Fall Colors

Fall is one of my favorite times in Colorado. Unlike Texas, we actually have four distinct seasons. Fall here is full of cool days and even cooler nights. In the city the leaves range from yellow to orange to red. It is a beautiful site driving down the neighborhood streets and seeing all the leaves falling, and all the kids playing in the piles on their front lawns. We happen to have a small tree in our backyard that has beautiful red leaves. The pictures don't even capture how red the leaves really are, but it will give you an idea. We should be getting our first snow in the city soon, and then the leaves will fall off completely. We are just trying to enjoy the fall colors while they last.

Play Time

Brooks doesn't have a real good play mat that he can lay on where everything hangs down in his face. So instead we just lay him on his back on a blanket. Since he was totally tiny I've been introducing him to toys and books. I'll lay some down next to him on his blanket or dangle them in his face. Just a week or two ago he became interested in the toys. He'll now grab at them and put them in his mouth. His "favorite toys" are just those rings that hook together. They are real easy for him to grab and play with. Last week I introduced him to this bug/butterfly thing that lights up and plays music. The wings on the bug have that crinkle material, and he seemed to like that. He grabbed the bug and played with the wings and put it in his mouth. I know it seems dumb, but every small milestone is big to me. Brooks seems to be about a month behind in development and growth, so I love to see him learning new things. He can also hold his head up real well while on his tummy, and he can roll from his tummy to his back. He smiles and laughs (I'm still working on a video of him laughing), and he really seems to enjoy interacting with people. I'm looking forward to our 4 month doctors visit tomorrow to see what she thinks about his growth...I'm not looking forward to his shots though.

Sitting up in the Bumbo

So, Brooks has been practicing sitting up on the floor (with the help of Mommy and Daddy of course). I thought I would try out the Bumbo. I couldn't wait to put him in the seat and bring him in the kitchen with me so he could watch me cook. I sat him in the seat and put it on top of the table, and I gave him some rings to play with and chew on. A couple of minutes later I looked up and he had spit up all over. I took him out and cleaned it up and then put him back in. Not two minutes later and he did it again. Well, this happened one more time before I decided that the Bumbo after a meal wasn't the smartest idea. I tried it again the other day (when I took this picture). I guess it doesn't matter how longer after he has eaten - he still pukes all over the place. Too bad, he seems to like it. He's not even bothered by the puking. This little guy is just the biggest puker that I know. He is constantly spitting up - and nobody is safe! It will be a good day when that little thing in his throat matures.

To see more pictures...

...go check out the "Our Family Photos" Link. I upload all our pictures on a shutterfly site, and then pick the best for the blog. But just in case you haven't gotten enough of my adorable little boy, I wanted to make sure you knew where you could go to get your fill. Ha.

The eyes of Texas are upon you...

The Longhorns came into town this weekend to play CU, and of course we were there to support the team (thanks Bryan). We had a great day! We spent some time in the foothills so we could capture the fall leaves, and then off to the game. Brooks watched the game from the comforts of the Baby Bjorn. He watched a little and then slept, and then woke up to eat and watch a little more. It's times like these that I really appreciate what a good baby Brooks is. He is so mellow and easy-going. He just hung out and had a great time. I can't count the number of people that pointed and commented on what an adorable baby we were carrying around. He did look pretty stinkin' cute!

Pumpkin Patch

While in Arlington, my mom and I took Brooks to a pumpkin patch. We thought about all the adorable pictures we could get of Brooks in the pumpkins. Well - Brooks had other plans. The poor little guy was so tired (and in baby world that translates into grumpy). We got a few shots before he seriously broke down. As soon as my mom finally picked him up - he fell asleep before we even got to the car. What a rough life?

Pictures from Texas

We were so lucky to get to see family while in Texas. We stayed with my mom and step-dad (Grandma and Pops). My dad and step-mom stopped by as well (Grandpa and Ladybug). Chad's family was also in the area so Aunt Jill and Brodie, Aunt Joy, and Birdie and Scoops all got to come hang out with us. Gosh - do you think Brooks will be spoiled at all with all those grandparents?!