The Brosseaus: August 2008

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Between the Hedges

Gooooo Dawgs... Sic Em... woof woof woof... were the words that came from little Philip's mouth as he cheered on his favorite team, the #1 Bulldogs at his very first game on August 30th, 2008! I think a tear even rolled down his daddy's cheeks as he held his firstborn son and we all watched our team take the field between the hedges in Sanford Stadium! We cheered on our Bulldogs to a victory against Georgia Southern that day... and everyone around said that little 4 month old Philip was "the smallest one they had ever seen in the stadium." What can I say... Phil was one proud daddy! We then even took Philip down to the field where he got to meet Hairy Dog, sit on the real hedges, and get his picture up on the Jumbo Tron screen twice as the fans cheered for what we say was the cutest baby in all of Sanford Stadium! It was a wonderful day... as it was not only Philip's first GA football game but it was also his Gigi's birthday and his uncle Blake's birthday the day before. We of course celebrated it in style wearing nothing else but Red and Black! Happy Birthday Gigi and Blake... we love you both very much!

Go Dawgs... woof woof woof!

Happy Birthday Gigi... now let's break it down to that music at my first tailgate!

Daddy... when are you going to feed me some of that Zaxbys?!

Mommy... can we take Texie into the game too?

Daddy... I am officially ready to go into the game... let's hit it - I want to meet UGA VII

This football stuff rocks... and I must say... the club level is the way to go!

Cheering on our Dawgs... as they take the field... #1 in the Nation!

Daddy... what are you doing - I can't see the game from this angle... now where is Knowshon?!

Mommy... are you really making me get a picture in front of the Red Coat Band... couldn't we do a cooler shot with my boys on the field in the background instead?! I have a reputation here...

Here I am just chillin' with my cousins Katie, Blair and Jason... now don't hold out on me - what do you have in those cups?!

Me, my daddy and his buddy Tyson

Go Dawgs!

Four... get those hands up Bulldog fans for the 4th quarter.... we're taking this one to a victory and to heck with Ga Southern!

Daddy... I love the hedges and all... but do you think you could remove my wedgy

What's up Hairy Dog... how bout' getting me on that field with you to get some real pictures with Coach Richt and the team?!

No, not where's UGA VII... where is J. Philip Brosseau the III?!

... Oh, there I am!

Mommy and Daddy... this was so fun... now let's talk... when is the next game?! I am only 4 months old and I am already a bulldog at heart! Go DAWGS!

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Goodnight Moon

On, August 27, Philip's 4 month birthday... he moved into his crib for his first night of sleep as a big boy in his own room. And for those of you who have been to our house - you know that Philip's nursery is directly across from our room; so he literally moved only about 10 feet into his crib in his room from the bassinet in our room. But what can I say... it was still an emotional night by all - Phil and I were both crying after I rocked him to sleep reading "Goodnight Moon" and then singing our forever favorite song, "Jesus loves me." My little boy is growing up!

Philip's Noah's Ark Nursery

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And to end Philip's 4 month birthday... he even decided to roll over all by himself for the first time (from his tummy to his back and then back to his tummy which is a big milestone for little ones). However, after he rolled over twice in a row on his rainforest playmat, he definitely got upset as he wasn't sure what had just happened. And for those of you who have children, you will probably relate to the fact that by the time I was able to run and get my camera to kodak this unforgettable moment, he was screaming his little head off. But what can I say... I am so proud of my little boy - words can't even describe it. I love you Philip!

Ready... set... go... Roll over

What in the world just happened...

Will someone please get this dang monkey out of my face... I am in the middle of a crisis here!

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Wild, Wild West

To end our wonderful summer... we took a family vacation for 8 days with my family (though we missed my brother Brad and Britt and my two precious nieces Alli and Boots due to school starting for the girls) and Lydia's family to my brother Blake and Lydia's vacation home in Driggs, Idaho! We flew into Jackson Hole and went over the pass that took us to the fabulous Dreamcatcher Ranch... though if you have seen it you would more likely call it a "Lodge" as it is amazing! Words can't even begin to describe the beauty of the Grand Tetons, sunsets overlooking the mountains & rivers and the beautiful wildlife that roam as far as your eyes can see! All that can be said is that our God... creator of all is truly amazing! We of course had an unbelievable time and Philip loved his first trip out west! We did it all... from riding the Dreamcatcher ski lift to the top of the Grand Targhee Mountain overlooking the Tetons, dancing at Music on main, and golfing to sight-seeing at Yellowstone National Park, huckleberry milkshakes and relaxing with the ones we love while watching the sunset... it was unforgettable!! Thank you so much Blake and Lyd... we love you so much and can't wait for our next trip out to the Dreamcatcher Ranch (and I promise before that time comes... I will teach Phil how to shut the refrigerator door)!

