Brennan and Daddy's Day

Today, February 25, 2012, Brennan turned 15 months old. Time is going so fast. To celebrate, James took Brennan out to Dalki Land by himself. It was nice to get a break, but I thought it was great that they had some father daughter time. When they got back, Brennan was super happy and active even though she had not had a nap. Here are the photos we took when they returned from Dalki Land:

The Gang's All Here

Finally, on Monday, February 20, 2012, we were able to get Brennan, Alex, and Ezra together for a play date for the first time in months. It was great! I really enjoy spending time with the boys' mommies and seeing the boys. I love seeing how much they have all changed (the babies, that is!). Brennan and I were a little late in arriving, so we hadn't been there long when Alex got grumpy and decided he needed his nap post haste. Unfortunately, all the photos I have are of Brennan and Ezra. Darn it! Maybe next week when we meet up again.

Ezra totally in love with Brennan's new Adidas.

As you can see, Brennan is not shy.

Two beautiful babies.

Annoyed with Mom for taking photos and disturbing play time.

"Hey, Ez! Check out this bucket! It's awesome!"

Nothing In Particular

Sometimes when we are doing nothing in particular, we get out the camera and just start clicking away. It can easily turn a so-so day into one of hilarity. I love those days. Even though the funny photos that I take of James (when I have the camera, he can't take photos of me!) get deleted almost immediately. We still get a big kick out of them. Of course, Brennan's photos are here:

February 19, 2012.

Bren in a Box

This morning, February 17, Brennan took a great interest in a box we received a few days ago. James was playing with her and decided to put her in the box to see what she would do. Well, you would think this kid is Miss Daisy or something! See for yourself...

New Things...

I suppose that every post could be called this since Brennan literally does something new every day. She is getting more coordinated by the day, communicates more eloquently (either by saying new words or using body language), and even plays in different ways. It us so exciting to observe.

This week alone she has figured out the patterns to the horn on her car (every fourth press there is a song that she loves to 'boogie' to), has said at least three different words (with attempts at numerous other ones), and climbed stairs on her own.

Her words of the week so far are: 'teacher', 'dirty', 'cheese'. She also correctly named one of her hand puppets (a pig we call Portia). Today, she made the association between Daddy's nostrils and the pig on her pajamas nostrils. She is also correctly identifying her toes and the number 1. Another new thing is driving her car forwards and backwards as shown below!

February 15, 2012.

Valentine's Day 2012

Valentine's Day is not a big deal in our house. James and I don't do much. Maybe a card or a small token of some sort, but that's it. Other than Alex's Valentine for Brennan, I hate to say Brennan didn't get anything. :-( Not that I didn't look in several different places though!

I did take some photos for posterity. Yes, Brennan's outfit is a little self serving...

"Really, Mom? More photos???"

Tolerating the camera.

Playing with her first baby remote.

Shaking her maraca!

When you get a photo like this, you stop taking photos.

Brennan and Alex Together Again

Well, it seems that it is still very hard to get all the babies together in one place at the same time. Amazing how that can happen. I mean, they are babies after all! Even though Ezra couldn't make it, Brennan and I finally met up with Alex and his mum, Mihyun, at Tumbland this past Monday, February 13. It was quite funny as this is the first time since she has started walking that Brennan has been to this particular kids cafe. Brennan was on all 4 cylinders the entire time. Going here, there, and everywhere! Alex was a little shy and wary at first and didn't want to go far from his mum. When he saw Brennan hit the ground running, he warmed up fast and was right there with her! 

And they are off!

"Mom, you are cramping my style!"

My absolute favorite photo of the day!

On the trampoline charming the employees (in the background).

Playing near the flying fox.

In the ball pit throwing balls at the employee.

Coming out of the ball pit.

Having a blast on the inflatable bouncing mound.

Alex catching Bren up on what he's been up to over the past few months.

Alex pushing Bren around in a police car.

In hot pursuit.

Climbing stairs like a pro.

As we were getting ready to leave, Alex gave Brennan a hug and gave her her very first Valentine card and present (a box of Hershey's kisses) from a boy! When the camera gets charged, I will take a photo and post!


Here it is: