His Whine is cute

Brady's is whiney, but it is so cute, unless something is really wrong, but I don't think that it is. I think he has found his new way of communicating and it is coming out in the from of a sweet little whine.

I heart Thursdays

I am lucky enough to have a part-time work schedule. I work MWF from the office and couple hours Thursday and Friday from home. When Thursday roles around I am giddy with excitement because I know I get the whole day, well, the next four days with Brady. Thursday morning we aren't rushing around the house trying to get two adults and a baby out the door. The morning isn't a flurry of bag packing, lunch packing,  coffee gulping one word conversations. Thursday morning Brady and I wake up slowly. We enjoy the morning. We both take our time eating breakfast and enjoying each others company. I know each day with Brady is a gift and to be able to slow down and really enjoy him is the best. Right now he is sleeping in his swing. Don't tell him he is asleep. SHHHH! He would be so mad.

Happy Seven Months

Brady is seven months old today. I seriously can't believe that he five months away from being one year old.  Being his mom really is magical. I love him so much. He is he best thing that has ever happened to Brian and I. Tomorrow I will post more about his seven month self. For now enjoy these pictures.

Working Mom

Next Tuesday I have to travel to Boise for work. Meaning I will be 8 hours (driving) and 1.5 hours (flying) away from Brady. I am excited for the work project taking me to Boise but I am not excited about being away from my baby for 12 hours. A 9 hour work day is the longest I have ever been away from Brady, and I am more than ready to be home with him by 5 pm  three day a week when I work from the office.

Last month I was in Pullman for a branch opening. The hardest part about traveling for work minus just missing Brady is trying to fit pumping into my schedule, and trying to find places to pump. Luckily our branch in Pullman had a private bathroom I could use. I don't know what to expect in Boise. Plus, I have to take my pump on the plane with me. I am sure it will all work out but I am a little stressed about it all. I have five days off before I head to Boise so at least I will have plenty of time to get enough milk pumped for Brian to give to Brady while I am gone.

Sleep. I remember you.

Pillow, I remember you. I remember laying apon you all night, or for at least eight hours. Bed, I remember you our relaxing nights and late mornings. Sleep, I remember you. The way I would wake up feeling refreshed after spending the night with you. The way you made my skin glow. The way you made my brain function. The way I was so carefree and awake. Coffee was not a necessity but a treat. Long gone are those days. Sleep, I hope we meet again.

Brady is only sleeping a couple of hours a night. I am barely hanging in there. I hope this phase passes soon.

Apples Are Icky

We are experimenting with food. So far Brady loves sweet potatoes, peas, and bananas. And he H-A-T-E-S hates apples. Do not even think about shoving one more bite of pureed apples anywhere near his mouth. He will not stand (or sit...he can't stand by himself because he is only 7 months old...geesh!) for it!

Apples are icky!

I'm just kick'n' it in my doggie hat.

We totally match. It was completely accidental and I didn't even notice it until Brian pointed it out.

We had such a wonderful weekend. This is the first weekend in forever that we didn't have plans with someone else. It was just us, all weekend. It was awesome! I made chili colorado burritos and sweet and spicy pork for dinner. I made all of Brady's baby food for the week. I bakes gingersnaps which Brian claimed he didn't like and then preceded to eat all of. He later said he didn't like gingersnap cookies when they were hard but he really enjoyed the soft cookies I made. Back to work tomorrow but only for three days. YAY!

First Gonzaga Game

Brian and I are both huge Gonzaga Basketball fans...so...it was so fun taking Brady to his first Zag game today. He was so cute and he had so much fun. When we walked in the Kennel he was a little take back by the very loud band playing. I was not sure how he would handle the noise from the actual game as we got closer to our seats. Our seats were almost court side so each whistle, buzzer, cheerleader made Brady pause. As the game continued he really started to like all the action.

He didn't cry once. He didn't laugh either which is his new thing. He is always laughing. He did look around in amazement and followed the game from one side of the court to the other. Such a fun day and what fun memories.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Holiday Pics!

Last Saturday Rachel came to our house to take pictures of our little family. The plan was to meet Rachel at Manito and get family pictures in the park that is beautifully painted in red, orange, yellow, and brown leaves. Unfortunately a torrential down poor struck just as we where headed to Manito. Luckily Rachel was willing to drive to our house where we took fun family pictures in various areas of our home. Today we got a sneak peek at the pics and they are so cute.  I am really happy with the way they turned out. I am not very happy about the functioning of my iPhone, because it is not functioning well at all. I can't download the picture and show you guys! I will try again tomorrow. Family pictures are so fun this year. This is the first year our holiday card won't be just the two of us. Yay!

First Halloween! First Halloween party!

Brady partied like it was his first Halloween, and it was. He dressed up for his first party at play school.  Most of the kids where pooped out by the time we got to the party--drunk on breast milk and sweet potatoes. Brady mostly just looked at us like " why am I wearing this? You are embarrassing me in front of my friends." He was so cute.

We took our little dragon home and handed out candy to a million kids. We get so many trick-or-treaters. We quit handing out candy at about 8, because it was Brady's bath time and we always do bath and story time as a family (only child). I left the candy dish by the door with a note that said "take two-Happy Halloween." Take two. Not one. We thought that was generous. I walked back out to the kitchen to get a drink of water and I heard a kid emptying the candy into his ginormous garbage bag. I opened the door and caught him mid-candy-hording. He ran away. He was a big kid. Like a teenager. Taking all the candy meant for the little kids.

The cheesy-bacon-tator-tot casserole I made was delicious and so where the sugar cookies Brian and I made. Overall it was an adorable first Halloween.