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Brooks first Christmas Performance

Gavin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:20:01 +0000

Brooks rang a bell for the children’s Christmas music service this year at church. It was a lot of fun for him. He loved his red bell and knew he had to wait to ring it. Not a small feat for a two year old.

We were/are quite proud of our little man.

Family Reunion 2011 & Young Reception

Gavin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:51:38 +0000

We have had a whirlwind of a weekend going down the grandpa’s farm for the Richardson family reunion. We got down for the fish fry which was held a few hours earlier due to some important football game, the result of which we will not discuss here. Good times hanging with the family. Skipped the actual reunion part to make it to our friend Davey’s Alabama wedding reception. It was good to meet his wife Lindsey again (met her a few years back when they were dating while we were both in Dallas). She looked great and and Davey looked much like Davey should. The kiddos had a blast playing together. A few photos:

More Photos in our November Photoset

Day at the Aquarium

Gavin — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:18:13 +0000

We spent the day with some of our friends who have kids the same age as Brooks (they’d be our friends regardless of, it is just easier) on a road trip to the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. We saw lots of cool fish, pet some stingrays, searched for some butterflies and more. We then played outside & walked across the pedestrian bridge to Coolidge Park to rid the Carousel & play in the grass some more. A little dinner after the walk back & some dancing to the music on the river and we were headed home… Exhausted..

Brooks Birthday Bash!

Gavin — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 03:30:37 +0000

Our little man had his official 2 Years Birthday today. We had it at First Baptist Church in Hendersonville which has a cool indoor playground/climbing thing that goes up two stories. Their party staff was excellent to us as well. Brooks was excited with the Thomas the Train theme as well, it’s his favorite these days.

Brooks & the Jumpy Seat : February Milestones

Gavin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:27:21 +0000

These last few weeks we’ve had a couple of milestones of epic proportion in the Richardson household. Yes, Noah was born which we are all very grateful for. Brooks got to meet his new partner in crime a few days after birth when he returned from a networking business trip to Savannah, GA.

Brooks has started eating solid foods. We actually did this over at Shawn & Tiff’s house.. not sure why their house, guess if it got nasty.. anyways. Brooks has also started what seems to be his new love for the Jumping Seat. Honestly, I’d be pretty stoked if they made an adult version of that chair. Its hard to think someone wouldn’t like it.

Can also check out our February Photographs Set.

too Cute : Brooks playing with fav Blanket

Gavin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:30:55 +0000

here is some cute fun with Brooks. he’s taken a liking to this knit blanket his Aunt Tiffany made for him. it makes for some good play time. Who knew!

so if you are in need of some cuteness factor or a pick-me-up today, this should fit the bill for ya.

Brooks Playing Around with Fav Blanket from Gavin Richardson on Vimeo.

Our Boys Christmas Present

Gavin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:27:21 +0000

We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!! Ours was quite good with the little man in tow. Went down to “Nana & Grandpa’s” house in Birmingham where we spent a few days and Christmas morning, then back home to meet up with some of the Foster Clan (which is always a raucous time).

Christmas morning was highlighted with Brooks showing off his newest skill of rolling over. Yes, we celebrate these small milestones. This was his first successful unassisted rolling over since he was 2 weeks old when he did it for the doctor (we call that a lucky first attempt). This time he did it for Grandpa, so apparently he likes to show off for others, but not so much for us.

Anyways, its a cute video with my dad playing around with Brooks, a few farts, laughable moments, & our celebratory developmental milestone of rolling over.

Brooks Rolls Over : Christmas Day 2009 from Gavin Richardson on Vimeo.

Brooks meets Santa

Gavin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:57:08 +0000

today we took Brooks over to Rock Castle for a little meet up with Santa. he seemed rather disinterested in this person wearing red. he did however seem quite interested in a team of people wearing crimson red later in the afternoon.

more photos in our december photo set

Richardson Family Reunion 2009

Gavin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:49:22 +0000

went hanging out halloween weekend & the first sunday of november for my annual family reunion. this was the first time that lil’ Brooks was able to meet Great Granddad Brooks, whom he’s named after. we had a great time staying over at the farm and hanging out with my cousins/aunts/uncles & siblings. good times. here’s a little photo slideshow

Adventures in Parenting : Why I Know he’s My Son

Gavin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:35:40 +0000

Adventures in Parenting : How I know this is My Son from Gavin Richardson on Vimeo.