Do you like my hat?

egg hunt and nap time

Last year, at 6 weeks old, she slept through her first Easter egg hunt at the farm. She slept in a carrying pouch as her cousins helped us find her eggs.

This year, again, she was taking a nap when all the cousins were ready to begin the Easter egg hunt. The hunt went on as she slept. Her cousins left her eggs in their hiding places (Grandma B labels them so each kid finds 5 eggs)... and she found them later when she woke up. The hunt was inside this year since it was so muddy from the melting snow.

belly and teeth

Her teeth and her belly... the first two body parts Brielle can identify on herself:). She knows where a baby doll's eyes are, but hasn't figured out where her eyes are yet. We're working on "nose" next.

piano time

Brielle enjoys playing the piano keys... on this day she sat all by herself on the bench for nearly 10 minutes while she played (and posed for some photos)! This piano used to be Great Grandma Betty's-- it is now at Grandma & Grandpa M's house.

State Champs! Yeah Eagles!

Tim, Brielle, & I cheered on the Golden Eagles to their state championship in basketball a couple weeks ago. Brielle is sporting her blue & gold ribbons. She did a pretty good job at the game, and slept the whole way home. And yes, she has a hot pretzel from the concession stand in her hand. It was her first one, and she enjoyed it:)!

thank you notes

Here is Brielle helping write her birthday thank you notes:). When she sees someone else with a pen, pencil, or marker, she wants to do the same... she doesn't want to feel left out!

Bath time- love it!

Brielle really enjoys bathtime. She likes putting her stacking cups together... and using them to take a drink once in awhile.

She loves the squirt toys that Alexia gave her.

And her mom & dad have fun styling her hair:)

Going to work with Mommy

Brielle is spending 2 weeks at work with Mommy, Grandma & Grandpa because Becky is on maternity leave. Brielle sure is keeping her grandma busy! She likes walking all over the place to see what's going on. She carries this baby (used to belong to Alexia) and her blanket around a lot. Grandpa likes having Brielle around too, and he lets her watch the Animal Planet on his TV. She squeals when she sees the animals.

Going for a walk

The weather is warming up a bit around here! yipee:) When we get home and are in the garage, Brielle points outside because she wants to go for a walk. We put her down and she walks all the way (about 1/2 block) to Becky's house (her aunt & babysitter). She even climbed up the one step in front of Becky's house and put her hands on the front door. There are usually a couple detours along the way... such as snow piles, puddles, and other driveways to walk up.

Sometimes I like to curl up in a ball...

Her favorite sleeping position

Spoonful?

Brielle is trying to figure out how this spoon-thing works. Sometimes she gets it... but sometimes her fingers are just as effective! :) And our friend Annie was right, the suction-bottom bowl is not baby-proof, but it helps keep the bowl on her tray just a little bit longer! And thanks, Clare, for the new tunes... you may be able to hear them playing in the background.

Sharing her milk

How sweet... Brielle is learning to share her milk :)

Squeak Squeak

Brielle wondered, where is that noise coming from?

These cute sandals were a gift, and now that she's walking we get to try them out!

Happy 1st Birthday Brielle!