More Pics from Turkey Day

These are just a few more pics from Brooke's first Thanksgiving celebrations. We were EXTRA thankful this year, to have her in our lives to love and care for--she is truly our greatest blessing!

The 1st Thanksgiving...

We celebrated Brooke's 1st Thanksgiving twice...once with the Wieds and once with the Johnsons (Davises). The weekend before Thanksgiving, we were in Elgin, feasting on Cajun fried turkey and all the fixin's. Brooke enjoyed the quality time with her cousins and her grandparents. Mommy and Daddy barely held Brooke at all...there were so many willing arms around!
On Thanksgiving Day, we traveled to Wortham, to go to Brad's Uncle Tom's house. Brooke met Great Uncle Tom and Great Aunt Spring (and cousin Cal) for the 1st time, ever. We enjoyed a sunny day with Gran and Gramps, and also Big Daddy, Uncle Britt, and cousin Grant. The food was wonderful, and the hugs and kisses were abundant.
New pics from the holiday...

Fall fever...

Fall has arrived. The cooler weather feels nice, but we are SO thankful it is not too cold! Texas falls are the best! Brooke is growing and changing so much. She is always smiling, and brings a smile to everyone's face...strangers are always telling me how sweet and beautiful she is.
She has mastered rolling and now likes to log roll, to get to new places. She also has discovered that her knees can get her from point A to point B, which is funny, because she doesn't have her arms coordinated yet. She grabs everything within reach, and arches her back to get things that aren't. Current favorites are: the exersaucer, fingers and toes, and surprisingly, her crib! I am thrilled to announce that she has slept through the night for 4 nights straight! I don't know how long this will last, but I am certainly enjoying the extra rest!
We are looking forward to the upcoming holidays and times with family. If you haven't come to see us lately, give us a call, or drop by...Brooke loves company!
New pictures:
New outfit
Ready for Sunday football
3 shots from the Renaissance Festival...

Another few 1sts...

This weekend was a busy one. Mommy's birthday was Thursday. We had a fun day shopping and enjoying chocolate cake. Friday, Daddy had the day off, and he had out-of-town friends come visit. Saturday morning, Mommy and Brooke had a great time at the Schleicher's Tiny Tot Costume Party, and we enjoyed the trick-or-treaters on Saturday night. On Sunday, GeeMa and PawPaw came to town to take Mommy out for her birthday. Brooke's 1st experience at the Hibachi grill was pretty cute. The fire scared her and she cried...but only for a little bit. GeeMa and PawPaw spent the whole day spoiling Brooke...as usual.
New pics:
A tuckered out Brooke with Gee and PawPaw
Brooke's 1st Halloween costume (cutest chicken ever!)
Mommy's birthday

4 Month Check Up(dates)...

Brooke had her 4 month check up on Tuesday the 27th. She is now 14 pounds and 5 1/2 ounces, and 25 inches long. She is in the 66th percentile for weight, and the 69th for height. Dr. M was very impressed with her milestones...she can roll over from tummy to back and back to tummy, she can grab objects and switch them to the other hand, and she is forever on the move, arching her back and craning her neck to make sure she doesn't miss anything. As is becoming the trend, Brooke only cried a little bit when she got her shots, and Mommy cried big time.

Life around the Davis household is really starting to settle down. Brooke is somewhat more predictable, and she is definitely sleeping better. She spends a good amount of time entertaining herself, instead of needing Mommy and Daddy to entertain her. She laughs when we play peek-a-boo, and squeals & kicks when she gets excited.

Every moment with her is a reminder of how great our God is, and what a heap of blessings He has given us.

New pics:

Not sure about the pumpkin hat from Lovey

Sleeping with her puppy from the Riemers

After a bath

A long nap after a long day...

PuMpKiN PaTcH pIcTuReS ! !

We visited the Pumpkin Patch last weekend! Brooke was not too sure about the whole event, but the pictures turned out great! It was a BEAUTIFUL day. The pumpkin patch will be so much fun for Brooke, in a few years...

We were so glad that GeeMa and PawPaw got to come with us. Brooke cannot get enough of her Paw Paw...he is a champion spoiler!! Happy fall to everyone!

Smiles and Milestones!

Brooke is just a smiley precious little angel. She is laughing a lot these days, grabbing everything in sight, gnawing on fingers and toes, kicking bath water everywhere and sitting up for a few seconds at a time! We are thrilled with each and every precious milestone. Come visit! She loves meeting new people and charming their socks off...just ask the greeter at Wal-Mart.

Treasured Photos....

Here are some pictures of Brooke with all of her living great grandparents. These will be a treasured memory for years to come.

At it again with my amateur photography...

Well, it was time for another Mommy and Brooke photo session...

I took these pics at about 3 months and one week. I got the chance to play with some new photo editing software as well. Although Brooke was smiling throughout the session, I wasn't quick enough to catch a smile. Of course, she still looks BEAUTIFUL!! Every day is a blessing...I just wish the days would slow down!!!

Enjoying the weather...

Mommy and Brooke spent some early fall afternoons in the back yard, enjoying the great weather. Brooke decided it was the perfect time for a nap...