Trip to South Dakota

I know I am kinda back tracking, but we took so many cute pictures of Brooklynn with her cousins, that I just have to post some. We had a nice time and enjoyed seeing our family. Joy and Corey's wedding was absolutely beautiful and we were so glad to be a part of their special day. Brooklynn did amazing during the 9 hr drive to South Dakota. She is such a little trooper. The puppies had to stay at home, as we thought we would have our hands full and a very full car. We missed them, but they more than likely had more fun staying with their friends...or at least Lola had fun. Leroy was his normal bossy self the entire time. Oh well, that's just how he is.

Zoo - Saturday

We joined Athena & Alexis at the zoo on Saturday. The weather was amazing, so we had to take advantage of it. We definitely got our use out of the zoo membership (highly recommend this). Brooklynn enjoyed watching the fish move around and captured alot of "oh how cute" from other zoo-goers. She was dressed in a little dress and matching hat, from her Aunt Wendy & family. I put her in the carrier for most of the day - facing out (for the first time) and she did so well. She made Mommy very proud. I was kinda scared about the sun, so I put enough sun screen on her to last a life time. Can you say over protective?

Ear Piercing - Ouch

Last week Athena, Alexis, Brooklynn and I had a "Girls Day" and enjoyed some retail therapy. We went to South Dakota for Joy's (sister inlaw) wedding over the weekend, so it had been a week or so since we last saw the Delaneys. Well, during our shopping trip, I decided to get Brooklynn's ears pierced. Being the wimp that I am, I felt so bad and could not hold her during the process. Athena to the rescue!! She held her for me, while I paced the floor. She really screamed..I felt so bad. On top of it, the piercing gun became lodged during her second ear and they had to start over. Ohhhh, I felt so bad. At least Auntie Athena was the bad person and not Mommy!! Anyway, her ears are doing great and here are some pictures from our little adventure.

Poor baby!!

Don't look Brooklynn!!

Finally - We have our own blog

I've been meaning to do this for months..seriously, but it is always something. No more excuses - today is the day!! My hope is that our friends and family will use our blog as a means to watch our beautiful daughter grow and change, as we can't believe how time is flying by. She is almost 3 months old now and really starting to develop a personality. She knows what she likes and you will know if she isn't a big fan. She is really cooing and giving big smiles. I know I am partial, but I think she is the best baby and we couldn't love her more. Chris was giving me a hard time last night that she never takes her eyes off me. She keeps a close watch on her Mommy. Oh motherhood is the best feeling in the world. We waited for so long and there were times I never thought it would happen, but here we are!! Our prayers have been answered.