Peas!

I come from a long line of pea-haters, so it is against all odds that I have a son who loves peas! If they are in a dish he will pick them out and eat them. Or, like last night, in the form of baby food they just can't be shoveled in fast enough. He would open his mouth in anticipation, swallow with his eyes closed and head back (as if it was the best thing in the whole world) and then grin from ear to ear - Such a performer!

Stepping

I figured first steps were a good reason to learn how to post video. It took me a few days to figure it out, but I'm hoping this works. Brock is catching on quick...more and more steps every day!

First Steps!

Grandma reported a couple steps last week, but of course we couldn't spread the word until we saw for ourselves. Brock is STEPPING (not really walking)! This weekend he took a number of steps from my arms to Cory's. He was just doing a couple at a time and then yesterday he broke his own record...taking about 5 steps. To be honest, he doesn't seem to be that interested in walking. He is REALLY good at crawling and so his first reaction when we let go of him is to squat and then crawl. But he is definately considering walking, at least when he is encouraged!

We also had a fun weekend visiting family and friends. We went to my second cousin's First Birthday party - she is already an expert walker! And we visited my best friend from college Michelle, her boyfriend Dave, and her new family member Roxy. My heart just ached when I met Roxy - as you can see she looks exactly like our dog Rowdy and she acts just like he did in his youth. She is just the sweetest dog. We finally got her to leave Brock alone (she wanted to lick him), but as soon as she did, Brock had to crawl over and put his hand right in her mouth for more licks. So cute! We still think of Rowdy and how we wish he could have met Brock.

Video

Sorry Art, I had to post this. I'm just so proud!

Power Shift 2007

An update on Arthur (In case I haven't already bragged to you about him): My brother started his work in climate change and activism as the co-founder of Energy Action Coalition, this group is now the driving force behind major national movements for climate change. Art is the digital organizer for Energy Action Coalition, Campus Climate Change and Power Shift 2007. Check out the latest monster - Power Shift 2007!

http://powershift07.org/

And in spirit of his efforts make some small change at your local level - change a lightbulb, replace your old windows, use a reusable shopping bag, reduce and recycle, write your legislature, educate your neighbors, etc.

Happy Halloween

Brock had a great first Halloween! First we went to his friend Emily's Birthday Party and then all of our neighbors were ready and waiting for Brock to come trick or treating. Instead of candy they had toys, books, crackers, and raisins for him...so cute. He didn't get to eat any candy but he had his first taste of Birthday cake. We figured it would be good practice for the real thing at the end this month....ahhh! Needless to say, he loved it.

Look at that scary dinosaur!


Nana J sent this super cute outfit to wear on Halloween.



Even though Brock got lots of fun treats he still wanted the real thing.

Hello?

Brock has a couple toy phones, plus he really likes the real one! Now, he knows what to do with it - he puts it to his ear and jabbers away. Here he is pretending to talk to Nana J. We call all of our friends and family to tell them we love them!
Hello, Nana J...I love you!

Just a cute grin I had to post. I gave Brock a whole banana to chew on for the first time and he was very pleased as you can see. Still no teeth - we are working on a record here!