Brooks - 7 Months

At 7 months, Brooks continues to be the happiest baby I have ever met. Even when he should be screaming, crabby, throwing fits, he simply makes a loud noise and whines a little bit to express his displeasure. 

He is a trooper. 

July has quite possibly been the craziest month ever for our family with the amount of fun things we have fit into it. We are all exhausted from fun, but Brooks continues to be the one who handles it all with grace. 

Brooks can roll over both ways now, sit up with a little support, he babbles, yells, and every once in awhile arches his back in rage. Again, when this baby is upset, he lets you know in quite possibly the nicest way possible. 

He doesn't sleep through the night yet. I know what you're all thinking, but how can I ignore his cries when he is so good and patient all day long???

I know I have to sleep train him eventually, but this momma is holding onto this little one as long as she can. 

He loves to eat everything we have given him.  He is starting to feed himself and pick food up with his fingers. He can drink from a sippy cup, too.

He loves the swing at home and at parks. Brooks likes to go for rides in the stroller, play with the dogs, grab his toes, and listen to books. He also likes the splash in the tub, pool, or lake.

When he is really excited he yells and flaps his arms like he is going to fly away!
People are always commenting on his smile, cheeks, and happy personality.
Happy 7 months, Buddy!

Minneapolis Get-A-Way

For as long as Andy & I have been together, we have enjoyed trips up to see his family in Minnesota. 

Each trip is different and fun in their own way. 

This time we spent our time with Uncle Don and Aunt Jean.

To celebrate Uncle Don's birthday, we enjoyed a "Horse" themed birthday party complete with horseshoe glasses, stickers, ice cream, and even a trip to the race track.

What a way to spend a hot day, running back and forth from the paddock to the air conditioned tables where we ate our guts full, bet some dollars, and learned even more about horses. 

My kids were in 7th heaven. 

 On Sunday we rode the train into the city for the Twins game with Marie and Bennett while Brooks stayed with Don & Jean.  Bella was the main babysitter.

Uncle Nathan met us there where once again we ate our guts full, ran back and forth between the concessions and the seats right behind home plate, spent lots of dollars on food and of course memorabilia, and learned a little more about baseball.

It was a miserable, hot, sticky, and emotional first 3 innings, but then the shade came and innings 4-9 were so much fun!
A big THANK YOU to Aunt Tina for the tickets...right behind home plate!

After a quick supper and debriefing with Don and Jean, we headed home from our busy weekend. The kids love their little get-a-way and so did we!

Thanks to Don and Jean for letting us take over their home...we always appreciate their kindness.

Farmegeddon-3

This weekend was the annual Farmegeddon event for the Mueting family down in Lincoln, NE. 

It was hot, hot, hot but so much fun. 

The kids were filthy from head to toe and needed extra scrubbing that night in the bathtub.

They day included pony rides, water balloons, fireworks, games, bouncy house and of course good food.

 

 This year we celebrated Aunt Tina and Uncle Richard's birthdays. 

 Marie and her cousin Addy...they are best friends on this day each year. 

They played all day long.

egg races

 Brooks was such a good boy...dealing with the heat, travel, and loved getting passed around from person to person. He loves meeting new people and is the happiest baby.

silly prize lips from the games

During our trip, we also made time for a visit to the Nebraska football stadium. 

We couldn't make it onto the turf, but did visit a sky box that only runs about $100,000 per season.

 

We hope to make it down to a game with the kids someday, but for now this little visit was pretty perfect.

Surprise Party

 What do you get when you cross an elaborate lie, sneaking around, suspicious text messages, with good intentions?  

A great surprise early birthday party!

The whole family surprised Grammy with an early 60th birthday party with a cruise around the lake on a party boat along with dinner at Bracco Restaurant. 

It was a fabulous evening and everyone had such a great time.

 The kids loved yelling "surprise!"

 All the kids were home which always makes their Mom very happy.

 Marie and Bennett were honorary boat captains. They both took their driving lesson very seriously.

 The weather was perfect and the boat cruise was a great way to see the lakes.

 Even Brooks enjoyed the cruise. He was such a trooper...partying till dark just like his brother and sister.

 

 Happy Early 60th Birthday Grammy!