Friday Night at the Brooks'

Friday night we had my friends Courtney & Melissa and their husbands over for dinner and drinks. Although you will never see their husbands in any of these pictures, I promise they were there. It was a good time. We just chatted and played with Cade. He showed them all the cool new things he could do :) Not that it's much, but it's a big deal to us! Melissa took some pictures (well about 40 to tell the truth). So I thought I'd post a few of the best ones. Melissa is really good about taking pictures. I am sure not to miss a moment of Cade's life because she will have captured them all. She really spoils Courtney and me with her picture taking! Someday she is going to have kids of her own (besides her kitties) and will not be able to keep it up! Thanks for the great pics Mis!

The Girls

Cade

Cade's Aunt Court got him this adorable little Christmas onesie.

A family photo

This picture was taken when I was about 40 weeks pregnant.

So we thought we'd get the same shot again with Cade actually here! My how things change in a little over a month- I have Cade, Court's hair is chopped off and Mis's hair is dark!

First smiles

Here are a few of Cade's first smiles caught on camera.

The best invention for moms yet!

Here is Cade taking a little ride in his baby carrier. This thing is great! I can walk around the house and get things done or just sit down at the computer and have both hands free! Today he fell asleep before I even had him strapped in! I love it and am so glad that my friends suggested it to me. It has really been a lifesaver-even if it is for a short time that he wants to be in it. So for all you new moms or moms-to-be...this is a must have!

Pictures from Imagine Photography

Cade is 1 month old!

Cade is 1 month old already! That seems hard to believe. He is changing quite a bit and is so much fun to have around. I didn't realize how boring life was without him. We are so blessed to have him here and healthy. Before we know it, he'll be turning 1 YEAR old! Yikes! We had quite a weekend. We had Thanksgiving dinner at our place, shopped, got together with some friends, had Cade's picture taken with Santa, and last but not least, replaced Dad's bathroom floor because it was in BAD shape. Which has now lead us to the start of remodeling his bathroom. What better time of year to start a project like this, huh?! Grandpa Bryan, Grandpa Jay, and Uncle Matt all deserve a BIG THANK YOU for all of their hard work on the house during their holiday weekend.

Friday night, we got together with some friends and some brought their kids along. Here is a cute, but quite difficult, picture we took.

Hangin' out on the couch

From L to R: Avery, Adyson, Cade, & Max

Below, Adyson and Cade cuddle on the couch. How sweet.

Megan & Adyson
On Thanksgiving day, Cade had a special visit from his (3rd?) cousin Olivia. Olivia is 5 months old and was born on our wedding anniversary. Family get togethers should be even better with these two cuties!
Olivia, Bridget (Matt's cousin), Cade and Me

It's a GIRL!

Congratulations to Ryan & Brooke Guthman for expecting a baby girl! They found out the exciting news on Tuesday, but had to keep it secret for a couple of days until they could tell all of their family. We are all so happy for them. Little Avery and Baby Guthman Girl #2 are going to have sooo much fun! How neat that they are going to grow up just like their mommas and live across the field from each other :) Baby Cade is thrilled to now have TWO Guthman girls to chase someday! Also, congrats to Eric & Marianne Shields on expecting a baby boy! We are so excited to add another boy to the pack.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Gavin & Cade

Last night we went over to Ryan & Kerri Sykes for dinner. It was a great time as we were totally entertained by their 18 month old, Gavin. He is a doll and such a happy little fella. He really seemed to enjoy our company :) It was amazing to see how well he adapted to new people. Here are a few pics I took.

Gavin & Cade

Here, Gavin decides he's going to try on Matt's shoes.

And then try to walk in them.

Matt & Gavin

Dad's birthday weekend

Dad & Cade relaxing on the couch on dad's birthday

This weekend was a pretty busy weekend.
Friday night Cade got to meet his cousin Madison Glodo for the first time. Maddy couldn't wait to see Cade and was so sweet and gentle with him. There aren't many 4 year olds I would let stick a pacifier in my childs mouth and hold it there, but she was a fantastic assistant! She knew just what to do. So that was a fun evening getting to visit with her and my cousin Josh. Later that evening it was bath time in the tub for the very first time. That went over well. Much better than any bath he's had. He didn't whine or cry one bit, but only looked at us like "what in the world are you putting me in?" I kind of thought the water would scare him or upset him, but considering the fact that he was that way for 9 months might explain why he took it so well. Then on Saturday, Cade and Dad watched some football and then I dropped Cade off to his first babysitter (other than Gramma Gaye) while I went to my friend Heather's baby shower. Cade spent the afternoon with my Aunt Debbie, Uncle Steve, and Maddy. I am glad to say he survived it well, as I knew he would. My aunt has quite a bit of experience these days with 2 grandkids of her own. Anyway, they did great, and I guess I'll let them babysit again someday. Saturday night we had dinner and ice cream cake (dad's favorite) for his 26th birthday. Then on Sunday, dad's actual birthday, we went to breakfast with Grandpa and Great Grandpa Brooks. It was fun and good to see them both. Cade and his Great Grandpa share the same birthday. We took a picture of the four generations, but unfortunately I didn't have my camera with me. So hopefully I can get one later. We just took it easy the rest of the afternoon. Here are some pics I took over the weekend.

Watching football dressed in his Notre Dame gear. Uncle Matt would be so proud!

Cade's first bathtub experience!

Maddy and Cade

I like this picture, but can't figure out who he looks like. I'm leaning towards his dad. Any thoughts???

Froggy Towel

I just couldn't resist posting a few pictures of Cade in his nice, warm, frog towel. It was just too cute! Things are going good. He went to the doctor today and weighed in at 9 lbs. 9 ozs. He's growing so fast already!!

Boys, Boys, Boys

Tonight, we were visited by our good friends, Nicki, Darin, and Gibson Fager, and Bridget, Yeyo, and Aurelio Granados. Gibson is 3 & 1/2 months and his cousin Aurelio is almost 7 weeks (he and Cade are exactly 1 month apart). Here is a picture of the three of them having a pretty good time. Aren't they just the cutest?! From left to right: Cade, Aurelio, and Gibson

Here, Aurelio decides to pick on Cade a little and Gibson is having fun on his own. As you can see below, Cade wasn't too happy about Aurelio pushing him around. I guess we know who the bully in the group is going to be. Who would have thought!!


Me, Bridget, Nicki, and our boys
The boys and their dads, who are already talking football strategy for the year two thousand twenty.

Visiting Dad at work

Today, we visited daddy at work for the very first time. Everyone was so excited to see Cade and it wasn't long before the women crowded around the front desk to check him out :) And he couldn't have been a more pleasant baby. He was so alert and content. He fit right in and took all of Kevin, John, and Steve's (Dad's bosses) jokes pretty well- just like his daddy does everyday. Someday, when he can talk, he'll pay 'em all back :) Dad was so glad he got to show off his little boy. Here are a few pictures in dad's office.

Little Cade

Just a few pictures I have taken in the last week or so. We are having a blast and still can't believe he's ours to keep!!!