We gave Branson the choice of sleeping in his pack n play or the big boy bed at the cabin and he chose the big bed.  He only got up once, right after I put him down and slept until 6:30 the next morning.  We bought him a mattress today so he is officially out of the crib.  He seems excited about it and we keep telling him that the baby will be in a crib not him.  I can’t believe he is so grown up already – when did that happen?!

Branson is 2-1/2 going on 5!  He will be moving into his big boy bed within the next week.  He is almost potty trained so this will make it easier for him to use the potty by himself.  He is still enjoying his gym class and had fun when Grandma went with him last week.  He is talking A LOT and saying the funniest things.  He likes to tell people about the baby in mama’s tummy.  He also likes to hold his stethoscope up to mama’s belly and listen for the brother.  He is really enjoying our fenced in backyard – it has been a blessing!

We just had our baby shower/celebration on Sunday and had beautiful weather.  The kids enjoyed the bouncer, bubbles, chalk, and decorating their hard hats.  Daddy bbq’d hot dogs and hamburgers for our party.  We had a lot of fun with our family and friends.  We’d like to thank Sandra and Roxanne for their help with hosting as well as Audra, Robin, Grandma, & Great Aunt Janice for bringing some yummy food.  …and thank you Daddy for your help, too.