Brynley- 8 months

BRYNLEY PAIGE

8 Months

I still love bath time! I can sit up really well in the bath tub now.

We went to Kristi Beaty's house for the Hot Momma's party, and swam and played with new friends.

Brynley was so tired, she fell asleep while playing.

Love her rolls on her arms!

Brynley playing with cousin Will, while Michelle babysat.

Her 1st time on the swing and she LOVED it!

Brynley and mommy met up with some other Dallas- December moms and their babies for a playdate. We had lunch at Rainforest Cafe and then did some shopping at Grapevine Mills mall.

Brynley, Caleb and Emele

We visited Papa pa, and he just loved seeing Brynley

Trying out her new Hawaiian bathing suit, before swim class.

Cuteness!

Cassidy, Brynley and Allyson at Hawaiian Falls

Brynley's 1st tooth!

Wearing her new outfit that Mama and Papa bought her in Hawaii

Pretty Smile!

We went to the Dallas World Aquarium with Mama, Papa, Cassidy, Allyson, Michael, and William.

Mommy and Brynley at the Aquarium

Celebrating Papa pa's 91st birthday: Four Generations

Brynley visited daddy at his work.

Sitting up so good now!

Hawaiian Falls Waterpark. She loves to play in the water!

Brynley chillin in her sunglasses.

Brynley and Addison at swim class.

Cutie Pie!

Brynley

8 Months

Brynley was so much fun this month! She develops more and more everyday. Sometimes I wish she wouldn't grow up so quickly. We enjoyed spending time together, before mommy had to go back to work to start the new school year. We enjoyed going to the waterpark a few times, went to visit Papa- Pa, went to the Dallas World Aquarium, and went shopping and ate lunch with WTE friends at Grapevine Mills mall. She is growing very attached to mommy and often cries when I leave the room. She can now reach out for mommy and daddy, which is very sweet and cute! Her sleeping is getting better this month. She is sleeping through the night, and will occasionally get up, but goes right back to sleep.

MILESTONES

This month Brynley got her very 1st tooth! Just days later, she got her bottom left too as well! It was on the bottom, right side. She also continues to army crawl everywhere, but hasn't officially started to crawl on her knees just yet. We defintiely had to make sure the house was baby proofed. She also learned how to do zerberts on mommy, or anything she puts her mouth on. She hasn't really said any words yet, besides basic sounds: a-gah, a-yah, etc. She also loves to scream, usually for no reason at all. I think she just enjoys hearing her voice. She can grab food pretty well, and loves to eat Gerber puffs and yogurt bites. She also loves to eat daddy's cool whip. We let her try some table food this month as well, such as bread. She really likes it! She had her 1st sleepover this month with Gran-Mommy and Big Poppa, while mommy and daddy went out with friends.

Brynley- 7 Months

BRYNLEY PAIGE

7 months

21.3 lbs. & 29 inches

MILESTONES

This was a month of many "firsts". She has mastered sitting up very well, but will occasionally tip over. She can now hold her bottle independently and continues to hold her sippy cup very well. Brynley outgrew her carseat carrier, so we bought her a new "BIG GIRL" car seat. She loves it because she can see so much more. Riding in the car now, doesn't give mommy anxiety like it used to...because she would cry so often. She also can sit very well in highchairs at restaurants (which is great & much more convenient), and she can also sit in grocery carts. This month, Brynley has also developed seperation anxiety. Anytime you leave her eyesight, she gets upset because you aren't near her. She often will prefer to be held when we are out and about shopping. We are trying to break the habit of being held all the time. She can now navigate around the floor quite well, and rather quickly. She just started doing a version of the army crawl. I am sure whe will be crawling in the next few weeks. She continues rolling around everywhere, but now, enjoys trying to crawl. She also loves to stand up....assisted, of course. She might just skip crawling, and start walking. One more first for Brynley at the end of this month, was watching her 1st movie in a theater- POOH! She did OK, considering her age, but fell asleep about 30 minutes into the movie....but mommy enjoyed it!

Month 7

This month mommy got to spend much more time off with Brynley. I did have to work 2 of the weeks, but enjoyed the weeks I did have off, with my baby. We went to the Science museum with mama, papa, and her cousins. She'll love it it when she is a little older. We also got the opportunity to meet up with friends at lunch. We went to Hawaiian Falls waterpark and swam at Gran-Mommy & Big Pappa's pool a few times as well. She loves swimming! Because she enjoys it so much, we decided to start her in swim lessons at Emler, which she loves. She can now hold her breathe for 2 seconds! During the 4th of July weekend, we got to spend lots of time with family, which we always enjoy. We have been fortunate enough to have a lot of hand-me-down toys, however, we did buy a few new ones to keep her entertained. She can sit up like a pro now, so we tried to find toys that she can enjoy while sitting up.

1st time in the "Big Girl" car seat

1st time in the grocery cart!

1st time holding her bottle, by herself Miss Independent!

We visited cousin Will

4th of July weekend at Mama & Papa's house

Ready to watch the Fireworks with Gran-mommy & Big Papa

We went swimming & cooked out at Gran-mommy & Big Papa's house (7-3-11)

Happy 4th of July!

Cuteness!

We visited baby, Sarah Webb

Daddy teaching B how to play guitar

Mommy & B at the Science Museum

Papa Bob and Brynley

We started swim classes this month at Emler

Having fun at Hawaiian Falls

Trying to stand on her own!

