James in July

James is getting close to 4 months! He's really cooing, smiling, grabbing and growing!
Grandpa B and Grandma B (Grandpa Kim's parents) sent us a cradle that has been in Grandpa B's family since he was a child! Grandpa Kim slept in it and Mama, too.

James has just learned to really turn over from his back to his stomach. Here he is asleep on his tummy after turning over - turning makes a guy tired!

Fun July

The boys are doing well! Some fun recent pictures:

Playing in sandbox from Grandpa Kim with friends (both girls) Noah (almost 5) and Hazel (almost 3).

Brandt Family Weekend

We had a great time at La Push, WA to celebrate Aunt Anna's 30th birthday (Aug. 12th) and her boyfriend, Bradley's 30th birthday (July 20th).

Watching little fish in the stream catch bugs that Uncle Ben is throwing to them.

The four men in the Brandt girls' lives. Joe (Amy's boyfriend), Michael (Lena's fiance), Jonathan (the best looking one), Bradley (Anna's boyfriend).Uncle Ben caught a steelhead that he baked for our supper!

4th of July

James celebrated his first fourth of July with a special hat from Ellie's friend, Tara. We had a great time celebrating with Ellie's family on Lake Tapps with the boys having a great time watching fireworks (Grandpa Kim held James who slept through most of them).
David and Benjamin love "playing" the piano. David is starting to carry a tune when singing so maybe someday he and Daddy can do a duet.



James can now roll on his side and stand in his exersaucer. His favorite thing to play with is still his playmat with toys dangling that he can hit and grab.
James has had thrush for awhile with it coming and going as we try different ways to get rid of it. Now we're trying Gentian Violet which is supposed to be very effective, but stains purple! Hence, the purple lips. Hopefully, it will totally get rid of the thrush.