Trick or Treat!

Brooks had a spooktacular time on his first Halloween. Here he is with the baby size pumpkin we carved.

Madisen, Sophie and Brooks

Here are the proud moms with their babies. Marcie with Madisen, Alice with Sophie and Emily with Brooks. Brooks seemed to really enjoy meeting new people and will hopefully enjoy many more play dates with Madisen.

Mr. 4 Weeks

The first 4 weeks are in the books. Everyone tells us this whole sleeping thing gets easier at 6-8 weeks, fingers crossed! Brooks has started to lose his hair, but before we sign him up for Hair Club For Newborns, we figured we would try out a hat or two. Here he is at 4 weeks + 1 day. He will probably look back on this picture and ask why we put him in that silly hat!?

Brooks at the Park

We took Brooks to the park today to enjoy the beautiful weather. He seems to really enjoy being outside and is wide-eyed the whole time taking in all the scenery.

Brooks will be 4 weeks old tomorrow. He has put on over a pound in that time and seems to be developing daily.

The Little Thinker

Brooks contemplating the upcoming election in the swing his Aunt Julie gave him. After a few seconds of deep thought, he proceeded to dirty his diaper. We agree about our November 4th choice Brooks!

Like Father, Like Son

We assumed it was within the genetic possibilities for Brooks to get Jeff's hair, however we thought color, not cowlick...? Sorry Brooks, you will probably have crazy hair in many school pictures.

Strong Like Bull...

Brooks had his two week check up on Monday and he not only met but he has exceeded his birth weight. He was 8 lbs 8 oz at birth and was 8 lbs 13 oz at his two week check up. Go Brooks!
He is getting bigger and cuter by the day!

First Photo Shoot - 12 Days Old

We rigged up a mini portrait studio at home today with a sheet and dad's garage flood light. Above are a couple of our favorite shots and below is a clip from the blooper reel.

Baby Fresh

We gave Brooks a sponge bath today. We know it will be no time before he's making waves in the tub. His cord fell off two nights ago and he seems to have a cute innie belly button.

Hanging with Brooks

Brooks' Paw-Paw says "hiccups are a sign he's growing." We weigh Brooks on our makeshift postal scale every day, and Paw-Paw is right.

Buuuurrrp.

Here is a picture of Brooks after a satisfying feed. Look at those chubby cheeks, awwwe!

Fashionable Baby

Here is Brooks showing off a couple of outfits his aunt Corrina and cousine Giselle bought for him.