10 Months now!

Brett is now 10 months old! Double digits! Today Kristin and him went to a open house hosted by Brett's doctor at the local indoor play area called the Treehouse. All babies born in the last year were invited. Kristin and Brett met many other babies and moms from Chelsea and even learned of a baby near Brett's age that lives on our street. Tomorrow Brett and Kristin are going to meet me for lunch. On Friday, Brett's Grandparents (John & Karen) from WI are visiting. We are looking forward to seeing them.

Finger Painting!

Last Friday Brett, Abby, Kristin, and Laura played with finger paint! From what I hear...and saw from the pictures, they thoroughly enjoyed it. We have his masterpieces hanging on our fridge. We'll have to think of more activities like that as the weather gets colder. The other picture was Brett and I getting the gloves and hats out for the winter. We both wore our winter hats for the occasion.

Besides clapping, Brett is also now waving. This past weekend he started doing it. I think the next thing I have to teach him is high five.

Video from the Pumpkin Patch

Brett's first visit to the Pumpkin Patch!!!

Look at this big pumpkin!! WOW!

The Bingham family at the Pumpkin patch!!

Brett's first wagon ride with his pumpkins!!! What fun he had!!

This is the Pumpkin I want mommy!!

No, maybe I want THIS one!

As you can see, Brett had a BLAST exploring at the pumpkin patch last weekend! It was a beautiful fall day so after picking out our pumpkins we went to the Dexter Cider Mill and Brett got to taste his first donut too - YUM!

Started Clapping

On Saturday Brett started putting his hands together and clapping. Every chance he got that day he would stop and do it. It was so cute. On Sunday I got it on video. I know it's cliche but it really feels like he is growing up before our eyes!

Later that day we had a fun adventure that I will post later this week....we went to the pumpkin patch and got cider and doughnuts at the Dexter Cider Mill.

Before Bath

It's been a while since I posted because I was catching up on things following our CA trip and I recently got back from a work trip to Toronto. Our little boy is getting so much more animated and continues to show us his wonderful personality everyday. He loves to explore both by crawling around and studying the detail of objects. He is not one to sit still in the same spot for very long and loves it when we take him out to see new places and things. The video below shows how excited Brett gets pre-bath time. Basically, all we have to say is the word "bath" and he lights up!

Brett's first flight!

We are back from L.A. after 5 sunny and busy days. Brett was a total prince on the plane! I was very anxious and nervous for the 4 hour flight because Brett likes to explore and change things up so 4 hours in a plane (on our laps) seemed impossible. He had so much fun though playing with his toys we brought, me walking him around the aisles, and handing out smiles to the flight attendants. We even had a vey nice older lady sitting next to him that didn't mind him crawling on her. When we landed, everyone said they thought he was so well behaved. I even had the flight attendant get him wings and said I must be so proud of him, which of course I was! I also learned one child equals 5 people in terms of luggage. Stroller...check, car seat.....check, diaper bag......check, toy bag......check. I think you get the idea. As my mom pointed out to me before we left, they do treat you pretty good in the airports. Plus, I now know where all the elevators are now.

Now for the tough part, the time change! Brett really struggled with the 3 hour difference which seemed to get worse every day. We had him in and out of the car too which seemed to not be a lot of fun for him. The fun parts though are when Brett and I went to the beach one day and explored the sand. He freaked me out when I looked away and turned back to see his mouth full of sand!! We also chilled at The Strand on Hermosa Beach where we did some good people watching. Maybe when he's older I can teach him to surf. The wedding was on Friday at 5:30 which was 8:30 EST so he was a little tired but he loved crawling around in Trump's big ballroom and seeing all kinds of new faces. The family even got a little dance in before I put Brett in his jammies to take him back to the hotel.

On the flight home Brett was a little under the weather so he slept most of the time. I'll have to tell him when he's older he shared a flight with a Detroit Tigers legend (Sparky Anderson) and the cast from ABC's home makeover.

I feel like we can take him anywhere now, though I am not ready for any flights across the Atlantic anytime soon. Maybe road trips are the way to go....the pace is a little slower and you can get out to stretch......and no elevators!