tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36923880225940204772024-03-20T02:26:40.548-07:00The Hanavan HomeA LOOK INTO THE LIFE OF OUR BOYErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-59750560990795027442012-05-15T19:20:00.003-07:002012-05-15T19:21:01.188-07:00A Mother's Day Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This little guy has been keeping me extra busy the last few days. Last Friday, I joined Brett for breakfast at his daycare in celebration of Mother's Day.</div>
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So excited for muffins with mom!<span style="text-align: right;"> </span></div>
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Saturday, Aunt Dana, Jessica, Will and I headed to Spring Hill for the Daffodil Festival (unfortunately I didn't get a picture of the boys together). Not sure how they came up with the name since we didn't see a single flower, but it was a great time.</div>
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Checking out the firetruck!</div>
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Getting a lift in the CAT. </div>
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His first peek at a school bus. </div>
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Brett took it upon himself to take a tour. </div>
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Looks like Brett won't have any problem taking the bus to preschool next year. </div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-62202395741843196552012-05-07T14:58:00.000-07:002012-05-07T14:58:30.641-07:00It's Time to Party!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I know it's hard to believe, but Brett turned 2 on Saturday!</div>
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He got some pretty cool gifts. Here are a few of the highlights. </div>
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Nana and Papa Peters were able to find a scooter that was just his size!</div>
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His other Nana and Papa got him a BIG tunnel to play with.</div>
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He was introduced to a guy named Elmo!</div>
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Cody and I got Brett a choo-choo train that he was mesmerized by.</div>
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While Brett loved all his gifts, his most coveted gift is a car shaped ball pit from his Uncle Cory and Aunt Laura.</div>
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Brett gave a big smile and thanked everyone for celebrating the day with us.</div>
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We then headed upstairs for some snacks.</div>
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It was then time for the long awaited birthday cake. <br />
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Brett gave blowing out the candles a good shot, but ended up needing a little help from dad.</div>
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The best part was he was able to stay clean this year!</div>
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Now, I just have to find somewhere to put all Brett's new toys. Specifically the 170 balls that came with his car.<br />
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A big thanks to everyone the took part in this special day!</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-58709245184332732792012-05-07T14:31:00.000-07:002012-05-07T14:31:09.900-07:00It's Official- Brett is Big!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Today was a big day for Brett. We had a visit with the cardiologist where we were told that Brett's repairs were fully healed and we don't have to go back for 2 years! The doctor looked a little sad that she wasn't going to see Brett for a while, but who can blame her. </div>
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We also made a trip to the pediatricians office. We've spent a considerable about of time at Dr. Winburns' getting shots, so Brett was hesitant about going. </div>
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It took some time, but Cody was able to wrangle the boy.</div>
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Brett was excited to hear that he didn't have to get any shots this time around. Even better, he doesn't have a scheduled visit until his 3 year (I'm sure we'll be back before the end of May though). </div>
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The best news was that we were given the go ahead to switch Brett's car seat to forward facing. Brett had to assess the new found leg room he had.</div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the last month the kid has had ring worm, pink eye and an ear infection. I blame some of it on the fact that he moved from an in-home daycare to a center last month. We love that he is getting some interaction with kids his own age and is being forced to vocalize to get what he wants (apparently only mom knows the difference between his "all done" and "wheels on the bus" signs). However, this also means he is exposed to some new germs and bacteria. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">He has broken out in hives! While the pediatrician has assured us it is an allergic reaction to something, it still grosses me out. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I can't recall any changes we've made to soap, detergent, foods, etc. so we aren't sure what is causing the reaction. Hopefully some Benadryl and time will kick the spots. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguE7Ww0gKRH31Ydbqg8e8ByuwXjjZukPaig9pVHKphPqUONwPl5PNGxe2vpyWFNRZPawev-kPzXjq2BQOEyGn9F0fDYE4w02rv2ANwX-vUUvkVQ1F_lBQRLRRA0bL000FpD3r_-6nYMgRv/s1600/IMG_1484.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguE7Ww0gKRH31Ydbqg8e8ByuwXjjZukPaig9pVHKphPqUONwPl5PNGxe2vpyWFNRZPawev-kPzXjq2BQOEyGn9F0fDYE4w02rv2ANwX-vUUvkVQ1F_lBQRLRRA0bL000FpD3r_-6nYMgRv/s320/IMG_1484.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">In the mean time, Brett seems to be staying positive!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by!</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-3321341068995211892012-03-07T18:06:00.000-08:002012-03-07T18:06:04.419-08:00My Reason<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today is national <a href="http://www.r-word.org/">Spread the Word to End the Word</a> Day. This little ham is my reason for taking the pledge many months ago. What's your reason? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She let's me be silly!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(This looks like Brett's trying to escape, but I assure you he loves the girl)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c2SFHpIiG50/TvomCZOC6fI/AAAAAAAAAXM/b3gIKgzeJT4/s1600/IMG_1195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" rea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c2SFHpIiG50/TvomCZOC6fI/AAAAAAAAAXM/b3gIKgzeJT4/s320/IMG_1195.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for all you do. We love you Aunt Dana!</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-41526338702134224052011-12-09T19:30:00.000-08:002011-12-09T19:30:08.896-08:00It's a Day Full of Hearts!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since Brett's true Heart Day was a busy one, don't tell Brett, but we celebrated a few days early.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As this was our first celebration, and I lack in the creativity department, we went with a heart themed day (go figure, right?!). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">We are already looking for ways to celebrate next year. How do you celebrate your child's Heart (or any other) Day?</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-71908194231745863912011-12-02T13:31:00.000-08:002011-12-02T13:32:11.910-08:00Happy Heart Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One year ago today, Brett's "ticker" was put into working order. Our boy amazed us all when he was released from the hospital in 4 days. He continues to amaze us with all he accomplishes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As much as I miss his baby smooth chest, I absolutely love the scar that resides on his perfect little chest. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgML3XuPS7qVFghpRqYj8DI7UYsftF7mwabyj7PEy6KiOy8iJMjc38GCS6S8Nk6kwCxD0LLyCF9v_CmuHWEEVV_QhxHKNCijO8r0P4nqqL-Xf3mp4-SsE-IB_zhGdSdbJ1jnqi5u6kn2bGT/s1600/IMG_1210.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgML3XuPS7qVFghpRqYj8DI7UYsftF7mwabyj7PEy6KiOy8iJMjc38GCS6S8Nk6kwCxD0LLyCF9v_CmuHWEEVV_QhxHKNCijO8r0P4nqqL-Xf3mp4-SsE-IB_zhGdSdbJ1jnqi5u6kn2bGT/s320/IMG_1210.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div align="center">You can barely see it! (10 months post-surgery)</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEcbJc_lswdaTHts0QbXnpWri7iVdUyTVdBUbYa3LEOcDGRjsq6QhYaKo3W0ltEwqx1Z0fLm6UbGmyllJ9R9bHhSQb7Bzhf_ipOJRzPk2PlXycHRF9PHcCKBzzdRWFSeSm9ehtZnrWkXS2/s1600/IMG_1340.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEcbJc_lswdaTHts0QbXnpWri7iVdUyTVdBUbYa3LEOcDGRjsq6QhYaKo3W0ltEwqx1Z0fLm6UbGmyllJ9R9bHhSQb7Bzhf_ipOJRzPk2PlXycHRF9PHcCKBzzdRWFSeSm9ehtZnrWkXS2/s320/IMG_1340.JPG" width="216" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ta da! (1 year after heart surgery)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Heart Day BB!</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-66864254211837930382011-10-27T18:31:00.000-07:002011-10-27T18:31:22.144-07:00Pumpkin Decorating<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So we finally got around to decorating Brett's pumpkin. Actually, we replaced his original pumpkin as the dog ate the first. I don't think Brett noticed the switch, so the dog is still in his good graces.