Daredevil Brock - what's next

This morning we took out a ladder to dust the fan. (it was extremely dusty..can't remember dusting it since we moved in 3 years or so ago) While setting up the ladder, when I turned around Brock had already made his way up the ladder no problem. I thought - lucky boy - do you know how to get down Well, he showed me!

Brocker & Vaughn Jan 2010

Brock....exhausting

Brock is the most curious kid ever. He wears me out. This weekend he climbed up on a chair next to our table and saw that Vaughn had left out the markers. Naturally, you would think he wouldn't know how to open the markers, but no not Brock. I turned my head and saw him pulling off the cap of the marker and then drawing on the plastic placemat. I gave him a piece of paper instead and he drew like it was no big deal.

Brock and his tummy

Brock has a funny way of showing off his tummy. Words just can't do it justice.....so I guess the video will help.

Thank you for the birthday present Aunt Karla!

We arrived home today with a big box on our doorstep. It was Brock's birthday present! As you can see he liked it right away. I didn't even have the handle on it and he was trying to ride it. He also has had a liking to spoons lately. He wouldn't take it out of his hand. Actually, now that I think about it he has left 2 spoons at daycare the last 2 mornings because he would freak out if I tried to take it away.

Brocker's 1st birthday

We celebrated Brock's 1st birthday today. Since it has been a very long week, we decided that a small family party would be the best option. We invited Nana, II, Lukie, Riley, Karla, Dan, Val & Dan. The morning started out with a blow out - literally. Tony, II and I were downstairs in the kitchen and all of a sudden a naked Vaughn yells from upstairs that Brock pooped in the tub. I ran up stairs to find Nana wiping off the birthday boy. I ended up washing him in the shower while Nana scooped up poop and flushed it down the toilet. Vaughn and I then went to Target to get a cake for Brock. I am usually more on top of ordering the cake, but didn't have time this week. We ended up getting a chocolate sheet cake and bought candles for the top. Vaughn picked it out and insisted on putting the candles on himself. It could have set the whole house on fire - someone asked if the candles represented the #of months old he is. I ended up ordering pizza for dinner and then we opened his presents. At 1 , you don't really need much. Tony and I gave him a giant Tigger the tiger stuffed animal, a soft bert and ernie ball and an elmo bubble machine. He was also given college fund money. When it came time for the cake, Brock showed he had nice table manners. He was so clean about the whole thing at 1st. He also had his 1st cow's milk today. He sucked it down more than the cake. Tony thought it was because he was super thirsty from the frosting. Vaughn and Luke enjoyed the cake too. They were busy screaming around the house getting chased by Brock and me, jumping in the jumpy castle, and singing happy birthday while Lukie played the guitar. Brock has a funny way of looking at us funny - a little pissed off and a little annoyed. :)

By the way - the day before - his real birthday - Tony kept up the playing hooky tradition and took the boys to Edinbourgh indoor park. Apparently, it is a giant McDonalds climbing playground. Vaughn lucked out too - he got to go to McDonalds while Tony and he waited for Brock to wake up from his nap. Vaughn also "camped" in the porch with II. He is completely into camping right now.

Fun times on the lake

Tony, the boys & I have really enjoyed our time on the lake this summer. Here are some pictures of swimming fun at boy scout island. Unfortunately, it was super buggy that day. Brock enjoys being in his "cage" watching boats of the "tuna" boat. He is pretty stable and has sea legs. Another thing I have learned is both of the boys are addicted to raspberries.