With only six more games to go in the regular season and a wild card bid at stake, every game is do or die. So, on Saturday night, we decided at the last minute to head downtown to catch a big came against St. Louis. After Brooks' first attempt to scalp tickets, we gave in and bought real tickets up in left field (some of the "worst" in the park). It was a sell out crowd and once Brooks got used to all the noise, he had a great time.
Brooks loved his first major league baseball game and stayed awake until we were heading home at 9:30! He didn't want to miss a play or a chance to wave at all the people sitting around us. Although the Rockies didn't pull it out that night, we had a great time - it was definitely a night to remember!
At eight months, Brooks loves "waving" his hands, clapping and playing peek-a-boo. I'm not sure where he learned the peek-a-boo, but he loves to play with napkins, clothes, dishtowels and blankets! it's pretty cute.
He is eating well, but had his first alergic reaction this month...to formula! We have since found a kind that he will tolerate (he's not alergic to milk thank goodness) and just in time for his eight month birthday he finally decided that he would take a bottle again after a three week bottle boycott! At the doctor, Brooks weighed in at 18 lbs 15 oz - still the 50th % despite everyone who meets him saying that he is "a big baby!"
This month, Brooks also got his first "cold" and his first viral rash. Luckily for Brooks and me, Richard knows how to handle all the medical mysteries that are thrown at us, keeping me calm and Brooks healthy.
On Saturday, we planned a pool party for family and friends to meet Brooks. While we didn't step outside, it was still great to see everyone! Brooks especially enjoyed playing with his new buddy, Andrew Martin.
