Sunday, September 30, 2012

Saying More Each Day

Sweet Brooke is saying new words each day. A couple of weeks ago she said two words together for the first time. Hi Mama and Hi Dada (when Daddy got out the camera to record her :)). This week she started saying Iwanmore, which looks and sounds like one word, but is actually three. She says sauce, eyes, nose in just cutest way ever, with a really essy s. Ears, teeth, toes, shoe shoes. And I can't forget her latest addition, bubberby (butterfly) and bubbles! And bubbleba (bubble bath) This week she independently started setting silverware out for everyone before dinner, like Lane usually does. So tonight when Lane set out silverware, Brooke set out napkins for everyone. She's happy and giggles and is up for anything. When, however, mom and dad don't provide food or sleep in a timely manner, she activates a highly-effective, shrill, high-pitched alarm. I would love to write more but my eyes are telling me to get to bed.

Our Sunday Funday

Brooke woke up from her nap and ate lunch while we played a game of Sorry.




 Then Brooke played Sorry.
And ate out on the back patio.

And played in the Fairy Garden.


Lane's turnips are coming up!

I worked a lot in the backyard today. Planted all the vegetable garden beds, hopefully in time for a fall garden.

Lane got the idea to 'make' Angry Birds today. Last night he mocked up all the birds. Today Chad and Lane built a slingshot and sent them across the alley!





Shopping on a Rainy Day


She insisted on carrying a bag over her shoulder.

Thank you, Aunt Marilyn, for the cute raincoat!



Another fun park day

Four hours at the park. Sand, playground. Big fun. Lots of friends. Awesome. Sweet Brooke took a nap and let me lay her down on the blanket, next to me, while I got to visit.

Loves Doing What Her Big Brother Does

Lane is reading Bob Books and, well... Brooke is, too! She imitates him a lot.
And she loves to pick up books and turn pages (right side up, or not) and talk ALL about what is on the pages. Or maybe she's actually reading the words and I just can't understand her yet! Regardless, I LOVE these pictures!




The Spa and Retreat

After receiving 'treatments' on the coffee table throughout the day, Brooke and Lane were both treated to baths with snacks and an exercise time while we were at Grandma Bobbie's and Harvey's!



Liam's Baseball Game and Swimming at Grandma Karen's




Karen and Officer Sean



Great swing, Liam!