Brody's Biography

Fun around the house

2011-03-08T07:19:00.004-05:00

Hey Guys! Is it summer yet??? I keep asking my mom this question when I see more sunshine. She says, "No, not yet." Bummer! I want to do outdoor things so badly. In the meanwhile, I'm trying to enjoy the fine activities indoors. What fond memories I have of the baby play mat and the singing sunshine. I think I was enjoying it more than Preslie.

Here are my bristle block boats with monsters on them. Mom and I had boat races the other day. My guys won every time.
Pancakes are one of my favorite breakfast foods. I ask for them quite often. Nothing better than pancakes and some cartoons in the morning. I refer to cartoons as "shows" or "my movies".
I wasn't very pleased with what my parents were asking me to do. I decided to defy them and grab my paci and lie on the floor to protest.
This is my sister. I am really getting to know her better and miss her when we don't see each other for a little while. She will be so much fun to wrestle...I CAN'T WAIT!!!
Oh...I forgot to share some stats...I went to the doc a couple weeks ago for my cold. I weigh 34.5 lbs. and I think I'm around 39 inches tall.

Until next time...I am hoping to go to the Treehouse soon and maybe Great Wolf Lodge. I'll be sure to post the pics.

-B

Good, Bad and back to normal

2011-02-20T13:55:00.002-05:00

Greetings! Have I got some things to share with you! These past few weeks have been an emotional and behavioral roller coaster for me. I thought it was super cool to have a new sister and be a big brother and all that. I got some cool new stuff because of it. But then...I realized that baby sister isn't leaving and now she seems to take MORE of my mom's attention then ever before. All I want to do is play and be waited on like usual. Well...I decided in order to get that attention I would act crazy! It worked but it wasn't fun. I had lots of time outs, some spankings and even got some toys taken away. NO FUN. After a day with Grandma, where I got to be king again, I decided to return to my old ways of being nice and listening more to my parents.

I got to hang out with O-dog...my cousin from Scottsdale. She was fun! We wrestled a little bit, went swimming at the Y, went to a bball game and out to eat. It was nice to have a cousin around to hang with...even if she was a girl. Uncle Mike was a blast too! We really need to get together more often.
It finally decided to warm up this past week. We got to go for a walk and I got to puddle jump. Oops! I fell and got wet. Oh well, it was worth it!
Come spring, come! I want to do water balloons!

~B~

New Year, New Activities

2011-01-20T09:56:00.004-05:00

Happy New Year! Boy, this big brother thing is tough and consuming most of my free time:) Sorry, I haven't posted in a while. I joined a tumbling class where my Grandma Linda teaches. It is so much fun to jump on the trampoline and play other games.

I am really testing the waters with anyone who is in charge lately. Here I am being silly. I normally like to make everyone happy but occasionally I like to be naughty and use some nasty words. I usually end up in timeout and then I try to remember not to say those things again.
Dad and I went sledding. It was awesome! I'm so ready for Cascades.
Bath time is still one of my favorite activities.

~Brody~

Baby Sis has ARRIVED!

2010-12-23T13:53:00.002-05:00

My sister has arrived. Meet Preslie Zora Parrott. She was born on Tuesday, December 21st at 11:44am. She is 6lbs. 15oz, 20 1/2 inches long, and a 13 3/4 inch head. I LOVE to hold her and give her kisses. I even thought it would be nice to get her a prize for Christmas. She told me she wanted 2 blue trucks for Christmas. I told Dad we must go to Toys R Us for her present.

Merry Christmas to ALL!

2010-12-20T15:33:00.002-05:00

Ho, ho, Ho! Merry Christmas! Peace, love and joy to all. I just love Christmas time. Everything about it: Jesus Birthday, Santa, Christmas lights, COOKIES, presents and the coming of my baby sister. Baby sis is going to arrive on Tuesday I think. I just got a new watch so I will be able to keep track of what time she's born too! Here I am at my mom's work party with Santa and Mrs. Claus. I told him I would like some trains. He said, "Ho, ho, ho!"

Mom, Dad and I made Christmas cookies too. Boy, I love to eat them. Baking them is okay but eating them is my favorite part.

This is my snowman Wally. Mom and I are very proud of him. He did melt a little in the sun but I still call the mound of snow Wally. I look forward to making him BIG again.
Dad, Grandma and I worked on a special surprise for my mom and Baby Sis. We painted this phrase on the wall. It was from a song that Mommy and Daddy liked written for a little girl. Mommy LOVED our surprise.

Well, it may be snowing outside but I'm gearing up for swimming time already. I enjoy strapping my frog float on and jumping into the carpet like it was a puddle. Mom and Dad took me swimming indoors at the Y. It was so cool. I want to go back again tonight but they said I have to wait until another day.

Keep warm. Merry Christmas! Snuggle with the ones you love. If you're looking for a great movie to watch over the holiday, I suggest Polar Express OR Incredibles. If you watch Incredibles, you will see clips of me running through the woods. I like to be called "Dash" when I'm in my superhero costume.

~Brody~

TGiving and Xmas preparations

2010-12-10T10:05:00.004-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you all had a great holiday. I did of course. I got to play with all these kids and eat yummy food too!

Dad likes to be my canvas. I decorated his face with stickers. I think he looks awesome!

Baby Sis is coming soon they tell me. My mom is getting a big belly so I figure something must be going on. I guess I'm excited to find out what's been growing in there. She better be cool and like to play trains.

We got to visit the zoo in the dark. It was super cool! They had tons of Christmas lights, an area to make ornaments and decorate cookies too!

I got to help Dad chop down our very first, real Christmas tree. I was a master of the saw! We also got to go on a tractor ride. What a fabulous experience.

Some other updates...I'm still working on the potty thing. I like to go but only when I feel like it. I'm still a fan of the diaper:). I go to bed on my own sometimes without anyone lying with me or bouncing me. I know how to count and I know my colors. I have quite the personality that sometimes gets me in trouble. I occasionally spend some time in the time-out chair. Otherwise, I love to cuddle, watch movies, and play "tackle" with my dad.

Hope you enjoy the snow out there! I'm headed out to build a snowman, I hope!

~Brody~

Fall is Flying By...

2010-11-08T09:10:00.003-05:00

Hey Guys! Hope you're doing well. I have been so busy this fall I can barely keep up somedays...even with a nap. I loved fall this year and proved to be an extreme help in the yard. I raked leaves, bagged them up and even got to work with a leaf blower!!!! Super fun! Halloween was extremely exciting. I got to Trick or Treat at a church and in my neighborhood. It was a blast! I dressed up like a cheeseburger...everyone seemed to think I was pretty cool. Check out my pics below. We had a photo shoot with our family of 4! Check out how big Baby Sis is getting.

Dad and I were playing dress up with wigs. I think I look like a rock star for sure! Your thoughts?

Hope to keep you updated more often. Stay tuned for the latest happenings. Oh, if you haven't seen Toy Story 3, you better check it out. I LOVE it!

~Brody~

Fall is my Favorite

2010-10-14T09:39:00.003-04:00

End of Summer

2010-09-21T14:31:00.005-04:00

End of summer is always bittersweet. Daddy goes back to work again :( but football begins along with the nice fall weather. Before school started for Dad, I got to go to the Toledo Zoo with my friends Bennett and Avah. We had lots of fun with the animals that day. Following the trip to the zoo we all went to the Toledo Mudhens game. Super fun!!!! I love the music and the action that comes with sports. I almost got to hit a beachball before the angry man took it away from the crowd.

We celebrated Mom's birthday. Man, I love birthdays and all the goodies and singing that come with it. I can sing the Happy Birthday song and blow out the candles. I can be hired for any future parties, just call me or my mom to schedule.

Things are going well in my world. I seem to think I know best these days and can be very convincing when I want my way. I always offer the option of "maybe later" when my parents say "no". I am really getting excited about my baby sis. I tell her good morning and hello almost every day. I can't wait for her to come out and play with my semi-truck and superman guy.

Happy Birthday to my cousin Ella and Poppy! I know there are tons more September birthdays to come too! Happy birthday September babies:) Muah! I love to give kisses!

~Brody~

JCF, Amtrak and Mackinac Island

2010-08-20T15:31:00.011-04:00

I just got back from vacation up north too. We went to Mackinaw City and Island. It was so much fun to stay at a hotel on the beach. I liked to scare the seagulls by chasing them and jump in the waves. Dad and I spent lots of time throwing rocks into the water too. I completed my fascination with moving objects by riding a boat. Though I was confused and called it a train when I heard the horn blow, it was really fun. I also loved my travels in the car thanks to the portable DVD player. I got to watch Cars and Mickey until I couldn't stand it!!! Ahh...nothing better than Cars, my blank, and my paci. Life is good!

Summer has been so relaxing and enjoyable with mom and dad around so much that I forget to blog on schedule. This month has been a blast! I had a chance to mingle with the folks at the Jackson County Fair and take my first Train Ride. I was pumped once I heard that we were actually going to ride on the train and not just watch it go by. I am fascinated by trains and I am an avid collector of the Thomas the Train set.

Yee Haw!
Have a great week~B

It's been a while

2010-07-25T21:28:00.005-04:00

I keep forgetting to tell you guys...I'm having a baby sister in December. I guess she's coming right before Christmas. Cool...I think:)

Here I am at Lake Michigan at Silver Beach. It was a blast. I made lots of sandcastles and then demolished them. I loved jumping in the waves too. The bigger the waves the better!

I am quite the talker these days. I pretty much have questions about everything and respond to most every question with a complete sentence. Instead of saying "yes" I prefer to respond "okay".

My cousins Ella and Olivia came to visit. We went blueberry picking together. Here we are chasing butterflies in the field. Ella and I got quite rowdy together. I think she's a ton of fun. O-Dog was cool too but a little small to jump around with us.

This is O=Dog, aka Olivia.

The big news as of late is that I have begun to potty in the big toilet. I find it fun when I feel like doing it. I especially like to get treats afterwards. Mom and Dad have high hopes that my training will be complete when little sister arrives. Hmm....that could take lots of treats (M&M's). Stay tuned for more potty updates.

Love, B

Sprinks and Splashes

2010-06-29T14:18:00.003-04:00

Summer brings out my silliness. Here I am with a ball in my back. I thought it was hilarious to bounce from couch to couch with a ball stuffed in my shirt.

