This is Brennan's new trick. Actual crawling will be coming soon!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
9 Months and the State Fair
Our big boy turned 9 months old yesterday! He's recently been busting out a lot of new tricks. He's really begun babbling and has been saying the sounds "ma ma" and "da da" an awful lot! We aren't counting them as his first words since he doesn't connect us with those sounds yet, but they are what we've been waiting to hear! He's also on the very brink of crawling, and does a great army crawl by pulling himself forward on his elbows. While we are definitely excited about this new phase of life Brennan is moving in to, I sometimes wonder if I'm actually ready for him to be more mobile!
The Virginia State Fair started this past Thursday, and since I really like going to fairs (it's really all about the food), we decided to head on out and see what it was all about. We went yesterday and had a blast! It was fun to walk around and see the animals, the plants, the different arts and crafts entries by people from around the state. Once Brennan got a little catnap in, he was more pleasant and ready to see all there was to see. Overall a great day, and we all arrived home hot and tired (and a little dirty in Brennan's case)--it was worth the trip!
John was thrilled there was an alpaca barn. The woman invited him to come right in the pen to get up close and personal with the alpaca!
Checking out the chicks or chick magnet?
Look at the horns on that Texas Longhorn!
After many hours in the stroller, he sure loved the feel of the grass!
We found this gorgeous garden behind one of the buildings for a peaceful respite before leaving the fair that night.
The grass sure was fun to play in!
I loved this part--there was a giant box of CORN for kids under age five to play in. They had some wooden toys and big spoons to help with the fun. Brennan sure did like the feel of the corn! Thankfully, none tried to make it in his mouth--although he did try to sneak a few kernels home in his tightly clenched hand!
The Virginia State Fair started this past Thursday, and since I really like going to fairs (it's really all about the food), we decided to head on out and see what it was all about. We went yesterday and had a blast! It was fun to walk around and see the animals, the plants, the different arts and crafts entries by people from around the state. Once Brennan got a little catnap in, he was more pleasant and ready to see all there was to see. Overall a great day, and we all arrived home hot and tired (and a little dirty in Brennan's case)--it was worth the trip!
John was thrilled there was an alpaca barn. The woman invited him to come right in the pen to get up close and personal with the alpaca!
Checking out the chicks or chick magnet?
Look at the horns on that Texas Longhorn!
After many hours in the stroller, he sure loved the feel of the grass!
We found this gorgeous garden behind one of the buildings for a peaceful respite before leaving the fair that night.
The grass sure was fun to play in!
I loved this part--there was a giant box of CORN for kids under age five to play in. They had some wooden toys and big spoons to help with the fun. Brennan sure did like the feel of the corn! Thankfully, none tried to make it in his mouth--although he did try to sneak a few kernels home in his tightly clenched hand! Friday, September 19, 2008
Four Generations
My great-great-grandfather made a small rocking chair for my grandpa back in the 1920's. Four generations of Prechels have used this little chair. It's been different colors throughout the years. And on the bottom are the names of all who have used this chair: my grandpa, my dad, me and my brother, and now Brennan's name joins the list.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Goofing Around
Climbing on Mama
Look at those blue eyes! Like a mini Sinatra...
He's already fascinated with electronic gadgets and tries to grab the remote control and camera every chance he can.Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Visit from Grandpa
John's dad, Grandpa Downer, came up to visit this past weekend on his way up the East Coast. Brennan sure enjoyed the time with Grandpa!
Big Bed, Little Boy
He's our sleepy little boy! And he looked too cute all snuggled under the covers on our bed. He had just woken up and was needing to eat his breakfast, but he needed a little extra R&R to work up the energy to eat breakfast.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
On Our Nightstand, Part Two
Here are some more books that we've recently read (or are currently reading) that we enjoy.
1. Jesus for President: Politics for Ordinary Radicals by Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw
2. Red Sox Rule: Terry Francona and Boston's Rise to Dominance by Michael Holley
3. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
4. Prisoners of Hope: The Story of Our Captivity and Freedom in Afghanistan by Dayna Curry, Heather Mercer, and Stacy Mattingly
5. Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? by Philip Yancey
1. Jesus for President: Politics for Ordinary Radicals by Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw
2. Red Sox Rule: Terry Francona and Boston's Rise to Dominance by Michael Holley
3. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
4. Prisoners of Hope: The Story of Our Captivity and Freedom in Afghanistan by Dayna Curry, Heather Mercer, and Stacy Mattingly
5. Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? by Philip Yancey
Friday, September 05, 2008
Happy 30th from your friends!
Naomi's friends sent along this sign for me to put up out front. Here she is with it, and a video of her seeing it for the first time. Enjoy!
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Baby in the Bathtub!
This is just because everyone needs to have a baby in the bathtub photo. It's just kind of a must!
Monday, September 01, 2008
Welcome to the Club
Sunday, August 31, marked my official entry into the 30-somethings club. The day itself was pretty low-key: mini-golf, dinner out, and cake at home. Today, we celebrated with a picnic at Maymont Park with some dear friends who came to celebrate the day with us. It was a lot of fun! Thanks to all who sent birthday greetings from afar and those who wished them in person!
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