Brooke's 2 Months Old!

Brooke turned 2 months old on November 7. Can you believe she's been here for 2 months already? Time is flying - and she is growing so big! At her 2 month appointment, Brooke weighed in at 14 lbs, 2 oz. and measured 23 inches long. She was in the 98% for weight, the 70% for height, and the 95% for overall size -- she might be measuring on the large side, but she is sure cute and cuddly!!

What else is happening? On November 7, we went to the fire station to welcome home one of our troops (and a Woodbury Fire Chief) from a tour in Afgahnistan. The girls said "Thank you" and "Welcome Home" perfectly in the car, but would not say it once we found Greg! They also did a bronze star ceremony for him - and the girls asked Mommy if this was church since she kept saying "Be Quiet", and bribing them with goldfish. That evening, Katie S. came over to babysit for the first time! All 3 girls had a blast - and it was great that Katie was home from college and could babysit on short notice.

The big sisters have started to do a lot of talking and thinking. When we told them we were going to Brooke's party in a few days, they asked if they could dance at Brooke's party like they danced at Jesse's party. We said, "Sure, we'll turn on music at Grandma & Papa's". (Brooke's party is her baptism - at the farm.) Then, Neela was trying to figure it all out - so it was "Tracy's, then Little Gym, then Brooke's party, then Christmas". We have sinced convinced her a few more things happen in there - Mommy's Birthday, Daddy's Birthday, Thanksgiving, Cory's Birthday, Christmas... so the list is getting much longer!

We had a playdate with the Flahive's - and the girls were very excited to go visit! When we were driving, they kept saying "Go fast, Mommy, you can do it" (thanks, Papa G!!). Then, when we got there - the door opened, and Kylie told Reardon "We're so happy to see you!!". We had to drag the kids out of the basement! Now, if you want some size perspective - here's a picture of Brooke with the Flahive twins. Brooke was about the size the girls are now when she was born!! And, in a year or two, all 3 will probably be close to the same size - but now... :-)

Brooke's Visitor Log:
11/2 Joanne & Autumn
11/4 Great Aunt Carol
11/9 Jon F.

Love to all!