Always searching for bugs. I like to pick them up and put them on the swing. I think the ants really like to swing but not so sure the roly poly bugs like it. Oh well, they pretty much do what I tell them and I like it.

Water balloon fights are a blast as long as I get to throw them all.

And the sprinks...love to run through it lately. It's a nice way to cool off in the heat of the day. I like to go naked but I'm learning there's a time and place for that. So..I guess I'll deal with a diaper. I am also getting quite good at shooting hoops. My neighbor friend, Delton has a big hoop we play on. I get to stand on the mini-trampoline so I can dunk. It's awesome!

Summer screams grilled food. My favorite is CORN on the cobb of course. It is so tasty. I eat every last kernel too. I don't like any of it to go to waste. YUMMMY!

Enjoy the fun that summer brings. I can't wait to hear the big boom of the fireworks this weekend!

~B~

Memorable Memorial

2010-06-03T14:25:00.007-04:00

Hey Guys! Sorry, once again the weeks fly by and I forget to update you all. I have been so busy since I turned two. Nobody told me that life gets busier as you get older. Whew! I've taken some serious naps to try to keep my energy along with sleeping all night long without waking up.

I had been missing my mom and dad the week before Memorial Day. They've been super busy with school, work, etc. They kept telling me how much fun we would have over the long weekend and we DID!!!! We went to the Jackson Airport for breakfast and got to see all kinds of airplanes fly in and take off. It was awesome! The blueberry pancakes weren't too bad either.

Then I went swimming at Grandma Linda and Grandpa Steve's house. It was really hot so the water felt great. I love to try and stay on the big raft and do some jumps off the side of the pool. That night, I went to Ben's house for fireworks. We did sparklers before the big show started. They were hot! Ben and I also mastered the art of jumping from high places- like his outdoor swingset/ jungle gym thing. We have no fear!

Sunday, we went to church, ate at Cascades Mannor House with Grandpa Chuck and Grandma Dede and then went Putt Putt. I liked it but it was harder than I thought. I liked to pick the balls up and roll them, kinda like bowling. I think it will take some more practice before I can compete with Tiger.

Monday, I went with Dad to Grandma Vicki and Poppy's house for a cookout. I got to see all the Sheppard boys and play. It was cool, as usual. Then Daddy and I met up with Mommy at Aunt Neen's house for another cookout. I got my own tour of the big firetrucks while I was there. I got to make the siren go and turn the lights on. Those trucks are BIG and green...I mean RED! Green is my favorite color so I kid around with people and say everything is green. I like to see people laugh.

Thanks Uncle Jack!

Until next time- B

Positively FUN

2010-05-11T14:54:00.008-04:00

I haven't forgotten about you guys. The last couple weeks have been so busy at our house. The beginning of May marks many important dates. First we celebrated Mom's Day, always nice to show my mom how much I love her. Then it was Daddy's 30th birthday. Aren't we two peas in a pod??? Look at those faces:) We had Maggie Moos ice cream cupcakes and went to some golf stores. Daddy always loves a trip to the golf store and I really enjoyed putting on the indoor greens myself. Can't wait to go putt-putting.

The next day was my birthday. Yep, I'm two and I'll tell anyone who asks. I am proud to announce that I can do some counting and I know my colors. I love the say the word yellow. I prefer to say "Yellellow" it's more fun that way. Anyways, Mom and Dad and I went to the Toledo Zoo to see the animals.

Days later we had my big party at home. All the cousins came over and we had a blast playing in the borrowed bounce house. We also played ball and of course did some serious eating. My party was Curious George themed so we had pasta, salad, bread, and of course yellow hat and monkey cupcakes. I think some even saved room for banana splits. I got lots of great new toys and really enjoyed seeing all my family and friends.

And the final big event is....I am going to be a big brother!!!! Mom and Dad let it out of the bag. Baby Parrott is 10 weeks old and doing great! Mommy has been tired but I don't mind taking naps together, it's fun! I guess this new baby will be available to give backwards knuckles to around Christmas time. I can't wait to teach the baby all my tricks and to introduce it to George.

Nap time,

Brody

Come On!

2010-04-21T14:43:00.004-04:00

Come on!!! I love to tell people what to do. I often tell them to "shum on"! I am learning how to speak clearly and in sentences. Since I was about 22 months old I began putting two and three words together and making sense of it all. I am now expanding my vocab and sentences to include 4 and 5 words. I also follow directions quite well when I feel like doing what is being asked of me. I love to help out! Here I am below taking my own picture. Pretty nice isn't it?

Our daffodil photo shoot at Cascades. It was brief but I let Mom shoot the pics she likes to take every year at this time. I guess the flowers are pretty.

Look closely at my teeth. My canine teeth finally decided to poke through. I thought I would have four gaps in my teeth forever but nope...they finally arrived. I have been sleeping much more sound now.

I much prefer to push the stroller or walk on my own. I feel riding is for babies and I'm definitely a big boy.

I've been going to lots of parties these past few weekends. Here are some balloons I got from Ben's party. I feel like Curious George when I hold them. I wish I would fly like he does. My birthday countdown is on....I will be 2 in another 2 weeks!!!

So long for now:)

Spring Break '10

2010-04-13T14:53:00.007-04:00

Sorry, I've been MIA these past couple weeks. It's been a busy one for sure. Mom and Dad had lots of things planned for Spring Break '10. Below, I met a new friend- Lady Bug. She decided to land on my shoulder and hang out for a while. Kinda weird so I brushed her off after a while. "Go bug, go!" I told her.

Splash Universe! I conquered the slides! Check it out. There were tons of kids there and some didn't understand how to wait their turn for the slide. A couple girls slid down and landed on me before I could get off the slide. I just gave them the look but kept my comments to myself. Silly girls.

Daddy and Mommy played with me and took me on the bigger slides and in the lazy river. After the pool time we ate at Applebees and then had a sleepover in a hotel room. It was a blast! The next morning I insisted to go to the "toys! toys" at 7am. Little did I know that the water park didn't open until 9am!!!

Happy Easter! I got to celebrate the night before! Mom and Dad and I did our dancing to my keyboard songs and I got some prizes in my Easter basket. Cool new shades, some snacks, coloring books and sticker books. Oh and Curious George 2!!! I love the new movie...much better than the first one. Kayla the elephant is great! Check it out.

GO TIGERS!! I was their number one fan the other day! Not only did I cheer and yell "Go Tigers!" I also danced to every song played between hitters and innings. After each song I said, "All done, next song!" I had new moves for every tune. Here I am with Uncle Steve and Grandpa Steve. We had a blast! We ate pretzels and cheese and rode the baseball ferris wheel twice!!! Whoo hooo!!! I even showed Grandpa how to get back to our seats. I think he was impressed about my sense of direction.

Oh, I forgot. Mom and Dad went to Vegas for a few days and I got to stay with Grandma Dede, Grandpa Chuck and Poppy and Grandma Vicki. I had a blast! I was glad my parents had time together to hang out. While they were gone I mastered the identification of all my colors. I am learning things by the minute. I will tell you how and when to do something. I will let you know if I don't like something and I do like things picked up and in their place. I don't like messy fingers and I let Wrigley know when he needs to stop barking. I pretty much have life under control and think I'm ready for bigger and better things. I'm not really sure what that means...I've heard people say that before:) Watch out! I'm always listening and repeating...no matter what!

Spring FEVER...

2010-03-25T15:15:00.003-04:00

Spring was in the air last week and I was enjoying every minute of it! I got to go see the ducks and geese and kids at Cascades. After some schooling from a little girl at the playground I have conquered the curly slide all by myself. I did swing around and go down backwards twice. It was kinda scary. I cried a little but went back and tried again.

Did I tell you I know my colors??? I can point out red, blue, green, yellow and orange. Just ask me and I'll tell you. I also love to talk about the "Mooon" and "Sun". I am learning about why the sun is out during the day and the moon at night. I was really confused the other day when I saw the moon during the daytime. Hmmm....

Happy Birthday to Grandpa Chuck!!!! We had lasagna and cupcakes to celebrate. Yum yum. Oh, though spring has sprung...I have been a little under the weather. Feeling better though. Gotta get ready for Easter:)

Love, B

I am Thankful!

2010-03-16T14:48:00.003-04:00

Thank you to all of those who care about me! I am little but I know I have so many people that love me and care for me. I am one lucky guy. I want to thank my Grandma Dede and Grandpa Chuck for spending so many of their days with me while Mommy and Daddy are at work. I love going on our walks at the mall and playing ball, cars and music at home with you. You are both so fun and seem to like to do all the things I like, especially playing chase and follow the leader:)

Thank you to my weekend crew, Poppy and Grandma Vicki! Thank you for being available on short notice to watch me when Mommy and Daddy have dates or last minute things that come up. I love our time together! I really enjoy coming over and playing cars at the table with you. I will master the Wii sooner or later:) I can't wait until summer and we can hang out together outside even more.

Thank you to Grandma and Grandpa Tucker who are always a good time. I love coming over to play piano and shoot hoops in the big hoop downstairs. Swimming will be so fun this summer. I think I may try the diving board this season. Thanks for being a back up babysitter. I know you guys are busy and I appreciate you watching me when you can!

Thanks to Aunt Neen too! You are a fun babysitter sub! I can always count on a good time when you watch me. I think next time you watch me we should go to your house to hang with the chickens. I love to feed those crazy birds!

Thanks to Aunt Wendy. You are a blast to be with and I love our time together. You always treat me soo nice and you love to make me laugh. Plus, you let me watch Curious George!

Oh and thanks to the Langley's next door. I always like to drop in on them to say hi and play with all their toys. Sometimes I drag in mud on their floor and make a mess of their toys. I am working on picking up after myself. Thanks for being patient guys!

Hope this is the last time you'll see me sporting this hat. I am SO READY for Spring!!!

Spring is slowly SpRiNgINg!

2010-03-09T21:23:00.004-05:00

Ahhh nothing better than a hot and steamy shower! Here I am rinsing off after a long day of play! I wasn't a big fan of showering until recently because I didn't like the water in my eyes. I figured out I need to close my eyes to keep the water out!

I am loving the pre-Spring weather we've had lately. I love playing outside on my bike and going for walks. Daddy was hurdling me on my bike the other day. It was pretty funny.

