Mini Golf Date

Today Liam and I went on a date, and we decided to go miniature golfing. We haven't taken Liam mini golfing yet, and we had a coupon for a free kid's gold at Fiesta Village, so off we went. I have been trying to have little dates with Liam every couple of weeks so we can have some quality time by ourselves! We had a lot of fun, but it was really hot. We only go through one of the courses and by the 10th hole, Liam was so sweaty and he was starting to loose interest. Next time we go, I think we'll go in the evening when it is cooler and all the lights are on. For this being Liam's first time mini golfing, he did pretty good. His first hole was a hole-in-one!

9 months old!

It is so hard for us to believe that we will be planning a birthday party for Brendan in a few months! Where has all the time gone?!

Brendan is definitely an independent little guy. He hates to be contained and is really only happy when he can crawl around the house. He is an expert crawler now and is getting into just about EVERYTHING! He pulls himself up on all the furniture, whether the item is stationary or not, and scoots along the furniture. He is trying so hard to clap and wave and is really almost there! He has 2 two teeth on the bottom and we think we might have caught something coming in on the top. He loves to eat and continues to cry while he is eating because mommy just cannot feed him fast enough! He has started some of his stage 3 foods and is liking them so far! His sleeping habits are getting a little better. He is only waking up 1-2 times at night instead of 3-4, plus, he is starting to find more comfort in his bed and sleep is becoming easier for us at night and during the day because he likes sleeping in his own bed! He continues to laugh hysterically at Liam and loves it when Liam includes him in his play!

Brendan has such a big personality and is really just a happy guy all the time. We are so blessed by him and cannot believe that he is almost 1!

Sea World!

A couple weeks ago we took a trip to Sea World with Auntie Brittany, Auntie Leanne and Kara, and Auntie Laura and Aliva. It was just a girls and kids weekend. We had lots of fun on our first trip there. Liam had been talking about going there for weeks, and he couldn't believe the day was finally here! We had lunch at a local park, which was great for the kids and the wallet! We got a hotel, which ended up being a great idea, and we were able to take a break from the heat and rest and swim, then go back later in the evening! Liam was a trooper. He had 1 melt down during the day and was the only kid that didn't fall asleep until 930pm!

Liam so excited to go to Sea World!

What Auntie B does for her little man!

Looking at the sea turtles

Trying to get all 3 kids to sit still for a picture is a challenge

Brendan enjoying his new shark hat to shade him from the sun

Sharks!

Getting ready for Shamu

Home Made Fruit Roll-Ups

This recipe was in my September issue of Food Network Magazine, and it really got me inspired to make something home-made for my little guy. He LOVES fruit snacks, but they are so loaded with sugars and preservatives that I would much rather have him eat something that is wholesome and you can pronounce all the ingredients. We decided to make a Strawberry-Banana flavor, and they turned out really well! They are time consuming, so don't try to make them in the morning and have them be ready by lunch!

For the complete recipe, go to FoodNetwork.com

Bath Time Fun!

Brendan has been loving his baths now that he is in his big boy bath chair! Here are a few pictures of bath night the other night!

Liam always looks so excited to take pictures

Taking a bite out of tigger

Making splashes

Everything goes in the mouth for this smiley guy!

4th of July!

We had lots of fun on the 4th! We went over to my parents house for a bbq and Liam did some swimming in his little pool. We tried to get Brendan in the pool, but I think it was a little too cold for him, and he started freaking out. Afterwards, we headed over to Yucaipa High School to watch the fireworks. We found an empty field behind the high school and sat in the trunk to watch the fireworks. Liam loved them, and each color was a Power Ranger. Brendan just watched for the first half, then fell asleep! It was a great night! Liam has been asking each day since to see more fireworks!

6 months - a few weeks late!

It's a few weeks late, but here is Bredan's 6 month update!

Brendan had his 6 month check-up about 2 weeks ago, and it doing well. He is almost 18 pounds and measured 24.5 inches. The doctor was a bit concerned because at his 4 month checkup, he was the same height. To me that's not correct. We all feel that he has gotten taller, and he no longer fits into his 3 month clothes and barely his 6 month clothes. His feet are hanging out of his car seat and in general, he just feels longer. The doctor said she wants to watch it and we'll make sure to check him at his 9 month check-up. She said that if he had lost weight, she would have been more concerned. I think he was measured wrong at his 4 month check-up, but that's my own opinion :)

Brendan is trying so hard to crawl right now. He really tries to pull himself to things that he wants and he actually gets there. He will be mobile before we know it. He's sitting up pretty good, but still falls over after a while. He eats like a champ! If he hasn't had his meals by a certain time, he gets really cranky! He loves his brother and really enjoys playing with him. Liam is the one person that can make Brendan laugh hysterically. His personality is really growing and he is so much fun. He loves going places and seeing people, and loves to ham it up with the ladies!