Tracking Baby Dore

Friday, July 17, 2009

Congratulations

We are excited to announce that Ryan and Amanda are engaged and are planning a wedding for 2011. Congratulations to both of you, we are so happy and excited for you both!

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Many Posts in One Blog... Enjoy!

Our little guy sure has grown and here are some pictures to put things in to perspective.
Braiden on his way home from the NICU on 6/15/09

Braiden one month later on 7/15/09 in his car seat


Braiden also has really come to enjoy bath time. As you can see he has also started to really fill out his tub...
Braiden's first bath in the NICU on 6/12/09

Braiden's first bath at home on 6/25/09... He progressed from a bathing in a bucket to his baby bath tub.

Braiden bathing in his tub on 7/12/09. He almost takes up the whole tub!

Our precious baby sleeping

Braiden's favorite babysitter, Morgan

Braiden wearing Daddy's hat

A huge smile for Mommy

This is what happens each afternoon when Daddy gets home from work.

On July 9th Dave's company hosted "Camp Citi" which was a fun day at his office. The Jags players and cheerleaders came to his office and there were a bunch of other fun events going on. Dave was in a Twinkie eating contest, which he came in tied for 2nd place. He was able to finish 8 twinkies in 3 minutes. Along with that excitement, Braiden was able to meet a few players, two cheerleaders, and the Jags mascot.
Dave before the competition began

The race is on...

The 3 of us with Tra Thomas- former Eagle/ current Jags offensive lineman

Daddy and Braiden with Jaxson

Braiden with two of the Roar Cheerleaders

Tony Pashos 6'5" 325 lbs. - Braiden Christopher 1'8" 7 lbs. 4 oz.

Got some room to grow in to the uniform :)

This past Saturday Braiden was lucky to meet his Aunt Amanda. Thank you so much for coming to visit Amanda! It was so great to see you and we are so glad Braiden was able to spend time with you. We look forward to seeing you soon.



And finally, on Sunday, July 12th our little girl turned 4!!! It seems like just yesterday that Morgan was as tiny as Braiden. They truly do grow up in the blink of an eye.
Our big 4 year old princess at the end of her big Ariel themed birthday party!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Happy 4th of July

It's hard to believe, but our little guy is already one month old! It seems like just yesterday that we were seeing him for the first time. He is doing wonderfully. Just one month ago Braiden weighed 4 lbs. 3 oz. and was 16 3/4 in. He is now 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 in. He is a growing boy : )
Braiden on June 14th

One month later... Braiden on July 4th


Laying in bed watching the Cubs game with Daddy... must have been a boring game : )

For the fourth we went over to our friends, Mark and Melissa's for a cookout. We had a great time. Braiden enjoyed being held by everyone while Mommy and Daddy enjoyed a drink or two!
Braiden and Mommy before the cookout


Braiden and Daddy

Our Family on the 4th

Blake and Braiden

Matthew and Braiden

Phillip and Melissa relaxing in the baby pool

Phillip and Blake playing in the baby pool

Uncle Phil and Braiden

The England's
On Sunday we went over to Ellie's to grill out and relax. We have a great little babysitter in training...
Morgan and Braiden

Blaine and Braiden