Modesto Family

This past weekend we took our first family of 4 trip. I have to say that all in all, the kids did great. Brody did good on the way up and amazing on the way back...slept the whole three hours home! While we were there, we spent some great time with the Modesto family. It was the first time that all the grandkids were together with Brody and Savannah added to the bunch (sorry for the heart over Savannah's face but we can't post any pictures of her until the adoption is finalize but she is stinkin' cute). Also while we were there, Brody got to meet his great grandmother. They had some sweet bonding together since they both fell asleep together...it was very cute.

Outfits with history

When Addie was born, my mom surprised me with the smocked outfit my dad came home from the hospital in. At Brody's shower, Chris's mom surprised me with the outfit that Chris came home from the hospital in. Since Brody is getting bigger by the day, I wanted to snap off a few pictures of him in both before he out grew them both. It warmed my heart to see him in them...I love that they both have history to them and I was smiling at the thought of Brody's kids (weird to think I know) getting a picture in them some day too.
(Chris's outfit)



(My Dad's outfit)

Brody and Dad

Just too sweet...Chris is an amazing Dad with a gentle heart. God knew what He was doing for our kids when he paired us together.

Brody's stats...

Well, after going to the doctor this morning for Brody's one month check up, we found out our "Little" man is 12 pounds 4 ounces and 22.25 inches long!! Holy Smokes! I couldn't help but join with the doctor in laughing at how big he is. Thank you, Lord, for a healthy baby.

Going to the movie with 2 kids

I might be a bit crazy...I will blame it on the lack of sleep and desperately wanting to feel like I can still dictate my schedule, but I ventured out yesterday to take Addie and Brody to go see Tangled at the theatre while Chris was in Santa Cruz for the day. I was hoping that Addie will sit in her seat the whole time (and not pee in her underwear) and that Brody will eat/sleep on me. Success! All went as hoped and it was a fun time. However, upon arriving home, Brody had a meltdown and Addie peed all over her carpet in her room within 10 minutes of arriving home. Awesome.

1 Month Old

Where has the last 4 weeks gone? I cannot believe that Brody is already a month old! He is getting more and more comfortable and developing his little personality. I swore last week that he showed signs of smiling but Chris didn't quite believe my crazy mom discovery. Luckily for me, Brody was interacting with both Chris and I the other day and Chris saw...I even got a little smile on camera when I took some of his 1 month old pictures. He is still our little cuddle bear (sleeping on Chris as I type) and he still loves to eat. He has his 1 month check up tomorrow and I am anxious to see what he weighs. :)

A family becoming...

The Blakes are slowly starting to feel "normal" with the addition of Brody. We have been out and about since he was less than a week old but it's starting to feel more manageable if you know what I mean. We headed to Morro Bay for a morning since the weather was supposed to be beautiful and had a great time. Addie went on adventure with Dad while I fed Brody then we all took a walk around the bay. Brody slept in the Moby wrap like a champ! On the way back to the car, Chris and I actually got to hold hand...life is getting a little more settled one day at a time.

3 Weeks Old

It's crazy to think that Brody is 3 weeks old and will be a month old tomorrow. Wow! I know I keep saying it, but he is so stinkin' big. Chris has started calling him "Big Baby" just like Lotso does on Toy Story 3. We all can't help but laugh since he sounds just like him. Poor Brody!