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We considered painting, coloring and carving the pumpkin, but we decided glitter was the best way to decorate a pumpkin.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Brett thoroughly enjoyed shaking the can the glue. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6CyZQkCVj-2ZQJ8hhjdd59XkYxPGtiUoGAPu1xGzT8PyrJxqeboTKpQ9mBR6DnPVJJ1c5B1PmIBsS3LrHXuTpVZMw8cF7K7N2Dr2Bygj92HXQ8RZUVDuZxIEWUXsnDH0vkoJUg5DK5tO3/s1600/IMG_1197.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6CyZQkCVj-2ZQJ8hhjdd59XkYxPGtiUoGAPu1xGzT8PyrJxqeboTKpQ9mBR6DnPVJJ1c5B1PmIBsS3LrHXuTpVZMw8cF7K7N2Dr2Bygj92HXQ8RZUVDuZxIEWUXsnDH0vkoJUg5DK5tO3/s320/IMG_1197.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">He stayed focus while adding the glitter. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Once the glitter was added to the pan, we tossed in the pumpkin. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORLSdSlhsxqGbumr1xrBm7IeV87oUXxk8gOJOBX0fFQhjNG-OW1MBanq-zsQoPAWoy0eCSEjmv8R1dbOwKoDcIotcC2oo1QpAU4MAxIlAIHgq_XmuaEj7nGG_xgxD0iB2D2qgF1-bKCKS/s1600/IMG_1202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORLSdSlhsxqGbumr1xrBm7IeV87oUXxk8gOJOBX0fFQhjNG-OW1MBanq-zsQoPAWoy0eCSEjmv8R1dbOwKoDcIotcC2oo1QpAU4MAxIlAIHgq_XmuaEj7nGG_xgxD0iB2D2qgF1-bKCKS/s320/IMG_1202.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Brett tried a few different techniques in order to achieve the best glitter coverage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJ30gSQoH7p2T-oV1USmIm6YEAESVMNNFfJvq89z0CN3dYml9ZEC0f4TP56acvyZu51h1qqeq6w_xWqCSk2hm9KoJFcYhHPSpUUEM9TYbwoRYXw9nW6LdHUSgKLeG2SnRl_nW2UnWM63l/s1600/IMG_1204.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJ30gSQoH7p2T-oV1USmIm6YEAESVMNNFfJvq89z0CN3dYml9ZEC0f4TP56acvyZu51h1qqeq6w_xWqCSk2hm9KoJFcYhHPSpUUEM9TYbwoRYXw9nW6LdHUSgKLeG2SnRl_nW2UnWM63l/s320/IMG_1204.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Once he realized that the pumpkin was covered, he marveled at his masterpiece.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTXt9T_6KCx-wfOnhK3JNtMjSL-ajX1o2_vs0Zl5qx7Jf1lPzXbWQose8-Zaz5zWk0vaRqbyqcTxOEf_N9w_8wxwEwnLgFLO98q1DnzxVah8Toyykz3gyLQv7ZHF3BfktmFet8y2QurYI/s1600/IMG_1206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTXt9T_6KCx-wfOnhK3JNtMjSL-ajX1o2_vs0Zl5qx7Jf1lPzXbWQose8-Zaz5zWk0vaRqbyqcTxOEf_N9w_8wxwEwnLgFLO98q1DnzxVah8Toyykz3gyLQv7ZHF3BfktmFet8y2QurYI/s320/IMG_1206.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Brett paused for a quick picture,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_pZI-Vym03o0uZBs6cujKl37LfH05KbYoeQ53tu0dFxkaPaMU9xbzR_2JR1yzpMtF0QTL7l0FBxpZN6ffpqF9cgtB0g85GKMFEap762SwYHW6vexlSn1N53i55JFauAtLnHn6UgtNew_/s1600/IMG_1210.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_pZI-Vym03o0uZBs6cujKl37LfH05KbYoeQ53tu0dFxkaPaMU9xbzR_2JR1yzpMtF0QTL7l0FBxpZN6ffpqF9cgtB0g85GKMFEap762SwYHW6vexlSn1N53i55JFauAtLnHn6UgtNew_/s320/IMG_1210.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">covered himself in glitter,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit-JZOD95Uimy4Ryn9wv1zx456jrIlOI0ZPcEr3W80D26AXPbODE2JenRZEPufqSlba3h7hq3usfAkXjh75wPEsE8hx0qe_EY9FljUiKecGoB7vJ-CX9smqaicWp97eoL46Z_tshKB56aE/s1600/IMG_1211.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit-JZOD95Uimy4Ryn9wv1zx456jrIlOI0ZPcEr3W80D26AXPbODE2JenRZEPufqSlba3h7hq3usfAkXjh75wPEsE8hx0qe_EY9FljUiKecGoB7vJ-CX9smqaicWp97eoL46Z_tshKB56aE/s320/IMG_1211.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">and took off!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrEbR_4fBhd25hQGsPnHwCxAR-5AhB3440LwSO7-hTLdk4V1VwJama-Id_fYp7XQkdQr0U_fNYOoGxRIpPX7IIoPk0THPGne92c1hvVMsg_Jm7zfnXSizi-SevVB768xtmVElXZEQtk4uf/s1600/IMG_1214.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrEbR_4fBhd25hQGsPnHwCxAR-5AhB3440LwSO7-hTLdk4V1VwJama-Id_fYp7XQkdQr0U_fNYOoGxRIpPX7IIoPk0THPGne92c1hvVMsg_Jm7zfnXSizi-SevVB768xtmVElXZEQtk4uf/s320/IMG_1214.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm glad I was able to provide him with 5 minutes of entertainment.</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-43575900849445297002011-10-09T18:20:00.000-07:002011-10-09T18:20:55.079-07:00Popcorn Thief<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil_B-Eux69jp9DANDzOM8gemD8nxi9wnmdOi-O48AeIs8-iVKEW7WP9YRW70omzyN-3-x-Z5wLMd07WcqRAUtIEmOfwcCgaZ-miGYTQokZ58bMsx9AvZNSe3V78KqRj8fVDmZDaE9ha57B/s1600/IMG_1221.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil_B-Eux69jp9DANDzOM8gemD8nxi9wnmdOi-O48AeIs8-iVKEW7WP9YRW70omzyN-3-x-Z5wLMd07WcqRAUtIEmOfwcCgaZ-miGYTQokZ58bMsx9AvZNSe3V78KqRj8fVDmZDaE9ha57B/s320/IMG_1221.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In order to kick-off the month I thought I would share some statistics about Down syndrome and our family.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Down syndrome occurs 1 in every 691 births making it the most commonly occurring genetic condition.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>More than 85% of babies with Down syndrome are born to mothers younger than 35 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>A congenital heart disease is found in 40-45% of children with Down syndrome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many, but not all, of these children will have to undergo cardiac surgery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>9 out of 10 pregnancies are terminated after a diagnosis of Down syndrome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I share the last fact, because we have had many doctors, friends and acquaintances ask if we knew prior to Brett’s birth that he had Down syndrome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After saying no, we have heard the response of “that’s too bad, you could have avoided this situation if you had.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">And who knows what would have happened if we were told our baby had Down syndrome and was going to need heart surgery shortly after birth prior to him being born.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After Brett was born I spent many days in tears wishing I could have known.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many weeks, knowing that I loved my baby, but wishing he was “normal”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many months, watching him accomplish tasks I didn’t think were possible on that first day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How I wish I could have known what I know now and how proud I am of Brett and everything he does.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not sure if I’ll ever stop wishing Brett had Down syndrome, but this is not because I wish he was a different person or “normal”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is because he amazes me everyday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He works so hard to meet milestones we were told he wouldn’t reach so quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I just can’t help imagine where he would be if he didn’t have Down syndrome.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here are some of the statistics I wish I would have known when Brett was born.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>We are happy.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>I love my child more than I could have ever imagined.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>I am a better person and have a more positive outlook on life because of Brett.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>A child with Down syndrome can do everything their peers do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It may just be on their time.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>99% of parents/guardians love their child with Down syndrome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only 4% regret having their child. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>88% of children feel they are better people because of their sibling with Down syndrome.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>90% of children feel that their friends are comfortable around their sibling with Down syndrome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>85-99% of individuals with Down syndrome are happy with their lives, like who they are, how they look, and believe they can make friends easily.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As you can see, we are not the only family that is excited to have someone with Down syndrome in our lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-90383664130275910242011-09-11T18:27:00.000-07:002011-09-11T18:29:01.410-07:00Red Barn Farm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today, Cody, Brett and I headed to Weston to visit the Red Barn Farm. The DSG provided everyone with lunch, hayrides, face-painting and tons of games (they do a pretty good job at spoiling us). However, our main goal was to find a pumpkin for Brett. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We didn't do much in the way of Fall activities last year since Brett was still a wee one. This year is going to be different. Brett was going to roam through the pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect pumpkin to decorate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Brett wasn't as excited as I thought he would be and there was no roaming. We did, however, sit down next to a stack of Brett size pumpkins and look at them. I tried to encourage Brett to touch them and show his they aren't as bad as they look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizQvKjatEXYUz09uzn3DRappQ8LDfgUMxW_GiiJKtb5-KTuJZUmN5QknbpCGgZgNiyRxY9rTS1JaHpAY22c-PYBAPrC31EJFPFXCuDbuYcYFjxJpOeBbx0ywD0AHnsJ8uYc0yFtEqk3eQ_/s1600/IMG_1167.