Chronology of A TruDog

6 Days

(Altus, OK)

1 Week

(Altus, OK)

2 Weeks

(Altus, OK)

3 Weeks

(Altus, OK)

4 Weeks

(Altus, OK)

2 Months

(Altus, OK)

3 Months

(Lubbock, TX)

4 Months

(Montgomery, AL)

5 Months

(Montgomery, AL)

Five Months!

Truie turned 5 months old yesterday!!!  Here are a few things he is doing:

rolling over front to back
putting his pacifier in by himself
taking 1 bottle of formula a day
noticing Harley the Cat for the first time
having stare-downs with Harley the Cat
giving Harley the Cat the blink-look-away
really annoying Harley the Cat
loving his Jumperoo
trying to put everything in his mouth
smiling all the time!
laughing if we're funny enough...
wearing cloth diapers
having Bible time with Momma every day
being smooched senseless
not sleeping through the night...*sigh* :)

Some pics, since that's really all you want anyway :)

5  Months - with Dosy

Party hat.  We must wear it while playing.

...until we don't want to anymore.

Schnuggles with Momma

"Oh, Momma...I so tired..."

Uncle Jordan, Aunt Keisha & Cousin Gabriel Visit

My youngest brother, Jordan, freshly minted from the Naval Basic Training Camp, has been transporting his family and all their Earthly belongings via U-Haul to the Jacksonville area over the last couple of days.  We are so glad they decided to stop by and see us on the way!!  Truett was happy about it too, despite the conspicuous lack of charming Tru smile.  How in the world did I miss the Gabriel/Truett photo op??

 

 

But if you’re jonesin’ for some smiling Tru pics, here you go!

As the Dust Settles

As of last night, we hit a big milestone:  we are officially moved in - all of the boxes are unpacked and everything is pretty much where it it’s supposed to be.  This does wonders for our peace of mind.  Even Truett seems more at peace with his new home:

I must caveat that last picture with this piece of advice:  Never take a picture of a sleeping baby in a perfectly quiet room.  When the silence was split by what had to be the loudest camera shutter sound ever, he absolutely came out of his skin – good thing he was strapped in to that seat!

 

Today, Truett bears the emblem of the Texas Rangers so he can show his Grandpa what a big fan he is!

 

 

So as Truett was showing off one of his outfits,

he decided to participate in a game we call “follow the weird noise maker that Daddy is holding”:

 

In Transit

Well folks, here we are in the great City of Lubbock. Our household goods delivery has been delayed almost a week so we’ll relax here with the Padres and enjoy some time with Jason’s family before we hit the road to Montgomery.

 

Tru is in a good mood before  his nap

 

“Ha ha! – Good one Bunny”

 

Sundays are meant for Gene Autry in this house – Tru is ready with his new boots and vest

 

..looking very excited:

 

 

That Gene Autry just wears a man out:

Tru's Big Weekend

This past weekend was a big one in the Brown household!  Rant Rabbie came to visit us for the first time in over 2 years...and she met Tru for the first time!  My parents and Aunt Ricke and Uncle Glen also came in to help us celebrate Abbie's birthday, Mother's Day, and Tru's baby dedication at church.  We had a great time, even if we were a little bit rushed.

Rant Rabbie and Tru finally meet!

Abbie's yummy birthday cake!

"Oh, Bunny - that was a good one!"

Tru receiving his Bible and certificate from Pastor Jeff

Photo op!

Granddad, Grammoo, Mama, Truey, Daddy, Rant Rabbie

Uncle Glen, Mama, Truey, Daddy, Aunt Ricke

Cutie Patootie

Chillin' with Daddy after a long day

My new play quilt from Mrs. Caraway!

I like to fall asleep on Mama.

Tummy time!

I like a good Pooh story after bath.

I can track my mobile now. :)

Play Date

With Tru as my sidekick, I have now started to be invited to play dates!  Most of my friends have 2-year-old girls...and Tru doesn't mind all the attention from the older ladies one bit.

Tara with Natalie's son Ethan, Tru and me, and Julie!

Julie and Tara watched Tru for me while I went to the doctor.  This is how Tru looks when Maddie sings "Jesus Loves Me" to him. :)