The whole crew

This is the view looking out the window at Blake and Lyd's house...

Uncle Blake and sweet Aunt Lyd

After this picture... please put me down - I am ready to go climb that mountain

And Mommy... since I am a all grown up now... we really need to talk about all these photo shoots!

Seriously!

Philip's first trip to Jackson Hole... The first purchase was of course nothing else but his very own cowboy hat from his Gigi! Afterall, this was his first trip out west... and he needed a cowboy hat! He was absolutely adorable in it and with his hat on he couldn't resist riding bison and of course playing under the famous Jackson Hole Elk Antler Arches.

Daddy... you can let me go... I got this one!

Just relaxing under the Elk Antler Arches with my mommy

Now don't let me fall into those antlers mommy... that might hurt

The next day of our trip, we took Philip on his first ski lift up 10,000 feet to the top of the Grand Targhee Mountain. He absolutely loved the ride and loved even more taking pictures at the top overlooking the amazing Grand Tetons. Isn't our God miraculous in his creations?

The Bucklers, Brosseaus and Horgers on top of the Grand Targhee Mountain

Grand Teton Mountains

Yeah.. this is fun... look how high up I am... now what do you think happens if I lift this bar?!

Our little family of three...

Me and my Gigi and my Papa Doc

Every morning Papa Doc, my dad, continued his vacation ritual and made homemade biscuits from scratch. This time however, he enjoyed making them with his favorite grandson Philip who was very serious about making biscuits... though Philip loved playing in the batter probably more than the biscuits... boys will be boys!

Papa Doc... don't drop that biscuit... I worked hard now on getting that one all rounded and ready to bake

Gigi... are you serious?...

... did you really just put dough on my nose?!

Our unforgettable journey to Yellowstone National Park... what a blast! I still can't get over it's beauty and the fact that live animals would just walk right next to your car and in the streets... it was crazy! The rivers, and waterfalls and mountains are simply breathtaking... Our God is amazing! Papa Doc was most impressed with Yellowstone as we never knew it until that day - but it has always apparently been a childhood dream of his to visit Yellowstone National Park as he used to sit and watch one of his favorite cartoons Yogi Bear as a little boy. So as a memory from the trip... Gigi and Papa Doc bought Philip his very own little black bear who he of course named Yogi after the famous Yogi Bear who lived in Yellowstone. We did also even search for the real Yogi but never actually saw him though he was spotted by some of the rangers during our trip. The other amazing feature of Yellowstone that we saw last but not least... was the good Old Faithful Geyser. It went off right before our eyes... and was really an amazing sight to see. Oh the beauty... how I can't wait for our next trip back to Yellowstone... and maybe even next time we will get to see Yogi!

Me and my Yogi Bear

Yellowstone National Park

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Philip is also very excited to carry on a new family tradition with his Gigi. My grandfather, Papa Jim, who passed away when I was a senior in high school was the most amazing and loving grandfather a granddaughter could ever dream of having. He dedicated his whole life to helping others, especially those less fortunate. He was a brilliant man as he taught for years at UGA in the school of social work and even was a consultant in the White House for president Carter. He traveled the world as he loved to travel and of all the places he visited, he was most prideful of his nation and loved the United States of America more than any other place. He asked my mom, who also loves to travel, to make a promise that she too would visit all 50 states to see our great nation making South Dakota the 50th state to visit just as he had done. So after he passed away, my mom started travelling in his footsteps. Gigi is now on state 42 and is determined to visit the last 8 and now Philip will be carrying on the legend also in his great-grandfather's memory. He has a real good start too as he is only 4 months old and has already been to 9 states (Georgia, Texas, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Wyoming, Idaho, & Montana). I know my grandfather,who is our guardian angel above, is so proud and is looking down on us from heaven and smiling. I just wish he was here to meet my little angel Philip.

Music on Main... how can we ever forget music on main! On Thursday night of our trip we went to the wonderful Jackie Greene concert outside under the stars in Driggs. Philip of course loved it as he loves to dance... just like his Papa Doc. They even danced in the streets!