Braxton learned early on how to respond to yes or no questions by nodding and shaking his head. This video is of him shaking his head no - I will try to get one of the nod soon! He is a funny guy. This was about 2 weeks ago, so now he uses the word 'no' frequently....a little too frequent for my taste. Have I told you that he is obstinate? I think that's an understatement! It shouldn't be hard for me to get that on video :)
He doesn't do this often, but he is exploring spoons and their MANY uses! This particular day, he actually wanted to use it correctly! I would guide his hand, but he did all the work and actually ate this entire meal feeding himself!!!
I've searched and searched (even craigslist - my favorite), but I have yet to find anyone selling a lounge chair for children. So, I finally found one at walmart and it was 1/3 the cost of the pottery barn chair. I must say, it's adorable. Braxton loves it, too! Here he is watching Barney. (Yes, the songs run through my head all day & all night)
Between the legs - what a talent!
Thank you to the Moss' for this awesome camo jacket!Ok, here are two videos for your viewing pleasure!!! I am impressed with his new moves, are you?
Here is the usual happy Braxton. He loves to dance and is improving & adding to his skills repertoire daily. (a future post with new moves is to come
It is very rare for Braxton to cry uncontrollably! He barely sobs when he is injured and mostly he whines when he doesn't get his way (beware terrible 2).
But, here is a video of him after a nap last week. He cried for ten minutes non-stop, so I figured I would share with you all - the rare unhappy side of Braxton. The sad part was after I turned off the video... He leaned over to play with the truck and nailed his head against the end table, which resulted in a massive knot. That was when he STOPPED crying. Poor baby :(
Christmas in Killeen was the second weekend in January...we waited until David's brother and his wife were able to join us.
Braxton opens gifts (food) from his stocking. Grandma really knows how to steal his heart! He doesn't think Aunt Jenifer is very funny as she pretends to eat his favorite - cheese puffs.
Papaw shows him how to open his singing card and also how to light up the candy box. Their expressions are always the same - and look at Braxton holding his finger...it melts my heart.
Lounging in Papaw's chair & lounging with Dad!
Playing with new blocks and playing peek-a-boo with Grandma!
Braxton's ready for the Fiesta Bowl; he is confident Texas will win! (and they do)
We went to Buffalo Wild Wings to watch Tech (lose) in their bowl game on Jan. 2nd. We went to support my Dad, Nita, Megan and Erin who are all huge Tech fans. Braxton loves all the big TVs and sitting up high at the bar tables...but he loves getting to take home a balloon the most. I swear, a balloon can keep him entertained for over an hour!!!
Taylor, Reagan, McKinley, Madison
Harrison
Then it was time to make the trek to Killeen to see Grandma & Grandpa (David's parents). Although we didn't have our official Christmas (scheduled for Jan. 10), we had so much fun talking, drinking home brew, cooking and playing games. On this trip we also headed over to the Palmisano's for a quick play date. Vincent and Braxton are 2 weeks apart - compare the picture from last Christmas to this Christmas.
