The Gym

I posted about The Gym here in the spring. Well, Friday was the first day they had open play at The World Class Gym since spring, it is only available during the school year. Last year Brennan went to school on both days it was offered and this year he is off both days it is offered!

I'm not sure I've posted about Brennan's "rankings" in his preschool screening in May, but he is low in his physical level. I don't really think it is anything to be really concerned about since he was 11 weeks premature and gross motor has always been weakness for him, but I have been trying to get him involved in anything that will boost his physical abilities. I have been taking him to the gym for a very long time and he has always enjoyed it, but this year I am seeing how beneficial it is to him physically. I'm thinking with cold weather approaching we will be frequenting this place alot!

We happened to see one of Brennan's classmates there. They had a lot of fun playing together at WCG and then we had lunch at McDonald's after:) Aren't they adorable?!

Remembering 9/11

I know this day, September 11th, 2011, is almost over, but September 11th is never over.

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This year I have really taken to heart the lives that were lost on this day 10 years ago and their families. I know it has a lot to do with my own experiences over the last year.

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Just putting things into perspective and really thinking about each life that was lost that day. How each of those people had a family that they left behind and to think about each of those families and what they lost that day. I had never seen this picture before today, although it may be a more notable one. Almost 3,000 people pictured and 92 peoples' photos are not displayed.

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Very powerful.

Here is where the anxiety sets in...

So my last post of Brennan's first day was all fine and dandy until I started his book for this year and I compare to last year...freaking out!! Look at the difference! It's insane!

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I made a book of Brennan's first year of preschool and I am so glad I did! I'm making another one this year, I promised I would make the pages each week so that I wouldn't be overwhelmed when I went to finish it, let's see how that goes;)

First Day of School!

Brennan had his first day of preschool today:)

We love this program so much. I always tell his teacher that I couldn't dream of a better preschool for Brennan.

This year starting school was much easier for me, last year was very hard to let my baby go, especially after losing Reese and Scotlyn. This year, of course it's hard because it just means he is getting older, but I know what an amazing place he is at so it makes me happy because I know it is the best thing for him:)

First time Fishing!

Yesterday we took Brennan to a "Kid's Fishing Rodeo" in town. Brennan got a fishing pole from his friend, Carter, for his birthday and we haven't had a chance to use it yet. This was the perfect opportunity.

We happened to see our neighbors there so we fished with them:) These are our neighbors that invited us to swimming lessons at their house this summer.

Brennan and Caiden are only 6 days apart! Our backyards almost touch so I can see these two running through the field behind our house to play someday:)

I never really thought Brennan would have friends around our house that he would actually be able to go meet without me having to take him. We live out of town, but our street is windy and a little busy at times and the houses aren't very close together because everyone has at least one acre. Obviously is won't be for quite some time that they will be able to run through the yards to meet, but it's a nice thought for the future:)

Even though we didn't catch anything, Brennan had a pretty good time.

Brennan had another little friend join him, too:)

Endless Love

Have I ever mentioned how much I love this guy??

I mean, how I could smother him with kisses every second of the day!?

And how I can't imagine a more fantastic little man to spend my days with..

Even though he is becoming more and more independent.

Thankfully, he never gets tired of mommy loving on him!

4 years ago today was my due date with Brennan. Even though he was born much much earlier-I will never forget the day he was due to be born:)

Soccer and such

I have been a total blog slacker, but I decided to post a few pictures (I've been slacking in that department too!)

So here is one thing Brennan does with my phone when he plays with it. He usually plays Angry Birds, does finger painting on it, watches videos on youtube (funny kitties), but usually he takes random pictures and videos (as seen below). So I get my phone back and these are the kind of pictures I find..

as well as random pictures of the floor, the wall, etc. He is a silly boy! It's really funny to look through my pictures and be surprised to find goofy pictures like this-it's not a perfect smiling, centered picture, but I love it because it's my sweet boy being his carefree amazing self!

I think my last post I mentioned that Brennan was starting soccer. His first practice was cancelled due to the rain:( So his first real practice was last weekend. He was listening, paying attention and participating really well, until I got there. Brennan apparently then decided that he didn't like soccer and proceeded to cry and run to me every 5 seconds. I debated whether or not we should just leave because what is the point of sitting there in the heat if he isn't playing, but I decided to walk him out onto the field and once I got him out there I thought I would slowly move to the side. Yeah, that didn't work. He just kept running back to me crying wanting me to sit right next to him and the other kids while the coach was talking to them. Then they started playing little mini games (practicing) so I had to go out with him and basically hold his hand while he is running down the field-what else can you do but laugh?! It was rather silly. Casey was really frustrated and decided that I am not allowed to come anymore;) As it turns out I will not be able to attend every other practice anyway because I work weekends, but a girl at work suggested I go in disguise and blend with the crowd on the days I can go-now that sounds like a plan!:)

So as if the whole fiasco with him not wanting to play wasn't bad enough-I brought my camera and no memory card so I only got a couple of pictures with my phone. I did get him in action doing some drills during practice:)

Not the most perfect morning, but in scheme of things, not worth stressing over either!