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizQvKjatEXYUz09uzn3DRappQ8LDfgUMxW_GiiJKtb5-KTuJZUmN5QknbpCGgZgNiyRxY9rTS1JaHpAY22c-PYBAPrC31EJFPFXCuDbuYcYFjxJpOeBbx0ywD0AHnsJ8uYc0yFtEqk3eQ_/s320/IMG_1167.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">That didn't work, so I tried a more forceful approach.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDJyZLya0Wo_g07uxc6CBB2jl-L5GyyHUy7nre0O34zSSeCJtXk8o0pvATwyDtNfMJ3LpJTByuGg0Qla4RIIHZecDJ9c-WC0tjRZPEKIHFICTxrVCxukPy4h6YJjQ8Jx261tuDFE9Duunq/s1600/IMG_1170.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDJyZLya0Wo_g07uxc6CBB2jl-L5GyyHUy7nre0O34zSSeCJtXk8o0pvATwyDtNfMJ3LpJTByuGg0Qla4RIIHZecDJ9c-WC0tjRZPEKIHFICTxrVCxukPy4h6YJjQ8Jx261tuDFE9Duunq/s320/IMG_1170.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Brett finally grabbed onto a pumpkin and we quickly took some snapshots before he took off in the other direction. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhSTHcPbJAS2cqwH6JMvJ1GkwpodHll0mgmDPJ6TZ9LQq8g3iyJTTW0ZBkDs39CgUlVCcvGclAojf5AYnTPgcb6vqMawIGnhrUCvixBXyhmjXHfibSDXe8Hsx7DoI8pABKRxroigb5U0S/s1600/IMG_1171.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhSTHcPbJAS2cqwH6JMvJ1GkwpodHll0mgmDPJ6TZ9LQq8g3iyJTTW0ZBkDs39CgUlVCcvGclAojf5AYnTPgcb6vqMawIGnhrUCvixBXyhmjXHfibSDXe8Hsx7DoI8pABKRxroigb5U0S/s320/IMG_1171.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
It turns out that Brett was ignoring the Brett size pumpkins, because he was interested in the actual Brett sized pumpkins!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All in all it was a fun day and Brett came home with a pumpkin that fits right in his hands. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL2uLCFRaurUVj6aq20SLbGH2MJHmHsk_fJkGBxOwzRTV3BYN2P1PpQ-g55xISbJe9kCNVdi8LxBQJSshY1dW_nCZD8dZHr2u4FzYihKpH0HVk4ByQ8mcwxTHpfN3J7jstJ_7Je9bDM7pb/s1600/IMG_1168.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL2uLCFRaurUVj6aq20SLbGH2MJHmHsk_fJkGBxOwzRTV3BYN2P1PpQ-g55xISbJe9kCNVdi8LxBQJSshY1dW_nCZD8dZHr2u4FzYihKpH0HVk4ByQ8mcwxTHpfN3J7jstJ_7Je9bDM7pb/s320/IMG_1168.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next weeks' post: How to help a 1 year old decorate a pumpkin without getting covered in paint. </div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-13144867833361236842011-09-10T18:19:00.000-07:002011-09-10T18:19:23.594-07:00Brett's New Tricks<div align="center">I know, I know, I've been slacking on my posting. Brett crawls faster than the speed of light and requires that someone be within a few feet at all times. Not only is this because the boy is spoiled and feels neglected if someone isn't clapping and cheering for him every minute, but he is constantly knocking over glasses, grabbing anything he can reach and sticking anything he can find in his mouth. Basically, he is being a boy.<br />
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He is also becoming increasingly mobile and I love it! People constantly tell me that I will wish he wasn't walking as soon as he starts, but I beg to disagree. I love watching this boy crawl after me down the hall and I take pride in the fact that he can pull himself up to unroll the toilet paper. Watching my boy get closer to this goal everyday makes me want it even more.<br />
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This video is from a month or so ago and is the first time Brett really walked on his "own". <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Since then he has become quiet proficient at it and we are now working on squating, sitting appropriately (not falling on our butt) and standing independently. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Brett continues to surprise us by how quick he catches onto things. It took him 2 days to learn to squat to pick up his toys. He now has 3 signs he consistently uses (he would have more, but I'm kind of a slacker when it comes to signing), he is learning where his belly is, he can cruise around the funiture like a champ and he is able to stand for longer periods each day. We haven't really made progress on falling to sit, but we will get there.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bEUH7l7lz4M?fs=1" width="425"></iframe></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-9829540486728442182011-07-29T13:52:00.000-07:002011-08-04T19:13:28.119-07:00Deanna Rose<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last Saturday, we had a family outing at Deanna Rose. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wsl9F-YRq9EXVwS5LiP-6YKdqkNz4ORzLdJiaUfl3UxcBGnL_5g3rsvDm8DYpAEVLkbMVt4cF3j_hoHwDg8K712taqYUueAlETutaOCV7CX_OwUp4pHaKamETRG_T60R5fpWVv8F5UC1/s1600/Deanna+Rose+Family.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wsl9F-YRq9EXVwS5LiP-6YKdqkNz4ORzLdJiaUfl3UxcBGnL_5g3rsvDm8DYpAEVLkbMVt4cF3j_hoHwDg8K712taqYUueAlETutaOCV7CX_OwUp4pHaKamETRG_T60R5fpWVv8F5UC1/s320/Deanna+Rose+Family.jpg" t$="true" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">For those not from the Kansas City area, Deanna Rose is where "city" kids go to find out what a farm is like. This is such a bizarre concept for me. Both Cody and I grew up in small towns. My family didn't farm, but we did have horses, chickens, goats, rabbits, and ducks growing up. I saw pigs, cows and other farm animals on a regularly basis. Cody grew up in a similar situation. However, since having Brett I realize that Deanna Rose is a cool place. We don't make it to visit our families very often and Brett hasn't had the opportunity to see these types of animals. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Brett's favorite spot was the cow bells. He would have shook those things for an hour if we would have let him. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpK7XQwrfzaosUw26vfoZdpCEYc2SnY-rqwwA-RovdtfDdfy4tH_q-UANSrbkXpkIHRZIwEw_5AjxFGgexQOJ8DWg4GlPmvZMfMgm4eb8KlboHi3BzK78B9P6bV1lv4ezE0cmKhEAmLru5/s1600/Bells.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpK7XQwrfzaosUw26vfoZdpCEYc2SnY-rqwwA-RovdtfDdfy4tH_q-UANSrbkXpkIHRZIwEw_5AjxFGgexQOJ8DWg4GlPmvZMfMgm4eb8KlboHi3BzK78B9P6bV1lv4ezE0cmKhEAmLru5/s320/Bells.jpg" t$="true" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">After the bells, we stopped by to see the cows. They were milking a cow when we arrived, but Brett didn't seem to care at all. He had his eyes on the calf that was nearby. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz0N51iQ_uf7Ed6ZLEjmwMqX11eavvnQwzHdv12fFiGcJk9PudMeUFwgXMDS3G6055QyuLAqYVY40_LtKvKox9-pWL8aEmo1qAQ4f22rknHK0Aw7eIxQ8_UZoCJehGlQqSdZOb9C6TBZhI/s1600/Cow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="157px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz0N51iQ_uf7Ed6ZLEjmwMqX11eavvnQwzHdv12fFiGcJk9PudMeUFwgXMDS3G6055QyuLAqYVY40_LtKvKox9-pWL8aEmo1qAQ4f22rknHK0Aw7eIxQ8_UZoCJehGlQqSdZOb9C6TBZhI/s320/Cow.jpg" t$="true" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">It didn't take long for Brett to lose interest in the animals. Once he spotted a play area he was off to more important things.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDCaVFATYttTB_MuHpEPX_K0QA4cZXa2R3a0WkgdKZwrsXrni8Rou4PdbCQ3X2_VxdzYnEJtO-ri_jdirgt-U2bHS-2XVvcqO6lLwwNzmO1jo7zo_j_N1nsli-jROg4SfjPGMRf_ijiRf/s1600/IMG_1068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDCaVFATYttTB_MuHpEPX_K0QA4cZXa2R3a0WkgdKZwrsXrni8Rou4PdbCQ3X2_VxdzYnEJtO-ri_jdirgt-U2bHS-2XVvcqO6lLwwNzmO1jo7zo_j_N1nsli-jROg4SfjPGMRf_ijiRf/s320/IMG_1068.JPG" t$="true" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(getting ready to slide)</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">After a little bit a relaxation (and a lot of time in the swing) we were back on course. These kids were just about Brett's size. I think he bonded with them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02AQqjsEOrqmSlTteqWtRX8s3EZ6vcLecuaRX5M1wExytfqkW4HVSb4nh_lDGko7oHxIGd9C5jqkIsMvjRF9julwXu67BxJnvvGQdarb70_uzsLP-PeiGB7GTrwDqSAJwZqgGXn3i6fJ-/s1600/IMG_1085.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02AQqjsEOrqmSlTteqWtRX8s3EZ6vcLecuaRX5M1wExytfqkW4HVSb4nh_lDGko7oHxIGd9C5jqkIsMvjRF9julwXu67BxJnvvGQdarb70_uzsLP-PeiGB7GTrwDqSAJwZqgGXn3i6fJ-/s320/IMG_1085.JPG" t$="true" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">The only problem with Deanna Rose is that it is outside. We started and 9 am to beat the heat, but it didn't take long for the temperatures to reach the upper 90s. We found a nice spot in the shade and stopped for a quick picture with dad.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYv4qvBhkPwKPLA2ifT1nyzsXsEwaFXHYEuaIp9hJwNPRFkf_HSpc4xuSHaE72bZjJVs2YLJRvxCTbcjvEDxxS1OGUiZ4WVCd3BQukjPWPuRech86Ysa8np0CL9tGa3auuVn9wUyhjUU0p/s1600/IMG_1086.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYv4qvBhkPwKPLA2ifT1nyzsXsEwaFXHYEuaIp9hJwNPRFkf_HSpc4xuSHaE72bZjJVs2YLJRvxCTbcjvEDxxS1OGUiZ4WVCd3BQukjPWPuRech86Ysa8np0CL9tGa3auuVn9wUyhjUU0p/s320/IMG_1086.JPG" t$="true" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">In case you didn't know, Brett is a pretty big kid these days (he has reached the ripe age of 14 months). Since realizing this, Brett has to do everything by himself as well. Therefore, we took a quick picture of Brett by himself in the swing. In all honestly, it's pretty cute to see this kids face when he realizes he doesn't have to have mom or dad help him do something. Even if it is as simple as sitting in a swing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1lKjokVwRcQwPO1AKH5MxPgpke49QM-eM2SoPqwuatsbNyUuIBlgZSJ52SaIxjwnvkSF86SYJV5o4s4CCC9feh1fMyYOqXKcy1SdQjfa1UfXlI_ZwLTHV0cdNY3Dsi1608q1KtGSWHQcy/s1600/IMG_1090.