Bath Time

Funny Games

The other day I came home and Brindi was waiting for me in the living room. Before I even had time to shut the door and put down my book bag she was dragging me to the couch telling me to sit down. She then proceeded to stand next to the wall near the front door and tells me to shut my eyes as she starts running at me full speed while giggling. Rewind...so this is a game that she and I created a couple months ago. One of us would sit on the couch and cover our eyes with our hands while the other would start from the wall and run through the living room at the other and when we somewhat collide I tickle her until she falls off the couch or if I am sitting on the couch I tickle her as I lift her above my head. She LOVES this game. It is so cute watching her cover her eyes and then cheat as she spreads her fingers in anticipation of me colliding with her and tickling her. It is so fun listening to her laugh and the excitement she has as we take turns running and covering our eyes. It was so fun playing with her and weird how so remembers these games especially since we have not played this one for a few weeks and before I could shut the door we were at it again as she says my turn, your turn, my turn as we switch positions for the next 20 minutes. Love being a dad!

Brindi's NEW Home

When Grammy and GrandDad came they brought a surprise for Brindi from her Aunt Amber. To say Brindi loves it would be understatement. She has pretty much lived in this little house. Everyone has had to play in it...and there have been some tight squeezes, with Joe, me, Brindi, and Brooke all having to be inside the house without our feet sticking out :). I still can't believe Amber took the time to make this for her. There is a place for her to hang the laundry, go fishing, pick the garden and the apple tree and orange tree. Brindi can take everything off and put it back on...it is pretty neat and I can't wait for Brooke to be big enough to play with Brindi. I think they are going to have a blast with this.This is when Joe looks at me and says, how come you don't make this like this and I reply, because I'm not supper woman like Amber. Thank you Amber, but like I said, I really can't believe you did this for her!

G&G Hancock Visit

Celeste's parents were able to come out this past week to see our new little girl and to help with out as we all transition into our new life. They were truly a blessing being able to help Celeste and I while also keeping Brindi busy.

The bedspread that Brooklyn is laying on was one of the things Sonja created and finished while she was visiting.
Grammy and Brindi Grandad and Brooklyn
Grammy and Brooklyn This is a picture that Brindi took of Grandad. Besides her thumb, she is a pretty good photographer. Grammy also brought Brindi a present. Can you guess what it was?....make up. What a cute couple of girls we have:) Celeste also decided to put her dad to work to earn his keep. Our funny basement corner was the task and the project kept her dad busy most of the week. I helped out a little but Pete did a great job. This corner has driven us nuts since we moved in because it was such a waste of space. After taking out a couple of walls,adding a couple of walls, a light, and a door...we now have a very functional closet and a lot more family room space!!! All we have left to do is pretty much sand and paint!

Brooke

Brindi has transitioned really well so far and loves to hold and kiss her little sister and tells Brooke everyday that she loves her.

Brooke and her Daddy.

We have forgotten how small they really are. Such a cute little girl! We have really been blessed.

One of the thousands of kisses Brindi has already showered Brooke with:)

Brooklyn Claire

We welcomed Brooklyn Claire Lovell into our family this morning. Can I just say, I love being a Dad! What a strong and emotional feeling it is to watch one of your own come into the world. It is one of the best feelings I have ever experienced and one that cannot be explained but can only be experienced.
Brooklyn arrived around 8:15 AM this morning after a long night of contractions for Celeste. She came quick after the epidural was administered (1 hr 45 min) and weighed in at 7 lbs 4 oz and stretched to 20 inches in length. Mom and baby are doing well.