Doctor's Report

Yesterday I took Branson for his 2 year well child check up. Dr. Cardwell said that he looked great! I asked him about a few "concerns" and he said not to worry about any of them. One of my "concerns" is that Branson can not undress himself. Dr. Cardwell asked if he could do other fine and gross motor skills and I said yes. He said well then... lets consider this a gift! He said that so many kids figure it out and then keeping clothes on them becomes a problem... he said not to worry and that Branson would figure it out in time. Branson's new stats are as follows:
Height: 34 inches (50%)
Weight: 25lbs (25%)
Head: 50% I don't remember the figure.

Dr. Cardwell said that Branson gained a little more weight than he would have liked over this 6 month period (we are talking a pound here!) He said that he would prefer Branson to stay around 10-15%. Who knew my tiny boy needed to start watching his weight already! Brandon was not real happy about this news and said that "Branson is just fine and is not going to be a fat kid and how dare the doctor say..." (simmer down Dada!!) So, doctor recommends switching to 1% or skim milk - Dada says "NO WAY!!! 2% is as low as we go!" (*side note - Brandon HATES skim milk and even 1% - before Branson came along that's all I bought and Brandon thinks it is white water so needless to say he has been thrilled over the last year with me actually buying MILK! Now his reasons are slipping away from him and he is a little perturbed!) Anyhow, Doc said Branson is doing great in all areas and he'll see us next year! (you gotta love it that we don't have to go every three months anymore!)

*oh and NO SHOTS at this visit!!! Branson was very excited!

Tappan, Branson Tappan!

Branson got his tux this weekend for Courtney's wedding so of course we had to try it on! It fits perfectly, which could be slightly concerning since the wedding is still about 4 months away,

but Branson doesn't grow very fast and I think (hopefully) that it will be just right!

The girls won't be able to resist this boy!

Yard Work

We did some yard work too! Of course you can't work outside without enjoying some watermelon!

Tractor Papa

This weekend Branson and I went down to spend the weekend with my family while Brandon went fishing. Friday we helped with some work around the property and then Saturday painted the barn in preparation for my sister's upcoming wedding. Branson brought his tractor with him and became quite the proficient driver! We even took the governor off and let him fly in 2nd gear! He was quite a helper and followed Tractor Papa everywhere! I will post a video soon!

Choo Choo Ride

Brandon, Ryon, Will and I went to continue the birthday celebration on Sunday at Williamson County Regional Park where they have a small train. Branson had a great time.

More Fun!

After the party, we came back to the house and set up our new pool!! (Thanks Ryon and Will) Branson absolutely loved the water as well as all his other new toys!

It's a Party!!!!

This weekend was Branson's 2nd Birthday! We had a great time with friends and family celebrating at the park!!!

Of course there was cake and presents too! Nonna made the awesome Mickey Mouse choo-choo cake! Delicious!

Nana and Papa bought Branson this awesome tractor and it was a big hit with all the kids!

The kids enjoyed a little time in the lake!

Mickey couldn't come to the party personally so he sent Donald Duck instead!