Thanksgiving

This year we celebrated Thanksgiving with the Baldwin family the Sunday before Thanksgiving. We had lunch at Grand and Pops condo and watched the Cowboy game. After the game, we went to visit Grandma Florence at her nursing home. She seemed really excited to see all of us, even though we were quite the show.

On Thanksgiving day, we headed to my brother's house to have Thanksgiving with them. My dad was able to join us for lunch before heading off to the Cowboy game, and my sister and her family were in California with her in-laws. Mrs. Thurmond (Jackie's mom) once again prepared a delicious Thanksgiving lunch. She truly is an amazing cook and we love the opportunity to get to indulge in all she prepares!

And this was Brooke's first Thanksgiving at a little over 2 months old!!



Adorable Carter
Blake on Grand's computer...surprise!
Dad and his sweet daughter

Ben and Carter drawing on the Cars table
Pops and Brooke
Brooke meeting Grandma Florence for the first time
Ben and Pops in a serious conversation
Mmmm....Pops must of said something thought provoking
Most of the Baldwin clan with Grandma Florence

I didn't take many pictures at the Anglin Thanksgiving =(

Bryce, Mrs. Thurmond, and Brooke
Jackie and Brooke

Blake's True Passion

Anyone who knows Blake, knows he loves the computer. I walked into the office today and found this. Makes for great office art.

Happy Birthday Dad!

The boys and I made Brent a cake for his birthday. They really enjoyed it!! Blake got a little crazy with the sprinkles!

Cheese...

Ben's Thanksgiving Feast

Ben's class had a Thanksgiving Feast. They made turkeys out of apples, marshmallows, a candy corn, and raisins. They also donated food to a local food pantry and got to put their can goods in a shopping basket and walk it down to the main school gathering site. Each kid had a vest and a turkey visor to wear but of course Ben would have nothing to do with it.




Ben and his buddy Jacob

Baldwin Family Pictures

Since there was another addition to the Baldwin family this year, we had another Baldwin photo shoot. I must admit (at least for me) I felt more comfortable and relaxed than I expected. Pictures stress me out in a major way, but I had no expectations for my kids this year. I had a 2 month old which you never know what will hold and the boys and pictures are always crazy. It pleasantly turned out well. Here are a few....

Brooke's Second Month

Brooke's second month of life involved her taking in her surroundings and her first interaction. At 6 weeks she gave us a real, intentional smile. It was so sweet and fun to see her first interaction with us. Her brothers continued to show her lots of love and affection. Ben was still providing Brooke with many kisses. It really surprised me how much the boys were into her. They were always so happy to greet her in the mornings and show her all the things they were up to. She enjoyed watching her bear mobile on the pack-n-play changing table and also the mobile in her bed. She would be entertained for a long time with these. She continued to be a very good sleeper. Usually going from 11 till 6 am!

Two Month Stats
11.6 lbs - 75%
22.3 in - 75%
15 in head - 50%

I had to capture the ridiculous size bow I put on her at 2 months. Decided I needed to wait till her head was a little bigger for this bow! It was the only hot pink bow I had but still a little large.

I love sleeping pics!

Just the diaper. Reminds me a little of a picture I have of Blake at this age, although I think she looks a lot more like Ben.

One of many kisses

Brothers helping out with bath time


Check out the big belly
Watching the bear mobile


Sleeping in her bassinet while striking a pose
Watching her mobile in her bed
Nap time with Dad's nasty feet a little too close to my baby


Sweet kiddos....everyone was in their underwear/diaper

First time in her big swing....I finally brought it downstairs
Also means first nap in her swing