There's a New Kid in Town!

The Brookses have added a new member to their brood! Welcome...

Cash Eli Brooks

9 lbs., 15.7 oz

21 in.

12.20.08 at 3:32pm

No, that's not a typo, he was nearly 10 lbs! In fact, the nurse said it was safe to just call it an even 10! And how about that name! I think it's just adorable. They've been tossing around a few different names for the last few months and Cash actually didn't come to them until just last night. Eli is Beth's way of getting her name in there somewhere (the first 3 letters of her name) since she lost out on that with a girl! She was given pitocin this morning at about 7am. She seemed to progress slowly all morning and then all of a sudden things picked up and after about 5 minutes of pushing, little Cash made his debut. His face is a little blue and bruised because he came through so quickly but the doctors say it should go away in a day or two. I talked to Beth a little while ago and Mom and baby are both doing well tonight. She is tired and still trying to grasp the fact that she is a Mama to 2 boys! It just doesn't seem like a reality yet! Here are a few pictures that Aunt Debbie took shortly after Cash was born:

I cried when I saw this. Isn't it just so sweet?

Big Brother Cade spent the day at Aunt Debbie's house playing with Maddy and having a grand old time:

I'm pretty sure he's oblivious to the fact that his entire world is about to be rocked. They showed him pictures of Cash and Mommy tonight and he just kept saying, "That's MY mommy! That's my mommy!" They told him that was his new baby, too, but he didn't seem to get it. He only cared that his mommy was in that picture! I've seen this boy with babies though and I know he is just going to fall in love with Cash!

Daddy went home to spend the night with Cade while Grammy Gaye is staying at the hospital with Mom and Cash. Cade will meet his new brother some time tomorrow. I think Beth is hoping to be out of the hospital by tomorrow evening. I'm sure someone will post more pics soon! Congrats to the Brookses!

**posted by Cade & Cash's Aunt Sarah

Long time, no post

So we are officially moved in but are without internet for the time being. Taking one thing at a time I guess. Most importantly, we are trying to get things settled before baby # 2 arrives! So my next post could very well be an addition to our family. Anyhow, hopefully I will get the opportunity to check in from time to time, but until then hope all is well with everyone and Happy Holidays!!!

2nd Birthday Pics

Here are just a few good pictures of Cade's 2nd birthday. He had a great day and loved each and every one of his gifts. Truly, he did!

Daddy and Cade

Playing music with Great Grandpa Wilbur & Grandpa Jay

Uncle John, Cade & Daddy

Maddy & Cade eating their cake & ice cream!

Cade eating while Owen admires his slice being cut out!

Cade on his new Thomas bike from his Grandpa Bryan

Admiring one of his MANY Elmo cards

Playing with baby Cameron

Cade's airplane birthday cake (he loves airplanes) & Great Grandpa Wayne's (my hubby's grandpa) birthday cake. They share the same birthday.

Cade's present from mommy & daddy. The boy LOVES this thing!

Trick or Treat

Here are a couple of pics from Halloween night. My camera had a dead battery so my cell phone was all I had! Cade was a little soldier. You can't see his face very well because he refused to wear the army hat that came with the outfit and wanted to wear his new camo hat he got for his b'day instead :) He also had to wear his "Owie" shoes instead of the brown ones we had intended for him to wear. Oh, what fun! He had a good time walking up to the Brock's home, but I don't think he quite got the whole trick or treat thing. Oh well, he looked cute trying at least!

It's official!

My baby boy is now 2 years old. And so hard to believe he will be a big brother in just 2 months! More pics to come from his big day, but I wanted to go ahead a post this one I took from my phone.

32 Weeks

Okay, so baby #2 has totally gotten the shaft on pregnancy photos. I've taken a few pics, just not quite as frequent as I did with Cade. So I thought I better finally get around to posting at least one before the little bro or sis gets here.

Gearing up for Halloween

This weekend we went up to Matt & Megan's along with Jared & Maria for Halloween fun! The kids dressed up in their costumes for our trip to Grant's Farm, and then to the pumpkin patch the next morning. The kids had a great time together but had a little trouble cooperating for group pictures. Imagine that!

The first group picture at the pumpkin patch.

...and several pictures later.
A great family photo ;)

riding the "choo-choo" as we called it. Cade fussed a little bit so we put him in the barrel with Adyson. He still wasn't too sure about it.

But when he arrived back to the beginning, he was all smiles!

Having breakfast earlier that morning. Poor Adyson didn't have a chair and wanted sit by the boys!

Grant's Farm
Dancing to "YMCA"
Max & his mommy
Another great family photo ;)
Thanks to the Trowers & Rosas for a great weekend!

The exterior is complete!

The front exterior that is. We finally got our stone put on and are very pleased with it. Right now my husband has a friend who is building our deck. It should be done Monday or Tuesday and then he is on to putting in our kitchen and bath cabinets! The deck looks wonderful and the view from it is more than i could have ever hoped for. I will post pics of that soon. We are almost there!

Happy birthday to me & GiGi

On September 1st I had my 27th birthday, and on the 18th my grandma Avis turned 80. We celebrated together this year, which was a lot of fun. This Thursday GiGi leaves for Vegas with my brother, sister-in-law Jessica, and Jess' mom Ginger as a gift for her birthday. It will also be Matt & Jess' and GiGi & my grandpa's anniversary which they are celebrating too. They should have fun!

Apple Festival Grand Parade

The Brooks Family

Uncle Josh & Cade

Officer Gibson Dr. John
Adyson Michelle
AriThe float
Maria & Max little Myles
Brooke & Cara
Watching the rest of the parade with Gramma Debbie

Apple Festival Kiddie Parade

And the best float goes to... OUR LITTLE APPLES! Today was the Apple Fest Kiddie Parade and we won best float. It turned out beautiful and was made by all of the parents. Our theme was "Little Dreams, Big Possibilities". We had "apples" hanging from the tree dressed up as different occupations; doctor, teacher, soldier, astronaut, etc. And little apples sitting around underneath the tree. It was a miserably hot afternoon, but the kids did wonderful! Tomorrow is the Grand Parade! I love everyone being home and doing the Apple Fest thing. The only thing I hate is how busy my mom is :( But I am pretty used to it and do like her involvement with the festivities. This might be my favorite time of the year!

Adyson riding in her wagon
Soldier and Astronaut
Little Apple Caroline