New Nephew/Cousin!

Some exciting news for this week's update - my sister Lisa & her husband Mike welcomed a son into their family. Jonathan Michael Law arrived on Sunday, August 24th at 11:52 am. Full story here. Jonathan is absolutely adorable and Kathryn is thrilled to be a big sister. B is really excited to meet Baby Jonathan.

Here is a picture of Nana & Pops with their 3rd Grandchild - shortly after Jonathan's arrival:


And here is a picture of the super-proud Aunt Faithie & Jonathan:

For Kathryn

Kathryn requested a recent photo of her cousin and I can't say "no" to her sweet little face so this update goes out to her :o)

This picture was taken at my Great Aunt Goggie Breck's 80th birthday celebration this past Saturday. Brennan had a fun time playing with the numerous cousins he saw there. When I say "cousins" I'm referring to my cousins, my cousins kids, my 2nd and 3rd cousins and their kids, etc. Pretty much anyone in the Breck family will answer to "cousin"! Brennan was sure to give Goggie a big birthday hug and kiss...right before he stole her cane and tried to gallop away on it. It's ok though, Goggie lets him :o)

Swim for your life!

Here is a funny video of B swimming at Grandmommy's house a couple weeks ago. He is just floating along when he spots the vacuum cleaner (aka "R2D2") coming straight for him. Check out his reaction:

Water Baby

Well, I guess he's technically more of a "water big boy", but it doesn't sound as catchy as water baby!

Brennan had a great weekend, full of fun in the sun. We spent Saturday at my GrandMommy & GrandDaddy Bob's house with the Biffel family. Brennan had a blast swimming and playing in the dirt. We left there around 4:30 pm (with a child who was asleep in his car seat before we left the driveway!) and headed to Cobb Island to spend time with B's cousin Michaela who is visiting from Minot, ND. Brennan is absolutely smitten with her! Here's a couple pictures of B with his cousins Michaela ("McLaLa") and Wyatt.

B & His Girlfriends

Last Wednesday B and I went to Grandmommy's pool with our friend "Shell" (Michelle) and her two kiddos, Lexi (6) and Abby (3 - going on 13!). The kids had a blast and were pretty well behaved. Nobody drowned and they all shared the water toys, so we'll call it a successful outing!

B is starting to do very well in the water. He was quite timid in the water at the beginning of the summer, but now he loves the pool. He even did some jumps off the diving board at my cousin Charlie's house yesterday! (If anyone has a picture of that, be sure to send it to me).

Lexi, B, and Abby

Nobody tell his Daddy he was wearing a purple life jacket & pink goggles!

Busy, Busy, Busy!

It has definitely been a busy summer so far. Lots of fun in the sun and quality time with the family. Brennan has been enjoying every minute, well, every minute that we let him spend outside! Truthfully, he would live outside if we let him. Unfortunately, his Momma is more of a shade-dweller. I hate the heat! Even worse, if I spend more than 5 minutes outside I end up with about 20 mesquito bites (seriously). Apparently I'm very sweet :o) We even have a skeeter vac and I use Off - neither of which seem to help me.



Well, my son just woke up from his nap so I have to cut this post short. We will leave you with some pictures of our 5th of July party at the Kopel's house:




Brennan loves this scooter!


Any child who has ever been to Grandmommy's house knows about the Tootsie Pops!


Daddy & B


Going for a ride on Aunt Debbie's jet ski

My Apologies

Sorry for the lack of updates lately. I have tons of recent pictures to post, but I've just been a bad, lazy blogger!

Brennan continues to grow like a weed and he is learning new things and words every day. He is such a funny little guy with an awesome personality and we can't get enough of the silly things he does.

We are currently celebrating the 4th of July with Sammy & J-Pop (aka "Josh's parents") and we're really enjoying all of the fun in the sun. While I'm sure there will be plenty of pictures to post after the annual Hammett Family 4th of July BBQ tomorrow, I'll leave you with some pictures from our time in Cobb Island with the Hixson's...


B isn't scared of much - but he was terrified when he first got in the water...or the "big pool" as he calls it.


One of the back of his head for Nana!


I don't know...do you think he loves his J-Pop?!

As promised...

A picture of a boy and his Pops:





Poor Pops! As soon as he walks in the door after work, Brennan backs up to him and says "Ride...Ride...Ride"- the little squirt can be quite relentless! I guess there is one good thing about him being in the 5th percentile for weight & height :o) We love you, Pops!

Happy Father's Day!

Brennan asked me to post an extra-special message to his Daddy, Pops, J-Pop, and all of the other awesome dads that he knows. Happy Father's Day! We love you :o)

(Please note I am typing this blog from Cobb Island, MD and have no pictures of B with his Pops to post. Check back for a picture on Monday!)

Brennan, Daddy, and J-Pop (5/24/08)


Brennan and Daddy

Feelin' Hot, Hot, Hot!

It has definitely been hot, hot, hot around here lately. It's sad when you're excited to see the meteorologist only predict a high of 90, because that pales in comparison to the 105 degree weather we had last week and the beginning of this week. Although, after watching the news this morning and seeing the reports of flooding, tornados, and wild fires I feel selfish for complaining about a little discomfort from heat and humidity. Afterall, I am quite blessed to have a roof over my head, food in my belly (though maybe a little less food wouldn't hurt!), clothes on my back, and most importantly - central AC! Here are some pictures of my little friend enjoying the sunshine.

Giving "Baby" a ride on his big boy bike:


Playing in Nana's froggy pool:


Hiding under the table on the patio: