Holy Bubbles Batman!

The other night the boys wanted a bubble bath, and Dad delivered. He's way more fun than I am sometimes. LOL So he dumped a ton of bubbles in, turned on the jets, and the boys were quickly enveloped by a mass of bubbles. At one point Trevor had to stand up because if he sat down, they'd be over his head! They had a blast though and at least it's "clean" fun.

8 months pregnant

I took this earlier this morning before we went swimming. I look like a total dork, but people keep asking to see my baby belly! Just a few weeks left, thank goodness! I can still wear my regular swimsuits but if I grow much more it may get obscene. Yeah, this swimsuit top usually "meets" the bottom. LOL

Mimi and Poppi Visit!

We didn't take as many pictures as we'd have liked (we never do when we have company!) but we had a great time with Mimi and Poppi here last weekend. We went to Destin for some shopping, Maguires for some yummy Irish (?) food, to "town" to see Reed's dealership, Saint Andrews State Park for some beach time, swimming in the pool at their condo, building bunk beds and Lego airplanes, and just some general hanging out. I'm tired just thinking about it again! The one day I took pics, at St. Andrews, there were storms out in the gulf that kicked up all kinds of nasty seaweed and made the water bottle green. I was disappointed because I wanted them to see how it usually is, which looks like a tropical paradise! The only plus to the storms was that there was so much sea life in the kiddie pools it was fun! The kids caught crabs, hermit crabs, sea slugs, jellyfish (the non stinging kind) and even a few little fish! all with their nets and buckets! They were really everywhere you looked and it's usually not quite so active.

here's our bucket early on. a pretty large crab, some hermit crabs, the sea slug and I think the fish is hiding in there too.

Then at the end, posing with Mimi and Poppi before they went home. We had a great time! Thanks for coming to see us!

Getting Closer...

to being finished! the nursery, that is.



this is the painting I did for over the crib...the colors are more vibrant in person and there is glitter in places that doesn't show up.

see it above the crib? the wall to the left has polka dots on it, as does the opposite wall. The other two walls are just plain pink.

this is the opposite corner from the crib. I found the chair at a yard sale for just $2! There will be a twin bed here once the boys get their bunk beds.

Pier Park Concert Night

Thursdays are Concert in the Park at Pier Park, which is less than a mile from our house. It was our first time going and we had a blast! Everyone brings chairs or blankets and dinner/drinks and sits out, dances and enjoys the music, even the kids! They had a blast playing with their buddies and doing silly dances, rolling in the grass, being goofy.


hey boys, let me take your picture!
(this isn't quite what I had in mind)

here's a willing picture taker!

sitting up by the stage for the best seats!

the amphitheater and kids

Soon to be big brother

This boy:
hates getting his haircut, but loves the "after"
has been combing his hair every morning since his mama made him get a trim
is super excited about the baby and loves saying her name (which is a secret!)
doesn't pose for pictures as easily as Carson, so when we get good ones, ones that show "him", we are super excited!
has the cutest babyfine blond hair and big blue eyes!
is enamored with Legos and carries them everywhere
says he would "really like a dog, please"
probably won't get a dog anytime soon
has grown up/changed so much in the last year that it makes us weepy

My oldest

This boy:
just got a haircut for summer!
is excited to have a baby sister on the way!
sings all day long at the top of his lungs to entertain us
says he's going to be the next "American Idol"
has the most amazing blue eyes

is starting to jump ramps on his bike (!)

really likes camo clothes and playing hide and seek at night with his friends
is a really big help to his mama these days!
is enjoying his summer vacation immensely already

Just cuz I love this face

he looks so much like his daddy....those almond shaped eyes, that cute chin...what a sweetie!

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day!
Yesterday Reed's friend Jimmy and his family graciously invited us to go along with them to celebrate Memorial Day on their boat. It was a 44 foot Sea Ray with 3 beds, 2 bathrooms, a shower, a kitchen..Super nice!! We rode out to Shell Island and anchored for the day, had lunch on the back deck (grilled by Jimmy!), played on the beach, found sea urchins and starfish and seashells and had a blast!

admiring the wake we're leaving--Trevor and Jason, Jimmy's grandson

Do you see that?

Ahh! My hat!! Trevor makes a contribution to the sea...

Carson just laying back, enjoying the ride

Goofy Parents...

baby belly--it's there! I promise!

Captain Trevor

pretty view...

Brothers

So these guys do argue. They whine about the other and sometimes they don't share. Sometimes they purposely take the best cookie so the other can't have it. And sometimes they have to be seperated.

But boy, do they love each other. They will both fiercely protect the other, from playmates who are being too "rough", to Mom and Dad when they think we are being too "mean" to the other. They rush to give hugs when they've been apart even for a few hours, play for hours in their room together building lego aliens and cars, Carson reads to Trevor and Trevor tries to emulate all the big boy things Carson does. We love that they are so close and hope that they stay this close always.

Crazy Busy!

I am so slack on this blog but we really have been ridiculously busy lately. Doctor's appointments, end of the school year stuff for Carson, dealership grand opening, mothers day...there's always something! Add to that two young boys and a pregnant mama and a VERY busy daddy and we don't get much down time.

Carson had Kindergarten Graduation yesterday, and while I think in principle this is silly, it was really cute and sweet to see. Our boy is so big already! They sang a few songs and handed out "diplomas" and then it was off to the water park for some fun with all his friends!




He sang his little heart out to "I hope you dance" and mommy teared up! stupid hormones. LOL

walking to get his diploma...we were WAY in the back, so my pictures are awful!

I know the quality is terrible, but isn't that the funniest shot? He just looks so tickled with himself!

Trevor was super proud of his big brother. Look how big they both are! I can't wait to frame this one, and years from now I'll put it next to a high school graduation picture. So sweet!

woohoo Water park! Mommy needs to clean her UV filter! see that playground behind them? it's covered in water cannons, sprayers, buckets that dump periodically...so fun! the big pool is behind that. I have a feeling we'll be spending alot more time here.

Pretty Pink

So, I haven't blogged about it, but most of you know we're expecting a girl in just 90 something days! We got the crib all set up, I ordered a VERY plain bumper--but oh so soft! You can't see, but there are raised dots on the bumper and it's uber soft material. There are sheets and a friend is making a quilt with my colors. I made the crib skirt out of tulle and ribbons, and I like it! It was my first attempt at something like this, and I think it turned out pretty well. It's a bit more opaque in person, I guess the flash sees through the material. I don't have a crib mattress in there yet, but once I do you won't see the white material holding it together. I'm also painting some frames and a large painting for her room. Yay for no theme! lol How do you like those pink walls?

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day!

Hope everyone had a great one. Mine was pretty darn nice. If I couldn't be with my own extended family, this is exactly what I wanted to do. Hanging at the beach on a beautiful day with my hubby and kiddos and good friends...nothing better! There was some serious wind going on, so we couldn't get in the water--just look at those waves! But the kids had a blast even without the ocean. They made sand fortresses and played on the huge pirate ship playground that was behind us. The adults sat back, relaxed, and took turns watching the younguns. Very nice! :)

Reed chatting with Ed and Alan

Trevor hanging with Darcy and Debbie

Trevor checking out the sand

Carson doing some modeling for me

Trevor was whispering to Daddy, who was taking a bit of a sun nap after lunch

Shaunnah catching some sun

The boys making their own sand dunes by the water

I STILL have not gotten a picture of Garrison, he disappears when the camera comes out.

Hope your day was as relaxing as ours!