Birthday Photo shoot

I will post Brody's stats and monthly update after his doctor visit on Wednesday.  But since today is his actual 4 month birthday, I thought I'd post some of the pics from our photo shoot today.  Enjoy!



Can you believe I edited out most of the drool in this one...he's like a leaky faucet!



So, I'm dabbling a bit in photo editing and I would love to hear any comments, criticism, or suggestions you have.  I know very little and am just teaching myself as I go(on some not very impressive programs, no less).  Would love to get Photoshop someday but can't get over how expensive it is (around $650+)!  So for now I'll use the freebie sites, to get a little taste.  Good thing I have a good subject to look at while I practice! 

Peek-a-boo!

Look Ma, I found my thumb!

Brody is trying out to be a thumb-sucker. He has been sucking on his hands and fists for a while now, but he's trying the thumb out now for size, and he quite likes it. It's actually super cute to see, but we really don't want this new habit to stick....you can take away a pacifier but can't really take away a thumb!

Is anyone out there?

Soooooo, I was thinking today about something.  I have NO idea who even looks at this blog (aside from my immediate family, of course).  And I was just kind of curious who else is following?  If you're out there, hit me up with a reply!  Or become an official "follower", if you wish.  Would love to know who's stalking checking in on the Petersen clan!  Ha ha.
I started a blog on-the-side the other day, because I was thinking I'd like to take this very personal blog about our life with Brody, in a different direction.  It's still in the works right now, but I'll share the link with you all soon.  Till then, I'd love to hear from any regular visitors!  Happy Friday!  :)

Vegas Etc.

I found some more pics on my camera from Vegas and thought I'd post.  :)



Jeff trying on my mom's purse.  Hehehe.




Brody hanging out in the stroller...he did a lot of this on the trip.




Mom and Dad posing with the Groom



Brody in his handsome new wedding outfit.



Mom and Dad walking Chuck down the aisle.




And this is just a new pic of Brody hanging out at home.  Happy as a clam!



Vegas recap

Brody was simply AMAZING in Vegas.  We really could not have been more pleased with how our babe did.  The plane ride up there was especially awesome since Allegiant air has the "pick-your-own-seat" method for boarding.  And since we were with a lap child, we got to pick before others.  We picked a 3 seat row and due to a not completely booked flight, we were able to leave the seat between us open.  Score!  Well...it wasn't technically open since Brody did occupy that seat for part of the trip.  Here he is boozin' it up with the best of em'.  (of course he did not really drink this mini bottle of wine)...

Aunt Mary sat with us for most of the trip, while Jeff bonded with Ryan a few rows up.  He came back to visit for a bit though.  Here he is with Mary being goofy...

After all the fun and excitement, Brody got tired so I laid him down on the seat between us and wrapped him up in my sweatshirt.  Doesn't he look like Dracula?!  haha...

Unfortunately I did not take very many pictures that weekend, but I assure you it was a BLAST!  And I'm so proud of my big brother and so excited to have a new sister.  The wedding was lovely and the bride was beautiful (sorry Chuck, you were handsome too, but the bride stole the cake).  ;)  Much much love and happiness to you both!

Oh, I should mention that I did get to do the one thing that I really wanted to do while in Vegas, which was ride the Big Shot on the roof of The Stratosphere.  Twice, actually.  Check out these pics (courtesy of Ryan).  Wahoo!

Brody's new trick...

...which we like to call "Where are my dentures?".