. Tomorrow we will start green beans I guess. We will have to see how this goes over

This week Brayden has decided that he will practice holding his upper body up. He is able to get his arms under him and hold his body up, although he has not figured out how to lift his butt up with his legs. We can't keep him on his back anymore unless he is asleep when we put him down!!!

Last Sunday his first tooth popped through, we were hoping to wake up this am and find the second one, but we were not that lucky.

The good news is he is sleeping a little better. He has slept in his own bed a few times for the night and done really well. We miss him being in our room though, but are getting better sleep at least.

We switched to oatmeal and he likes it better than the rice cereal, and we are looking forward to starting vegtables in another week or so!! Hopefully he will like the taste better, otherwise our only chance will be fruit!!!

I love my puppy, he lets me get away with anything!!

Ha, ha!! Grandpa has some work to do

I am working on walking already!!