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1lKjokVwRcQwPO1AKH5MxPgpke49QM-eM2SoPqwuatsbNyUuIBlgZSJ52SaIxjwnvkSF86SYJV5o4s4CCC9feh1fMyYOqXKcy1SdQjfa1UfXlI_ZwLTHV0cdNY3Dsi1608q1KtGSWHQcy/s320/IMG_1090.JPG" t$="true" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Before heading home, we stopped by the swings one last time and grabbed a picture with mom. Let me reiterate- it was a hot day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWp8ZJr3Ia1M4-y5hQ_0XzYIyvdTRzh7F01cf-6vcEApmI37mIEe_NLPYQjOrWMUjjV2u8bkAL_C_NyQhhReESrs2OX_b55YlKN4mzmszYHzgi3MbfDPdN_XBawMRqVCTqqyC_h8Py_AEb/s1600/IMG_1095.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWp8ZJr3Ia1M4-y5hQ_0XzYIyvdTRzh7F01cf-6vcEApmI37mIEe_NLPYQjOrWMUjjV2u8bkAL_C_NyQhhReESrs2OX_b55YlKN4mzmszYHzgi3MbfDPdN_XBawMRqVCTqqyC_h8Py_AEb/s320/IMG_1095.JPG" t$="true" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-30108980483230003692011-07-09T19:02:00.000-07:002011-07-09T19:02:55.343-07:00Happy 4th of July<div style="text-align: center;">I know we are a little late. 4th of July weekend was a busy one for us. We packed up and headed to visit lots of family. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Brett was able to see his great grandma and grandpa Meyers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjslbyC9QHw53WnblR0D51XJZCtYQ0XrlNTyI7c4VFNhm6n2nxWF5KWRAB791O3iGlIa-JwrgziC0FANv1tx6ss6AGMNkMLOPbHOnoFwBNcKo07oI5h1FQzczbIBPXNSBbopcB8rDYDKS1c/s1600/IMG_0981.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjslbyC9QHw53WnblR0D51XJZCtYQ0XrlNTyI7c4VFNhm6n2nxWF5KWRAB791O3iGlIa-JwrgziC0FANv1tx6ss6AGMNkMLOPbHOnoFwBNcKo07oI5h1FQzczbIBPXNSBbopcB8rDYDKS1c/s320/IMG_0981.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> He sees his grandpa every few months, but hasn't seen his grandma since last 4th of July. And boy, he was sure excited to see her!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdGksFpqobnnOaER8nQgg_R1WZ8uJxUGVxJnFmuXbAWvZm9_o5aJS6rL2HpMhUEZqzKSAY8tDWNdm_k3lwe-zn6i9uigfGxnRrGymA0FXYtlC1GYdkF0slmIQJulb8ojPxZvfCvKzoB6ay/s1600/IMG_0983.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdGksFpqobnnOaER8nQgg_R1WZ8uJxUGVxJnFmuXbAWvZm9_o5aJS6rL2HpMhUEZqzKSAY8tDWNdm_k3lwe-zn6i9uigfGxnRrGymA0FXYtlC1GYdkF0slmIQJulb8ojPxZvfCvKzoB6ay/s320/IMG_0983.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I found this picture from our visit last year. He sure has grown a lot. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYIMCGe4pK4wzrA-ne4TW1Da3n8UIyPjm8qXABzUVm6Pv9OF5HcRJ5Lj4ldC8wK_x8bxwM2YwVQ4q6B2qTMrhLf3-JiEPItBwxyaMYx2ZSTq2ICUVNpNzFw9azLQKa7x14jbCVey8Se8LC/s1600/IMG_0205.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYIMCGe4pK4wzrA-ne4TW1Da3n8UIyPjm8qXABzUVm6Pv9OF5HcRJ5Lj4ldC8wK_x8bxwM2YwVQ4q6B2qTMrhLf3-JiEPItBwxyaMYx2ZSTq2ICUVNpNzFw9azLQKa7x14jbCVey8Se8LC/s320/IMG_0205.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After our much too short visit with them, we headed to too great aunt Trish and uncle Jerry's for some food and fireworks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Brett watched the bubbles with his cousin Ross.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAQOKCFSdlzrQUWwJu7O8cBtWcoFmoG82_3IDKg0Rug6IRM_4O1MuOijV471aIV39W4k4fIR5Tx5ppO9p_MYw-5qUJrewYTXm0DRtceeLomau4Kn1NHBo4zAEgF56IbQJunDtcH1nC5H6C/s1600/IMG_0989.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAQOKCFSdlzrQUWwJu7O8cBtWcoFmoG82_3IDKg0Rug6IRM_4O1MuOijV471aIV39W4k4fIR5Tx5ppO9p_MYw-5qUJrewYTXm0DRtceeLomau4Kn1NHBo4zAEgF56IbQJunDtcH1nC5H6C/s320/IMG_0989.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">He enjoyed some fireworks from his very own chair (courtesy of Jerry and Trish)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2VOVljez4Nsmyq8fjpOv8MYFM6lxxdmgExWeYiNVeNZn7z_6a84vMO-jMoZKh15P7r9A6MNLiv_HyFLXvuqqpsRhee1Dc_mVek7UH6gKq0dq9LOQml0ELpzm5rFRCk4Wzy7slb5Thyphenhyphen-Qk/s1600/IMG_1003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2VOVljez4Nsmyq8fjpOv8MYFM6lxxdmgExWeYiNVeNZn7z_6a84vMO-jMoZKh15P7r9A6MNLiv_HyFLXvuqqpsRhee1Dc_mVek7UH6gKq0dq9LOQml0ELpzm5rFRCk4Wzy7slb5Thyphenhyphen-Qk/s320/IMG_1003.JPG" width="234px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">The best part of the day was getting to catch up with his cousins (Peyton 12 months, Ross 28 months, Brett 14 months). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQwohCXWcEgRx8ewJLasejs0tlKYLrNbAl5IvamHxOcL8cQAIITAk6vbSUDyZLyLf8rtopJjW4DAi2FQ9YSMsJ3RWJCQmP807o8I_agCUzZRUxZ3L2pHi9lAlLzOeHfV05qjXqJI6tf34O/s1600/IMG_1000.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQwohCXWcEgRx8ewJLasejs0tlKYLrNbAl5IvamHxOcL8cQAIITAk6vbSUDyZLyLf8rtopJjW4DAi2FQ9YSMsJ3RWJCQmP807o8I_agCUzZRUxZ3L2pHi9lAlLzOeHfV05qjXqJI6tf34O/s320/IMG_1000.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">The three of them haven't been together since Christmas and boy have they missed each other.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWLRSp6VhLAzZvwQKhB0GsLLrc_9vlcJhv60QQJnsTzOBPevyOxKFJO6npjxvwO6N8alYDaGr7A99P1Pfx6NbN_iSF2U9nDOzie-F4nPUhZwNQR2sVad8pi-l_PjQvSwEnj8RAtw60g0lb/s1600/3+amigos.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWLRSp6VhLAzZvwQKhB0GsLLrc_9vlcJhv60QQJnsTzOBPevyOxKFJO6npjxvwO6N8alYDaGr7A99P1Pfx6NbN_iSF2U9nDOzie-F4nPUhZwNQR2sVad8pi-l_PjQvSwEnj8RAtw60g0lb/s320/3+amigos.bmp" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Our last stop was to Trenton. Brett headed to church with grandpa and grandpa Peters.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpW99s0y-OlgZX128FWUSgtmvcmLyt3qdBnWiRsKEBlLmwfcEhVD66HnLaDYdGGqcuyoiV2LeDub_ghy0QCa55KRuxJrRJ4lGboLaxOp1LjjshWhad3YMuWK5WOv59lj65j2eIcEfmP0r/s1600/Mom+Church.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213px" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpW99s0y-OlgZX128FWUSgtmvcmLyt3qdBnWiRsKEBlLmwfcEhVD66HnLaDYdGGqcuyoiV2LeDub_ghy0QCa55KRuxJrRJ4lGboLaxOp1LjjshWhad3YMuWK5WOv59lj65j2eIcEfmP0r/s320/Mom+Church.bmp" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Then it was off to their house to cause some trouble. Brett's friend Wyatt even joined in on the fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZ3nrpnayeo5RRJs21-8dWPkvIFJUtoBxAqHme9b8EHibTOeLZVxbpIBtvAB-Y0_p11B3Y2DdMvVBByxCwk54dG5aL7zkYw455Zvy3B6PeKQqc27H7dw9C3kCTz4MRJKMQpb5jZ86zsQ8/s1600/IMG_1013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZ3nrpnayeo5RRJs21-8dWPkvIFJUtoBxAqHme9b8EHibTOeLZVxbpIBtvAB-Y0_p11B3Y2DdMvVBByxCwk54dG5aL7zkYw455Zvy3B6PeKQqc27H7dw9C3kCTz4MRJKMQpb5jZ86zsQ8/s320/IMG_1013.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-89585193151463370362011-06-12T13:54:00.000-07:002011-06-12T13:54:11.511-07:00Busy, Busy, Busy<div style="text-align: center;">Brett has had a very busy few weeks. They started off with a trip to KUMed West for a nice pair of tubes. The procedure was super easy and we were in and out in no time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGBkpH20lmymqd4tYAVyPScqlZFIYXsVub0WFI3NfIK3w5hjymKLi-BXgi2VQfgBRqGr9xLniMNK7N-kwyOms8IHFFAgdxb3sgnoUVgY26-o_-5-TCcMMfDeYMSIHAZAKxPraHnYyo7-sc/s1600/IMG_0942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGBkpH20lmymqd4tYAVyPScqlZFIYXsVub0WFI3NfIK3w5hjymKLi-BXgi2VQfgBRqGr9xLniMNK7N-kwyOms8IHFFAgdxb3sgnoUVgY26-o_-5-TCcMMfDeYMSIHAZAKxPraHnYyo7-sc/s320/IMG_0942.JPG" t8="true" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">However, while we were in the waiting room Brett thought he would make sure there was nothing under the bed. I'm not sure what he was looking for. However, since then he is obsessed with trying to peak over every ledge he can.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC8k8MwzLYgNSei52-U3R-GPlp5SkMexg8lygp3MYH3M2zIC8_fnjzsFzsQjxYLTAE61ul7he3InSxLqnmm2jcXITDKjgljDmMBQMlmTuvhRMWAb1AVI_1yOp1nJBFWECP0lRf5mlD_w8j/s1600/IMG_0944.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC8k8MwzLYgNSei52-U3R-GPlp5SkMexg8lygp3MYH3M2zIC8_fnjzsFzsQjxYLTAE61ul7he3InSxLqnmm2jcXITDKjgljDmMBQMlmTuvhRMWAb1AVI_1yOp1nJBFWECP0lRf5mlD_w8j/s320/IMG_0944.JPG" t8="true" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Brett was also able to enjoy his first Royals game thanks to, his Edward Jones agent, B Wade Peters! We had pretty good seats, so Brett and Cody snuck down to take a picture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2X-DCbD6GvPMbDK6PjxdTEiOy59tYV3kNC9A-r2ZjNaSIQOPJl6hrDNyXpFdTNXWi2LMiBdHqdKDQsX4DVtNeFD2dMoJ2Kz6QDCfVmTzErXIq6hNCDqIr3TvMynzA8hgVBOdvl56P6a9q/s1600/Dad%2526Brett.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2X-DCbD6GvPMbDK6PjxdTEiOy59tYV3kNC9A-r2ZjNaSIQOPJl6hrDNyXpFdTNXWi2LMiBdHqdKDQsX4DVtNeFD2dMoJ2Kz6QDCfVmTzErXIq6hNCDqIr3TvMynzA8hgVBOdvl56P6a9q/s320/Dad%2526Brett.jpg" t8="true" width="246px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The evening started off pretty hot and I wasn't sure how long Brett (or I for that matter) would be able to stand it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBw46FfG76QUqPE-GD3vcPfdYZYKUTgxM5INfq3072JaA6ylu_1bHNO4b5v9AbeXKtiii094G_nOr9ZBhpXpFUXOvzqjc-8K4qlM0Fb6zmuUZv6qNwv-DMMnL1eYF2Dxo0ioABZSsxBBT2/s1600/IMG_0950.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBw46FfG76QUqPE-GD3vcPfdYZYKUTgxM5INfq3072JaA6ylu_1bHNO4b5v9AbeXKtiii094G_nOr9ZBhpXpFUXOvzqjc-8K4qlM0Fb6zmuUZv6qNwv-DMMnL1eYF2Dxo0ioABZSsxBBT2/s320/IMG_0950.JPG" t8="true" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">However, after the sun went behind the stadium and we had a big bottle of cold water, we were in good spirits!