First Ranger Game

We took Brock to the last home game *of the regular season.* YAY for playoffs again this year!  Brock enjoyed the adventure, but wasn't interested in watching the game.  He climbed on the railing, pointed out the babies, ate a little (lot) of ice cream, watched the fireworks, etc.  I am glad we took him, although it was quite exhausting.  We will take him again when he can sit still, which I am afraid might be never!  HA!

Luckily we found some seats in the shade....

Grandpa and Brock eyeing Daddy's ice cream!

When Brock says, "Can I have a bite?"  it sounds more like, "I bite?!"  He loves ice cream!

 

My Boys

GOOD LUCK RANGERS!!!!

80 weeks old!

Yes, the emails I get from babycenter.com still state how many weeks old Brock is at the time.  I think next time someone asks how old he is I am going to respond in weeks, wait for their expression and wish I had a camera to record it.  HA!  Brock recently had his 18 month check up and here it goes:

Height: 33 inches - 67th percentile *this is definitely not correct if you take a look at our child, but it is on record*  :)
Weight: 28.5 pounds - 78th percentile
Head Circumference: 48 cm - 54th percentile

Brock has learned that the dr. office means shots and shots hurt.  He was fine in the waiting area, but as soon as we went back to take his measurements there was a complete meltdown.  He was crawling up me like a cat up a tree.  It took two of us to hold him down for shots and that is so hard for this mommy.  I hate seeing him so upset!  Luckily no more shots until he is 4 years old!  On a different note, the dr. was impressed that Brock is using the potty.  He is not potty trained yet, but he is definitely interested in getting there. 

Coo-ing Babies and Cooler Weather!

I need to introduce you to some of Brock's newest friends...

Emily- 5 months

Cute photo of them looking at each other

Maggie- 1 week old

You might remember the next little monkeys from play date photos here.  It is crazy to think a year has already gone by!

3 Pals- Phoenix (15 mo), Brock (18 mo) and Brooke (2.5 yrs)

PSA:  Brock has officially worn down the tires on his bike.  I am not sure they make those bikes with the intention of a kiddo riding it as much as he does!  We go to the park every day we get a chance now that the weather is cooler.  Here is a catch up on our little guy...

He loves music and playing his harmonica.

And the Lego table at the library.  I bet Daddy could build one of those...

Oh, and rock climbing.  What 18 month old doesn't?!?!

Update...
His favorite food is pasta, actually Parmesan cheese.  Gigi "loves" when Brock sits by her at Olive Garden.  He requests that she dip his bread stick in her soup, then he then licks the yummy soup off and hands the bread stick back for another dip.  He does this with chips and salsa too.  Icky! :) 

He can point out and name his body parts.  He can also tell you what sounds animals make.  I am sure you have seen the "Teach Your Baby to Read" infomercial....not needed....just read your child the same books and it will go something like this...

Moo, Baa, La La La by Sandra Boynton

Mommy:  The cow says...
Brock:  MOOOOOOO
Mommy:  The sheep says...
Brock:  BAAAAAAAA
Mommy: And three singing pigs say La La La

.....
Mommy:  Rhinoceroses snort and snuff, while little dogs go...
Brock:  RUFF RUFF RUFF
Mommy:  Other dogs go...
Brock:  BOW WOW WOW
Mommy:  And cats and kittens say...
Brock:  MEE-OWW

I am so thankful that he loves books!

I Remember

Thomas E. Franklin/The Bergen Record

Today we took a moment to remember those lost on 9/11/01.  I will never forget where I was that day when the news broke.  I was a college student that had to be at my part-time accounting job by 7:30am and remember sitting in my cubicle when I heard the news on the radio.  I stopped, listened intently and found the nearest tv.  Classes were cancelled, the air was somber and we were glued to the coverage.  How do we help?  What do we do now?  It was an emotional time. 

The message in Church this morning was, "Forgiveness does not have a statute of limitations."  We must forgive as we have been forgiven.  That is sometimes easier said than done.