New Year, New Milestones!

It's a whole new year, and we cannot wait to see Brooke reaching new milestones.

She is really enjoying her experiences with table food, and so far, she likes everything! Sweet potatoes were new this week...if you look closely, you may be able to see her new tooth (bottom left).

These pics are from New Year's Eve...we were watching fireworks. Brooke barely blinked! I think she really enjoyed it!

Coming soon...a video of Brooke CRAWLING!

Brooke's 1st Christmas!

We had a VERY blessed 1st Christmas with our beautiful daughter. We woke up and opened presents, got dressed and went to church, had a nice family breakfast, and then spent a great day having family time...just the 3 of us. It was a wonderful day.

God has blessed us SO much this past year, and we look forward to a new year of blessings, special moments, challenges, surprises, and God's unchanging grace and love. To all of the special people in our lives, both far and near, God bless! Have a wonderful 2010! We hope to see you soon...

Love,

Brad, Jenn & Brooke!

Christmas w/the Davises...

We had the Davis Family Christmas on Christmas Eve, this year. We had a great time seeing almost the ENTIRE Davis family. Aunt Kristen cooked a wonderful meal, and everyone enjoyed opening a mountain of gifts. Brooke was hugged and kissed all day long, and enjoyed tasting mashed potatoes! Here are the pictures from the day...

Sweet Seven Cousins!!!

The Wied family grandkid count is up to 7, now that Brooke is here! We thought these shirts would make some really cute pictures!

1) Meagan (Rachel's)

2) Austin (Rachel's)

3) Maddison (Matt's)

4) Preston (Rachel's)

5) Myranda (Matt's)

6) Lillian (Rachel's)

7) Brooke

Early Christmas Celebrations...

With the holidays upon us, Brooke has really enjoyed some quality time w/ friends & family...and a few presents, too! We celebrated with Aunt Megan and Uncle Walt (Brooke's Godparents) on Friday the 18th, and then celebrated with the ENTIRE Wied family the next day. Brooke got LOTS of fun toys and a beautiful charm bracelet! To be honest, though, she really liked the wrapping paper best! Here are just a few pictures of the fun!

New Menu Items...

Brooke has been trying some solid foods! So far everything has been a hit! She has eaten oatmeal, green beans, bananas, and applesauce. She looks SO cute in her high chair! Enjoy the pics!

Make a Smilebox greeting

Brooke's 1st Christmas Tree!

Mommy decorated while Brooke watched! She was so excited about the lights!!

Visiting Santa...

We took Brooke to see Santa last weekend. He came to our neighborhood rec center, so it was very convenient. As far as Brooke's reaction, it was pretty much the same as it is w/ any new person...Brooke smiled and cooed and charmed him, right away--everyone thought she was the most precious little thing!

She has become a pretty easy-going little girl. She finds ways to entertain herself, and keep busy. She sucks her thumb now, when she starts to cry, and calms down all by herself! I am most impressed by bed time. She willingly goes to her crib around 9 every night, and without a tear or even a whine...falls asleep ON HER OWN! She sleeps through the night, and doesn't wake Mommy until around 7. I usually find her playing quietly in her crib, talking to her mobile. It is SUCH a blessing to have such a sweet baby to love and care for. I feel like my blessings quadrupled the day she was born!

Christmas Photos

Here are a few holiday pictures that didn't make it onto our Christmas card...you'll have to wait to see the rest! (:
Brooke is learning new things every day. Her new trick is getting into the crawling position and rocking back and forth! She still "crawls" with her knees, but has yet to coordinate those hands. She is getting pretty quick, and we are learning to keep things she shouldn't have, out of her vicinity. We are anxiously awaiting Christmas, as Brooke has a new found affinity for crinkling paper--opening presents should be fun!!
Weighing in at 15 pounds and 9 ounces...she is growing and changing daily!
We will update again as the holiday season progresses, but for now...God's blessings to you all.