I got to go to Aunt Neen's house to see the chickens. Not only did I get to feed them but I also got to hunt for real eggs. It was a blast. I was not so fond of the big turkeys but I loved the chickens. Can't wait to go back again to visit. Following my visit to the farm, Mom and I had a hot date at TJ's Freeze. I ate my very own baby vanilla cone all by myself. Mom was impressed with how well I did. I even mastered the art of licking my cone. YUMMMMM!!!

I kept forgetting to tell you all about my newly remodeled bathroom. My dad worked long and hard on the tiling along with the installation of a new vanity. My mom did the painting and I supervised. Doesn't it look great?

Don't forget to set your clocks back this weekend! Also, check out the stars and moon sometime. Their beauty amazes me every time I see them. I just don't get why I can't see the moon and sun during the day and at night?

~Brody~

Friends

2010-02-23T16:49:00.006-05:00

Happy Wednesday everyone! I have had a super fun week. For Valentine's Day I got to go hang out with Daddy's kids in his classroom. My mom brought cupcakes and all the goods to decorate them. They were yummy and I loved to visit with Daddy's students. I think they liked me too.

This is my buddy Dawson. We met up at the TreeHouse the other day to play. We kinda do our own thing when we get there but we are still friends. He really likes to climb on the tables and I was fascinated with the choo-choos, along with going UP the slides.

This is the baby area. I like to make an appearance in there just to show all the little kids the tricks. I'm sure my mom won't let me play in there much longer...I am almost 2!

I LOVE SNOW DAYS!!! Daddy and I worked hard on this snowman the other day. Isn't he cool? We used Mommy's hat and scarf, Daddy's gloves, red grapes for the eyes, mouth and buttons and a carrot for the nose of course. Wrigley did want in on the action too. It appears there are some missing button. Silly dog!

Enjoy the snow! Make a snowman.

~Brody~

Sledding adventure at Parma Hill

2010-02-17T09:33:00.002-05:00

Hot Dog!

2010-02-08T21:26:00.007-05:00

HOT DOG!!! Not only is that one of my most favorite songs to sing but also makes for a great art project! I love to play with my food! Mommy and I made hot dog people the other day. She did the cutting with the knife because they are too sharp for kids to play with. Then we boiled the dogs and watched them transform into people. You'll see how cool they turned out below. Now, these hot dogs were actually pretty healthy. My mom bought them at Trader Joe's the other day. They were all natural, real beef, with no nitrates! I guess that's a good thing. Anyways, they were yummy to dip in ketchup.

Mommy and I like to be silly. Check out our faces! I got to help take the picture! I love to use the camera. Did I mention that I am saying some simple sentences now? My mom said to me "You stop it!" and I said "You stop it!" She laughed. I am pretty much a parrot these days. I like to impersonate and copy whatever I hear. Be careful and only say things you want me to repeat! I am always listening:)

Have a happy LOVE day!

Love you, Brody

My First at Elements

2010-02-02T21:05:00.002-05:00

I got my very first salon haircut this past week. We went to this fancy little place with big mirrors. It smelled like hairspray there. I got to wear this flashy cape- looked like a super hero in it. The buzzers tickled my ears but I was unfazed by the entire experience. I even got a little hairspray in my hair to give me a little spike. I think I look as studly as my Dad now.

Following the haircut I got to go see the "Anemals" at the Pet Station. I love to go there and hang out with the Nemo fish and the crazy birds. They even had some really funny puppies there. We then dined at Los Tres. I love to dip my chips in the salsa! The chicken quesadilla was fabulous too. Did I mention how awesome our moon has been lately. I love to watch it in the morning and at night. I am a little confused where it goes during the day. All I see then is a bright ball in the sky called the sun.

Well anyway...time for bed. I am whipped. Getting up at 530am with mom and dad wears a kid out:) Sleep Tight!

~Brody~

B R O D Y

2010-01-27T16:41:00.004-05:00

"Hey Boy" and oh yeah girls too. I like to call people boy! It's funny. Sorry for the late post. I have been adjusting to my new FULL SIZE bed. It's awesome to have so much room to flip and turn all night long. Plus it's really cool to have my mom or dad cuddle with me in my bed when I wake up in the night. Big news of the week...I finally decided I would tell others my name. My name is "Bwody".

My mom decided a photo shoot at Grandma Dede's would be fun. She's so sneaky I didn't even realize she was taking my picture. Usually I wouldn't pose so well for her if I knew what she was doing.

This is pac (pronounced pass). I love it! When I'm tired or don't feel well or just plain want it, I let you know. Pac? Pac?! Pac?

Daddy dresses up for work and for his "hoop ball" games. I thought I would try out the tie thing to see if I look as stylish as he does. Well...what do you think?

~Brody~

So "Beeg"

2010-01-19T14:52:00.003-05:00

So I'm 20 months old is what they tell me but I'm here to tell you that I'm "Beeg". I can ride a scooter, feed the dog, vacuum, put on my own pants (without much assistance), shovel the driveway, and sleep in a full size bed! I just began undressing myself- how liberating! I can tell you "no" and "yes" sometimes. I like things just right. Don't move a thing out of place or drop things and leave them. I get very upset. Every thing has its place- unless I decide otherwise. I love to eat and eat and eat, especially "hookies" and "meelk". My parents make me mad because they don't always let me have my hookies. Watch out when I'm mad. I have a beeg temper too (toddlerism). I am really taking interest in the potty too. I think I will try out the big potty sometime soon. Well, back to my choo choos. Shorge is waiting for me to get off the computer and come play!

~Brody~

Down for the count in 2010

2010-01-11T14:37:00.002-05:00

Hope you had a great start to the new year. I did, but I didn't. I was happy to spend New Year's with my mom and dad but I was a little under the weather. A nasty ear infection and cold took over New Year's Eve Eve. I was a little surprised by the vicious attack. All of a sudden, all I wanted was my paci, blankey, and to watch George DVDs over and over. This is pretty crazy for me since I never like to watch TV for more than a few minutes at a time. Oh no...we're talking hours and hours of TV. I just felt too weak to do anything. Even my choo choos didn't get me very excited. After a few round of my VERY FIRST antibiotic, I kicked that nasty cold to the curb.

Feeling more like myself again. Can't you tell? People say I could be a part of the band KISS??? Not sure what KISS is but okay. I'm a rocker at heart. You should see me dance and play the keyboard.

SNOW!!!! We got lots of snow the past couple weeks. I really like to shovel it and it helps my dad out. We have shoveled the driveway a couple times now. It's fun! I also get to ride in my sled around the block. Weeeeee!!!!

Happy 2010! Can you believe how fast time flies? Oh...my current stats: I weighed in at 30lbs. and a whopping 33 1/2 inches tall right before the New Year.

Keep Smiling:)

~Brody~

Baby, Tanta & Shorge

2009-12-28T22:14:00.007-05:00

Hope you all had a Merry Christmas. I sure did. I loved celebrating the "Baby" and also got very excited when talking about "Tanta". What fun! We even got some snow to go with it. A couple days before Christmas we went up to Greenville to visit friends of Mommy and Daddy. I vaguely remember them from when I was really little. They were pretty cool.

The night before Christmas Daddy helped me write a note to Tanta. We put the note with his cookies and milk. I think he was impressed with my writing. He ate and drank the entire thing.

Christmas morning with Mommy, Daddy and GiGi. Don't be fooled by my face. I was having a great time. Not too sure why I had to keep opening gifts though. I liked it for a minute but then I just wanted to play with my old stuff.

I'm thinking of starting a band. Want to join? I get to play guitar and keyboard and dance...okay? My most favorite song on the keyboard is some sort of polka. It really gets the crowd dancing and laughing too.

SHORGE!!! I was so glad my Grandma Dede and Grandpa Chuck got me my very own Curious George. Shorgie and I like to cuddle and watch Curious George on TV. Even Wrigley knows to stay away from this stuffed animal. He is special.

I got a sled too. Not sure what sledding is but it sounds like a thrill.

Grandma and Grandma Parrott got me my first car. I'm pretty comfortable behind the wheel. With a little more practice I will really get going fast. For now, I like others to push me around.

I also got a new train table. I LOVE to play with my cars and choo choos on it. It's been entertainment for hours already.

So I know how to respond to questions a little bit. My parents will ask me if I like something and I say yes or no. I'm also learning manners. I usually say thank you when someone gives me something. I'm still working on the please thing. I tend to be a little impatient when it comes to wanting things. I usually get a little frustrated. I am trying to figure out how to channel my frustrations. Boy, it's tough growing up. I got so irritated the other night at dinner that I threw some of my dinner on Wrigley. That was a bad choice. I got in some deep trouble and then went to bed early. Mom and Dad knew...I was tired.

Well stay tuned..my dad put down a new tile floor in my bathroom. It's pretty snazzy! Pics to follow next week.

I know I'm definitely blessed by my family. I hope you all feel blessed and loved by yours.

Happy New Year!

~Brody~

Uh Oh!

2009-12-21T21:25:00.003-05:00

Uh oh...snow is messy. I didn't know how to handle the white stuff on my boots. Then, when Mom and Dad told me I could sit in it, I was really perplexed. I guess when you wear snowpants, coats, hats and mittens you can roll around in the snow and it's okay. Kinda cool!

Dad and I are shoveling the sidewalk. Dad says he's not a fan of shoveling but when you live in the city you HAVE to shovel your sidewalk or you pay a fine. I can't wait to get to shovel. I think throwing the snow is FUN!

I really like "stickies". I often put them in my mouth for some reason. Here I am making a sticker collage and having a couple for a snack.

Only 4 more days till Christmas. Are you all as excited as I am? Can't wait to share with you all my happenings. Oh, I got to make Christmas cookies this past weekend. YUM! I ate some cookie dough, it was tasty.

Ho! Ho! Ho! That's what I say when people talk about Santa.

Merry Christmas,

Brody

Belated Posting

2009-12-18T22:21:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone! Sorry for the delay in my postings these past few weeks. It's been super busy with Christmas right around the corner, basketball season starting up and all sorts of other happenings. There's been no time to blog!

