Relic?????

Guess who looks like they just got home from beachcombing????

Snow feet

Getting in the spirit of things...

4 months young

I am not sure which of these was my favorite today, I am totally and completely biased but boy is he cute! Brandon is starting to sit up with help, and does some rolling, but I haven't caught him doing a full on front to back (or vice versa) yet. I am sure this will happen sometime in the next few months. Brandon has been a really good baby. He is smiling all the time, and he makes being a parent really easy. Ken and I can't get over just how good he is, and I know we are starry-eyed first time parents! We are getting in to a bit of a routine, although things seem to be shifting and Brandon is starting to fall asleep a little earlier, but we are still staying in bed in the morning, which is probably more about me than anything else. I am a night owl so I am not that concerned if we go to bed a wee bit later... I am trying to curb this a little because I do know that eventually earlier sleeps, could also mean him sleeping completely through the night, which will be a great milestone to hit!

Big boy clothes!

See, here is proof that Brandon is not always in onesies or sleepers!!!!

Little help from my toys

Although Brandon needs a bit of a prop, this is his new preferred view of the world. It is hard to believe just how fast everything seems to change from his size to his mannerisms...

Me and my minky

Learning a few new tricks with my hands

Here I am! I am now learning how to grab that blanket, move it around, pull it from my face, and bunch it all up in between my arms. It is hard to believe that in 3 short months my little baby has gone from a very sweet amoeba to this wonderful baby that will grab fingers in his grasp, reward you with smiles, and is discovering his voice. Brandon is not as content to lay down any more, you can watch him struggling to pull himself up and he now prefers to be held in an upright position or propped up sitting, so he can see everything that is going on.

Apres bath!

Brandon seems to change almost every day. Bath time is especially a lot of fun together and Brandon enjoys the cuddles he gets after the fact, and wearing his superman cape ... er... hooded blanket! 4 months is creeping closer and closer, and Brandon is definitely interacting with us and his environment more and more every day. Sunday he got to go on his first ferry ride, met his G.G'ma for the first time, continued to charm the ladies, and is starting to discover his voice. I was really surprised on the ferry that even at his ripe old age, he notices other babies! He would crane in the direction of passing babies from whose ever lap he happened to be sitting in. It was neat to watch, I guess if I now notice women carrying infant seats I guess it is only natural that he would notice the babies?

dad snaps great smiles!

moving on up

Brandon is no longer content to lay down on his back for long periods of time anymore. He spends a fair bit of time on his tummy and has done a few "accidental rolls" which surprise him as much as it does us!! When I play with him on the mat he prefers to be propped up between my legs where he can see what is up in his 'hood. He isn't quite babbling yet, but he does have lots to say!!

Our wee cow.

Our first Hallowe'en is already one for the books, and Brandon looked *so cute* in his outfit. We got out to the grandfolks for some tricks and treats (read charming his grandfolks since Christmas is around the corner, wink wink) and then out to watch Dad play hockey. Next year will be even more fun since Brandon will be walking! It's cool to start to experience holidays with a child - you remember your favorite holiday experiences, and you do your best to create great experiences for your own kids. I remember going out trick or treating, and then with my cheeks bulging with chocolate, watching fireworks huddling close to mom and my eyes filled with wonder.