Showing off his teeth!

Brian has two teeth now and wanted to show everyone!

Remembering Brian

Today is the 14th anniversary of Brian's death. It is so hard for me to comprehend that it has been 14 years since I have seen Brian, heard his voice, given him a hug, or gotten into a fight with him. I think about him every day, but the days leading up to today have been especially hard for me. It was harder for me because, for the first time, I can understand what my parents have gone through. I was holding Brian today and just cried because I can't imagine anything ever happening to him. As a parent, my heart aches even more for my parents and the pain they must still feel after losing a child. It's unimaginable. And it was also hard for me, because Brian will never know the uncle from whom he got his name. That breaks my heart. But, we are so proud to carry on Brian's name through our son. It brings joy to my heart and makes me happy every time I say his name. And, while Brian will never know his Uncle Brian, I know that he will always be with him as his guardian angel, keeping him safe. We love and miss you so much, Brian. And while it's been 14 years, there hasn't been a day that has gone by that you've not been thought about or missed. Your name, and your spirit, will live on.

Visiting with the Ayvazian Family

Vahe's parents were in town recently and Brian got to spend some quality time with them. We went to Annie's a couple of days and hosted everyone for dinner at our house. Brian had a lot of fun playing with his cousins (he LOVES watching them... it's so cool to see!). He also had a great time playing the piano with Grandpa! It's very clear that Brian loves his music. :) It was a really great visit and we're looking forward to seeing them again at Christmas time.

The end of the Sweet Peace

So, this happened about two weeks ago... and I just wanted to post about it. The Sweet Peace swing was a gift from Mom and Dad. It was up in our room and Brian slept and napped in it for the first month of his life. He loved listening to the Beatles lullabies and the gentle motion of it while he slept. We then moved him from his swing to his bassinet and then eventually his crib. Two weeks ago, I put Brian in his sweet peace for the last time. He has definitely outgrown it. It's bittersweet for me because that was so special to him and to us. That was his comfort zone for so long. It's now in the basement... awaiting a brother or sister to enjoy it just as much as Brian did. Thanks, Mom and Dad, for this special gift. :)

Baby's First "Boo!"

Brian was a pumpkin for Halloween and he was SO cute! He had a lot of fun! We walked him around the neighborhood and he got to see all of his friends and got some candy (that we will be eating!!!) :) It was a cold night, so we went back to the house and I put him in some warm comfy clothes and he hung out outside while we passed out candy to the trick-or-treaters! Grammy and Grandpa came over with a fun Halloween gift for Brian (packed with food, jammies and some fun toys - even his own remote control!!!) It was a really fun day and I can't wait til Halloween next year when he can walk to the houses!! :) I hope you all had a great Halloween, too!

Love,

Lauren