Brett in Jail

Brett is now standing by himself more regularly. I don't think he will be full-on walking by Christmas, but I am sure we can show the Grandparents some "baby steps". He seems to be getting a voice too. His first official word is definitely "ma-ma". He started putting that one together last weekend. We are also working on more aggressive sleep techniques as Brett has become more and more stubborn about good sleep habits. Last night went a lot better so we hope more sleep is on the way for The Bingham's!

Brett's Santa Adventure

Catching Up

It's been a fun last week. For Thanksgiving, we went over to Brett's Great Aunt and Uncle's house in Manchester. We had lots of good food and lots of great company. There were plenty of other kids there that Brett could hangout with. Then last Saturday we had some more good eats at a friend's house. Some of Brett's buddies were there from mother/baby group so he was having fun. New toys at other people's house is always exciting to an 11 month old.

Kristin has been decorating the house for Christmas and getting a lot of help from Brett. He loves all the ornaments and the other fun holiday stuff. Yesterday I put up the Christmas lights as Brett looked on. When we came back in the house we were playing near a low drawer and I gave him something to hold on to. While he was holding it, he didn't even realize it and ended up standing up all by himself for a good 10 seconds. Kristin got a good glimpse too. I know it wasn't long but it's a start! Below is more recent video of Brett & I jamming!

Hangin with Uncle Matt

Brett and I went over to see Uncle Matt on Sunday. He is in town for the holidays. Brett really loved checking out his beard and hanging out with him. He came over to our house today and got some more good Brett time.

On a side note, I am proud to say I bought him his little soccer warm-up outfit. He looks good in it. Once he gets walking I will have to start kicking the ball back and forth to him.

The kids at play

It's so fun to watch Abby and Brett at play and see more and more of their personalities. Brett always seems to want to see what Abby is holding or in to.....and checking out her curls!

I have been busy traveling for work so I hope to post several posts this week to make up for lost time. Looking forward to Thanksgiving! Heading down to Manchester to hangout with Kristin's side. Should be lots of good food and company.

Brett is doing great, although sleep is still a struggle at times, but it doesn't seem to affect him that much during the day. He must think life is too exciting to be wasting time sleeping. Hopefully, before we know it we will all be sleeping better again.

New Videos!

Brett is starting to walk with the help of toys like this one. He usually has the biggest smile when he is doing this!

He's starting to learn all kinds of new things as you can see below. I love coming home to him and see what else he learned from Kristin that day!

More Pics

Kristin and Laura took the kids for a walk last weekend and got some great shots in the leaves. Brett loves the leaves (mostly trying to eat them). This weekend Brett has a little cold but overall is doing great. We spent most of the afternoon outside enjoying the warm weather and hanging out with the neighbors. Brett is also becoming mare talkative. Lately its been a lot of "da da's". We are also teaching him to blow kisses and give high fives. He's starting to get the hang of it!