Brynley- 6 months

BRYNLEY PAIGE

6 Months

Chillin in her sunglasses "Arrrgh!"

Brynley at the Pirate party.

Me and Jeff at the Ranger game.

This was only our 2nd night out, away from Brynley, since she was born.

Watching daddy work on the yard.

Cutie!

Four Generations!

Pa-papa's 91st birthday celebration.

The cousins at Hawaiian Falls waterpark.

B's 1st trip to Hawaiian Falls Waterpark

Brynley at Japon, celebrating Mommy's 34th bday.

Addison's bday party, at The Little Gym. Brynley hasn't quite mastered sitting up yet.
6-4-11 Brynley's first time in a swimming pool!
She loved it! 6-5-11

Kicking back, and ready for a walk with mommy.

"Ta-da! I'm ready for my picture!

Hanging out at the pool with mommy.(Mama & Papa's community pool)

Happy Father's Day, Daddy!

OUR SMOKY MOUNTAIN TRIP

June 11-18

Cheering on the Dallas Mavs winning the Champioinship game, in game six.

GO MAVS!

Brynley riding the carousel at Dollywood.

On our Cades Cove drive, we stopped at one of the Old Mills.

Mama, Papa, and all the grandkids, at Cades Cove.

Mommy and B in the mountains at Cades Cove.

The sisters at a waterfall in the mountains.

Jeff & B at the Forbidden Caverns. B didn't last long on this tour....she started crying halfway through.

Reeves Family at the top of the mountain after we hiked 1.5 miles to the top-Clingman's Dome. It was a beautiful view!

Clingman's Dome
Our home away from home for a week. Our cabin was awesome! It had 4 bedrooms, a pool table, and a hot tub!

Our last day....shopping in Gatlinburg.

We spent our last morning, at Dollywood.

Brynley Paige -6 Months

MILESTONES

This was a BIG month for milestones! Brynley has learned how to roll BOTH directions. This means, she now is all over the place. It's really fun to watch her play on the floor now, but you have to watch her every second, since she rolls around every where. She continues to love to grab her feet, and puts everything in her month (since she is teething). We started giving her solids this month. Her first foods were: carrots, sweet potatoes, green beans, green peas, squash, pears and apple sauce. So far, she loves it all!! Brynley's personality is really starting to come out. She smiles all the time now, and definitely recognizes us. She loves it when we dance in front of her, and she loves playing on the floor now that she can roll everywhere. I borrowed a floor mat from my parents, which has been very helpful for her to play on and rool around. She can now sit up in a highchair, which makes didning out a bit easier....now we just have to keep picking up her toys after she throws them on the floor!

She started doing a fake cough this month; it's quite entertaining. We also know now, that she has a fake cry, just to get our attention. She really loves her toys now; especially things that make noise and toys she can grab. She can also scoot herself around to get to toys easier. Before we know it, she'll be crawling! I really love this age; she is SOOO cute!!

6 Months

19lbs. 10oz.

27 3/4 inches

(97th%, and the size of a 9 month old!)

Week 23

This week, I had jury duty on Monday, and was chosen! I served on a jury for a Manslaughter case for the entire week. It was very intense, but also an interesting experience. There were a few days that I wasn't sure I would be able to pick up B, so Jeff left work early. Saturday, we spent the morning and afternoon, shopping in downtown McKinney with our mom for Mother's Day. Brynley came with us, and she was great! That evening, my parents hosted a "Pirate's Party", since the new Pirates movie was coming out. We grilled out and had pirate themed food and games. It was so much fun! On Sunday, Jeff and I joined my sisters and their kids at Hawaiian Falls waterpark. It was Brynley's 1st time at the waterpark. She passed out after 2 hours, but we had a great time!

Week 24

Memorial Day was Monday, and that afternoon, Brynley, myself, my parents and sisters, went to celebrate Papa-pa's 91st birthday, with cake! That evening, Jeff and I joined Grammy & Pops at their house for pool time, and grilling. Saturday, was my bday, so I went out of town for a girl's trip with Christina, Kristi, and Courtney to Winstar Casino, to see Darius Rucker. It was so much fun!! Daddy was so sweet to watch Brynley while I was gone. That Saturday evening, we went with my family to Japon to celebrate my bday! Sunday, we went to Grammy & Pop's house again for some pool time. It was much warmer this time.

Week 25

My last day of school was Monday, and Mama & Papa watched B for me. This was my 1st week of summer! It was so great to relax, sleep in with Brynley, and catch up on life. I was also able to run errands and pack before the trip. I took Brynley to the community pool at my parents this week. She really enjoys the water, and I am looking forward to starting her in swim lessons. We also went for a couple of walks. I put her in the stroller without the carrier, and she did great. She loves to look around at everything. Brynley is still sleeping with mommy & daddy(sigh), but our plan is to transition her to her crib after vacation. (fingers crossed!)

Week 26

This week, we were on vacation with the Easler family, in the Smokey Mountains. We made a road trip to Gatlinburg, TN. It was a 15 hour drive. I had a lot of anxiety about such a long drive, since B doesn't particularly love her car seat. However, she did GREAT!! As long as she had someone back there with her, she was fine. She slept a lot of the trip, and had about 3 diaper explosions. We were gone for a total of 7 days. It was a wonderful trip, and we are so thankful to our parents for all the memories we were able to make with Brynley on her first vacation!