Brock Hanging out at Home

Here is Brock hanging out in his rocking chair. This is a rocker that my parents gave me when I was little.The booty shot - cute from the back......and the front!!!!!


Brock has had a very good week Jan 15 - 20, he saw his Dr. yesterday and weighed in at over 14 pounds!!! He is also working on sitting on his own - getting stronger each day. Last weekend Brock got to spend time with his Uncle Ross and Ross' friend Laura while mom, dad, Aunt Heather, and Sandy went to Joanna's going away party. Brock also got to go out dinner on 1/13 to Joe's Crab Shack - he can't wait to go back when he's a bit older so that he can dance with the waitresses.

Brock's Many Activities

Brock is working on sitting by himself - showing a bit of independence already!


Here is Brock in his Baby Einstein Activity Center - a very intense mind and body work out. What he's really thinking is "How do I get this thing in my mouth?" as that is where everthing seems to go these days!


Well it is about half way through January and Brock is already keeping all of his New Year's resolutions - growing bigger (into about 6 month clothes now)!; getting a tooth - we're working on it! Dad's on Tylenol patrol and Brock lets us know when he needs it...; and working out - Brock is putting all of his Christmas excercise equipment to good work, are any of you!!!!

Great Grandma Jemima Jermeland Johnson January 25, 1912 - January 3, 2006

Brock's maternal Great Grandma Jemima Johnson passed away on January 3, 2006. Brock got to meet his Great Grandma a few times, and on each occassion she remarked about what a cute boy he was and what a strong grip he has!

We are glad that we have some special photos of Brock with his Great Grandma Jemima, a wonderful caring person. She was a talented seamstress and a wonderful cook, and she enjoyed laughing, spending time with family, and shopping (like her daughters and granddaughters do)!

A poem for Grandma - author unknown - "Legacy of Love".

A wife, a mother, a grandma and great grandma too, This is the legacy we have from you.
You taught us love and kissed us good night, You gave us strength, you gave us might.
A stronger person would be hard to find, And in your heart, you were always kind.
You loved us all in one way or another, Not just as a wife not just as a mother.
For all of us you gave your best, Now the time has come for you to rest.
So go in peace, you've earned your sleep, Your love in our hearts, we'll eternally keep.

Brock and Grandpa Tom playing with his new flying bug book from the Okie's and the Scot. Grandma Linda and Great Aunt Jeanie


Brock chilling with his snowmen friends.


Brock had a great first Christmas spent with family and friends. He got to spend time with the Harbison's (Grandpa Tom, Grandma Jeanne, Aunt Heather, Uncle Ross and Vonz and Merle) at our house on the Friday before Christmas. We then made a trip to Harcourt for Christmas with Grandma Linda, Papa Damon and Aunt Marilyn. The Douglas' and Cormack's also came to celebrate. Brock also made a special trip to the Gowrie Care Center where he got se spend some time with his Great Grandmother Jemima and friend Lucille Peterson.


We then came back to Des Moines and spent the week having fun with Grandma Jeanne, Grandpa Tom, Aunt Heather, Uncle Ross, the Jackson's from Denver (Aunt Jane, Uncle Russ, cousins Adam and Ben), Aunt Sue from Oklahoma and cousins Aaron, Addie and their significant others Katy (thanks for the fruitcake from Scotland!) and Michael from Switzerland and California respectively. Brock had a great time and loved all the attention and wonderful gifts he received.

Now that everyone has gone home Jay and I think Brock is probably experiencing socializing withdrawal!