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYaBKsozIGV5ClXdCae2wG-jjKolEBgZwD6FAMyoOShCks3MjCbeQHrvhNyT9rcLQPLdgTLKsrq8l7JW6t50BF2XV3qnknMeOPqPEnGCGAKneMDOtu6r-1K8j_DCp4Cngb4JIp4mrT91u/s1600/IMAG0038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYaBKsozIGV5ClXdCae2wG-jjKolEBgZwD6FAMyoOShCks3MjCbeQHrvhNyT9rcLQPLdgTLKsrq8l7JW6t50BF2XV3qnknMeOPqPEnGCGAKneMDOtu6r-1K8j_DCp4Cngb4JIp4mrT91u/s320/IMAG0038.jpg" t8="true" width="191px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I try to stay out of as many pictures as possible, but decided to get one with my boy before heading home. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZGBKDABxXDuhrbZ0yinhYq0uoe7kEDwYfpqjTeDuH25c-lgKkgrXu8H2iqTNBQW-E_UmSMTvIJEk7WQT51yFCrMO1wuygYM6KjQfy_S0Ol3baH7nS2mJYYJoxGLY0fgK8fFtG4qIZLWUs/s1600/IMAG0040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZGBKDABxXDuhrbZ0yinhYq0uoe7kEDwYfpqjTeDuH25c-lgKkgrXu8H2iqTNBQW-E_UmSMTvIJEk7WQT51yFCrMO1wuygYM6KjQfy_S0Ol3baH7nS2mJYYJoxGLY0fgK8fFtG4qIZLWUs/s320/IMAG0040.jpg" t8="true" width="191px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Brett also started swim lessons last week. He gets to play in the swimming pool at the IDC once a month, but he's never received any formal lessons (i.e. being dunked in the water). We checked things out before lessons started and Brett seemed to enjoy spending time in the shallow water. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA2UJSP65MMuD-12pOUmp8u-Eih2WirkuNsHBW50hOQdc6RkRx1IaNj_t3ZMfUmb3P2Xu26c3CBxMnmGwraNn6vyhuzvbHMq-E4UBAn1ifl_nUFeHfdidKnXFMHvLHJknz-_9YTMenTZmL/s1600/IMG_0954.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA2UJSP65MMuD-12pOUmp8u-Eih2WirkuNsHBW50hOQdc6RkRx1IaNj_t3ZMfUmb3P2Xu26c3CBxMnmGwraNn6vyhuzvbHMq-E4UBAn1ifl_nUFeHfdidKnXFMHvLHJknz-_9YTMenTZmL/s320/IMG_0954.JPG" t8="true" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">It was kind of tough to walk in the stuff though. For some reason Brett was convinced his feet had to come all the way out of the water before he could step down. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzT8JIcrpnSw5HXkzfSvYuyVVqbbduxbRRsNwzKiD4vHeWxE5tCpAhEvTtdxKAjxvWZhhOm3FhX5wB3pWCZgptHAxkIUVpOHZsTSezt6y8BvehMw7wJrdwnTaAHhq_nBvIpk8lyf5LheGc/s1600/IMG_0955.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzT8JIcrpnSw5HXkzfSvYuyVVqbbduxbRRsNwzKiD4vHeWxE5tCpAhEvTtdxKAjxvWZhhOm3FhX5wB3pWCZgptHAxkIUVpOHZsTSezt6y8BvehMw7wJrdwnTaAHhq_nBvIpk8lyf5LheGc/s320/IMG_0955.JPG" t8="true" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">There were some toys in the pool, so we practiced swimming over to one he had his eye on. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy3QvKn1d8E6LIbqrcjXacwo4HveNQOOtoKLajzprf8U6-dC38EFfkIznXY6YP17EFBC74-0eLCQiHFwUUH-yJljrcNE5nudAGaz8u3TiCYphY482-XMo4rQEOG9jqWPIgWsAIQ-Oj2EGb/s1600/IMG_0962.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy3QvKn1d8E6LIbqrcjXacwo4HveNQOOtoKLajzprf8U6-dC38EFfkIznXY6YP17EFBC74-0eLCQiHFwUUH-yJljrcNE5nudAGaz8u3TiCYphY482-XMo4rQEOG9jqWPIgWsAIQ-Oj2EGb/s320/IMG_0962.JPG" t8="true" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Brett's favorite part seems to be "jumping" in the water. However, he doesn't seem to be much of a fan of everything else that goes along with swimming. Though I will say that he was only 1 of 2 or 3 kids that didn't lose his mind after going under water. Way to make a mama proud!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4GH9kqKeujdrVCUNtg4pkb023XW8Z3aG4Qvoy4pqOwL_8K2OufecVpBspOYbbDJ-YCbJ6rLwzMu2296xP5UKwGSfGmRF6djuMYQSQLoXFld7xZx5Dajur-8fwHua9bwP5GZUAi-VIZcg/s1600/Swimming.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4GH9kqKeujdrVCUNtg4pkb023XW8Z3aG4Qvoy4pqOwL_8K2OufecVpBspOYbbDJ-YCbJ6rLwzMu2296xP5UKwGSfGmRF6djuMYQSQLoXFld7xZx5Dajur-8fwHua9bwP5GZUAi-VIZcg/s320/Swimming.jpg" t8="true" width="320px" /></a></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-17636501686075832352011-05-05T20:36:00.000-07:002011-05-05T20:36:54.364-07:00Birthday Week- Day Four<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today was unfortunately a rainy one and Brett could only dream of being outside. This ended up working out for the best as Brett had his 1 year shots today and wasn't his usual self. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_9q9oZgyP923lYOV-cDpyskYCyRCacGBHwl0ZWCxbXXgCkNGlYLjQ33GwUQ8BZM5YOmpTehOdYbI74EPS9kzu8GMwTGl0njw8_dZBlnZDuABiT34gEQg_OTM3wncyyGM6RdUBtF2aghUw/s1600/IMG_0926.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_9q9oZgyP923lYOV-cDpyskYCyRCacGBHwl0ZWCxbXXgCkNGlYLjQ33GwUQ8BZM5YOmpTehOdYbI74EPS9kzu8GMwTGl0njw8_dZBlnZDuABiT34gEQg_OTM3wncyyGM6RdUBtF2aghUw/s320/IMG_0926.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">While staring through the window, Brett met his alter-ego. We will call him Wyatt (Cody was dead set on naming Brett Wyatt, but I vetoed the name). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi54b2A2kU2W7iDlaezE638_7y_K0FeVq6rC8sM0l9ki-HN1sPXGxclgGTzSgM79hl_2LnyCkKqYbVxuJNElTK64jHXhiihju3LKT9ZMu0-eqjsYzpLmsknAyZi3_xJqzwu-c6G3N8qFbkr/s1600/IMG_0927.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi54b2A2kU2W7iDlaezE638_7y_K0FeVq6rC8sM0l9ki-HN1sPXGxclgGTzSgM79hl_2LnyCkKqYbVxuJNElTK64jHXhiihju3LKT9ZMu0-eqjsYzpLmsknAyZi3_xJqzwu-c6G3N8qFbkr/s320/IMG_0927.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our visit with Dr. Winburn when great today. Brett received gold stars all around. At 1 year, Brett is 28.3 inches long and weighs 20 lbs 8 oz. He sure has come a long way in the last year! We were given the go ahead to introduce some more allergens to Brett's diet. I started him on milk a few weeks ago (don't tell Dr. Winburn), so we decided to start with peanut butter!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Brett seemed a little unsure at first. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2BHEBidKhJtfD61fB0o52X1opULfQFUOX-1cx5CFlBdrOTpo5ukxmgLgOOmN89lqrRF4GeZvDVFIYIeaFNLhMAbFKxEUkcDxlHA44zmoK_B6zH9s-JCJXKEsbu-A4TepPLKe0Uq1j_LiS/s1600/IMG_0919.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2BHEBidKhJtfD61fB0o52X1opULfQFUOX-1cx5CFlBdrOTpo5ukxmgLgOOmN89lqrRF4GeZvDVFIYIeaFNLhMAbFKxEUkcDxlHA44zmoK_B6zH9s-JCJXKEsbu-A4TepPLKe0Uq1j_LiS/s320/IMG_0919.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> But a few crackers and big glass of water later, Brett decided he was a peanut butter fan. I probably would have questioned that he was mine had he not. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDBBNBN8mNBwUephkHyLMIsNa_ZLRCecFjvpG8geJbRPiPl0k6LmIMikQmbdbFsiMt5xk8vX2HE2wbG704CO7IFnoL8xUabkrro5yLNLNAAhfO_ys7-66SqwAMqXw9UdBt5BouxJqtjEV/s1600/IMG_0922.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDBBNBN8mNBwUephkHyLMIsNa_ZLRCecFjvpG8geJbRPiPl0k6LmIMikQmbdbFsiMt5xk8vX2HE2wbG704CO7IFnoL8xUabkrro5yLNLNAAhfO_ys7-66SqwAMqXw9UdBt5BouxJqtjEV/s320/IMG_0922.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-89285566847839547382011-05-05T06:40:00.000-07:002011-05-05T06:40:15.690-07:00Happy Birthday Big Boy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today is your 1st birthday and my, oh my, has it been a year! I'm not sure I realized how much our lives would change at 5:36 am that morning. You've brought more tears and laughter, more stress and joy, and more love and happiness than I could have ever imagined. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't get me wrong, I've been very blessed and have experienced more love and happiness than one person should be allowed in a lifetime. But the love you brought was different. It's a love that makes me run to your bedroom as soon as you wake each day, just to tell you good morning. A love that doesn't mind rocking or holding you over the sink when you are sick (I've done this for your daddy as well, but I don't think he found the cursing under my breathe as comforting as you find my kisses). It's also a love that has taught me about kindness, humility and not to sweat the small stuff. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BB, you amaze me everyday and I can't wait to see what is in store for us this next year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, onto the good stuff!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I knew the whole point of getting a baby cake was so Brett could destroy it. This was harder than one would think, because his cake was so cute! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPUvnSisb2BRTwBGXt49mx7bHZNYB7MbkCcg4D8iiXIGFtbtrBhQeYKTp94iGZcT6jj0BvpGrxWxYy1YmpoC08-30dhvVrRM6PNiKoilR-VnDto23TPy12PwWayi-S4p6ogITU97M2SWyX/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPUvnSisb2BRTwBGXt49mx7bHZNYB7MbkCcg4D8iiXIGFtbtrBhQeYKTp94iGZcT6jj0BvpGrxWxYy1YmpoC08-30dhvVrRM6PNiKoilR-VnDto23TPy12PwWayi-S4p6ogITU97M2SWyX/s320/IMG_0859.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm not sure if Brett was intrigued by the cake or the flame. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirX-YYuPTeLq9EE-QZuvdvZjqu2EaLVwJImu1vl72MnwjHbqe1vZyzF4skQX_WAIZQGWcrfrPg_y6rInofsTkStJ2HQPkzPwlqhxrTrWEUrWz2fAMe7xYGbscljh0mU7kZhQz5_uVtfzvk/s1600/DSCN2058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirX-YYuPTeLq9EE-QZuvdvZjqu2EaLVwJImu1vl72MnwjHbqe1vZyzF4skQX_WAIZQGWcrfrPg_y6rInofsTkStJ2HQPkzPwlqhxrTrWEUrWz2fAMe7xYGbscljh0mU7kZhQz5_uVtfzvk/s320/DSCN2058.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I'm pretty sure it was the candle as he was concerned when it disappeared.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_f-sdVQl4wR1r-WYqKSzaM4HG-XPW_MlyeWK2xUDA_pZSn0zkujLVfyYi86OuHJj4OLIxDf0uRi3VjoSh45GPa5nO0suHqBqFQ0igJOYNuPCLkDSfcKCs_O1VAgupaUzbBaMuG58Wl3LO/s1600/DSCN2059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_f-sdVQl4wR1r-WYqKSzaM4HG-XPW_MlyeWK2xUDA_pZSn0zkujLVfyYi86OuHJj4OLIxDf0uRi3VjoSh45GPa5nO0suHqBqFQ0igJOYNuPCLkDSfcKCs_O1VAgupaUzbBaMuG58Wl3LO/s320/DSCN2059.