Wild and Crazy Month!!

Well this month has been a roller coaster of events so now that I finally have a free moment to pause and ponder, you can all enjoy the picture yearbook of things that have been happening. Here they are in no particular order:
1. Bryant, fresh from the womb, suffered from a rather severe umbilical cord infection called oomphalitis that in the United States only happens in about .2-.5% of births and has about a 10% mortality rate if caught early and 80% mortality rate if the infection had spread to the surrounding skin. Scary! Luckily we did catch it early and after a week of daily visits to the doctors office for antibiotic injections and 10 days of oral antibiotics afterwards the little guy did pull through without any problems
2. We went to Palm Springs!! It was great to see everyone again and catch up. Brooke had fun trying to learn how to swim after realizing she couldn't float without arm floaties and Bryant got to be the hot potato as he was passed among dozens of anxious arms. It was just an all around good time.
3. While in California Bryant and Olivia were begging and pleading to go to Disneyland for the first time and after much begging and pleading on their part, Brooke finally agreed to come along and show them the ropes:-) A fun day was had by all cause let's face it: It's impossible to get TOO much of the Magic Kingdom and their churros!!
4.Upon returning home and bringing Bryant back in for a check-up at the doctor's office, we were informed that he is now suffering from RSV which a chest x-ray revealed has also given rise to a slight case of pneumonia. The boy just can't catch a break! So for the past week or so he has had to endure 2-3 breathing treatments every day from the infamous nebulizer which he has actually done remarkably well tolerating. The one thing I know about this kid is he is definitely not a complainer. He still only cries when he is hungry or dirty and if we didn't have a chest x-ray confirming it, it would actually be quite difficult to believe he is even sick.
Needless to say our life over the past month has had it's share of ups and downs, but what's life without a little adventure right?

I'm a Wild and Crazy Guy!

Nothing better than taking a breather at the breastfeeding bench!



Bryant's inflamed belly button a few days after he started antibiotics. The infection was actually quite a bit worse a few days before this picture was taken


If your plastic play food is happy, how bad can life be:-)?

Brooke daydreaming she's in a meadow with Edward Cullen

Daddy and the Kids

Another Daddy and Kid

Sleepy child.......Happy Mom!!

Cool in the Pool!

Bryant's unfortunate foray into women's clothing. After dirtying his outfit on the road without a backup, Olivia was kind enough to loan him this purple number from the spring line.

Brooke's favorite funny face!

Brooke mourning Uncle Scott's departure from Palm Springs

Brooke and Taylor showing their mutual disdain for posed photos

Nothing better than a little cuddle time with "Grandpa O"

Fun with the Great Grandparents

Olivia and Grandpa O's matching hat styles

"I gotta get me one of these!"

Taking a little breather in the pool

The smiley Griffeths!

Erin and her new beau James.

"What is the minimum age to go on Safari?"

These are the moments

Who's imitating who?

Show me a fountain and I'll show you a playground

I love these stiff horses with the metal bars impaling their midsection

Mommy/Daughter pic!

Brooke counseling Olivia on what life holds in store.

Cinderella came up and just wouldn't leave until she got a picture with Brooke

Great Grandparents O'Bryant

I love Aunt Erin!

Smiley girls!

Bryant kickin back with Jessie

Shan, Erin and Mom

"I love these new hip oxygen bars!"

"Why do you keep pointing that flashy thing at me?"

"I love my little Bro!"

Happy Family!

He Pees like a Pro!!

So it's been awhile since our last post as we have been trying to get our life back into some sort of order, but now that I have a quick moment I thought I'd do an update and post some more pictures of our new addition. First, let me say that one lesson we've learned very quickly is that Bryant pees everywhere he can during a diaper change! Now you may think this is because of our relative inexperience with boys, but let me assure you that we do all we can to prevent it. The boy just has impeccable timing for turning on the faucet during his 2-3 second window of opportunity to exact maximum wettage and effect. Even during his circumcision he peed all over the doctor, which the doctor commented was probably the most pee he'd ever seen in all the circumcisions he had ever done. I think I'm even a tiny bit proud that he's able to do this on such a consistent basis. Needless to say we are continually adapting , and getting pretty good at rushing him to the bathtub after a diaper change.


But despite these adventures during his changing, Bryant still remains a very pleasant and good natured little guy. He still rarely cries (even though he has finally learned how to. It sounds like a little squawking bird) and is a fairly consistent sleeper usually sleeping about 3 1/2 hours at a time. He loves sleeping in his carseat and his swing and one of the fun extras we get when he sleeps is that he often smiles and laughs while he's dreaming, a couple times even letting out hearty chuckles. Brooke still loves to give him lots of hugs and kisses which he tolerates fairly well. Every now and then the ugly green head of jealousy will arise in big sister in the form of Brooke pinching his ear, nibbling on his toes, or even just conking him in the head, but most of the time she just wants to love him.


Anyway, we're loving our new life with little Bryant and here are some more pictures to enjoy!







That's right! My son.....wait for it.......dunking a basketball!!




First bath with Mr. Washcloth in place to protect him from any future humiliation.






Brooke really wanted to make a birthday cake for Bryant, so we made it together and had a little family party to welcome him home





Brooke getting ready for summer. She actually came out of her room after a nap fully dressed like this cause she wanted to go swimming so badly.




Bryant laughing while he sleeps









Is there any way I could drive and you ride in this portable bed/chair?






I wish these giants would stop picking me up all the time!




Mom, Bryant, and Big Sis









Finally my arms aren't compressed against my sides from Mom's infamous night swaddle




"So I put my lips together....and then what?"