Busy Week

We had a busy week. On Wednesday I brought Brandon to the pool near where I live since it was so hot out and there wasn't much else that we could do outside. We were going stir crazy inside. He had a lot of fun going in the pool.

On Thursday Brandon and I went to Allenhurst Beach Club with Sommer, Sydney, and Addison.Sommer and her family have a locker there and I bought a passbook with 10 passes so we can go with them this summer. Brandon and Sydney went in the pool together. They had a lot of fun playing together in the pool.






On Friday my friend Laurie Ann and her sons, Avi and Elijah, came to Point Pleasant. We were going to go to the beach but they weren't letting anyone in the water because the rip currents were so strong. So instead we went to the boardwalk. Brandon is a pro at rides now. He sat so nicely and waited for them to start each time. We went out to dinner with my parents on Friday night and there was a guy who was playing music. Brandon had fun dancing to the music after dinner.

On Saturday Brandon and I met my parents at a craft fair since Stu had to work. Stu came home from work and put together Brandon's new cozy coupe. I got it on sale for $25 from walmart.com last week. I was so excited to find it for so cheap so I jumped on it when I did.

Trying to Stay Cool

The temperature since Sunday has been horrible. Over 100 degrees each day. It is really stifling. We have been stuck inside with not much to do because of the incredible heat. Yesterday Brandon and I did go to story time at the library in the morning. Brandon did pretty well listening to the stories and enjoyed when we sang songs.

After Brandon's nap yesterday I decided to set up his pool and water table. He only lasted outside playing in them for a little while. They helped to keep him a little cool but I guess the heat was still too much for him. He likes climbing into his water table and sitting in it for some reason.

Brandon's Birthday

Brandon had a good 2nd birthday. He woke up from his nap to find a Home Depot bench tool set that Stu and I got for him. He had fun playing with it for awhile.


Then both sets of his grandparents came over to see him and eat dinner and cake with him. He got really hysterical when we started to sing happy birthday to him. I don't know if it was just too much for him hearing everyone sing to him at once but we had to stop. He did enjoy his cake.







After dinner Stu, Brandon, and I went to the NICU to visit and bring cookies. We saw Kim who had him a few times and Kate who was one of Brandon's primary nurses.

Happy 2nd Birthday Brandon

Dear Brandon,

Today you are two years old! I can't believe it has already been two years since you were born. You have come such a long way in two years. You started walking in November and since then have started to run, jump, and climb stairs. You are very independent and want to do things yourself. You now weigh 22 pounds, 10 ounces (at least with a diaper and shirt on). That is a long way from the 1 pound, 14 ounces you were at birth. You have started to say a few words. Your favorite word is dog. You say it all of the time. You love Hershey and snuggling with him. Your favorite shows are Elmo, Wonder Pets, and Yo Gabba Gabba. You love to read books and have your favorites. You are a sweet boy, most of the time full of smiles and laughs. You love to give kisses when we ask for them and even intiate them on your own. You love being around other people, especially kids. You still love to cuddle and snuggle with mommy at night time. Daddy and I are so proud of you and how far you have come in two years. We couldn't ask for a better son. We look forward to seeing what your second year brings.

Love,
Mommy and Daddy


Brandon the day he was born

One Year Old

Two Years Old

4th of July

Brandon, Stu, and I braved the heat late this morning to go to Oceanfest in Long Branch. Our car thermometer and house thermometer were both reading 102 when we got home from Oceanfest. I am sure it was pretty accurate.

Tonight we went out to dinner with Uncle Brian and Aunt Laura who are staying at my parents beach house for the weekend. Brandon was really good at dinner tonight. It was nice seeing Brian and Laura. Brian won a giant stuffed Mets bear for Brandon which he loved. He kissed it as soon as he saw it and fed it some of his dinner and milk.

Sprayground and Fireworks

We had a busy day today. This morning Brandon and I went to the sprayground at Dorbrook Park again with Becky and Logan. Brandon was running all around loving getting splashed by the water. He did climb into the water table part again for a little while.

Tonight we went to the fireworks with Stu's fire department in our town. Brandon ran around for 3 hours before the fireworks started. He was so happy and had a huge smile on his face the whole time and was laughing so much. He was in awe when the fireworks first started. He just sat and watched them with a smile on his face behind his pacifier. About halfway through he got antsy and wanted to get down and run again. He wasn't happy that I wouldn't let him run around.

A Day at the Beach

Brandon and I went to the beach this morning with Dina, Abby, Tommy, Megan, Connor, and Braeden. We got to the beach and I put Brandon down in the sand. He walked over to the buckets that were out and started playing. About 2 minutes later he noticed the ocean and ran towards it. He LOVED the ocean. I spent the entire time on my feet because every time I carried him away from the water he went right back to it. And it didn't faze him when the waves hit him at all. He laughed because he thought it was funny. The child has no fear! After the beach we went in the pool for a little while before leaving to come home. Brandon was out cold within 5 minutes of the car ride home from having so much fun.