Pulling Up!

Branner pulled up for the first time today! This is all going by so fast! Barry and I can't believe it!

"Falling" Into Another To-Do List

I'm pretty excited about my new list! I'm itching to start marking tasks off! Fall To-Do List Take Branner to a fun pumpkin patch to select Halloween pumpkins. Pick apples and make homemade applesauce for Branner with them. Take Branner to the Morrison Library storytime, Lap Lovers. Don't even get me started on that name. Learn more about my new camera and take tons of pictures. Get a massage. I really, really need (and want) one! Spend time outdoors and take Branner to the park often. That boy loves to swing! Update Fab Eats more. I'm thinking lots of soup recipes... Work on my guest room update. Also update the den/family room and dining area. Go to at least one yoga class a week. It is so good for the psyche! I always feel so much better after a class! Continue to workout at least 3 times a week. Continue going to the Farmer's Market. I heart farm-fresh fruits and veggies! Make a few mountain trips. Nothing better than Beech Mountain in the fall! Make pumpkin pastries: pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin cheesecake... Drink several pumpkin lattes. See a theme? I looooove pumpkin-flavored treats!!! Find or make a fall wreath.

Summer To-Do List Update

Ok, sooooooo, about the summer to-do list... Well, after getting off to a really good start on it and marking off several things early-on in the season, it kind of fell by the wayside. It's not that I forgot about it. No. It's just that traveling and, well, life, got in the way. I thought about marking things off. I even talked about it, but I did not accomplish everything I set out to. I accomplished maybe half. Here's what I did get done: There were many days that I napped while Branner napped. Afternoon naps top my list of great things in life! I took Branner to the pool many times over the course of the summer. We went to Holden, Beech and Blowing Rock over the course of the season. We had a wonderful time at each place! I kept up a good exercise routine all summer. I hit the gym at least 3 days a week every week; more like 5 most weeks, which leads up to the next accomplishment... I was bikini-ready for the Holden Beach trip. All of my hard work payed off! I was so proud of myself for acheiving my goal! I plan to look even better next summer! Boy, did I read! I was never without a good book on my Kindle all summer! We went to the Farmer's Market several times. I really LOVE the Farmer's Market! I made several peach cobblers. Yum, yum, yum! In regards to a hobby... This blog has kind of become my hobby. I am also working on learning how to use my new camera so I can take good pics. I did have a summer signature nail polish-- Essie's Enuff is Enuff. Perfect color for summer! While I didn't make it to AA5, Barry and I did go to the outdoor concert series at the Whitewater Center one Thursday, so I am counting that as done. What I didn't get around to: Doing the 5 Factor Diet. Oh, well. Obviously, not too sad about that. Updating Fab Eats. I would have liked to have updated a lot more than I did, but it just didn't happen. Going to POPs. It didn't start until after Branner's bedtime. What can you do? Having a luncheon for my girlfriends. One day, I will make this happen. I didn't make homemade ice cream. Now, that makes me sad! My guest room still looks the same. This is not for lack of trying. I just haven't found a bedspread/duvet that I like yet. Never caught an outdoor movie. Again, didn't fit with Branner's sleep schedule. Maybe next summer. I didn't visit a museum. I still want to!!! Look for my Fall To-Do List very soon. I've decided this is going to be a seasonal thing. I can't wait to try again. Maybe I will do better this fall at marking things off!

Fourth Anniversary

Barry and I were wed in Blowing Rock, NC on Saturday, September 16, 2006. It was a perfect day and we will always remember celebrating with our dear families and amazing friends. Happy Anniversary, Barry! I love you!

8 Months Old!

Eight months have passed since the day our sweet baby boy was born. He has grown up sooooo much, I can't believe it. He continues to bring joy and laughter into our lives on a daily basis. We are totally loving being Branner's parents! It gets better everyday!

Likes: Crawling(no more scoot-scoot for him!), practicing pulling up, looking out the door waiting on Daddy to come home, Kindermusik, swinging at the park, pop-up toys, peek-a-boo, bath time, books, Bailey, Chloe, Dylan, petting the animals, putting everything he can find in his mouth, entertaining us and our friends and family members.

Dislikes: Sitting still, diaper and clothing changes, not having anything to chew on.

Clothing sizes: Still 9-12 months.

Diaper size: Holding at 3. I think we are closing in on 4, though!

Sleep pattern: 7:00 pm-7:00 am

Food: Formula, fruits, veggies, grains and teething biscuits :). He is now eating baby food for lunch in place of a bottle!

Teething Biscuits

Much to the liking of Branner and Bailey, I have introduced teething biscuits to try to combat some of the teething fussies. I am using the Earth's Best wheat variety, and they are a hit with both the boys. Branner loves gnawing away on the biscuits, then offering them to Bailey when he becomes bored with gumming them. By the way Bailey then gobbles them up, you'd think they taste like filet mignon. I think we're going to have an obese dog when Branner starts eating solid food...

Kindermusik!

Excited for Kindermusik!

Today was a big day for Branner! He went to his first session of Kindermusik this morning and really enjoyed himself. We sang songs, played with instruments and danced around with the other boys and one girl in our class. Branner was very interested in the guitar our instructor, Miss Betsy, played. Maybe he will play one day! We can't wait to go back next week!