Corvallis trips in late June and July

Brandon and I went to Corvallis in late June to visit my parents.  We arrived Friday afternoon after Brandon fell asleep in the car for one hour.  Unfortunately, we have discovered that when Brandon naps in the car even it is only for about an hour he will not nap at all the rest of the day (which ultimately equals a very tired Brandon by the end of the day).  Brandon loves running around my parent’s huge house.  He explores each room and of course makes a mess wherever he goes!  He also loves our family Labrador Callie who is now 13 years old.  Callie is so good around Brandon and is patient with him even when he pulls her hair and tries to sit on her.  Brandon loved going on a walk with Callie in the neighborhood and proudly held her leash.

Brandon and Callie

Brandon, Callie, and Gramsie on a walk

Loving his swing!

Brandon loves taking Callie on a walk on the leash 

My sweet boy at Wild Cat Park in Corvallis

Brandon had so much fun at Wild Cat Park

Brandon is now so much more agile in climbing up on chairs and getting to things.  It is amazing how he can change so quickly with his gross motor skills.  Brandon also has been going down stairs standing up (not crawling down on his belly) and holding onto the hand rail.  It makes me really nervous because my parent’s stairs are pretty steep but Brandon is doing great with it on his own. 

Our trip in July was so much fun.  Brandon and I got to spend three nights in Corvallis and the weather was much warmer.  We went to parks and took Brandon to Otter Beach (a huge outdoor pool with slides and sprinklers).  Otter Beach was so much fun for Brandon.  It’s perfect for younger kids.  He is so good in the water and loves it.  He went down the two smaller slides over and over again and even did not mind getting his face wet.  My mom and I were exhausted though after just an hour and 15 minutes of watching him.

Brandon running around my parent's house with his bread

My sweet happy boy playing with Gramsie 

Brandon and Sean walking in downtown Corvallis

Family shot at Walnut Park

Brandon and mommy when Brandon was 19 1/2 monts

Swinging happily at Wild Cat Park

Sean came down to Corvallis for the weekend in July after he got done with work and we got to go golfing together at Trysting Tree in Corvallis while my mom watched Brandon.  It was really nice getting away together for a few hours.  I had not golfed for 2 years (since before  Brandon was born) and actually did pretty well!

Brandon has become so verbal now at 19 ½ months.  He is stringing two words together.  He kept saying “bye bye doggie” to Callie and “let’s go.”  Brandon can point now to almost all of his body parts.  He is really comprehending well and is trying to learn how to put his shoes on on his own.  Brandon has also began giving kisses (especially to Daddy who loves to request them).  It is really cute and he will kiss us on the lips.  He also loves to give kisses to baby doll and hugs.