Let's Try this Again 7/31/10

We tried to take Brayden swimming while we were in San Diego and it didn't go so well. We were thinking that the water and the weather may not have been warm enough for him. He is used to Arizona after all! So since it has been in the 100's for a while here in Yuma, we decided to try the pool here. He did SO well and really likes it now. Now we just need to get him a floatie and a hat that fits. The sun out here is pretty powerful and it scares me to have him out in it for too long. I am just a protective mama bear and don't want our bug to get burned.

All done and headed home

Grandma and Auntie Sarah Visit July 28th-July 31st

Happy Birthday mommy! From Daddy

My mom and sister were able to make a trip out here to see us, it worked out that it was right in time for my birthday! We had a lot of fun and I know they were both happy to see him. My mom hadn't seen him since the day he was born! We just spent a few days together and not doing too much. It was nice to take it easy and relax. It was also nice to have people here during the day, it gets lonely all by my lonesone sometimes. Their vist flew by WAY too quickly and we can't wait for them to come back out!

Brayden and Grandma

Auntie Sarah Brayden and I

Auntie Sarah, Grandma, Brayden and Mama

Daddy, Grandma, Brayden and Mama

Swimming At Grandpa's

The same weekend that we got his newborn pictures done, we got to spend a little time at my dad's. It was fairly warm and Zack was going swimming, so we decided to see if Brayden liked it too! I think the water was a little cool for him, he wasn't too happy.

Newborn Pictures at Balboa Park- July 17th 2010

While I was pregnant, I really wanted maternity pictures done. I was having a hard time finding anyone. I was browsing Craigslist one day and came accross a post about pictures for military wives. I emailed the photographer and made arrangements. We met her in San Diego and had a great shoot! We loved the pictures and decided that we would have her do Brayden's newborn pictures too. Her name is Kristi Moreno and she is the sweetest woman ever. She does great pictures and we couldn't be happier. Her website is http://www.kristimariephotos.com/ and I know she has a facebook too, but I am blanking on it. I know you can look her up by her name or kristi marie photography.

These are just some of the amazing pictures that she took for us!!

Funny Story

Zack and I are both first time parents and even though I have been around babies for so long, I am still learning things. We have learned to work together on a lot of things. Zack is so helpful and he never complains. He changes diapers like a champ, but one day he wasn't quick enough.

It was a particularly rough night. Brayden hadn't slept much and we were up pretty early. Zack had gone to PT early in the morning and came home and made me pancakes. Brayden was hanging out in his swing and daddy decided to love on him before he went to work. He also decided to change his diaper. He got the changing pad out and set it on the table, why I do not know! He was going about his business and when he lifted Brayden's legs the little booger pooped EVERYWHERE! It got on Zack, who had JUST gotten dressed for work, the couch and the floor. Great mustard colored, breastfed baby poop on all light colored items. I couldn't help but laugh! He was always making fun of me for getting pee everywhere, I guess this was pay back time.

Our sweet little stinker

One Month Old/Trip to Phoenix

One Month Old!

Brayden turned a month old on July 10th! We went to Phoenix for the weekend with some friends.  He did well on the drive out there. We stayed at Luke Air Force base and just hung out for a bit. We went to dinner at a restaurant that our friend had seen on the food network. It was pretty good! We also did a little shopping at BRU since we don't have one in Yuma. We also went to the exchange on base and were pretty jealous at how big it was compared to ours. It's funny how ever since I found out I was pregnant, I graitate right to the baby stuff. I would rather get stuff for Brayden than for myself!

Hanging out in the room

We had a fun weekend, but like always they go too fast and we were headed back to Yuma in no time.
Brayden had his one month appointment on July 12th. We love his pediatrician, he always has good things to say about our little man. He was 9 pounds 4 ounces and 23 inches long! He has grown a lot since he was born, looks like we are doing everything right!

Waiting for Dr. Crawford

So tired from his doctors visit

Baby's First Real Bath- 6/22/10

Brayden's stump fell off while I was still in the hospital, so when we got home it was time for his first real bath. I was so excited to see how he would like it. Zack and I worked together pretty well. Brayden wasn't a fan, but after a few minutes he was okay. It took him a bit but now he LOVES bath time.