This week Brooks made his first high pitched squeals of excitement and did his first real belly laugh three times. It was a preview of the laughs ahead, as he has yet to repeat his belly laugh but he still makes his sweet little giggle sounds when he smiles with excitement. And smiles he gives. Brooks has been the social butterfly around campus these days, with nightly trips to the dining hall with Mom and Dad (usually Dad has the pleasure of carrying him), and daily excursions around campus. He even went to his first concert to watch fellow friend and soon-to-be dad Mr. DT.
Brooks and Mom started Music Together classes once a week in Newport. After a trial class Brooks proved he has a love for music and entertainment. He is the youngest in his "Babies" class but has yet to cry amongst the other whimpering tots! Mom has to help Brooks hold the baby maracas but he sure does feel like he's making music!
On Wednesday Brooks watched his first lacrosse game and got to see his Dad in coaching action. The team didn't win, sadly, but that didn't stop Brooks from visualizing a future as an athlete.
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Brooks is 2 and 1/2 months old and every bit that age! He is devouring his hands, and has decided he wants to see the world from greater heights letting Mom hold him while he pretends to stand. For some reason this gets him cooing and "talking" so much. New sounds emerge daily, the latest was a high pitched squeel. Brooks is enamoured with his Dad, and lights up every time he sees him. The feeling of course is mutual. 
Another milestone, caught on camera: Brooks started grabbing the ring on his activity mat. When he does this it inevitably hits his friend the owl which then makes the most magical noise. 
