Beautiful Brooke: Daddy's Return, Pajama Morning, and Aretha Franklin...

Good Morning!

Brookie's smile has grown even larger in the last few days, and I feel pretty sure that it is because of a few fun events in the Wray household!

#1 - Daddy is back! Zig finally made it home from his L-O-N-G hunting weekend yesterday afternoon! We were so happy to see him and it seemed that he couldn't get in the door quick enough to see his baby girl! She smiled when she saw her Daddy - and he loved that!

We gave Daddy some time to get cleaned up, and then we took off - just the three of us - for a quick trip to Kmart, Wilson's Meats, and to Pap and Nana's for a quick visit! Daddy made us some delicious steaks on the grill and we spent the rest of the evening together! We are so glad that Daddy is back!

Watching out the window for Daddy!

#2 - Brookie and Mommy are having a pajama morning! (It's actually over now...but...) We woke up for her 9:00 bottle this morning and by 10:00, I had her hooked into her car seat ready to take a quick trip with Mommy to the bank. The only thing I HAD to do today was take some money to the bank, and I couldn't see rushing a shower for that one and only trip out of the house... SO... We both went to the bank in our pajamas! How fun! Brooke smiled from ear to ear when I told her that this is something that Mommy likes to do in the summer and on weekends... We both got dressed and ready shortly after coming back, but I thought it was fun to take her out of the house in comfy clothes...just like Mommy! I just love the girlie things we can ALREADY do together!

Check out the ladybug feet on my jommies!

#3 - As random as this may sound, Aretha Franklin is the latest reason for my gorgeous girl to flash her million dollar smile! As I was getting some pictures downloaded onto the computer, Brooke was laying across my lap. On the TV was The View and Aretha Franklin was singing a Christmas song from her new album and then sang her classic "Respect." When she started "WHAT you want...baby I got it...," I started singing along. I was dancing and waving my arms while I sang the entire song to Brooke - and you should have seen her smile! She even cooed like she was trying to giggle at her silly Mommy! Although it was really ME that she was smiling at, I'll give Aretha the credit! We've had such a great morning already!

We have to take a minute to again say HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY to our favorite little man, Joshua! I can't believe my nephew is 2 already...jeez, time really does fly! What an awesome two years - I can't wait until he's even bigger... Love you lots, little man!

We are looking forward to Aunt Meggie's visit on Thursday, and also to FINALLY put these adorable Halloween outfits on Brooke. We aren't exactly sure what night is Trick-or-Treat night in Burnham, and honestly, we haven't even decided if we are going to be at home for that event. It's a little crazy around here around Halloween - hundreds of kids flock to the avenues in Burnham, so passing out candy is no easy task. As long as we get to see Halle, Max, Zoe and Marlee (and pictures of Joshua aka Cookie Monster!!), we'll be happy! No costumes for Brooke this year, just cute Halloween theme onesies!

For now, enjoy some fun pictures of our beautiful girl!