Cousin Brayden Visits

Mommy and Carly chillin by the pool

Brayden having a ball in the pool

CUTE CUTE CUTE!!!

Carly's first trip to the zoo. She must have been bored. ;o)

Nanna and Brayden on the train at the zoo

My nephew Brayden has been staying with Mama and Daddy since Monday, and Carly has had lots of firsts while he has been visiting. She has gotten to wear her first swimsuit, and she has gotten to go to the zoo for the first time. She has also learned a new trick! She discovered, by accident I think, that she could make a popping noise with her mouth and tongue. She has figured out how to do it over and over again. After she does it, she is so proud of herself - she just grins and grins. She can even be prompted to do it if you do it to her! Our little girl is so smart, already. ;o) I have a video of her doing it, but it is on Mama's memory card so I will have to get that from her later and post it. Hopefully I can catch her on mine sometime soon.

Mama and I took Brayden and Carly to the Kamper Park Zoo in Hattiesburg today. It was H-O-T, but I think Brayden really enjoyed it, especially the train ride. Carly was oblivious to the whole experience - she slept! However, that was great. She really is a good traveler. I am scared for the 2nd baby b/c she has been so good. We may be cursed next go round!!! After our trip to the zoo, we were all hot so we decided to come home and get in Brayden's blow up pool at Nanna's house. The water was still a bit cold for me and Carly so we just sat in the yard and let him splash us.

I will share some pictures from our time while Brayden was here. He goes home tomorrow. He has missed his Mommy and Daddy, and I am sure they have missed him too! We will be looking forward to his next visit b/c he is such a sweet cousin! Anytime Carly cries he says, "It's ok, Carly, don't be sad!"