August Happenings

We have been very busy lately. So, I thought I'd update with the highlights of the past couple of weeks.

We joined the Park District Aquatic center so we have been hanging out at the pool (when its not raining!!!) The Aquatic center is really nice. Its got a nice fitness center and indoor pool as well. I just started a water aerobics class on Saturday, and Brooke will begin swimming lessons in October!

Brooke & I on the lazy river

On August 21st, Kevin & I celebrated our 3rd anniversary. Time really flies. We went out to Branmor's for dinner to celebrate (just the 2 of us).

Kevin got me an Edible arrangement (very sweet and Weight Watchers friendly!)

Brooke Madeleine turned 8 months old! I can't believe it myself! Seems like we just got her yesterday! She is such a beautiful little peanut. Still crawling (and fast!) and cruising and getting into everything! But she is such a good girl! Her first tooth broke through on the 21st also. But its not out enough to get a picture yet. And she seems to still be going through some major pain/teething, so we are guessing that the other bottom tooth may be arriving soon too.

8 months old!!!


This past Friday, we visited a new pediatrician in Naperville. The place, and doctors were very nice. We got Brooke weighed to make sure she is gaining weight. She gained 15 ounces in just over a month! She now weighs 14 lbs, 12 oz. That still leaves her at about the 5th percentile in weight for little girls her age - but all that matters is that she is making her own growth curve! We also scheduled her 9 month appoint for the end of next month.

We decided that although the whole "How big is Brooke" "So big" thing can be cute, it was more important to teach her that throwing up her arms was "Touchdown"! I mean its less than 2 weeks until the season officially starts! Mommy kept practicing with her and nothing seemed to be happening and then...out of no where on Saturday she started to do it. Totally cute. Now she does it randomly b/c she knows we like it!

Touchdown!!!!


Other cute pictures:

"Just kicking my foot up, waiting for my dinner!"

HI!

Brooke eating baby Carson's foot!

Getting a kiss from dog friend Cletus!

Football is starting early!

We all went to the Bears friends and family night on Sunday (the 5th). A big thank you to my mom and Larry for generously providing us with the tickets. So, for the price of parking we got a free dinner (hotdog, chips, & drink), then free ice cream. And then we got the cutest pictures taken - for free! See below:



Then we got to watch a big fancy player introduction and then you watch the players all practice. It was fun and who knows when Brooke may be in Soldier Field again!

Baseball!

Little Brooke went to her first Cubs game on Monday (7/30). The Cubs ended up losing - but other than that, it was a great time! And of course, Brooke was a super good girl!

Taking a little nap from all the excitement!

Mommy & Brooke at the game

Brooke just hanging out, watching the game!

After the game...