Paralympics 2012

26 August 2012

B and I saw some pretty amazing people on our walk this morning.  Members of the USA Paralympic Team were practicing on the Lakenheath High School track this morning. So humbling.

 

And my little Olympian crawled today!! Pretty cool.

Can you see his teeth? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Last Two Weeks

25 August 2012

The last two weeks have been filled with change and progress.

I started back to work full time and worked diligently in my classroom whlie B started daycare for the first time.  He now has a high pitched scream and runny nose to show for it, but he has also made some new friends, one of which is my co-worker's son, Tyler.  Right now I'm watching him "worm around" and get on to his knees, making his way to the Xbox where he likes to push the green button and get the dvd out. Time for some gates and other child safetly devices. Yeah, we have been slacking on that one big time.

 Bradyn's so proud of how well he can sit up and play with his toys!

 He also has two teeth! I tried to get him to show me, but that wasn't happening!

First time sitting in the high chair at Pinkerton's.

 We had a baked sweet potato, yum!

 

 



 I'm sad that we won't get to spend our days together, but we make the most of our nights and weekends. Time to spend some QT with the little foot muncher now!

7 month pictures

 

 

 

London 2012

13 August 2012

 So these are the Olympic pics that didn't make Facebook because there were so many just at Beach Volleyball. Actually there were a lot of just me and I didn't want to be one of THOSE people. But hey, when you have a blog that's all about you, well then it's appropriate. Enjoy!

The Mall-road leading to Buckingham Palace



Horse Guards Parade-the venue with the best view! Latvia vs Netherlands

Italia







Entertainment Darren couldn't get enough of!

Netherlands



Brasil-Silver Medal winners!

Ever since Paris, I have been trying out these perception photos!

The tube stop for Olympic Park

At Westfield Mall-Olympic Park behind me.

Stratford Centre

ABC'S and Teethies

9 August 2012

 I was on the hunt for a rubbery teether for B and walked away with these bath letters instead. You know the foamy kind with different textures, perfect for babies to play with in the bath. Turns out they double as a teether and the perfect distraction while I'm doing anything else but playing with him. I decided to take some shots of B with his name spelled out, but as you can see he had a different idea in mind. 
Maybe he wants to be called Brady?

I know that would make his dad happy.

By the way, as of August 3, Bradyn officially has his first tooth!! 

Weekend in Wales

6 August 2012

 A weekend away from England to 1.) See another Olympic event, this time Football. 

Great seats we scored before we knew GB was in! 
Great Britain vs. South Korea

Unfortunately they lost in added extra time, 2-1.

Cardiff Castle with the Olympic Logo

2.) Give B his first dip in a swimming pool.





 

 3.) Take in the sights of Cardiff.

Cardiff Bay

I have no idea what this says because it's in Welsh, but my friend Kelcey and I saw Mama Mia here one  night and now I have a beautiful picture of it during the day!

We didn't get a picture of the Millenium Stadium where the football was played, but the library had the same graphic, so I guess it will do! 

Not a bad weekend.

Look at this chunky monkey! 

 B, you absolutely love the water and although you were quite confused, wondering why everyone was joining you during bath time, you soon started splashing around with excitement!  We are amazed at how fast you are growing and how much you eat!  You love your orange veggies-sweet potatoes, carrots, and pumpkin.  As of last Thursday you have been sleeping up to 10 hours a night, straight through. Which makes for one happy momma!