Is It Finally Fall??

It has been fall-ish for about the last week here in Southern California and we are loving every second of it! We have been spending so much time outside because we can actually be outside without sweating! It's the small things in life. We have been wearing jackets and shoes and long pants...who would have thought this day would ever come. With the cooler weather, we have been able to go to the park and go on walks which we haven't been able to do consistently for a while. I miss it! Today we went on a run as a family...now that tells you a little something about how much we love fall! It was great...the weather was perfect and it was so nice to escape the confines of our apartment for a little bit before Brayden's nap. So here are some photos of us enjoying fall from the last few days!

My two favorite boys!

The red "bubbles" at Target are obviously the highlight of the shopping trip!

Playing Peek-a-Boo!

Running inside to get warm!

So there you have it! I absolutely LOVE the cooler weather and Brayden does too...we spend so much more time outside! We are all happy campers here in the Sentelle house!

Talking Machine!

I posted about Brayden talking a while back and thought I would give an update. He is saying new words all the time and now we really need to watch what we say around him. AKA no curse words! We might need to start a curse jar now and then maybe by the time Brayden is ready for college, we would have enough money to put him through without taking loans! Or we can do the right thing and stop cussing. Eh...it's a tie! Just kidding people!

Anyways, here are some new words he has been saying as of late:
-cracker
-nice
-wawa for water
-auntie
-turtle
-cup
-pasta
-milk
-fish
-cat...and he "meows"
-waffle

He also growls like a lion every time he sees a lion or if we talk in a deep voice. I don't think that counts as a word but it sure makes us laugh! 

He is learning so much and so fast! It is so fun to hear him say a new word and that happens almost every day. I am sure there are words Brayden says that I am forgetting to type but I can always update the post.

Wordless Wednesday!

I am waiting for the day that the fall season actually begins and I need to start dressing Brayden in pants and a jacket. Until then, we will make our park trips in shorts and a t-shirt like we did today!

It was getting a little chilly so I have high hopes that we will be in jackets very soon!!

It's November Mother Earth!!!

We are six days into November and it is still so friggin' hot!! Yesterday it was in the high 80s so staying in our hot apartment was not an option! Since we don't have a backyard, we went to my parents house. Immediately, we went outside to play with a huge bowl of water. Using cups to fill up and then empty out...so fun! 

Apparently that just wasn't cutting it for him so he headed out to the front yard to play with the water hose! Clearly it was time for swim trunks!

It started like this...playing with the hose with his friend (my parents neighbor)..

and ended like this! Laying flat in the puddle of water that had gathered on the sidewalk! He was LOVING it!

After some inside time, we went back to his favorite thing, the water! He also has a new favorite thing, brushing his own teeth. Crazy child!

On a side note, time changes suck! This was even supposed to be the good one where we gain an hour of sleep. Well try telling that to a toddler. Nope! He was good and awake at 6 am and it looks like 6:30 is his new official wake-up time. Yikes! Pouring my large cup of coffee now...

Truly a Great Weekend

It seemed like it had been forever since I had seen my sister when it had actually only been a little over a month. She felt the same way too. It's a little crazy how much she is my best friend and I am so unbelievably happy that she has been in town this weekend. Obviously, her boyfriend came with her and that is even better! Love them!! 

So while they have been here, I have been spending lots of time away from my computer. She leaves early Tuesday morning so I need to get all the quality sister time I can before then! I went with her last night to a "holiday" tradition that started over 21 years ago called "Fakesgiving." Sounds a little strange but it was amazing!! She started going to Fakesgiving at a good friends house over 6 years ago and has never missed the celebration. Basically, it is the Thanksgiving holiday with all the food, beverages, and family/friends you could ask for but in the beginning of November. This way, all the friends are able to come because they aren't tied up with family parties and everyone still gets to spend the holiday together. Amazing!! They are seriously brilliant! We had such a good time and it was so fun to visit all of my sister's friends as well.

Today was definitely more laid back and by that I mean we didn't really leave the couch all day. We were slightly exhausted. Especially because Brayden didn't understand the time change and decided to wake up an hour early on top of the time being different. He was awake at 6 am. Yikes! That is never good when you didn't fall asleep until after 1:00 am. We were able to keep our eyes open enough to watch football and then even more quality family time was spent tonight with my dad's side of the family. We ate delicious food, again, and watched MNF while Brayden entertained everyone. 

It has been a weekend for the record books! I love spending time with my sister and since she moved to San Francisco early this year, I don't get to see her on the daily basis that I was used to. I will be sad when she leaves on Tuesday but at least she will be back for the real Thanksgiving and we will be stuffing our faces again before I know it!

Oh and one really exciting thing? Brayden is saying so many new words and one of them is "Auntie." Samantha was so beyond excited, she might have cried! It was so super cute!

He was having such a great time sticking his hands in the cold spa!

He put his hand right in front of the hose and got soaked...

And he thought it was really funny!

He was making clicking sounds to call the birds!

I really love his blue eyes!

Family...love them! This is 4 generations!

As you can tell, Brayden has had a pretty good weekend too! I will be back probably on Tuesday. Although depressed because my sister will be gone, I will post about the rest of her visit and an update on the rest of us!

15 Month Stats

Finally!! The last time we tried to go in for Brayden's 15 month wellness check, Brayden had a fever and threw up on me the night before. Apparently, they don't do a wellness check when they aren't "well." Who knew!?! Today we went back to the doc for his 15 month wellness check now that he is actually well. It was all good news! He is developing right on track and looks healthy as ever! Just what every mother wants to hear!

Height: 31 inches, just below 50th percentile. Weight: 24 lbs. 50th percentile

Unfortunately, after all the good news, it was time for shots. Brayden had to get 4 shots this time! Poor little guy! 

This appointment was a little different then his previous appointments. Brayden hated every part! Normally he doesn't mind getting his temperature taken, ears checked, eyes checked and tummy felt. This time, Brayden started crying before the doc even put the thermometer under his arm. Yikes! Talk about breaking a momma's heart! 

When we left the office, Brayden was back to his normal self and I am hoping we don't have any reactions to his shots. As for now, I am incredibly happy that I have a healthy little boy!

Two Costumes...One Cute Boy!!

Brayden was lucky enough to have TWO costumes this year and they were both absolutely adorable! I mean...come on!!

Brayden went Trick-orTreating for the first time this year and well, it wasn't his favorite thing! He was quiet at each house we went to and then he started to cry. That was our cue to head home! We only made it to 4 houses but that was enough. He looked adorable and everyone loved his costumes! And surprisingly, Brayden loved his costumes too. I really thought he was going to rip that dragon hood right off but he didn't even try. 

I think next year will be even better and hopefully he is more social by then and won't cry while Trick-or-Treating!