Have Your Puddin'....And Wear It Too!

When I was young I remember doodlin' in pudding on our kitchen counter.  Stu and I thought Brody would love it just as much.  He's a little too young for writing his name or drawing pictures in it, nonetheless it was a fun treat for him all in the same.  We were determined that he would be more consumed in eating the pudding rather than playing in it.  Boy, were we wrong!  I think the only tiny bit that got into his mouth, was the bit that he licked off the spoon before banging it on the table.  He was a slippin' and a sliddin' fool, meanwhile I'm making sure he won't fall off the counter, his Daddy was alongside him rubbing it on his face encouraging him to do more.  Boys will be boys. :)

Happy Birthday America!

4th of July was the first holiday Brody celebrated last year.  Time sure does fly by with these little ones!!  Look how little our snuggle bug was.  I remember when he would just fall asleep in my arms.  Now, that's a rare moment in our household.:)

This year, we went to the parade in Downtown Melbourne.  But, the smart parents we are, forgot the camera at home.  We then headed over to Isabella's house, where we grilled out with some friends.

Blade Family Pictures

We took family pictures from the Blade side (along with Brody's one year) at sunset in Jetty Park.  Boy, did Jenny Denson do a fabulous job.  Thank you Jenny for capturing some absolutely beautiful photos.

The Three Amigos

We joined Isabella and Delana at Play Plus for a play date.  We checked out a Kindermusik class while we were there.  We played with different instruments and sang songs.  Brody is definitely all boy.  All he wanted to do with each instrument was bang it on the ground.  Hey, he's one smart little cookie if you ask me.  He knew he was able to make a louder sound that way, then if he just hit it with his hand.  The teacher was trying to teach the kids how to put things back into the box, along with taking them out.  Taking toys out is a no brainer in Brody's book, now putting them away is a different story.  He was definitely one of those kids that had to see the next toy before he was willing to give up his.  It was fun to see him interact with everyone.  My baby boy is growing up!

Delana playing with the train set

Peek-A-Boo!

Isabella

A Week in Paradise

Our families rented a house in Vero Beach.  It had everything you wanted in a house and more!  Every family had their own bed and bathroom, which allowed four families to live under one roof blissfully.  It was especially nice for Brody (and us) to see both sides of the family without having to travel between homes.  We had the ocean less than a block away, with a pool in the backyard.  Talk about never wanting to go back home!!

Brody hanging out with Hadley and Brooke

Our little thumb sucker

Lovin' on Papa Don and Granny

Brody LOVES his Kami.  They are going to be such good buds.  It's nice to know they'll be in the same grade when they enter school.

We ventured out to the beach just about every day.  Brody LOVED driving his buggy over there.  He would just lean back with one hand on the wheel.  Stu made a great "play pen" for Brody to play in so he wouldn't crawl away.  Hey, think what you want to, but it was sooo entertaining everyone wanted a hole in the sand.  I mean what's there NOT to love.  You have sand surrounding you in all directions that makes playing in it a breeze.  Ha! Soon enough, all four cousins had one big hole of their own to share.  

Hi Mommy!  Brody liked going in the water with his Daddy.  Almost a little TOO far!

Aunt Heather wanted to clean the small pool one day, meanwhile Uncle Stuart took matters into his own hands.  Not only was the pool clean but the people inside were as well.  Eh, Who needs a bath in an actual tub.

This picture is my favorite of Kami Lu.  Look at those beautiful eyes.  Don't worry folks, we got those "parts" covered.

Wrigley LOVED the water.  When I mean loved, I mean he LOVED IT!!  If someone was in the pool so was he.

Swimming with Nana

Daddy's little buddy fighting off some sleep

The Unterbrinks came to visit the last couple of days of our stay.  We played bocce ball and kick ball to end the nights out with a bang.  Brody and I didn't make it out with the bocce ball crew, this one year old and pregnant Momma needed their sleep.  So, we made sure we headed out the next night EXTRA early so we could join.

Talk about an intense game of bocce ball.  What a blast!

"Ok, on the count of three throw.....1, 2, 3!!"

Can you believe the game actually ended in a tie?  9 to 9!  No better way to end a family game, minus a couple injuries!! 

For the record.  It was the bottom of the ninth, the bases were loaded.  I was on third holding Brody and Jackie moved herself to catcher to try and stop the winning run.  And can you believe she actually tagged out her OWN SON who could have scored the winning run!?!?!  Boy on boy is she competitive!!   

The week went by way too fast.  We are soo thankful that our families were able to come down for Brody's special day.  We love and miss you guys!!