Nebraska Spring Break/ 9 months old

Briley had his 9 month appointment today even though he is 9 months and 1 week. It was a great appointment becuase he didn't have to have any shots :) We were kind of shocked because we always assumed we would have the massive kid that was just destined to be 7 feet tall. He weighed 18 lbs 7 oz which means he only gained 1 oz his last month (he was 18.6 at an appt he had at 8 months). This dropped him from the 37% to the 15%. The doctor thinks it might be because of recent diahrrea or he just needs to be eating more. Then he only grew 1 in. since his 6 month appt. so he dropped from 85 % to 55%. Brian is now calling him tiny tim even though the doctor said he probably hasn't hit his normal growth curve. Either way he is doing great and getting really close to walking. In the last couple of days he is starting to let go of the furniture or toys and stand for a little while before losing his balance. We can't wait until his 1st birthday coming up in 3 months.

Walking with Cambria's stroller.

This was hilarious because Cambria and Briley fought over toys several times during the trip and in this particular case he was pulling her hair while she was screaming, and as you can see, Briley found it rather amusing.

He loves his big cousin, Avalyn

All of the cousins in front of the penguins at our trip to the Omaha Zoo

Briley really enjoyed all of the fish. It was pretty much the only thing at the zoo that he showed some form of reaction or enjoyment. He is pretty good at just staring and playing it cool.

Even though little Cambria is 5 months older than Briley they look about the same age. She is our sweet little girl.

Briley loved how Aunt Sarah's TV was within reaching distance. Don't worry we didn't let him spend to much time like this.

One of the perks of being a teacher is that I get to enjoy Spring Break. My mom, sister and I thought it would be good to go see Sarah in Nebraska and give her a break (with 3 kids, 1 on the way and Kyle in Iraq I'm sure its exhausting). So my mom, sister Christine, Hadley and Hayden, and Briley and I loaded in my mom's car for a 10 hour trip. Gavin and Avalyn were so excited to see all of us on Saturday night and I am sure Cambria was just as excited.

We relaxed for a couple of days, while playing with the kids and going to the park. Unfortunately my mom got really sick the whole week so we couldn't go do as much, plus we didn't want to leave her all alone. We did make it out to the Omaha Zoo which is always great and my mom lasted at least an hour before having to go back.

On Wednesday, before we had to go back, we were able to go see Sarah's sonogram to find out the sex of the baby. It was a little earlier than expected but we were hoping to find out. We were almost positive it is a little girl and Gavin took it really well. He was hoping for a little brother but he was happy that he actually got to see the baby move. He is such a sweet big brother and he is going to make some girl so happy having been a brother to 3 sisters. She looked nice and healthy and I can tell she already has big beautiful eyes. We can't wait to meet her or a slight chance of him in mid-August. It was sad to leave them but it makes me happy to know that we will get to see them in a couple of months when they come down to Texas