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">We are still working on self-feeding, so I wasn't sure if Brett would dig into his cake on his own. My worries were silly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hori5l7cSOEF6I1SRnPddQnYi9WX5Bp8RrrK0wm9vCmORdJnjeCWzsQcwd6oPcmNnlvJUhF2tFvT0J3HSG2qPzhbcBvUr6jRle2odYIBk3lNS_qO15oC0Tidkp3gtl4DhoRn7qLx7aNc/s1600/DSCN2065.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hori5l7cSOEF6I1SRnPddQnYi9WX5Bp8RrrK0wm9vCmORdJnjeCWzsQcwd6oPcmNnlvJUhF2tFvT0J3HSG2qPzhbcBvUr6jRle2odYIBk3lNS_qO15oC0Tidkp3gtl4DhoRn7qLx7aNc/s320/DSCN2065.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">He ate so much cake so fast, he actually had to stop for a breather midway. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisQVBy_HO4ElB_SkNU7huTenfKQZHMGRr1Lsk9z2CB2AShFthyjAQvahSIRU4Cx_9SWIH5AJfBoVoagJkIMmcAFi0A03fFQ9ldbpmxSLYaF4Q3m0Pzz-N7Pf5cIYlUimra4wSvHVlnuUfm/s1600/DSCN2071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisQVBy_HO4ElB_SkNU7huTenfKQZHMGRr1Lsk9z2CB2AShFthyjAQvahSIRU4Cx_9SWIH5AJfBoVoagJkIMmcAFi0A03fFQ9ldbpmxSLYaF4Q3m0Pzz-N7Pf5cIYlUimra4wSvHVlnuUfm/s320/DSCN2071.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">After a short break, Brett attacked the cake with full force. He gave it his best, but his belly could take no more. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiTdsN2MYqzvIGwA-0pyZfiBvBzBBwv2FU7fHtSQeYbCA3_ad0C809FxWzwsbu6UPrx-StXFJCfauu_Uf7R8B6iPJuUAaaZlfT26H7ghf64YouyTDTxkiR4_k-gh4ZROHZGOPeC297bYv3/s1600/IMG_0194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiTdsN2MYqzvIGwA-0pyZfiBvBzBBwv2FU7fHtSQeYbCA3_ad0C809FxWzwsbu6UPrx-StXFJCfauu_Uf7R8B6iPJuUAaaZlfT26H7ghf64YouyTDTxkiR4_k-gh4ZROHZGOPeC297bYv3/s320/IMG_0194.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">We thought he was out for the count, until...</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">we brought out the ice cream!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgflnxacryjT8maCn52RXUi5f-ekLlJV706NR1zYwjA3vTzJXy1fUKjZWCtsyamhQnQCISf8D87G65fNj2OSWRpTQa8akehaaDUb5h2tX-UEswI_RhRfB_l1ywciNp35QWC2asxI-sG0dRx/s1600/DSCN2086.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgflnxacryjT8maCn52RXUi5f-ekLlJV706NR1zYwjA3vTzJXy1fUKjZWCtsyamhQnQCISf8D87G65fNj2OSWRpTQa8akehaaDUb5h2tX-UEswI_RhRfB_l1ywciNp35QWC2asxI-sG0dRx/s320/DSCN2086.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy birthday my <strike>baby</strike> big-boy Brett!</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-48087760883374149842011-05-04T18:50:00.000-07:002011-05-04T18:50:12.750-07:00Birthday Week- Day Three<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Day three was a busy one. We headed to Topeka to get Brett's 1 year pictures done. We've already seen the proofs and are impressed, once again, with Jolee's work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After some lunch and a nap, we headed outside for some bubble fun. Brett refuses to clap his hands, so the hope is Brett will try to pop the bubbles as they float by. It's always great when play time and therapy time can be combined into one. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We've tried bubbles with Brett before, but he has never been very interested. Today, however, was a very different story. He was hooked with the first bubble. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBHxoZEeeskHGFL19uBVzzRsXMQV7RxVYeEApsMko1FDtpZmF2mY8YXWCUbRBjuhVy3thjG_Og6gACmLBQ5jZwoeEXpT15eaP_-AzldVsYnVuXjhuiHv04h9-_nNmA0zTTekEww-PGbrkn/s1600/IMG_0900.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBHxoZEeeskHGFL19uBVzzRsXMQV7RxVYeEApsMko1FDtpZmF2mY8YXWCUbRBjuhVy3thjG_Og6gACmLBQ5jZwoeEXpT15eaP_-AzldVsYnVuXjhuiHv04h9-_nNmA0zTTekEww-PGbrkn/s320/IMG_0900.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Brett was convinced he could blow them by himself, so he took matters into his own hands. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0JztXGxRQchS4g3YBfEij6b_o6b3DLiFbhyphenhyphen9FfhCFCq6Dz2hpgR6LUqF4KUGl5IfNUedhTQvYJw6VPYSg9jRCe5DLiU5LzK_oS6wbP6deKHv9tjDKjKY5et51F2f1YUWkxmJ2KBTNSB8/s1600/IMG_0902.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0JztXGxRQchS4g3YBfEij6b_o6b3DLiFbhyphenhyphen9FfhCFCq6Dz2hpgR6LUqF4KUGl5IfNUedhTQvYJw6VPYSg9jRCe5DLiU5LzK_oS6wbP6deKHv9tjDKjKY5et51F2f1YUWkxmJ2KBTNSB8/s320/IMG_0902.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">It didn't take long for him to realize he would need some bubble blowing lessons to be able to master this skill. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJb_K1tuU8QY8_AZzSakWcr2ENAtH3XfVMzit_uAdhm3EgdItIly_h0XAM4ZSKsSLNh8YTsigdtlsVKxvGDDyoDl_glfRbLDhrbnenswxl9qYEgTjm_d3sd6OKzyTQHA7a7OOCmvbV1Aw7/s1600/IMG_0906.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJb_K1tuU8QY8_AZzSakWcr2ENAtH3XfVMzit_uAdhm3EgdItIly_h0XAM4ZSKsSLNh8YTsigdtlsVKxvGDDyoDl_glfRbLDhrbnenswxl9qYEgTjm_d3sd6OKzyTQHA7a7OOCmvbV1Aw7/s320/IMG_0906.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Me, being a master blower (I know, this is supposed to be family friendly, but I couldn't resist) showed Brett the ropes. He was a good student and took detailed notes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaIwTGJagtp-jkqDzFXz1k-_XdHpQ2rUncq9GACv6a69-Hz99l2TqOCcrzHimjEucWC0iESSkoxSAXWxG-Avc_kINQiGQTD81RGP_kudaeoYf0hyphenhyphenrvvPU6y-qxF6PibS_cHWWrduEpp2eU/s1600/IMG_0907.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaIwTGJagtp-jkqDzFXz1k-_XdHpQ2rUncq9GACv6a69-Hz99l2TqOCcrzHimjEucWC0iESSkoxSAXWxG-Avc_kINQiGQTD81RGP_kudaeoYf0hyphenhyphenrvvPU6y-qxF6PibS_cHWWrduEpp2eU/s320/IMG_0907.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Even though Brett was unable to produce a bubble, he was still happy with his afternoon. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjudZH_kGCn3YDn9DXemuVLf-BRMdqS3r9DLahyphenhyphen3fsPtLhyfMgZ1N4Kr6JQ9F_BEzFVft933xwgMpX_JeEBGmN-P5HE-8OaLYPTtdBC8NmiXC_-HdCvqoro0dVUbv4jyhi8C4hLc3tS5XnU/s1600/IMG_0904.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjudZH_kGCn3YDn9DXemuVLf-BRMdqS3r9DLahyphenhyphen3fsPtLhyfMgZ1N4Kr6JQ9F_BEzFVft933xwgMpX_JeEBGmN-P5HE-8OaLYPTtdBC8NmiXC_-HdCvqoro0dVUbv4jyhi8C4hLc3tS5XnU/s320/IMG_0904.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bubbles were on sale at Wal-Mart, so we will be able to get a lot of practice in this summer. Who knows, Brett may be the neighborhood champ next summer. </div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-22126022887432877092011-05-03T19:27:00.000-07:002011-05-03T19:27:52.733-07:00Birthday Week- Day Two<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since the week started off with a birthday bash, we knew it would be hard to continue the excitement through Thursday (Brett's actual birthday). Therefore, we thought we would try something Brett hadn't done before...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fishing!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Before we could get down to business, Brett had to check the windspeed and direction.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3bniZHN0s9Y-YTiRWrNOT7GIg3ADHGjeBuYnajpvRffMx09wbrVU1m_9gitUFICptPXYYWxt9ot6AygxLk4d-RwNhk8vUnFTW9e8ZXOLtFELmQ99vQsRe9c_nIdjRW83aEm8dbeZO5u4-/s1600/DSCN2124.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3bniZHN0s9Y-YTiRWrNOT7GIg3ADHGjeBuYnajpvRffMx09wbrVU1m_9gitUFICptPXYYWxt9ot6AygxLk4d-RwNhk8vUnFTW9e8ZXOLtFELmQ99vQsRe9c_nIdjRW83aEm8dbeZO5u4-/s320/DSCN2124.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">He was pretty excited when we caught our first fish. It wasn't a keeper, but Brett didn't seem to care. He was ready to take it home. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXQS-6DdHx4f1wn7Q3yG5o917CEprL1xaXzy6jsNqEYGgUcT6BDC1mfG5UW_SMnG-7IOwt_VVciBrAn4kONaRlRAVE-Lj5ZU1CbMlSiu49jDjBvDpXq0nSrqEKd0gz9PB5TsDWw6HSuAV/s1600/DSCN2128.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXQS-6DdHx4f1wn7Q3yG5o917CEprL1xaXzy6jsNqEYGgUcT6BDC1mfG5UW_SMnG-7IOwt_VVciBrAn4kONaRlRAVE-Lj5ZU1CbMlSiu49jDjBvDpXq0nSrqEKd0gz9PB5TsDWw6HSuAV/s320/DSCN2128.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Brett had so much fun he passed out 30 minutes after we arrived. While, we weren't able to out do the party, it looks like we got close. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTVJ3PmvLuht0x7qY1H-5qogg0SN7UQSoal-ZBfr-XuhvuXcXaBniyc2SdBGug4hyY8Gchzo0my0nZnGf0GWWpmBz-y-6kG7dbaOfk6553ie-bt6YCE3udHObV-1j662cQvAm3cyyX4wdT/s1600/DSCN2140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTVJ3PmvLuht0x7qY1H-5qogg0SN7UQSoal-ZBfr-XuhvuXcXaBniyc2SdBGug4hyY8Gchzo0my0nZnGf0GWWpmBz-y-6kG7dbaOfk6553ie-bt6YCE3udHObV-1j662cQvAm3cyyX4wdT/s320/DSCN2140.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-40066183290424788302011-05-02T09:13:00.000-07:002011-05-02T09:13:50.948-07:00It's My Birthday...Week!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's Brett's birthday week! We started off the week with a small party with the grandparents. Brett has begun to get overwhelmed when surrounded by people (think pouty lip, screaming and a blank stare), so we decided to stick with something small.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Aunt Dana and I put together a picture frame to showcase Brett's first year. FYI- since Brett was born on May 5th, we went with a Cinco de Mayo themed bash. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc7VNB2a_XIzl-mVqO3a3XjqhokjttLGpO4_kkIiWYcUsrUtqEPKvFfL4PU7jAOkVoED_fDuZlkiovhO0XpwVttrXVCGlcgj_T6wskVqhvrQ16GuOkkWMen4hn5_kxfnKvg6bMn7E9z9Rn/s1600/IMG_0862.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc7VNB2a_XIzl-mVqO3a3XjqhokjttLGpO4_kkIiWYcUsrUtqEPKvFfL4PU7jAOkVoED_fDuZlkiovhO0XpwVttrXVCGlcgj_T6wskVqhvrQ16GuOkkWMen4hn5_kxfnKvg6bMn7E9z9Rn/s320/IMG_0862.