having fun in the sun

We have had some great weather the last couple weeks and we are outside enjoying it often. Braeden is doing well and last week was almost at 11 1/2 lbs and no longer fits in his newborn clothes. We can see his legs and cheeks getting bigger (very cute). He LOVES when TJ talks and sings to him - his eyes just light up and he coo's back at her occasionally. He is smiling now but it still takes quite a bit of work - but is worth it bc it is adorable! Braeden is very content unless he is hungry and he will let you know. He does have a fussy period starting around 5 pm and just wants to be held but is also sleeping better at night and usually I can get a 4-5 hr chunk of sleep as well :) We feel like we are over the hump of adjustment with TJ as well, she loves him very much and is eager to try to help or calm him when he is fussy or crying.

Brad is also done with his turnaround and back to regular schedule. YAY!!! It will be an adjustment when I have to do the night shift (dinner, bath, bed) by myself as he has been home every night. Below are pictures of what we have been up too -

It is the start of sprinkler season - still a little chilly with the wind when we had this out but TJ does not care



Braeden is luckily pretty content in his car seat - it has worked well to get him shade at parks - BUT we got a new stroller that will provide shade as well so I won't need to cart around the HEAVY carseat!


Ski to Sea party over Memorial Day weekend. Brad did not have a team this year since everyone was working. Fairhaven was CRAZY, but after some shaved ice and shade we had a GREAT time watching Terrace dance to Space Band. The singer and the drummer were part of the band from our wedding - it made me smile so much to see her dancing! She really wants to see the "singers" again so I hope they have more all ages shows!

enjoying a horse ride!






Braeden 1 month pictures - see below that our cat Bob (better known as bubba) is still bigger than braeden and MUCH heavier






Date night to a beautiful restaurant on the water - TJ was at our good friends house and we brought B with us! We were there for almost 4 hrs addressing our announcements, hanging out with friends and eating yummy food! It was hard trying to keep B shaded but we found my lightweight nursing coverup worked great - sleeping on my lap and then with Micah (who was in the delivery room supporting me both times but sadly unable to view either c-section) THANKS MICAH!



We had a great family day at Lake Whatcom enjoying lunch, swimming in the lake and playing at the park. Braeden enjoyed the fresh air as well.



Braeden and mommy -