Catching Up

I know it's been a couple of weeks since my last post, so I thought I'd share some random shots from the past few months.

Diane & Jack, 2 of our Mommy Group friends, gave Bradyn the sweetest Ballerina Butterfly outfit for her birthday. My favourite part? That belly!

Two days after her birthday, we thought we'd actually give Bradyn's bike a try outside. I carried it all the way over to the park (it was uphill - you can't expect her to ride it there) and she rode it for all of 2 minutes. She just can't get the hang of pedalling yet, and got frustrated pretty quick. We'll give it another shot when it's actually bike weather and see how it goes.

Proud Daddy - isn't he cute?

I think this is my current favourite outfit of Bradyn's. She just looks absolutely adorable.

After complaining for way too long, I finally took the plunge and bought a new camera. (Thanks for your help Ian!) Although I really still have no clue how to use it, I love the continuous shooting, the crispness of the pictures (when my subject isn't moving), and the zoom! I find myself taking more close-up shots now. This was at the Town Centre playground, which we'd never been to yet. (Yes Sherri, same day Brady was lying on the sidewalk in the yard, soaking up the sun and the heat - February 21). There's just something about this shot that I love....maybe it's the ladybug on my Bradybug.

This year we had our annual Mommy Group Birthday party on February 28. Can you believe Bradyn was actually offering to share her cupcake with me? I was stunned for a few moments.

Love the close-ups (and her plastic pearls).

This was just the sweetest thing. Bradyn and Jack were dancing to the music, having a great time. Fuzzy, but a great action shot. However, Jack was playing it cool - couldn't take his hands out of his pockets or it might look like he was having too much fun.

Hey - you talking about me?

I Did It!!!

I French-Braided my little girl's hair. All my myself. With nobody's help. Not even clips, barrettes or hairspray. And it (mostly) stayed in all day!

I'm trying to keep Bradyn's bangs out of her eyes as we grow them out. She was in a good mood, so I thought I'd give it a whirl.

The secret? A Strawberry Shortcake video (thanks Kiera!).

Bye-Bye Highchair

13 days short of 3 years ago, Bradyn sat in her highchair for the very first time. One of our infamous AirMiles 'purchases', we got the very best for our little Bradybug. It had all the bells and whistles but to be honest, we rarely ever changed it from the original height and incline we set it at. I always meant to do the 'Highchair Shots', but don't think I really did that many.

Nevertheless, here we are, 3 years later. A little (lot) taller, a little (LOT) blonder, but equally as adorable. Although Bradyn hasn't been using the chair for quite some time, it's just one more of those things that I couldn't bring myself to get rid of. I don't want to admit she's growing up. It's the chair of honour at the corner of our kitchen table, that allowed Bradyn's little friends to join us for family meals (teddy bears, 'Baby', Zombie, Barbie dolls...).

Yesterday, I folded 'The Peg' up and took it downstairs. I'm not ready to sell it yet, so it will live in the spare room with the crib, the Rubbermaid tubs of Bradyn's clothes and old toys, and the Little People stuff. I know, I know, but don't give me a hard time - I sold her swing, Jolly Jumper, exersaucer, and some other stuff - I just need to take baby steps.

Video Clips

It's been a while since I've posted any videos, so I thought I'd indulge you... twice.

When we were at church over the holidays for Robee's Christening, mom and I were speechless when Bradyn, standing on the pew between us during the hymn portion, started belting out 'O come all ye faithfull'. I have no idea where she learned it. After we got home, I caught Snow White singing and playing the piano, and it was amazing. Of course, by the time I got the video camera, she had worn herself out and was forgetting all the words. Nevertheless, it's still pretty impressive.

On the morning of her birthday, it took all we had to convince Bradyn that she should come downstairs. In the end, I think she's happy she did.