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> After church, Brett admired his deflated balloons.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUpnDe1V6nTkqvlU-fhf-2Nhds0ADc59rgBHeMgk5VGbJjzMTEAdUANmlpTxeHENRt0ZsxLeBts_PBUQCNnFd2qo9lrTNeRk47jNJio4POrpKLXh2YnOUlx-SxhpPWFVVWdkM3sydbTXPw/s1600/IMG_0839.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUpnDe1V6nTkqvlU-fhf-2Nhds0ADc59rgBHeMgk5VGbJjzMTEAdUANmlpTxeHENRt0ZsxLeBts_PBUQCNnFd2qo9lrTNeRk47jNJio4POrpKLXh2YnOUlx-SxhpPWFVVWdkM3sydbTXPw/s320/IMG_0839.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Then it was time for gifts!</div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">What's in that bag!?</div><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ZBVlQ1HS0YK1Htx2td-JWtj4jMK-qbAzfx804t1XIvAXyKu1y90AuDJ_gQATk-Hlce-Ha6To260-SR1K2J794hAO2l1i9J2fg75U0nOukxXwLke3dJDTrLB-oIA6Drr-Phfb28LtQOxd/s1600/DSCN2029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ZBVlQ1HS0YK1Htx2td-JWtj4jMK-qbAzfx804t1XIvAXyKu1y90AuDJ_gQATk-Hlce-Ha6To260-SR1K2J794hAO2l1i9J2fg75U0nOukxXwLke3dJDTrLB-oIA6Drr-Phfb28LtQOxd/s320/DSCN2029.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Shorts! My favorite!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2M8oGpMrXk6IiYqC6K8wtw6PZDhsg8wQ-BsDLMYxQUT1I24wkv7cfBtzZ9FyQIx_QEWrfYYRw2xQ_vvbgMEXDr5I2r-6rchUCkeauX5B9FjkMFSPQuYLc9Ubdc4rcWLw-GfOLehGB7Wpv/s1600/DSCN2042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2M8oGpMrXk6IiYqC6K8wtw6PZDhsg8wQ-BsDLMYxQUT1I24wkv7cfBtzZ9FyQIx_QEWrfYYRw2xQ_vvbgMEXDr5I2r-6rchUCkeauX5B9FjkMFSPQuYLc9Ubdc4rcWLw-GfOLehGB7Wpv/s320/DSCN2042.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Even though I was very thankful for the new clothes, Brett lost interest pretty fast. In all fairness, the tissue paper was very colorful and made some neat sounds when he grabbed it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7IuujZxP-8FcIK5UMn1rWewSWvYASXOTaBidUnwZ5Nb1wyZj55DJbHO-qPppx522SVEUAyWajzQVXrbADN-cQ23I1ypfOtCSMvfXH7DvB93uVTu7OW0EIp_-nZrQZux0LthFkhgO-3qWu/s1600/DSCN2031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7IuujZxP-8FcIK5UMn1rWewSWvYASXOTaBidUnwZ5Nb1wyZj55DJbHO-qPppx522SVEUAyWajzQVXrbADN-cQ23I1ypfOtCSMvfXH7DvB93uVTu7OW0EIp_-nZrQZux0LthFkhgO-3qWu/s320/DSCN2031.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">It didn't take long for Brett to perk back up when he saw some cash. The money always goes straight to a savings account, but Brett still thinks cash is a great gift. Who knows, since we got that $5 birthday gift card from Babies R Us in the mail last week, we may have to head to Babies R Us to let Brett pick out something. We will have to remember to send them a thank you card too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia68EhV8upNRD289nMyFI_5V1mwWXmapegPsxlBjDhXB4DHiI-Za1flAoH5GGKRobKKnpPLLU8T2MsV3rxCmXskxSPl03uhZx8bN4KZ5UoUh-cqFWliSmSeWwIMHd58OFDPCH6It6iCEat/s1600/DSCN2033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia68EhV8upNRD289nMyFI_5V1mwWXmapegPsxlBjDhXB4DHiI-Za1flAoH5GGKRobKKnpPLLU8T2MsV3rxCmXskxSPl03uhZx8bN4KZ5UoUh-cqFWliSmSeWwIMHd58OFDPCH6It6iCEat/s320/DSCN2033.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now that I think about it, I don't think it's the cash Brett loves some much. I'm pretty sure it's the card the cash comes in. It took longer to go through the three cards Brett received, then it did to open all of his gifts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHuwjw6FTZBit9w-KH1n2jUk4LVk74-cnMOGlyApO3_-s7nR6N2U5kYPouSN3yJRzB64BwlK2eItRRLbh5pTVR3LsLuukWQxzEq4LduCSEk8VpT3uRkqsjWzF3QaoPcMkEDS9Hnl2fE5zk/s1600/DSCN2036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHuwjw6FTZBit9w-KH1n2jUk4LVk74-cnMOGlyApO3_-s7nR6N2U5kYPouSN3yJRzB64BwlK2eItRRLbh5pTVR3LsLuukWQxzEq4LduCSEk8VpT3uRkqsjWzF3QaoPcMkEDS9Hnl2fE5zk/s320/DSCN2036.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Once we read, and reread, all of Brett's birthday cards, he had his eye on a nice blue box from across the room. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMm0tkoK9GqzPUVHeWZS9qbbSxLbM4d7z9_Y3HfIQP7MNsA6692SmiRXxsXvefavKgFO3yoP5xy9A873cIOl9H-bTyQ22w8o1Xbu4X4khfEGUyohMqAh4GhGwlsZV8mawi9bLkvVcOwRXA/s1600/DSCN2044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMm0tkoK9GqzPUVHeWZS9qbbSxLbM4d7z9_Y3HfIQP7MNsA6692SmiRXxsXvefavKgFO3yoP5xy9A873cIOl9H-bTyQ22w8o1Xbu4X4khfEGUyohMqAh4GhGwlsZV8mawi9bLkvVcOwRXA/s320/DSCN2044.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Once we got it open we found Brett had a new friend- a sock monkey! We have yet to some up with a name for his new pal and are taking suggestions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvdzKKwpe2TG_A7obm7jMwKGwWxQeiYAdB5dDGKI-Lb7ra6sJyjAAxlaFS5SDgTLiGvY-3jjkIoL4nEtsMjGbAk2icZ7ZIXGsbQtt4frC-IinOERpvuBfDnNNoY_IIajafkybv6oFRqWc/s1600/DSCN2048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvdzKKwpe2TG_A7obm7jMwKGwWxQeiYAdB5dDGKI-Lb7ra6sJyjAAxlaFS5SDgTLiGvY-3jjkIoL4nEtsMjGbAk2icZ7ZIXGsbQtt4frC-IinOERpvuBfDnNNoY_IIajafkybv6oFRqWc/s320/DSCN2048.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The day ended with cake, ice cream and a nap (for almost everyone). We will have some pictures of the cake debacle later this week. Stay tuned!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a great day with our families and want to give a huge "thank you" for all the birthday loot! I'm most excited that I don't have to buy new clothes for Brett's pictures this week. </div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-60012544893725616602011-04-23T12:25:00.000-07:002011-04-23T12:25:56.310-07:00Easter Festivities<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Easter! Brett's Easter excitement started a few weeks ago with a DSG event. Brett wasn't a fan of the Easter bunny and was in a hurry to get off his lap. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNqiH5wPKapRRMRW9SjEvfxdbcYUXLS2WYeNv3au9ofQqhuAO6SWGt1tsE4FMYhKZ_2DC8Qt2PFGi4R8SHb9OVdu5xcFoyWKnYD3da50JjpItev5IfBvgVsOEVIt_y-9gXSHilOg9FagQ8/s1600/IMG_0729.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNqiH5wPKapRRMRW9SjEvfxdbcYUXLS2WYeNv3au9ofQqhuAO6SWGt1tsE4FMYhKZ_2DC8Qt2PFGi4R8SHb9OVdu5xcFoyWKnYD3da50JjpItev5IfBvgVsOEVIt_y-9gXSHilOg9FagQ8/s320/IMG_0729.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At the DSG event Brett was able to meet Rachel Coleman of Signing Times. He was a little star struck. This was his first celebrity encounter and he wasn't really sure how to act. Hopefully, he'll be able to take his eyes of the next celebrity he meets long enough for a picture. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ATjGyhIInC_uyQ8mNP5LrEyxp0ye6A1A7m4wBvtN6uF8acXBZxDFwTPikh4Pg7MzV9Mwpy3sSP9p_F2m5BQwBSuxbXS8uZrs_QirE4TNOVbOKq2Olf-dYO-V5HN4P35QSiU3tVqPEbnF/s1600/IMG_0732.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ATjGyhIInC_uyQ8mNP5LrEyxp0ye6A1A7m4wBvtN6uF8acXBZxDFwTPikh4Pg7MzV9Mwpy3sSP9p_F2m5BQwBSuxbXS8uZrs_QirE4TNOVbOKq2Olf-dYO-V5HN4P35QSiU3tVqPEbnF/s320/IMG_0732.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">The Easter fun continued today with an egg hunt at the church. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So many eggs! Where do I start? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCsvpdN0ojRWt3pViAkFZGCly6NWk4eiEr1nX5KlFRsE9E5wJL-AvZShXkzIl-2awg8fh1m1umm0_pq2sOcnsUJDsIv44NMBUVaEsfaZYqnAGGdAP5auS8M_5rhboy5Za081kQ0MoEzEyG/s1600/IMG_0782.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCsvpdN0ojRWt3pViAkFZGCly6NWk4eiEr1nX5KlFRsE9E5wJL-AvZShXkzIl-2awg8fh1m1umm0_pq2sOcnsUJDsIv44NMBUVaEsfaZYqnAGGdAP5auS8M_5rhboy5Za081kQ0MoEzEyG/s320/IMG_0782.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a nice blue egg. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ZVzXMeh-jurvSUigsHPh3Kmv7RROUx4XJQbjjuTavUYyaGlAducCkdykiwo3UY_DDb6iF4qFOssO71o8OvxT09bveeMcglQ05zGGwfR6GiHVLrrLJyUuSsd_4HtVT-WbAIMygDk_mXR2/s1600/IMG_0780.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ZVzXMeh-jurvSUigsHPh3Kmv7RROUx4XJQbjjuTavUYyaGlAducCkdykiwo3UY_DDb6iF4qFOssO71o8OvxT09bveeMcglQ05zGGwfR6GiHVLrrLJyUuSsd_4HtVT-WbAIMygDk_mXR2/s320/IMG_0780.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Oh wait, I see another egg I want. Orange perhaps (Brett has professed his love for the color orange)!?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5wRMCh3ttXjoCCAdRHzZwcp_KmsYfqhpbuK5osjS6H1sNC7vCZ7IYq5FRf74oKoj_rZHPuv3VI-AMbZB2qI7nBF6ddg_fiNjDHV_A4i5y7_vKEuf1OCQdPdos-ZWMDyA4Mr89zF5m_iD/s1600/IMG_0781.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5wRMCh3ttXjoCCAdRHzZwcp_KmsYfqhpbuK5osjS6H1sNC7vCZ7IYq5FRf74oKoj_rZHPuv3VI-AMbZB2qI7nBF6ddg_fiNjDHV_A4i5y7_vKEuf1OCQdPdos-ZWMDyA4Mr89zF5m_iD/s320/IMG_0781.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Pink, even better! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5II7BE5qylvnJ3SPNBgv_vkgKkzZpuzTdyKM3_HKO7gpfR2SG7Zg9yYZ-HR9txKNPgEsIhKHmH6y02AErG4EwqYcxALq-KH1kyzAkNv90FqfKhXmTKgPK4BLzi8852SejS3Z-mfZQd0r6/s1600/IMG_0783.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5II7BE5qylvnJ3SPNBgv_vkgKkzZpuzTdyKM3_HKO7gpfR2SG7Zg9yYZ-HR9txKNPgEsIhKHmH6y02AErG4EwqYcxALq-KH1kyzAkNv90FqfKhXmTKgPK4BLzi8852SejS3Z-mfZQd0r6/s320/IMG_0783.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">After the egg hunt was over, we headed out to meet the Easter bunny. Brett still wasn't real impressed with the guy, so I jumped in to stall the tears. Take note, the pink egg traveled with us. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6W0KaNqyp5nGUUumfUleSofwp4c8_SxdhOG9RU6GGjDe4sugtwMOogXlT_t31skiF6HtBlI7r5hgpeSLAXnbhu685Tp8ZJClymRjuQ7sCSHDYG7SIg-tdQK8X2ylIxXpshVK-ijCzdmYm/s1600/IMG_0786.