Anyway, no pics this week. I will have some next week. I have been plugging away at my vocab. You ask me to say something...I say it. I'm much like my name...parrott (oops) I mean parrot. I have also been mastering my puzzles, my reading, my shooting baskets, and my household chores. Did I tell you that I get to feed the dog sometimes? I do really well at it and I know it helps out my mom and dad.

Christmas is coming. I can't wait to see what "Tanta" leaves at my house. I think a scooter may show up at my house or maybe even some "Shorge" books or DVDs. I love to watch Curious Shorge these days. It stinks that he's only on at certain times. With a DVD, I can watch him whenever I want.

Enough about me. Christmas is about "Baby". I say good morning and good night to Baby Jesus who sits on our bookshelf with our nativity scene. I like the baby and I've been told he is the reason for the season. Cool!

Hope you all are enjoying your moments. Don't fret, just enjoy the ones you love:)

Love,

Brody

Santa Baby

2009-12-11T21:10:00.002-05:00

"Ho ho ho!" That's how you talk Santa language. I got to visit with Santa last weekend. He always makes me crack up. I did so well at my mom's work Christmas party that they asked to use the picture of Santa and I for an advertisement next season. My modeling career is beginning to take off!

I got to see the Michigan Theater for the first time. It was a pretty neat place.

Just goofing around! I really like to be silly. As you can see...

This week I learned how to say a few more things. I said "Thank you Mommy" after she helped me get some tupperware out of the drawer. She looked shocked that I said it. Along with learning how to say more words, I am learning how to follow directions. When I'm asked to put away my toys, I pick them up. When I am asked to pick out a book to read, I grab one of my favorites from the shelf. It's fun to follow directions- most of the time. My dad's basketball season began this past week. I had a blast going to watch the "ball" and the "kids". Those bleachers make awesome roadways for my truck and my new bus.

Enjoy the snow! Bundle up...it's "Brrr" out there.

~Brody~

Simon Says...

2009-12-01T21:27:00.006-05:00

Thanksgiving was fabulous once again. I ate like a champ, played hard, and took a nap. Couldn't ask for better. I love to run down the hills at Gamma and Poppy's house. Check me out below! I also love to play Simon Says- I guess that's what it's called when you repeat everything you hear or are told. I can pretty much say any word that I'm asked to say. It may sound a little jumbled but I know what I'm saying.

I really like my Aunt Weny. I don't really say the "d" but she knows what I mean. I learned her name by visiting the restaurant Wendy's. After I put everything together, it was easy.

Cousin Jeff and Uncle Steven and I played cards at Thanksgiving. I love to shuffle the cards! I also had a blast dancing to the beat of Grandpa Steve's guitar. Check out my video on the blog (when it decides to work). It's hilarious!!!

The day after Turkey Day I went to the zoo. It was cool to go to the zoo in the dark. They had all sorts of lights. Here I am pretending to be a lion. "Grrrrrr!!!!"

I even got to see Santa and the Mrs. at the zoo. They were nice and gave me a candy cane. I also go to make a Christmas cookie and a snowman ornament. What a blast!

Hope you are enjoying the pretty "hot" (aka- lights) on people's houses. I think people should light up their yards year round. It is so pretty to look at.

Love you all.

~B~

1 1/2 Year Old Check Up

2009-11-18T20:36:00.002-05:00

Went to see Dr. Tim today for my 18 month check-up. I am currently 34 inches tall and weigh 27 lbs. 14 oz. I am in the 50-75th percentile for weight and the 90th percentile for height. He says I am on target with all the skills an 18 month old should have. I can run, jump, use a fork and spoon to eat, say more than 10 words and eat all kinds of food.

He told me to stay healthy and I plan on it! I don't want to miss the upcoming holidays. Boy, I can taste the turkey and pumpkin pie already. Yummm!

New Do, New Words

2009-11-16T21:32:00.005-05:00

I got my hair cut! Yep, no more shag around the ears or comb over. My dad took care of it with his clippers. I did pretty well for my first time. The clippers kinda tickled. Here is my before shot. I even said "haircut" in preparation of the event.

Gotta love my straggly- looking locks:)

Ta Da!!!! Mom and Dad think I look much more mature. I would agree with that. In fact I have really begun to talk. I say "doggie", "work", "shoes", "Wendy", "hat" and many more. I can recite all the animals on the farm noises like "quack quack", "moo", "ruff ruff", "meow", and much more. You name it... I can impersonate it. I also know my body. You ask me where my eyes, chin, hair, toes, belly, etc are and I will point to each part.

I love electronics, especially the computer. I love to look at old pictures of me and old videos too. I think I'm totally hilarious.

Thank God I have remained healthy this fall. So many people have been really sick. It's too bad. As long as I eat my broccoli, take my naps and keep my hat on outside I think I will stay pretty healthy.

"ByEEEEE!!!!"

~Brody~

Indian Summer

2009-11-09T22:11:00.003-05:00

Indian Summer is what they call the weather we've been having. I call it fabulous because I get to be outside! What a fun week I had. I went on lots of walks outside the stroller. I can walk for blocks and blocks without getting a bit tired. I pick up all the sticks and hand them to mom to throw along the street in the leaf piles. I also love to run through the leaves so I can hear them CRUNCH!!!!

I don't mind lying in the leaf piles either:)

Here I am playing in the parking lot of AAA, down the street from my house. It was a blast!

Here we are in Grand Haven. What an awesome place...reminded me of summer time. People were boating, fishing, walking along the sandy beach. I so badly wanted to jump in the water. We went there to visit Brook and Chrystal and see their new house. It was fun!

After the sun set we packed up and headed back home. Did I tell you? I say "home" now. I also know where my eyes, ears, nose, and mouth are located. The world and it's happenings continue to amaze me. I am learning so many things each and every day. Very soon I will be letting loose some real sentences. I think I've almost figured out how and when to say things. Stay tuned.

Love to you all.

~Brody~

Dragontales

2009-11-02T21:32:00.008-05:00

Hope you all enjoyed your Halloween. I had a fabulous time. I loved my dragon costume and so did everyone else. It was a very busy night. I made stops at all my grandparents' houses and then stayed the night with Grandma Dede and Grandpa Huck. It was lots of fun!

Here are our pumpkins. They are still unmarked by the squirrels. I was trying to show off my muscles and move it. I am pretty strong. Did I tell you I can lift my bike and carry it? I also enjoy picking up the big branches in our yard and throwing them into the street.

Check it out!

My Mom and Dad dressed up too. I think Daddy said he was some cop from Reno 911 and Mommy was a mermaid. I think my dragon was much cooler! Time for bed. Daylight saving time is really throwing me into a whirlwind. I can't seem to adjust. By 7pm, I'm ready to hit the sack!

Much Love,

~Brody~

Brody, P.I.

2009-10-27T19:21:00.003-04:00

I love to investigate everything. I spend lots of time in the lazy susan in the kitchen. I love to sort the jars and cans. I make towers out of them, I load them up in my toy dump truck and serve dinner to my friends on my lego table. I sometimes spend an hour playing in this hot spot.

I am mastering my bike. I have pedaled a little bit but still find it much faster to move by pushing off with my feet. There are some small hills on my sidewalk. I love to go really fast down those hills. I even say "Wheee!!!"

I'm a clown too. I love to make people laugh. I have begun to copy lots of things people say and do. Be careful...I am always paying attention even when you don't think I'm listening or understanding. I say "Hey Baby!" in a Fat Albert voice. It's funny.

Here I am helping mom plant bulbs for next spring. We planted daffodils and tulips. They will be pretty I'm sure as long as the squirrels don't eat them. Our squirrels are crazy in our yard. They have devoured some of our pumpkins and they neighbor's too. By the way...this weekend is Halloween. I can't wait to show you how cool I look in my costume. Mom and Dad are dressing up too. I'll include some pics in next weeks posting.

Bye bye!

~Brody~

Sounds of Fall

2009-10-20T21:59:00.003-04:00

I know the leaves are starting to fall, but this weather sure doesn't feel like fall! I must say that I enjoy this weather though. It gives me a chance to get back outside and enjoy what I love most and that is hanging out and doing fun things outside. I have found much fun in playing in leaves. I like the sound they make when I step on them or jump in them. Crunch,Crunch,Crunch!

We had a chance to take Ella and Olivia to the Chelsea Tree House for much needed running and screaming. They had a blast as we played in the balls, built castles and slid down the slides. I love that place!

Making a wish!

I am continuing to say new word or sounds if you will. I said Poppi and Gama just the other day to add to my list. I am what you would call an explorer. I love to go on adventures and find new things and see new sights. I am still working on peddling my bike. I still just scoot around in it by pushing off with my feet for right now though. Congrats to my Dadda who just finished his first masters class. He told me he will be done with this late night class stuff in another 16 months.

Enjoy the warm break in the weather! I know I am.

~Brody~

Fall Frenzy

2009-10-15T21:02:00.000-04:00

The pumpkins are in full force now. My Mom, Grandma Deed and Grandpa Uck took me to the farm to pick out some pumpkins right out of the patch. I also got to feed chickens and cows. I even got to pick out freshly layed eggs from the chicken coop. I love to eat eggs for breakfast and nothing's better than farm-fresh eggs. It was a blast! Following the farm field trip I got to go to the Treehouse to play with Dawson and Isabelle- Mommy's friend Jen's kids. It was, of course, a great time.

I ended my day at the farm at The Parlour. I had a fabulous hot fudge ice cream cake. All I could say was "Mmmmmm..."

My Uncle Mike is crazy. I love to wrestle with him though. Even though we don't get to hang out much, I try and make the best of it. We had Uncle Mike, Aunt Heidi, Ella and Olivia over to celebrate Grandma Dede's birthday and also a belated party for Ella. We had yummy soup in bread bowls and fruit pizza. MY FAVORITE! Ella and I had a blast in my tunnel. See...

I keep forgetting to tell you all...I sleep at night now!!! It only took me 16 months to figure it out but I finally hit the sack at 8pm-ish and wake up around 730am the next morning. I mostly sleep in my bed too. Mom usually rocks me for a little while, then we lie on pillows on the floor and I pass out. Then somehow, I end up in my cozy bed. Oh...I also forgot to tell you, we converted my crib to a toddler bed now. I feel so cool. So grown up!

I am really getting the hang of the talking thing too! I say some new words like: truck, happy, peepee, poopee, and DeDe. I often mimick things people say. I especially like to copy their laughs. It always makes everyone crack up.

