BFFs

The other day Brooklyn was being so cuddly with me, which is pretty unusual, so we had to get it on camera. I may be slightly attached to this sweet girl...

Regrets...

Today I did something that I kinda regret. I cut some of Brooklyn's hair off. And I think she looks like a boy or punk rocker now. lol...She had these crazy patches of hair on both sides in the front over her ears that really looked ridiculous...

So before I gave her a bath, I decided to just trim it a little bit. Well little did I know that once I cut off all the long patches she would look so bald!! The problem is that she had already balded so much on the sides of her head and in her "power alleys" so now she really has a mohawk and a mullet in the back. I trimmed the top hairs too b/c they now looked even more ridiculous with how long they had gotten versus all her bald spots. I can't bring myself to cut anymore off for the time being. I did all of this while Scotty was at a church meeting and was so nervous for his reaction. So I hurried and hid all of the evidence and wanted to see if he would notice. So when he got home, I went in the other room b/c I knew I wouldn't be able to keep a straight face. He didn't notice anything at first when she was on her mat, so I went and grabbed her to bring her to him. Once he got a good look at her he goes, "WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY BABY?! SHE LOOKS LIKE A BOY!" Remember how I said he was protective of her??? I don't think he was very happy with me at first. I may or may not have shed some tears later b/c I miss her full head of hair-dramatic??? Scotty assured me that the trim needed to be done and that it will grow back, so I'm hoping sooner rather than later!!! Here is our he/she baby...hahaha...

It's ok though, nothing a headband and bow can't fix. Brooklyn, I'm sorry I laugh at you every time I see you now, you are still my little cutie pie!!

4th of July

This year for the 4th of July we went over to the Ackerman's from our ward for a rib cutoff. It was delicious. I love the 4th of July and it was the first year in the past 3 years that I haven't had to work. It was also a huge improvement from last year b/c I vividly remember having to work the morning shift, throwing up all day, and laying on the grass outside our apartment to watch the fireworks from the Stadium of Fire feeling so crappy. This year was so much fun with our little patriotic baby...

Nicole's Baby Blessing

This past weekend Scotty, Brooklyn, Scott's parents, and I drove down to LA and Newport Beach for our niece Nicole's baby blessing. We left Thursday evening so Brooklyn would sleep most of the way and we stayed at Grandma Anderson's house. On Friday we hung out at Grandma's, went to Tommy's for lunch (they are all obsessed with this place-have yet to figure out why! :)), did some shopping at Americana, and then went out to dinner with Grandma, Craig and Stacy, and our Uncle Scott's family. On Saturday we drove down to Newport Beach to spend the day with Brian, Lyndsay, Chad, and Nicole. We went down to Balboa Island and took the ferry across to the Peninsula, walked around Fashion Island while Chad and Brooklyn took naps - Grandpa offered to stay home, went out to dinner and did a little more shopping. Sunday was the baby blessing and we tried to stay awhile at Lyndsay's family's beach house they are renting for the week but we couldn't find ANY parking-it was out of control! So we made the trek back home. Brooklyn did awesome again. I always get anxiety before taking her on trips, especially when we drive b/c she hates her carseat, but she always seems to pleasantly surprise me. We loved being able to see family and spend time with Brian and Lyndsay and their sweet family. Little Nicole is a doll and Chad gets cuter and more hilarious every time we see him. Chad was so sweet with Brooklyn and loved playing with her. He would hold her hand, give her kisses, and loved when she would give him kisses even though they were very slobbery!  You can tell he is a great big brother! 

We are glad we made the short trip down!

 (These pics were taken right after Brooklyn's nap so you will be seeing her hair at it's finest)...

Nicole (10 1/2 weeks) & Brooklyn (5 months) 

 Cousins

 I love this candid shot...

 This is my favorite picture!!...

 I was able to get a 4 generation pic...

 Grandma Martin made Nicole's beautiful blessing dress...

 I just want to kiss those cute cheeks!!

 Beautiful Mom and Daughter pic...

Pictures...

Brooklyn's 5 month post seemed too long, so here are some more pictures from this past month...

 This again Mom?!...

This is her favorite toy and she ALWAYS finds the star to chew on, in fact she has chewed on it so much that it has fallen off and needs to be sewed back on...

Future volleyball player?

 Sometimes she'll hold the bottle, it looks hilarious!...

 She loves when Daddy comes home from work...

 

 

Loves to suck on that bottom lip...

We bought Brooklyn a new toy (spoiled much?!). When I was at Babies R Us I decided to put her in a jumper to see if she would like it and she loved it so much, that I just had to find her one. So I researched them and found a good deal on Amazon. It took her a little bit to really warm up to it but loves it now. I think she mostly likes that she can watch everything that I'm doing.