-2009-
January 18th, 2009 - Eleanor and her daddy went to their first basketball game together today. The Vandy women beat LSU 75-67.
January 19th, 2009 - Today we saw the new baby's picture at the doctor's office for the third time and found out Eleanor and Caroline will have a little brother in June.
January 20th, 2009 - Joseph's daddy felt him move for the first time today.
January 30th - February 3rd2009 - The family took a trip to Disney World.
March 9th - Caroline had her three year doctor's visit today and is doing well:
| Measurement | Percentage | |
| Weight | 33 lbs 8 oz | 75% |
| Height | 37.25" | 50% |
April 12th - Eleanor started swinging by all by herself without being pushed today.
April 17th - Eleanor and Caroline went camping with Daddy for the first time today - in the back yard.
April 26th - Eleanor took Daddy to see his first ballet today, a family matinee of Carmina Burana by the Nashville Ballet.
May 13th - Today was a big day for the girls! Eleanor and Caroline received medals in their gymnastics class and Eleanor graduated from preschool. Eleanor was named "Most Artistic" and "Quietest" in her class.
June 5th - Today Joseph Aubrey Bryant was born at 7:47 AM, wieghing 7lbs., 1oz. and 19in. long.
June 12th - Joseph had his first doctor's appointment today and is doing well.
June 25th - Joseph took his first bath in a tub today after losing his "belly button".
July 20th - Eleanor and Joseph had a checkup with the doctor today and are both doing great:
Eleanor, 5-year appointment| Measurement | Percentage | |
| Weight | 38.25 lbs | 40% |
| Height | 44" | 75% |
| Measurement | Percentage | |
| Weight | 11 lbs 2 oz | 60% |
| Height | 21.75" | 40% |
| Head | 41 cm | 75% |
July 23rd - Today Joseph rolled over from front to back for the first time.
July 28th - Eleanor had her first visit from the Tooth Fairy for her two front teeth.
August 9th - Today Joseph was baptized at the 8:30 service at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
August 10th - Joseph had his 10-week checkup today and is doing well:
| Measurement | Percentage | |
| Weight | 13 lbs 15 oz | 75% |
| Height | 22.5" | 20% |
| Head | 40 cm | 35% |
August 14th - Today was Eleanor's first day of Kindergarten.
August 17th - Joseph went to daycare for the first time and Caroline started her second year of preschool today.
September 29th - Eleanor went on her first field trip today - to the firestation, the post office, and the park. Her daddy came along for the trip.
October 3rd - Joseph ate his first solid food today while out to celebrate Gigi's birthday. He tried a few tastes of his mommy's sweet potato.
October 9th - Joseph had a check-up at the doctor's office today and is doing well:
| Measurement | Percentage | |
| Weight | 17 lbs 6 oz | 90% |
| Height | 24.75" | 50% |
| Head | 43 cm | 65% |
October 20th - Today Joseph rolled over from his back to his tummy for the first time.
November 2nd - Eleanor brought home her first report card today and earned all high marks.
December - Joseph's birth was announced on page 5 of this month's edition of "The Wolfpacker".
December 7th - Joseph had his 6-month check-up today and is doing well:
| Measurement | Percentage | |
| Weight | 18 lbs 14 oz | 75% |
| Height | 26.25" | 50% |
| Head | 44.5 cm | 70% |
December 25th - Joseph's first Christmas was a white Christmas and his first tooth (his lower right central incisor) came in.