Stay warm!

~Brody~

I love the OUTDOORS!

2009-10-06T22:47:00.001-04:00

I love to be outside. The weather makes no difference to me. I like to be out rain or shine, cold or hot. I don't think my parents feel the same way but I am determined to convince them. It was really cool the other day. We went for a long walk to Ella Sharp playground. It was so fun! I got to run and run all over the place. We found these cool apple, ball-looking things on the ground. Of course I kept picking them up and throwing them. As I mentioned before, the weather has little effect on whether I like to wear socks or not too. I love to be barefoot and take the opportunity whenever possible.

Dad tells me I am growing up into a big boy. I think he likes that I am now sleeping well at night, enjoy watching the big games with him on TV and have learned that playing on my own is fun. I don't always have to have someone right with me to have a great time. I have been showing my mom and dad that I know how to do chores too. I often times throw away my own diaper, I help put the pillows on the bed each morning, I flush the toilet, I brush my hair and teeth and I love to vacuum. Oh...I pick up sticks in the yard too. I love to be a good helper.

Happy Birthday to Grandma Dede! Can't wait to see Ella and Olivia this week!

Have a great week friends.

~Brody~

Flavors of Fall

2009-09-28T21:53:00.007-04:00

Nothing better than celebrating birthdays....even better when they're belated celebrations. Dad and I are snacking on fabulous strawberry cake that Grandma Dede made for Mom's birthday dinner. Love the strawbies!

I got a hold of the camera the other day. Here are a couple pictures I took all by myself. Wrigley loves the camera...can't you tell?

We made our first visit to the orchard this past weekend. The weather was perfect, the animals were thrilled to have me poke at them and of course...the doughnuts were YUMMMMM MMMYY or I like to say "Mommmmyyyy" about everything these days. I decided to retire the word "ball" for a while and just say "Mommmyyy" instead. I may have said Mommy nearly 500 times on Sunday. I lost track after saying it so many times. It was hilarious, to me anyways:)

I have almost kicked my nasty cold. No fun having the drippy nose. I guess I can't complain much. I have only been sick a couple times in my life so far. I am very blessed! Did I tell you all how I got to drive??? Here I am going for my first drive in the Hummer. No keys allowed but boy I can imagine the wind blowing through my few hairs and the sun hitting me in the face as I cruise down the street. It won't be long...okay like another 15 years but who's counting.

Have a good one!

~Brody~

Touring the Town

2009-09-22T21:14:00.005-04:00

Greetings! I met the infamous Captain Jackson this past Friday. He was like a real superhero. I even got my picture with him. I didn't expect to run into a superhero at the car show downtown but hey...you never know what you will find in Jackson. The car show was really cool. I got to see some really loud cars and motorcycles too.

Sunday was Grandpa Brad's birthday. Here we are celebrating at Outback Steakhouse. I loved the salad..yummmmm!!! Cold stuff feels good on the gums lately. Just when I think the teething thing is over another tooth seems to popping through. It hurts!!!! Not to mention the annoying drippy nose and uncontrollable drooling!!!!

Congrats to Aunt Wendy for getting a new position at Consumer's. YAY!!!!

Happy 3rd Birthday to my cousin Ella!!! Can't wait to party down when you come to town:)

Happy 23rd Birthday to Uncle Brian!

~Brody~

My New Ride

2009-09-14T21:44:00.004-04:00

Hope you all are enjoying the fabulous weather as of late! I am eating up every last minute of sun by playing in the hose, walking around the block and playing on my new bike! Check it out below.

I find it a bit of a challenge to ride. I just don't get how to pedal yet but give it time...I will be racing the other neighbor kids. I tell Mom and Dad that I want a real motorcycle but they said this is more my size. Bummer, I love to see the real thing rumble down my street. I even make the same noise...rummmm rummmmmm!

I got my Halloween costume in the mail this past week. I like it I guess. Mom seems to think I look super cute. I just know it's pretty comfortable. Stay tuned for the unveiling next month!

I've had some rough days this past week. I really like to get into everything and make a huge mess. I leave a trail where ever I go. I am also not a big fan of listening to my parents sometimes. It's just a lot more fun to do your own thing and pretend you don't hear anyone telling you otherwise...until I get a time-out. Not too fun then!

Well, it's Monday night and you know what that means. HUTT BALL is on TV!!!!! Gotta go! Have a great week!

Go Tiges!

2009-09-07T21:07:00.003-04:00

GO TIGERS! Mom, Dad and I went to see the mighty Detroit Tigers win once again! They are on fire. I decided to even watch them for a while before I tore off to the kid area. Here's my buddy Mickey, dressed and ready to play ball. I guess they don't want you touching him, I tried to anyways. I am such a rebel these days. Always pushing the limits.

Who needs WWF when you have a Wrigley. I love to wrestle and body slam him. He likes it too as long as I don't bug him while he's chewing his bone. We have an understanding. I even figured out how I can ride him. It's a blast. He just got a haircut the other day. I love his shaved tail, much easier to hold onto.

Happy Birthday to my Mom Mom. I decided to give her a couple new names for her birthday. I call her Mom Mom, Mahi Mahi, and Mui Mui. She loves it! Dad and I also planned a full day of activities for Mom. She was very surprised and said she loved each moment.

Tomorrow is Dad's first day at school. Wow, summer flew by. Mom and I will miss having Dad home with us.

Well...it's way past my bedtime and boy am I tired. No nap today!

~Brody~

Creatures of Toledo

2009-09-01T15:07:00.006-04:00

Last week I made my very first visit to the Toledo Zoo. It was super fun! Daddy ended up not being able to come so Mom and I joined the Gaston family. We had a great time looking at all of the creatures. The monkeys were especially entertaining. They were wrestling and jumping everywhere. Here I am with Avah checking out the fish.

These things are called Jellyfish. I guess they are very dangerous and can hurt you if you ever come into contact with one.

We got to play on a jungle gym too. Here I am with Benn climbing up the slide. It's much more fun to go up the slide than down it.

Not too often we all sat down but my Mom managed to snap a shot of all of us taking a breather.

Hope you have a fabulous week!

~Brody~

Back in the Swing of Things

2009-08-24T22:23:00.004-04:00

Good day bloggers! I am finally back in the routine of Michigan and the eastern time zone again! It's nice to be home, but I sure don't enjoy the gloomy, cold weather. There's nothing better than swimming and running around outside in the sunshine but that's not been the case this past week. Oh well. I have mastered the art of dipping!!!! It is so cool to dip food into other food. Here I am dipping pieces of toast in my yogurt! DELICIOUS. My mom says that Fritos and cottage cheese are next. Sounds good to me! I am going through the teething stage again! This time getting big molers (hmmm...did I spell that right?). Anyways...

Here I am showing off our new fence! I have really begun to love my backyard. My mom and dad let me run around now without having to be right with me all the time. Don't get me wrong they are always watching, just not as close now. I am growing up and I think they realize it.

Mmmm...I really like to snack on pretzels! Here I am being silly. Sometimes I stick the whole thing in my mouth at once.

I had my 15 month check up! All is good again! Boy, I'm lucky to be so healthy. I weigh 25 lbs. and 14 oz. and I'm a whopping 33 inches tall. I grew 2 inches in three months!!!! Go go Gadget legs!!!!

School starts soon. I'll miss my Dad. We had a blast this summer. Looking forward to my Wolverines starting up though. GO BLUE!

~Brody~

The Great Southwest

2009-08-16T11:06:00.009-04:00

Whew! I just returned home from the southwest, Scottsdale, Arizona to be exact. Mom, Dad and I went out to visit my Uncle Mike, Aunt Heidi, and Cousins Ella and Olivia. It was a wild time, that's for sure. Ella and I bonded... I think. We had to hash out the toy sharing thing, but after that was settled we played and played. I was exhausted each night and slept like a rock! Our first activity took us to the mall. They have a kid's playland there. It was a blast!

I love to change surfaces. If allowed, I will spend hours walking from carpet to lily pad or gravel to cement to grass. I think it's amazing for some reason.

We spent lots of time at the pool! There were really cool cabana things with big pillows we could lie on around the pool. It was nice to take a break in the shade after jumping and running in the pool for a while. It was pretty hot while we were there. I developed quite a nice tan without burning!!!

I never really liked these chairs as an infant but found it quite relaxing now that I'm older. I hope Olivia didn't mind.

We went hiking too! This is Pinnacle Peak. I had been here before as a young guy. I don't remember much about it though, since I slept last time. This time, I took in the beauty God has made and enjoyed relaxing while Dad did all the work.

I was amazed at how small the new baby was. I just liked to stare at her and sometimes tickle her toes. She's cute! I think I'll be a good, older cousin to her.

We also went to Sedona, AZ on Sunday. We had a blast there visiting Slide Rock. All the big people got to slide down this narrow river without a tube- just their bodies. It looked like so much fun...maybe next time I'll be big enough to go too. I enjoyed playing in a nearby puddle. Following a road trip to Slide Rock, we went to watch the Arizona Cardinals football team practice. I liked it for a while, then I decided to run up and down the sidelines. I just can't sit still for long these days. I also enjoy screaming as of late. It drives everyone crazy but it's so much fun sometimes:)

Off to bed. I have to get back on eastern standard time... boy, that can be tough on a little guy like me.

Enjoy your week. Oh...check out some pics from my photo shoot by Nicole. Visit www.nbarczakphotography.blogspot.com.

~Brody~

Nothing like a break

2009-08-04T22:04:00.015-04:00

Hey all! I haven't forgotten you. I've been vacationing and decided to take a break from technology for a couple weeks. Following my break, I was having troubles uploading pictures to the site. Anyways, we're up and running again. The past couple weeks have been fun-filled and exciting. I went to Lake Michigan with my fam and friends, I took a road trip to Chicago, and spent a few days with Dad at home while Mom took a trip for her Silpada business. The new adventures have been thrilling and educational. I've included photos below highlighting my journeys. Oh, I have really come to enjoy airplanes and all they have to offer. I saw an air show at the Hot Air Jubilee and since then I've been fascinated with airplanes. Every time one flies over my house I yell "UP!".

I have become much like Tiger this summer. I could spend hours hitting my golf balls in the backyard.

Here we are at the Hot Air Jubilee air show. Those planes were so cool!

