Brady's 2 Year Old Checkup

Today Brady had his 2 year old checkup - he weighed in a 26.8 lbs (25th percentile), 34 1/2" tall (50th percentile), and 48 1/2 cm head circumference (50th percentile).  Other than weigh maybe he won't be a munchkin like his Mommy!  The doctor was very impressed with his vocal and communication skills.  Brady was telling her about a toy helicopter in the play area - when she asked where it flew he said in the sky.  He definitely understands what you're telling or asking him, and for the most part you can understand his responses.  His left ear tube has been out for some time, but his right tube is still in, so for the last month we haven't been using ear plugs during baths.  Also the doctor noticed his lower left molar has broken through, and his lower right molar is about to break through.  His upper two molars are still not present.  These four molars break between ages 2 and 3, so Brady's already ahead of the game!  He was in a good mood until he got his Hep A shot in his leg, but Daddy was there to comfort him.  Next checkup is at age 3, and lucky for Brady there are no vaccinations on that checkup.

Brady's 2nd Birthday

Happy 2nd Birthday Brady!!!  After having to postpone a week for rain, we were able to have Brady's 2nd birthday party at the park.  And we had a beautiful day.

It's hard to believe that 2 years ago today Mom would go through one of the hardest days of her life and end up with this wonderful bundle of joy.  Brady has brought us so much love, joy, and tenderness - we are so grateful to have him in our lives.  Happy birthday to our little munchkin, you brighten our world :)

In honor of turning two Brady has said two full sentences.  The first came one night just before dinner when he asked "Daddy can I have a cookie?"  We really didn't want to give him a cookie and spoil his appetite, but how can you say now to a kid's first full sentence?  The next came later in the week with "Mommy I have full diaper" and Brady proceeded to stand up and head upstairs to get changed.  Love this kid!  He also has a new favorite saying - "Mommy/Daddy hold you" where he wants you to hold him, haha.  Another observation of Brady turning two is that he has grown a neck - no longer is he cheeks on chest.  Our little man is growing up!

Our little family

Firetruck cupcake cake - yum!

Sugar high

 Ms Keira

Keira and Michelle

Ms Barb and Brady - from daycare

Randy, Kris, and Brady

 Ms Sam, Kayse and Devin, and Ms Christina - from daycare

Brady loves his teachers

 Playing trucks with Keira

 Showing Keira how to feed the ducks

 Beautiful day at the park

 Trying to catch bubbles with his tractor?

 Babies and bubbles - like peas and carrots

 Keira getting in on the fun

 Bubble guns - fun!

 Digging with Keira's Uncle Angelo

 Doodling with sidewalk chalk

Snack time

Time to go - happy birthday Brady

Spring School Pictures

Brady's spring school pictures are in!  Our handsome little man looks so grown up, and we think he's pretty photogenic too. :)

March 2014 - Brady 23 months (almost 2)

Thomas the Train & Play Date

Brady has gotten big into trains - he'll line up boxes and sit on them saying "choo-choo" or he'll build trains out of legos and drag them around.  What better way to get him on a real train than the Grapevine Vintage Railroad.  And it just so happened last weekend they had Thomas the Train.

After an afternoon at the tracks and playing outside, we met Keira and her parents for dinner.  Despite both kids being exhausted off short naps, they had a blast playing together singing songs at dinner, smiling and chattering back and forth (they have their own language), and mimicking one another.  Outside the restaurant they had potted flowers.  You're not supposed to pick them, but it was really cute seeing Brady pick one to give to Keira.  They have so much fun together, when we left Brady was asking for "More Keira?"