Happy Halloween

All Bundled Up

I started a Stroller Strides exercise class this week so Brady had to
get all bundled up to venture out into the cold windy weather. He was
a good sport for most of the class and only needed to be Bjorned for a
littled bit. It was so nice to get out and meet some other moms in
the neighborhood.

Bouncer Time

Brady is starting to really enjoy his bouncer. There's a blue bird he
likes to look at and if he whacks it, it plays music and lights up. He
hasn't quite put that cause and effect relationship together yet, but
he's almost there.

Changing Table

One of Brady's new favorite things is to hang out on the changing table. He isn't particularly fond of the actual diaper changing part of the activity but he loves talking to his animals or smiling and laughing at me or Jim. What a cutie.

Pearl & Tom

My grandparents, Pearl & Tom were visiting my parents for the last two weeks and we had the opportunity to introduce Brady to them. I have been so blessed to have the most wonderful grandparents and I felt so much pride and excitement to introduce Brady to such amazing people. During their visit it was Pearl's 87th birthday and we had a great day celebrating with her.

Grandma and Brady having some mat time

Brady thinks Pearl is very exciting

Hanging out with Grandma & Grandpap before they head home

Go State!

We're down at Brady's grandparents' place today and Brady is really
excited about the Penn State/Michigan game this afternoon. REALLY
EXCITED. Can't you tell?

Story Time

Every night Jim reads Brady a book before bed and it is one of the cutest things I have ever seen. Brady is such a good listener and he even focuses on the book while Jim reads.

Bill and Adrienne Meet Their Nephew

This past weekend, Brady met two more members of his extended family when Uncle Bill(y) and Aunt Adrienne came to visit. As much as we wanted Brady to be able to drool on Bill on command, we just couldn't teach him this skill before they arrived. Oh well, maybe next time.

Hanging out

"I'm cute!"

Not so sure about this guy...

I guess he's alright

Monkey Overload?

We know Brady has more monkey- related clothes and toys than most
little boys (and we've mentioned this before), and this picture really proves it. We still need to find a monkey hat and monkey socks (and monkey mittens?). I hope
this doesn't cause any long-term damage.

Mobile Posting

Thanks to the amazing Interweb and my iPhone, I can post on the go.
Here's my first mobile post, complete with a picture of Brady on our
way to Babies R Us.

Picture of the Day

I've been back at work for a little over 3 weeks and while I've gotten used to working again, I still miss Suzi and Brady while I'm at the office. It's helped that I only live about 6 blocks from my office, which lets me bring home lunch or meet them out for lunch. But the best part of my day (other than getting home) is when Suzi sends me a photo of Brady in the afternoon. My absolute favorite is this one:

Monkey Boy

No, Penn Staters, I'm not talking about the pitchers of delicious goodness from the Saloon, I'm talking about our little boy. I don't really remember how monkeys became associated with Jim but that association has now been passed on to Brady. He has received several stuffed monkeys, he has lots of clothing with monkeys on them, a monkey blanket and now we call him our little monkey...

Excited little monkey boy.

Brady in his monkey pants, on his monkey blanket being tackled by Banana.

Seriously, I didn't pose him for this picture but he is posed just like the monkeys on the blanket. What a cute little monkey.