Our trip to Ludington State Park. I made some really great friends that weekend. Meet Emma, Coby and Caleb.

Dad and I love to hide out inside my tunnel. Look closely, you can see us through the screen.

Our brand new fence. We love to hang out in our backyard now!

I love drinking from the hose too! The past few days have been hot, so generally you'll find me spraying myself with the hose. What a blast!

So sorry for the delay!

See you next week,

~Brody~

Born in the USA!

2009-07-12T16:58:00.012-04:00

Wow! These past two weeks have been out of this world! Happy Belated Fourth of July! I hope you all enjoyed the great American past times like I have. Nothing better than grilling out, watching baseball, and playing at the park. Playing inside can be cool too when you have a tunnel. This has kept me very busy as of late. I like to crawl through my tunnel and throw balls through it. Thanks Grandma Vicki and Grandpa Brad!

I have really enjoyed the warm weather. It has given me the opportunity to run around with my shirt off. Here I am posing for the camera! Watch out ladies! Also, notice my new shoes. I can run like the wind with these new kicks!

Mom and Dad let me do sparklers to celebrate the Fourth. Pretty cool and HOT HOT HOT! I made sure to tell everyone. I really liked the firework show at Cascades. I watched the entire show and said "ooohhh" and "ahhhh" without prompting. I also managed to shock people with a few new words- hot dog, uh oh, all done and one other word I can't remember.

Here I am at my Uncle Peter's house celebrating the Fourth. This is Great Grandma Denise, Aunt Janine and Joey and Tommy. I had so much fun chasing the boys and dogs around that day.

Well... the boys and dogs were pretty cool MOST of the day. I guess I did have a meltdown for a moment.

Grandma Diane was lots of fun. She always follows me around and seems to be quite amused by my adventures. Here we are with my favorite thing of all time a... BALL!!!

Dad took me to Ella Sharp to play one day. The flowers were extraordinary!

Go Tigers! I got to go to my first Tiger game last week. I was so excited to see all the balls, bats and people cheering. Though I didn't catch much of the game, I had a great time. Watching people and running around is really cool when you're at a baseball park.

Can't wait to hear about your summer happenings! Feel free to leave me a comment. I love to read them.

~Brody~

Exploring

2009-06-29T20:40:00.003-04:00

Happy Summer! I had a great week, did you? My new cousin finally arrived. Please welcome Olivia Michel Tucker born on June 24th in Phoenix. I got to see a glimpse of her via Skype the other day. She's cute...doesn't say much but seems pretty cool. I got to explore a new park this weekend. It was a great time because I got to slide and climb and swing with both my mom and dad. Sliding is okay but climbing is even MORE FUN!

This past weekend I got to take a tractor ride with my Grandpa Parrott. It was a great time. I wish we could go fast but I guess without a helmet we have to take it easy. I am so into adventure and going fast. I like to walk as fast as I can despite the fact that I often fall and hit my head. The thrill outweighs the injury I guess.

We went to Cascades to feed the geese old bread. I thought the bread was still pretty good myself. Instead of tossing pieces to the geese I ate it. Mom says I need to learn to share. Hmm...that's going to be tough especially when it comes to food. I really like eating!

The stairs are still a favorite of mine. I can reach the top in seconds and come back down pretty quick too. I am quick as lightning when I'm in my birthday suit- better grip and no clothing in my way. I think doing all these stairs have helped me get into some pretty good shape. Don't you think?

This is a BIG NO NO spot. I just can't seem to understand why I can't crawl on the printer. It's a great thing to climb on and see outside. It also has cool buttons to push that make noise. I always seem to get in trouble when I get on it though:(. Bummer.

So long...

~Brody~

Walk this way!

2009-06-22T21:44:00.004-04:00

Well, I did it! I finally gained the courage to pick up my bat and walk. I have to tell you, it's amazing how much fun it is to walk around. I can go room to room and even outside on my feet! Sometimes I get going so fast that I can't catch up to myself and I tumble to the floor. I am working on a nice banana bruise collection on my knees and arms. Sometimes it hurts but mostly I just get back up and try again.

The summer weather is upon us now! Whoo hoo! I have been hanging at Grandma and Grandpa Tucker's pool the last couple days. Don't be jealous, I am getting a pretty nice suntan despite the SPF 55.

I really enjoy eating outside. It's so relaxing to begin my day eating breakfast, watching the squirrels frolic and hear Wrigley go crazy. You should try it!

This is where I like to wind down for the night- Mom and Dad's bed. I often get to hang out there before bed with Mom and Dad. We read, talk, wrestle and laugh on the "big bed" then it's off to bed for me. Sometimes, when I have rough times sleeping in my room I get to come back to the "big bed" and cuddle. I LOVE THAT!

Night night!

~Brody~
P.S. I hope to meet my new cousin any day... stay tuned for more info!

My Way or the Highway

2009-06-15T20:28:00.003-04:00

I had some friends over the other day. It was so much fun! We played outside and in my playroom. I got to show Avah and Benn my toys and swings. I think they had a good time! It was a great excuse to stay up past my bedtime. I think we played until 1030pm! By the way... I finally have come to enjoy my slumber. I usually crash around 8pm and wake up by 715am. I have to get up in time to catch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. That mouse makes me smile everytime.

I have mastered going up and down the stairs all by myself. It is a blast to have some freedom, especially in my backyard.

I like to get my way! If I get told "no" I sometimes throw a fit. It just doesn't seem fair that I can't go around with food on my face and in my hair or unplug stuff. I find that my fits don't get me anywhere. My parents are pretty tough. They say they love me. Hmmm... still trying to figure that one out.

My mom and dad went to Cousin Tom's wedding reception. I didn't go. I thought playing with G and G Dunlap sounded like much more fun. Below are my mom's cousins on the Tucker side.

Awww... here's my Dad and Mom out on the town without me. It's okay. I think we all had fun that night.

So long friends. Oh, I forgot to tell you. We have two new cars. Here I am in my new Honda Accord. I like it! It's stylish and great on gas! My dad is driving a Hummer. Not sure what that means except it's big and Dad seems to smile whenever he is driving it.

Have a good one!
~Brody~

When Nature Calls

2009-06-08T13:57:00.003-04:00

I witnessed my first wild animal attack. This morning Mom and I were doing our normal morning routine- get up, change clothes, let Wrigley out to potty and get breakfast ready. Well... it all changed. We looked outside only to see Wrigley with a bird in his mouth. The bird was struggling at first to break free from Wrigley's jaw but lost the battle quite quickly.

The victim.

The attacker, aka Bark Bark.

The eye witness.

In other news...I had a great week. I still have not decided to retire from crawling. I celebrated Grandma Vicki's birthday at Make It Yours Pottery- we made a cool cookie jar. I rode a tractor. I spent some time with Dad while Mom worked. I can't wait for Dad to be done with work for the summer. We have so much fun when we're all home together.

~Brody~

Busy Bee

2009-06-02T13:10:00.003-04:00

Happy Tuesday... sorry I seem to be stuggling to make the Monday post deadline. Anyway, here are some highlights from the past week. I finally got a chance to play in my new sandbox. Wow, what fun! I really wanted to toss the sand on the wood chips but mom wasn't so into that idea. She tried to show me how to fill the buckets to make sandcastles. I really liked the way the sand felt. Something told me it wouldn't taste very good so I didn't even give it a taste test.

I also have found a new hiding place. There is a big cupboard in the kitchen that I can fit in once I take out all the plasticware that usually resides in it. They will never find me once I figure out how to shut the cupboard door. Hahaha...I'm so sneaky.

My most favorite food of all time... BANANAS!!!! I love them so much I try to eat the entire banana in one bite.

Well gotta go. There are many more things to see and do!!! I am standing up all the time, just not sure when to take the plunge and begin to walk. Hmmmm... sometime soon. Oh...I'm getting a new cousin soon. I guess things are moving and we should expect the arrival of Baby Tucker before June 20th. I'm hoping for a boy so I can show him all my tricks and we can wrestle together some day.

Happy June!

~Brody~

One and On the Move

2009-05-26T21:33:00.003-04:00

Greetings! Isn't the warm weather awesome! I get to do so much fun stuff now that it's nice out. Mom and Dad took me on a bike ride this past weekend. I guess I'm too small to ride a bike so I get to hang out in the cart and eat puffs. Not a bad deal.

Cousins Marc, Nick and Gabe celebrated their 1st birthdays too. Here I am taking a ride in their cool wagon. I love to get my hands on other kids toys. It's like going to the toy store.

Here they are trying to devour their own cake. I really wanted to stick my hand in one but I behaved.

I've really figured out how to work the crowd. Here I am making one of my best faces that tend to get me what I want.

Have you ever appreciated the fun that takes place under a table? It's like a fort. I love to walk and crawl under it. I don't even mind when I bump my head- which happens quite often.

I am practicing my numbers and letters. Sometimes I just like to throw the magnets all over the floor and put them back on the fridge. Simple pleasures I guess.

There are many neat things that come with being one year old. Did I mention I know how to get Wrigley quiet? I tell him "shhhh" and I think he knows I mean business. I love the fact that I get to eat sweets sometimes. Ice cream is SO YUMMY. I have also tried hamburger and refried beans...love them. I still can't get the confidence to walk on my own. With time, with time. I am not in any rush to have to walk everywhere when I can be carried. Hmmm... I can't seem to think of any other neat things to share. Oh...Dr. Tim said I looked great at my one year check-up. I currently weigh 23 lbs. 12 oz. and I am 31 inches tall.

Okay..time for bed. Good night and good news.

~Brody~

Take me out to the ballgame...

2009-05-18T20:21:00.004-04:00

I experienced my first birthday this past week! I thought all the festivities were over last Tuesday but was pleasantly surprised by the big party we had at my house on Saturday. Lots of my family and friends showed up to eat hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts and cake. They were all dressed in their favorite baseball team gear too. I even got to eat some cake too. It was DELICIOUS:). Daddy and Mommy worked hard on the house, yard and food. Everyone had a great time. See my newly remodeled swingset below? I love to swing and slide down the slide. Didn't my dad do a great job staining it?

I'm always excited to eat!!! Here I am celebrating the fabulous flavors of watermelon, grapes, and pizza.

