JUNE-
Landon gave us his first TRUE smile on June 17 and has been smiling ever since! He is such a happy baby and has us completely spoiled! On June 18 he began to sleep in his crib. We were happy to celebrate Brandon's first father's day in West Lafayette with our families and dear friends from home. 
We had great visits with family that was visiting from California and college friends that we haven't seen for a few years. Brandon and Larry took in a Tribe game that was part of their Father's Day gift. The very next day they wanted to see "if they still had it" so we went to Sluggers-N-Putters for the batting cages and driving range.
JULY-
We spent the holiday weekend in WL. Took a motorcycle ride w/ my mom and dad in the afternoon and went to an annual holiday BBQ with friends in the evening on the 4th. July 5 is Aleesa's bday so we were together with the Blair crew that day to celebrate.
I decided to stay in WL with Landon for a few days following the holiday. We worked on a few projects with my mom and Landon got to spend some extra time with all of his grandparents. It's so nice to have everyone in the same town... just miles apart! On July 15, Landon spent a little bit of time with Toni (babysitter aka Mimi) while I went to the dentist. We tried to spend a little bit of time with her before he was to be with her every day to ease the transition.
July 17 I redeemed my post labor Mother's Day gift! After Landon was born he got me a gift certificate to the spa for lunch, a facial, mani, pedi and massage! What a treat! Landon was supposed to spend the day with Daddy... but Brandon got selected for Jury Duty! My first 3 days back to work Brandon was stuck in a court room!
July 20.... I went back to work! So far... so good. Of course long days which is to be expected. Once the season gets under way it will be much harder. We decided that Brandon would take his family leave once I went back to work to extend Landon's time w/ Mommy & Daddy and prolong the need for a babysitter. It was SO great for Brandon to spend time with Landon, especially as Landon's personality develops more and more. He is so happy and brings smiles to our faces always.
July 21... 2 Month Shots for Landon! I didn't think that I was going to go to this appointment. Being my second day back to work and unsure about Mommy emotions at the Dr, Brandon was going to take Landon...until Jury Duty of course! So I took Landon and with Judy's support... we survived. Landon did great and I did ok too! :) It's a small price to pay for a healthy baby!
July 24 we decided to bring a little bit of fun into the neighborhood. We had replaced a toilet and before we discarded it, we made it a lawn ornament at the neighbor's house with a "nice" display of silk flowers in the bowl. Silly, we know... but so funny to get their call on Sat. morning after making the discovery. Knowing that we were going to be at family reunions all weekend we left a major opportunity for revenge and they took full advantage! A bit hard to see in this pic, but yes, the toilet is on our roof with a spotlight on it! HILARIOUS! We left it there for 4 days and to watch the lookers who passed was great! Good neighborhood fun!July 28 Landon Rolled Over! He rolled a number of times that week and the week after. Took a bit of a break and has now again been rolling a lot.
July 31 Brandon and I went on a date night to watch the Tribe play followed by an amazing fireworks display! Landon stayed at home with Grandma/pa Crow for the evening.
AUGUST
Aug 2 We were home for another set of family reunions and Bryn's 5th Birthday celebration. I took it upon myself this year to make her cake... DORA!
Aug 2 We were home for another set of family reunions and Bryn's 5th Birthday celebration. I took it upon myself this year to make her cake... DORA!
Landon's 3 mo pictures were taken a week early... but it was the best time to fit it in our schedule. He did awesome! He was loving the camera and took some adorable pictures... at least we think so!
Aug 22 We took in another Tribe game and my parents went along too. Landon stayed at home this time w/ Grandma/pa Blair. Everyone spent the night as we then prepared for Landon's Baptism on the 23rd! It was a great day surrounded by family and friends. A great lunch followed church and a visit with family at our house after. Thanks to everyone who came and for the unexpected gifts!
SEPTEMBER-
We were so excited for my family to come from Houston/Dallas to visit over Labor Day weekend. It was great to see them and for them to meet Landon. Thank goodness for great weather so we could enjoy the time outside. Also that weekend it was time to take things to Mimi's house! Landon officially started at the babysitter's on Tues Sept 8. He is doing well there. He gets much love and attention.
Sept 12-13 I was extremely happy to have Michelle come visit! It had been a year since she and Justin got married that we had seen each other. While we keep up through email and phone, it's not the same as in person. Though these two visits w/ out of towners were brief, they were so great to see everyone and to catch up!
Sept 19 Brandon and I went home for my 10 year class reunion. Not many people were in attendance but my best girl friends were so it was worth the trip for me. Hard to believe it has been 10 years already. That night before coming back home we had a brief celebration with my mom for her birthday (Sept 20th).
Sept 22, 4 mo shots for Landon. Again he did well. He weighed in at 17 lbs 7 0z and was 27 in long. He's growing quite well and the Dr. didn't see anything to be concerned with. We talked to her about cereal and baby food. We may begin introducing the cereal next month.
Sept 25 I was fortunate to have the day off which worked out perfectly for a quick trip home. Because it was Larry's birthday Aleesa's crew too made the trip to WL to surprise Larry w/ Pizza and a DQ Cake (a family favorite). A nice celebration with family in a low key setting. A great time. We couldn't stay long though as we had to be back on Sat for Robb & Helen's wedding. Congrats to them! Sunday we made a trip to Medina to help Kate move... she's a first time home owner! YAY!
That's all for now... ha!
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