1 year photo shoot

Brody's 1st Birthday

It's hard to believe that our Brody-Boy is already one. As I write, I find myself going back one year from today and the joy Brody brought our family when he was born on 12-11-10 at 9:46pm. I remember saying the words, "he is just perfect!" over and over when he was born...and it's still true today. Yes, he is ALL BOY, rather ornery, and persistent but he is ours. And let's be honest, I think those adjectives probably describe most Blakes. :)

To date: Brody has 2 teeth, growing hair (sort of), crawls like a champ (no need to walk in his mind), learned to crawl stairs on his birthday, loves to eat (especially bananas, grill cheese, yogurt and anything else), waves to cars driving by, squeals while swinging, performs hand gestures to "Wheels on the Bus", cuddles Melvin the Monkey always, and loves his sister and Dad (both can make him smile at a drop of hat).

To celebrate our big boy, we threw a Hungry Caterpillar party. I have to admit that Pinterest got my creative juices flowing and there seemed to be no stopping me. I have the excuse that the party planning was my escape from work but I think the reality was that it was my last child's first birthday. :)

October and November happenings

So, I have been horrible about posting pictures but have taken a ton on my phone. Per the constant pleasant request of Nina, here are some pictures of the kiddos the last month:

Blurry but Brody popped his first 2 teeth.
Addie LOVES spiderman...wishes she could have been Spidey for Halloween. :) Chloe made her this handy mask that she loves to wear around the neighborhood.

Addie is officially into princesses in full force and loves this game on my phone that allows her to dress them up.
I taught Addie to follow my finger to be crossed eye. Haha!
Brody also learned to crawl (finally)! He is into EVERYTHING that he shouldn't be like stairs, light sockets, pulling up the carpet, drawers, etc.
Addie played with a friend's bunny and was in heaven...she asks a lot when she will have an animal.
Same house, Addie caught a lizard thanks to the couching of Jack Hamon.
Just like mom as a baby...Brody is sucking his thumb.
BroBro the Dragon and Princess Addie for Halloween.
Neighborhood pumpkin carving party

Sweet baby Selah!!...I got to experience my first live birth besides my kiddos. Shiloh and John asked me to join in this unbelievable moment and I LOVED it. She is a beautiful little one and I loved being there. Thanks Hamons! xoxo

"Summertime Barbie" as Chris calls Addie whenever she wears her sunglasses.
BroBro the Dragon...started loving books.
The dryer has been the newest toy for the kids...here was Brody's first time in it.
THE BIG IPOD-Y!!! Wow, its a bit embarrassing how much Addie loves the iPad (aka Big iPod)
Dad and Brody in the rain.