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6W0KaNqyp5nGUUumfUleSofwp4c8_SxdhOG9RU6GGjDe4sugtwMOogXlT_t31skiF6HtBlI7r5hgpeSLAXnbhu685Tp8ZJClymRjuQ7sCSHDYG7SIg-tdQK8X2ylIxXpshVK-ijCzdmYm/s320/IMG_0786.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally, we headed to the gym for some dancing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv5VnaaKf2xy00I2nHkGEAod8NZo36qif4If6c48GZhEU9DK7ls6lXjiHncYs1BitzrMYh0J2Y-IFcX4DCndR4wjNIRcPJ4-rzqKcWH_3d0pUdV-KGP_EyOu8zWfk_DxgWMZx5ablUDwld/s1600/IMG_0792.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv5VnaaKf2xy00I2nHkGEAod8NZo36qif4If6c48GZhEU9DK7ls6lXjiHncYs1BitzrMYh0J2Y-IFcX4DCndR4wjNIRcPJ4-rzqKcWH_3d0pUdV-KGP_EyOu8zWfk_DxgWMZx5ablUDwld/s320/IMG_0792.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Brett decided it was time for a rest and sat down with some eggs. However, the eggs were not enough. He gave the other kids some pretty good "share with me" eyes and they handed over a spoon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT1tqQTrMtj_CIaP7LZld9qj26ZvjEySGLj6i0522cqxEyJ6ZKNpUTQQQ-e0TPMNLcQXNr8Z9MGnCWUpS-5juH0PTVj0VWHCPC4hCWnJQHr8KFMBdGoKg3MRcGAY_QRp0g-eBYXB1zEEXA/s1600/IMG_0788.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT1tqQTrMtj_CIaP7LZld9qj26ZvjEySGLj6i0522cqxEyJ6ZKNpUTQQQ-e0TPMNLcQXNr8Z9MGnCWUpS-5juH0PTVj0VWHCPC4hCWnJQHr8KFMBdGoKg3MRcGAY_QRp0g-eBYXB1zEEXA/s320/IMG_0788.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Unfortunately, no one told Brett the spoon was only for pretending and not actually eating. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6nP4UP7UrDBMW4NvF-v1jzKWfVG1PjUipcbuT3n9yihwlFbR-iaX0ux4P9aeRdOj5GT2goicwSyHbwP20lLKEMoVLMYd9soTKQqh3PQwpGu3dmhTyjVepFtvrusv_rFf9I5wHrXZkGlW/s1600/IMG_0789.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6nP4UP7UrDBMW4NvF-v1jzKWfVG1PjUipcbuT3n9yihwlFbR-iaX0ux4P9aeRdOj5GT2goicwSyHbwP20lLKEMoVLMYd9soTKQqh3PQwpGu3dmhTyjVepFtvrusv_rFf9I5wHrXZkGlW/s320/IMG_0789.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Somewhere in the confusion Brett misplaced his pink egg and was left with a yellow. Not quite the same, but Brett was still excited to show it off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyD2wCEtVwsC74ycK8scIxj_8UIwLRr_MtiXFIOr2eu2Gqq0QB83svfH4QH9s-Ydto0CSwiz9cWrv3bHd1h7E5pXsunBtf5ERDU4nRLK5Xh2K6uOogizgfBaat8BUevR9MBOnd_VKbHvSx/s1600/IMG_0797.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyD2wCEtVwsC74ycK8scIxj_8UIwLRr_MtiXFIOr2eu2Gqq0QB83svfH4QH9s-Ydto0CSwiz9cWrv3bHd1h7E5pXsunBtf5ERDU4nRLK5Xh2K6uOogizgfBaat8BUevR9MBOnd_VKbHvSx/s320/IMG_0797.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Don't worry, we found the pink egg just before we left and Brett has been playing with it all afternoon.</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-64099049316779995732011-04-09T13:53:00.000-07:002011-04-09T13:53:31.963-07:00Some Advice From DadFirst off, make sure you save before you close a blog post... if you dont, you have to retype it again.<br />
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Secondly, when buying a house... take everything you can get when closing.<br />
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Erin and I bought our house a couple of years ago. The couple that lived in the house before us had a 2 year old daughter. While going back and forth on closing the sale of the house it was mentioned that they could leave all of the child proofing items in the house for us. Like a dummy, I told them to go ahead and take that stuff with them. I could just imagine every time I tried to open a drawer or cabinet having to fight some child lock. Sure enough, a few days after closing on the house we find out that Erin is pregnant. Needless to say I was a very happy individual... up until this week. Brett decided that he would start crawling, which is an amazing thing and makes me smile every time he wobbles across the floor... but it also made me realize that I now need to go spend a hundred bucks or so childproofing the house. So, in closing, I would like to say that if you have the opportunity to get something for "free"... take it. You never know when something as simple as a child lock will save you some cash.<br />
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Oh and by the way... Brett has his own style of "army" crawling.<br />
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Enjoy the Video.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwWqh9qBKn0gt5OtHUvvQ99dPgsxH944aaFRiZw_b9cWYxzeg_pzDAT2NUedm-BdeEim1Yc57ClxLCg6HJCdQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-10320115129946842932011-03-19T18:34:00.000-07:002011-03-19T18:34:45.788-07:00"Self-Feeding"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't realize it had been so long since I posted. Brett has changed so much over the last few months. He is learning new things everyday. He is sitting like a champ and can now transition from sitting to his stomach. My guess is he will learn to go from laying to sitting in a matter of days. He's trying his hardest to crawl, but isn't getting very far. He's can get on his knees and on his hands, but hasn't figured out how to coordinate the two. It won't be long though, his buddy Isaac is a pretty good teacher. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have really been working on Brett's oral skills lately. The "experts" don't recommend sippy cups for children with Down syndrome, so Cody and I brought home a cup to teach Brett to drink from. A month later, Brett was still chewing on the rim of the cup. We have now transitioned to a straw. Brett had it figured out in a matter of hours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We've also been working on self feeding. We've worked with biter biscuits, yogurt melts and puffs. The yogurt melts got stuck in the roof of Brett's mouth and he was breaking off chunks of the biscuits in a matter of days. After some choking on large pieces we eliminated the biscuits from his diet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Brett has done fine with the puffs, but his OT suggested we work more on using his fingers to eat instead of fisting his food. Day 1 we tried cottage cheese. After 10 minutes of "self-feeding" Brett had a lap full of cottage cheese and his belly was still empty. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Day 2 was mashed bananas (notice that we removed his highchair cover after the cottage cheese incident and have not put it back). I'm not sure Brett was much of a fan. He preferred the veggies and cheese he was getting from his grandpa. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Tonight we decided to try another approach. Pudding! I thought the cottage cheese was bad, but I didn't know what messy was until today. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I felt as though Brett did a good job picking up the pudding and getting it in his mouth. That was until I took off the highchair tray and found this. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by. I hope to get some newer videos of Brett up, so check back soon!</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944558512128205522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692388022594020477.post-50008189670940652322011-02-14T19:03:00.000-08:002011-02-14T19:03:38.196-08:00The Results are In<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today was Brett's 9 month checkup. 9 months, really? Yes, really! Things started off great. Brett was measure and weighed and Cody and I were very excited to see that Brett is finally starting to catch up with his peers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You see, children with Down syndrome are often smaller than their counterparts. Even though Brett's length was in the 75% when he was born, he quickly began to lose steam. At his 6 month checkup, Brett was <3% for height, weight and head circumference. For this very reason, Brett and all his buddies get their very own growth chart. On the modified chart Brett ranked 32%, 56% and 53%, respectively. The strangest part of this is people constantly baulk at how big Brett is. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today, Brett's stats changed significantly. When plotted on the Down syndrome chart, Brett ranked the following: 69% for length, 75% for weight, and 55% for head circumference. However, that's not the big news. Brett's measurements actually made it onto the standard growth chart. His length fell into the 20% and his weight at 19%. His head was still in the <3%, but I'm sure it will eventually catch up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once we were back in the room, Brett was poked and the nurse checked the iron levels in his blood. There were a few frowns, but no tears. Once the nurse left, Cody and Brett examined the needle stick</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Brett quickly decided that the needle stick and blood rushing from his finger weren't so bad. I'm sure he will be showing his wound to his friend Skyler Thursday in class. Chicks dig blood, right!?<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The appointment flew by and it didn't take long for the nurse to come back in. This time she came with a needle. We didn't anticipate Brett getting any shots this visit, but we were wrong. This needle stick brought with it the poutty lip and tears. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">After a few hugs from dad and kisses from mom, Brett was all smiles again. Until...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">we placed him back on the table to finish getting dressed. The memories and tears quickly came flooding back!</div><br />
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