Random Pictures

Here's just a few random pictures from the past couple weeks... Brett is finally enjoying his baths a little more. At least, he doesn't scream the whole time! The two boys - such great brothers already! You can see why we call him Chunky Monkey! This is how Jack falls asleep when he is mad because he got sent to bed early with no pacifier for being naughty.

Apple Treeing

We went to Crane's Apple Orchard this past weekend to, as Jack calls it, go "apple treeing." We picked apples, went on a hay ride, and Jack rode the cow train. Brett slept in the Baby Bjorn the whole time, but did seem to love the fresh air and being able to nap close to mom! We all had fun! This is one of my favorite pictures. Kudos to Troy for capturing the perfect shot!

Big Brother

Jack has been such a great big brother so far! He is quick to want to help with Brett and always loves to hold him or kiss him! He has had almost no moments of jealousy, just occasionally when Nanny or G wants to hold Brett! He is also anxious to do all the things for his baby brother that mom and dad do. This is sometimes hilarious, though we try to never laugh in front of Jack because he is so serious about being a big boy and helping. He tries to help change Brett's diaper by offering to wipe him, he has pulled his shirt up to try to breastfeed Brett when he is hungry, and, as you can see below, he has put on the Baby Bjorn, just with Elmo in it instead of Brett!!

Brett's One Month Birthday

I'm a little late with this post, but wanted to write about Brett's one month birthday and post a picture. Brett is so different from Jack as a baby! Poor Brett has had belly aches from early on. We are finally figuring out how to help him out, though, with a combination of new bottles, different formula, and an herbal supplement called Gripe Water. Now that Brett's belly is feeling better he is really turning into a much happier baby! He screams much less now, which we are all thankful for! He also sleeps much better, although he fights going to sleep. The funny thing is, he then fights waking up! Here's a picture of him in the same chair we took pictures of Jack in each month with the same lion.

Catch Up

So I have already gotten behind on the blog! Here's a little catch up on what has been going on with us!

Jack turned three on September 26! We can't believe what a smart and kind little man he is becoming! He enjoyed a birthday party at the zoo with his family and friends. Here are some pics from the day he was born and today...

Brett has been adjusting to "life on the outside." He has had some belly issues, which have been diagnosed as colic. He's getting both nursed and formula (because the kid is always hungry!!) so we have switched to a soy formula and are giving him some herbal remedies for colic. They seem to be helping. We're figuring it out - much to his and our relief! Here's some pics of him...