Nothing more fun than hanging with the fam. They always laugh and play with me.

This toy is really sweet! I can ride it and push it. It's the perfect tool to help me practice walking. I'm thinking any day I will take off running. I've seen enough big kids do it and it looks like so much fun.

This the baseball cake Mommy worked hard on. It was TASTY!!!

Some day I hope to be as cool as my dad. He is such a great dad who takes care of me and plays with me too. We are great buddies:)

So long for now. All the festivities have made me exhausted! I look forward to relaxing, riding in my wagon, and taking in some rays. I heard the weather is supposed to be fantastic this week.

~Brody~

CELEBRATIONS

2009-05-12T22:13:00.006-04:00

Whew...it was a whirlwind of a weekend. So many important things to celebrate in just a few short days. We began with Mother's Day. Here I am with Mommy eating breakfast in bed! I had never eaten anywhere but in the kitchen and usually in my highchair. This was really fun. Daddy made us both toast, eggs, banana (MY FAVORITE), yogurt and juice for Mom and water for me. We also made Mom a card with a note explaining that we bought a photo shoot session with Nicole Barczak. Mommy has wanted her to do photos of our family for a long time. She was really excited. Daddy and I did well picking out the perfect gift.

Getting ready to chow! Meal times are my most favorite times of the day!

Our next very important celebration was Daddy's birthday. Mommy made him lasagna. We put a candle in it and sang. We also made Daddy his favorite cookies.

If you look closely you can see a tomato on my forehead. Sometimes I can get a bit rowdy with my food. It doesn't always make it to my mouth.

The final celebration was all about me. I turned 1 year old!!!! With that, I got to sit facing forward in my car seat. Riding in the car is far more exciting now that I can see where I'm going. I also found out I can throw things in the front seat to get my parents attention.

My birthday lunch was at Mongolian BBQ. I got to eat a tortilla and a piece of Mom's stir-fry. It was fabulous.

We also made a pit stop at the Treehouse. I got to play, play, play with Mom and Dad. We threw balls, slid down slides, and crawled around the tunnels. It was a BLAST!

What better way to end your birthday than to eat ice cream! I got to eat my very first ice cream cone from Cascades Ice Cream. It was so tasty! I said "MMmmmmmm...." as I took my first lick. I could definitely get used to this one year old thing. I get to eat tasty food, see more action in the car, and oh...I forgot to tell you. I figured out how to flush the toilet today. Talk about cool! I think my parents are a little nervous about my new discovery. I will show them I can be responsible and not throw too much down the toilet:)

Stay tuned...the big party is this weekend. I'll have lots of pics to share I'm sure.

~Brody~

Dedicated

2009-05-04T11:45:00.005-04:00

Kinda blurry but here I am at the dedication service at church this past Sunday. I guess being dedicated is similar to being baptized. Pastor Doug asked Mom and Dad some questions, said a prayer and even gave me a chance to say a couple words in the microphone. Everyone laughed! They think I have potential to be a pastor some day. Hmmm...

I had lots of family come to witness my big day. It was cool to show them my church.

Here we are...the three muskateers.

Nothing better than lunch after a big morning at church. We went to Klavon's Pizza for some Chicago style pizza. I even got to eat a little! It was delicious.

Aunt Wendy played with me after I finished my lunch at Klavon's. She is always a good time!

Great Grandma Parrott is a riot! Her laugh is so contagious! She even let me play with her camera! I love to take pictures.

Everyone was so generous. Not only did I get to spend the day with some of my favorite family members but I also got lots of money for my bank account. Mom and Dad said I am blessed. I think I agree with them.

I wound up the exciting day by relaxing in my swing. Nothing better than feeling the wind on your face and letting your toes air out. I LOVE SPRING!!!!

The countdown is on...only 8 more days until my 1st birthday!!!! I am hoping to take some big steps on my own soon. Maybe I'll wait to shock them on my special day. We'll see what happens.

Love to you all,

~Brody~

Swing for the Fences!

2009-04-28T12:22:00.004-04:00

I love to play outside! The more I'm out, the less I want to go in. Mom and I took a walk to Betsy Butterfield Park this past weekend. There was a bullfrog in the pond there. He made lots of noise. Every time he sang out, his throat would bubble. It was cool!

I think slides are much more fun to crawl up then to slide down.

Here I am swinging! It was a blast!

Dandelions are sprouting everywhere. Besides being pretty, they taste good too! Mom didn't think I should snack on them but I'm too quick for her sometimes.

My most favorite thing- walking!!! I walk with help of course. I like to walk barefoot on grass, sidewalks, decks, even rocky surfaces. Not much bothers me as long as I'm moving and outside.

You caught me in my birthday suit! After bath, I sometimes get to watch a show. Just so happens the Tigers were on! All I could say was "BALL, BALL!!!!". I love spring time.

Since the addition of a few more teeth, I have learned the importance of brushing them. I think it's pretty fun and the toothpaste tastes GREAT!

Have a good one!
~Brody~

#50

2009-04-21T00:25:00.006-04:00

This week marks the 50th blog posting! Time flies when you're growing up and getting more teeth...OUCH! I don't think big people understand what kind of pain us little guys go through when these things called teeth rip through our sore gums. It's terrible! Why do they always seem to come in pairs too! Double the drool, double the pain! So I now have two bottom teeth, two big beaver teeth up top and two more teeth coming in on either side of the beaver teeth. I am ready for a little break on the teeth action so I can get some better sleep. My mouth always seems to wake me up at night and nothing helps except having mom or dad hold me.

Spring is springing too. Here I am in the daffodils at Cascades. I really wanted to snack on a petal but my mom wasn't so thrilled with the idea. I thought it might taste better than the piece of tape I tried to eat. I really enjoyed playing outside in the nice weather. I got a head start on my summer tan.

Eating is still one of my favorite past times. I continue to try new and exciting foods all the time. This past week I tried some beef and turkey. It was okay but I much prefer my cheese, veggies, toast and water. Did I mention I have mastered the art of drinking from a straw? It's pretty easy, plus it helps me drink so much more!

I continue to build my vocab by the week. I think this week I mastered the word "duck". I now say mama, dada, hi, bye, ball, and some other words that no one can figure out yet. I like to keep them on the edge of their seats.

Enjoy the sunshine and beauty around us! I sure am.

~Brody~

Easter Eggcitement

2009-04-13T19:09:00.004-04:00

Happy Easter bloggers! Once again I am baffled by the traditions that come with these days called holidays. I guess you visit this guy below- they call him the Easter bunny. I thought it was hilarious! You also go to church and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus-pretty cool too! After all of that, you get to hunt for plastic balls (I guess they're called eggs but I prefer to call them balls) that have surprises inside. I also was lucky to get baskets full of fun toys and goodies. Finally, I spent the day with my family eating more food and playing basketball. See the pics below.

Congrats to Cousin Ryan, Courtney and Ben on the arrival of Andrew and Lucas! I can't wait to meet them so I can teach them a few of my favorite tricks.

Adios...

~Brody~

Great Day for UP!

2009-04-07T21:28:00.004-04:00

This was a week of new adventures for me. See here, I am standing in my crib! I finally discovered how to pull myself up. Now I can keep watch over my toys in my room during the night and during nap time too.

Again, practicing my standing skills while playing with one of my favorite toys. It's a great toy because I can lean on it when my legs start to give way. When I get really tired of standing I creep over to the wall where my baseball pillow sits and collapse on the padded surface. Brilliant!

This is the lastest and greatest! I can cruise up the entire staircase now. I am getting faster and faster going up but coming back down is a different story. My mom says I cannot turn around and take a flying leap like I prefer. She tells me I have to slide down on my belly. Hmm... not sure that sounds like as much fun as jumping.

My next goal is to figure out this gate. They say it keeps me safe. I think it gets in the way of adventure. In the meantime, it's great fun to hold on to. I also enjoy throwing my toys over it and watching them tumble down the stairs.

Mom and Dad tell me I have developed "attitude". I don't know what they're talking about, do you?

I keep tabs on Wrigley and the squirrels outside. They are pretty fun to watch. I can't believe that dog thinks he's ever going to catch those crazy squirrels, they're way too quick!

I expect to be walking very soon! This past week I gained some courage and stood up by myself for a few seconds before I lost my balance. It was fun and scary all at the same time. We'll see...they say that practice makes perfect!

Happy Easter to you all! Until next time...
~Brody~

Weekend in the Windy City

2009-03-31T13:54:00.009-04:00

This week has been full of EVENTS! The week did not start out the way we wanted it to though. Daddy and a deer went head to head and neither party won! I am glad I was not in the car, it did not sound like a fun experience. The good thing, daddy was alright and the car is already in the shop.

We were able to attend Uncle Steven Tucker's birthday party on Tuesday. It was a blast! He turned the big 18! We had pulled pork sandwiches and fruit. Uncle Brian came over from Ypsilanti to celebrate as well. I had fun hanging out with those guys!

On Sunday Mom and I went to Chicago to meet up with Daddy. He was already in town celebrating the upcoming marriage of Brook Bisonet over the weekend. Though the weather was cold and windy, we did not let that stop us from having a great adventure in the "Windy City". Our friends Sy and Kate Spears joined us for our activities.

Mom and me in front of the Wrigley building.

Surrounded by my favorite cartoon characters! Notice my shirt, go Cubs!

Apple store. Dad was getting more information on an upcoming purchase.

This is my boy Sy. He was messing with me and putting his hat on me! I did like it though!

Mom and I checking out the Chicago River.

At our hotel we had a lot of fun. There was a swimming pool on the 10th floor. I found myself in there twice. It was neat being able to swim and look out over the big city.

Under the Hancock Building there is a great restaurant called the Cheesecake Factory. It was very creative inside. It was all covered in copper.

Our last stop before coming home was to the Shedd Aquarium. It was such a great experience. There were so many colorful and large fish. I had a chance to see a few sharks and even sit on a turtle.

Hope you enjoyed my little trip as much as I did.

~Brody~

Slides

2009-03-24T09:32:00.005-04:00

I went to my first birthday party this past weekend. We were celebrating Avah Gaston's 2nd birthday and we did it at a really cool place called the Treehouse. Wow!!! I had never been on a slide before that day. It was so FUN!!!! Here I am playing with my favorite toy (balls) in a big padded play area. It was nice because I could tumble and fall and it didn't hurt.

