Oh, The Times They Are A Changing...

This weekend was GREAT!!! Before Brooklynn was born Hendersohn expressed his concern over taking her out by himself. He would worry about it all the time and she wasn't even born yet! He really obsessed over what to do when she was old enough to go to the bathroom and it was just the two of them. He would ask "do I send her in alone or do I take her into the men's room?" (he still worries about this, even though I've shared with him that there are family restrooms out there). Things didn't change much once she got here. He was still nervous about taking her out alone. I can count on one hand the times he's taken her out of the house by himself for an outing. Well, this weekend that all changed. Hendersohn and Brookie had lots of daddy/daughter time (and who am I to get in the way of that!). Saturday the two of them went to a birthday party at the Wiggly Play Center while I went to a baby shower. Then on Sunday he took her down to Arlington to visit with Hendersohn's best friend Chris and play his daughter Olivia. They had a great time and SO DID I! I have forgotten what a wonderful feeling it is to be at home alone! Initially when they left Sunday I felt bad because Brooklynn cried when she realized I wasn't going (she screamed and clung to my leg at the door like she was being hauled off to jail!) but my bad feelings only lasted for a few minutes. :)Below are some pics from their weekend!

Wordless Wednesday

Best Friends!

My Sweet Nieces!

Before Brooklynn was born I didn't think it was possible to love a child more than I love my nieces Jayla and Nylaa. They are such a blessing and they are so good to Brooklynn, they think of her as another sister!

The Big Hunt

Yesterday afternoon Brooklynn got her first real taste of Easter festivities. My nieces came over in the afternoon and all three girls were so excited to see what the Easter bunny left for them in their Easter baskets. Brooklynn got a new toy car, a Dora DVD, a Dora bunny rabbit, and LOTS of candy (mommie's going to help her out with that). After the girls played with everything in their baskets and ate one piece of candy (actually two, we snuck another one in when Nana wasn't looking) it was time for the big Easter Egg Hunt. Brooklynn quickly caught on to the game and managed to grab lots of goodies. In the end each girl walked away from the hunt with candy, eggs, and even some cash (that's my kind of hunt!).

Happy Easter!!!

Brooklynn and her cousins Jayla and Nylaa.

Sweet Home Alabama

Brooklynn and I arrived into AL yesterday morning. Brooklynn was very excited to see her Nana and Papa and is loving all the attention and lovin! After Dad picked us up from the airport we made a stop at Jim and Nicks for lunch. I had greens, mashed potatoes w/gravy, pulled pork, cheese bicuits, and sweet tea (I love coming home!!!).




After lunch we met up with Mom at her office. We went by and had a visit with Uncle Travis and afterwards we went and did a little shopping (of course!). Brooklynn had a great time at Uncle Travis' house and even left him a little something to remember her by (dirty diaper). :)

Brookie and Great Uncle Travis

"Wondering How the Potty Training is Going... Well This is Pretty Much What Brookie Thinks About This Potty Thing"

Well, this weekend we took Brookie to get a new potty chair. She seems to really like it...as a HAT!!!