Daddy and I went through the big treehouse, jungle gym thing and came down a really big slide. Weeee!!!!!

Here we are playing with the big kids.

This is Avah's brother Bennett. Our dads are good friends so I expect we will become good buddies too. I made him laugh so I think that's a good start to a friendship.

It was so exciting to meet and play with kids my age. They are really entertaining and speak my language. Ahhh...how refreshing!

Since I seemed to enjoy the slide so much indoors, my parents took me to a nearby school to play on an outdoor jungle gym with lots of slides. I had a blast!!!

Happy Spring!

~Brody~

Sun is Good

2009-03-16T21:16:00.004-04:00

Happy Monday friends. I have really enjoyed the warm weather we've been having lately. I had not been out for walks since I was a little guy. Boy...what fun it is to play outside. Dad finished up basketball this past week. Now I get to hang out with him lots more! Yay!

My crawling skills were not inhibited by the outdoors. I have become a master of the crawl in just a few short weeks. I am contemplating my next move...maybe walking? This is one of my favorite "bahs" to throw and fetch.

This is the crazy squirrel that lives in my yard. He shows no fear. He almost came right up to me the other day. I wasn't scared but I think the squirrel made my mom and dad a little nervous.

I love to pick up pieces of ANYTHING. I love fuzz, dirt pieces, leaves, hairballs, really anything I find I like to pick up and taste. I think this was the last of a leaf I took a bite of. Mmmmm...good.

~Brody~

I've DONE IT!

2009-03-09T11:10:00.000-04:00

So...it happened. I finally crawled on Wednesday, March 4th. It was exhilirating! I had been practicing for weeks and then I finally figured out how to move my hands and feet at the same time. I love being able to get from room to room in no time flat! I have even discovered stairs, the plunger, and Wrigley's dog bowls. Wrigley even let me try some of his food. I thought it was delicious but Mom won't let me have anymore. The world is getting bigger and bigger now that I can move to see it. I wonder what I will discover next. Everyone keeps talking about walking? Not sure what that is but it sure sounds fun. In the meanwhile, I will enjoy throwing my basketballs and crawling to fetch them. Did I tell you I can throw with both hands? Daddy is really pumped about that!

Here I am at my first swimming lesson at the YMCA. It was a blast. I was the youngest kid there but seemed to be the most comfortable in the water. I showed the kids how to splash and kick. I can't wait to go back again next week

Daddy and Mommy said it's time to retire my baby carseat and upgrade to my big boy seat. That's cool I guess. I really had a great time playing in the box it came in. I think it makes a great fort.

It's been a wild week. I seem to be changing faster than I can keep up with. I heard word that my birthday is coming soon. I can't wait to see what that means.

Spring is springing...slow but sure. I watched some baseball this weekend with my dad. He tells me that we will play soon. I can't wait!

~Brody~

If You're Happy and You Know It...

2009-03-03T15:54:00.000-05:00

...CLAP YOUR HANDS!!! I love that song. We sing it often around my house because I know the motions that make the song so much fun plus the song reflects how I feel most of the time.

See!

Hope you all have as much joy in your life as I do! I hope to have BIG news for you next week.

Stay tuned.
~Brody~

Peek-a-Boo and Fetch

2009-02-23T16:05:00.000-05:00

Happy Monday! I just got back from the doctor's office for my 9 month check-up. All is going great! I am still in the 90th percentile for height at 29 1/2 inches and have slipped into the 50-75th percentile for weight at 21 lbs. 14 oz. Can you believe how slim I'm getting? Haha!

My teeth are really showing off now! See!!!

I have continued my efforts to crawl. It's just not as easy as it looks. I get up in position and rock back and forth but just can't seem to get my hands and legs working together. It will happen soon! I am very determined.

Here I am playing peek-a-boo through the coffee table. I think it's so much fun! Almost as fun as knocking down all the picture frames that sit near our fireplace.

Throwing things is really a good time too. People continue to pick up whatever I throw and it give it back to me and I throw it again. It's kinda like a game of fetch.

Just a picture to show off my sparkly eyes. Mom says they are dangerous. I am still trying to figure out why.

Keep it real.

~Brody~

PHX

2009-02-16T20:50:00.000-05:00

Greetings everyone! So sorry I missed last week's posting. I have been traveling once again. This past week I spent time in Phoenix, Arizona visiting Aunt Heidi, Uncle Mike and Cousin Ella. It was so much fun! I am getting to be a pro at the plane thing too.

While away, I sprouted two teeth!!!! Finally, all my gnawing and drooling paid off. I like to show them off by giving my best cheese face impression. It's pretty funny!

I also have changed up my napping routine. There were too many things to do on vacation so we canned the morning nap and just did one longer afternoon nap. I like the new routine.

We went for a bike ride. I wasn't too sure about riding in the cart. I think I need to go a few more times before I really feel safe in there. Ella told me not to be scared but I still was a little bit.

We went to another park one day to feed the ducks. The ducks snacked on popcorn and I tried some grass and leaves. Yum yum!

I visited the Phoenix Zoo. It was so cool. I had been to a zoo before but was too young to appreciate all the animals. This time, I found the gorillas and elephants to be a riot!

Here I am at Pinnacle Peak. This was my very first hiking experience. It was a great time to take in the beauty God has created. Check out the view!

Fresh air does wonders! I even fell asleep on the hike.

Here I am drinking from a drinking fountain for the first time. It's facinating how the water comes to you and all you have to do is open your mouth. WOW! I think I tried this at some place called IKEA?

While in Phoenix I had my 9 month photo shoot at a nearby park. Here are some of the cool pics! A really nice friend of my aunt and uncle took the photos.

It was great to get away for a while but I really missed my daddy and my dog. It was nice to get home and tell them of my travels. We celebrated Valentine's Day together. See, I painted my mom and dad a picture with my handprints.

Oh, for all of those who are wondering...I slept great last night. Went to bed at 715pm and woke up at 745am the next day. It felt GREAT!

So long. Have a great week!

~Brody~

Sleep- not too bad after all

2009-02-03T11:02:00.000-05:00

The topic of the week is SLEEP. I have decided that after almost 9 months of getting up every 3 hours during the night and screaming my head off until someone came to my rescue that I would give my wonderful parents a break. They seem to be thrilled with my decision. Though I don't always like going 5 hours without seeing one of them, I am trying to get back to sleep on my own. I'm a big boy now and it's time to get rid of baby-like behaviors.

On top of all that...I have battled a nasty bug called the flu. I was exploding from both ends for two days straight. It was nasty! I have recovered and have begun to pack my bags for my next journey. This time, my travels will take me to the great southwest, Phoenix, AZ. I am going to visit my Uncle Mike, Aunt Heidi and Cousin Ella. I hear it's quite warm so I will be packing my swimsuit. I can't wait to get a head start on my tan.

Check out my new do! My hair is finally long enough to style. What do you think?

Wrigley still thinks he can take me. I try and tell him that I will always win our wrestling matches but he still challenges me. Silly dog!

Have a great week! I will send you my love from Phoenix!

~Brody~

New Play Room, New Moves

2009-01-26T12:58:00.000-05:00

Good Day all! This has been a splendid week. I have really been moving. Crawling is my next feat, I'm thinking very soon! I really can roll and scoot everywhere pretty fast. Watch out mom and dad, those books on the book shelf are much more fun on the floor. Below you will see another one of my latest moves. I can pull myself up to the standing position. This is so much fun!

My mom and I made cookies this week. I love the spatula. It is really cool how you can see through the holes. The cookies smelled so delicious, I'm sure they tasted great! We like to make cookies for the basketball players on daddy's team. His team is doing awesome, by the way. I think their record is 8-1. I'm very proud of Daddy.

We ended our week in Troy, Michigan. We went to the Somerset Collection Mall. It was so fun! There were lots of people like me being pushed around everywhere. The elevators were super neat too. You could see through the glass walls. I also saw palm trees that grow indoors. WOW! Who knew that was possible? We went to this special mall to get my number rug from Pottery Barn Kids. This rug is going in my new play room at home.

I got to eat at a food court too! Mom shared her fruit bowl with me. YUM! I loved the cantaloupe, watermelon and especially the pineapple.

Here I am in my new play room. Isn't it sweet?

Have a great week! Stay warm out there! Go Steelers!!!

~Brody~

Leaving on a Jet Plane

2009-01-18T15:16:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone! Sorry I was out last week. Mom made me take a plane to the warm country, aka Florida. It was a blast! I really enjoyed the plane ride. I met so many friends and made so many people laugh. I was very confused how I went from wearing hats and mittens to being in a short sleeved onesie in a matter of hours. The miracle of airplanes I guess. It was so nice to go barefoot again...ahhh how I love my feet.

Mom and I were lucky to be able to take a short trip to Daytona area to see my G and G Dunlap and also my Great G and G Simon. We got to put our toes in the sand and the ocean. The sand was sticky on my feet and hands. I thought it felt neat. There were tons of birds everywhere too. See the seagulls below. They were flying everywhere. I almost touched one. I also got to swim a big, warm pool indoors. I loved it! It was like a giant bathtub.

I decided on my journey that I had been missing out on eating real food way too long. So each time everyone sat down to eat, I thought I should get the chance to eat too. I think my point was well taken since I got to eat oranges, grapes, banana, and these cool puff things that tasted like apples. They melt in your mouth!

Florida was really fun. I was sad to leave the sun and water but happy to see Daddy and Wrigley. I mentioned them many times on my journey but seeing them was so much better. I look forward to returning back to the ocean. In the meanwhile, I will continue to work on my crawling. I really like to flop around like a fish but can't seem to put all the motions together to crawl. Oh, still no teeth either...I keep chewing and gnawing with hope of a tooth arrival. We'll see what happens.

Peace Out!

~Brody~

On A Vacation...

2009-01-12T15:21:00.000-05:00

Friends, I hate to tell you, but I am away for the week. Mom and I decided last week we wanted to get a tan and feel the warmth. So... we are in FLORIDA!!!

I am going to miss daddy, but he was happy I was going to get some fresh air. He wanted to go, he just had that thing called work he had to do, along with coaching basketball. I will send him love from the warm lands of Daytona.

See you in a week, when I will have fun pictures of me from the Sunshine State!

~Brody~