Is there anyone that can tell me where to find my little boys? Because I must have blinked and they were replaced with these two…
Seriously, where does the time go?!
Category: Charlie
slip sliding away
We have our moments these days with a constantly teething toddler (Charlie) and an independent/stubborn 3 year old and needless to say not all days are filled with rainbows and unicorns. However, last week on an especially difficult day we pulled out the slip n slide and Jamie tossed the boys down it over and over again until they were turning purple and we had to come in. It was hilarious to watch, the boys LOVED it and it was such a nice end to our day. It was definitely $5 well spent, yes you read that correctly it was only $5- thank you target ;)
Charlie loved when Jay would crash into him
Charlie’s diaper got really big so we eventually just took it off.
springtime in florida
We have been in the big pool once already; swim lessons (in the big outdoor pool) start at the end of the week; we have taken out the slip n slide, water table and now the kiddie pool. As far as I’m concerned springtime in Florida is in full swing! Living here does have it’s perks although come July/August I am pretty sure I will be joining the boys in the kiddie pool because it is going to be HOT! Most days we need to burn off a ton of energy just so the boys don’t end up killing each other before Daddy gets home… I call this next activity: pre-nap time survival, that and cheap entertainment.
Oh and if you want to see how much the kiddos have grown in the last year check out these and these kiddie pool pics from last year.
backyard fort phase 2 and 3
A few weeks ago Jamie and the gang tackled phase two of the fort- the second level. They built a second floor, a rail that goes all the way around the second level, added a fireman’s pole, a bucket with a pulley and a space for the rope ladder to go. The week following Jamie and George strung up the rope ladder and all was complete on our awesome fort. Jay happily “helped” with all of the construction and building and loves to play up there. Right now his favorite part of phase 2 is probably the bucket and pulley but he is really getting a hang of the rope ladder and loves to be on the second level. While Charlie doesn’t (can’t) climb the rope ladder just yet he still loves to be on the second floor and both boys are really getting a hang of the fireman’s pole (with assistance of course). Thanks so much to everyone that helped out; the boys LOVE it and I am sure will only grow to love it more.
getting measured to ensure safe positioning of rail height
love these next two with Uncle Sean
wearing the “ear ma phones”
Charlie wanted in on the action too. Don’t worry, that is a toy drill that he is playing with ;)
Daddy wanted a turn at the Fireman’s pole, although we made the opening to reach the pole more Jay sized than Jamie sized ;)
Phase 3
Jay enjoyed playing with the extra rope
bella and charlie
Out of our two kitties Dolce and Bella, Bella was most definitely not our “friendly” kitty. Dolce was in your face, right in the middle of the action whereas Bella always hung back at a safe distance to observe what was going on. She was always in the same room as everyone but she kept her distance from the action. However, since we lost Dolce almost a year ago Bella has become much more friendly; she sits in laps more, hangs out with the family a little bit closer and even lets the boys pet and lie on her from time to time. She’s a sweet girl.
enjoying the crazy
While somedays I long for calm, quiet and order I can’t help but enjoy my crazy these days. There are hugs, smiles and laughter each and each day; we are blessed. God is good!! No complete Friday phone dump today just two of my recent favorites…
Happy Weekend to you all!
officially a granny
It’s no secret that I have usually been categorized as the responsible, prepared person for most of my life. I mean I usually can be found at home most nights and not out partying (this was the case even before children) and in college I was known to have anything you might need… needle and thread to fix your ripped seam- I had it, bandaid- yup, tylenol- sure, stain stick- indeed, among many other things AND sadly I had most of these things with me at all times in my purse. I liked to think that it was good prep for having kiddos ;) That being said, I guess it’s only fitting that I have picked up a hobby to match my Granny ways- quilting! I have always enjoyed most types of crafting although sewing was never really my thing. I did a bit of it from time to time while working on projects for the kids or house projects but never loved it. However, this Christmas my wonderful husband got me my own sewing machine and since then I have been hooked! I love how simple it is to use my new machine (I was borrowing my Mom’s old machine prior to this and never quite got the hang of it) and I have been sewing during my free time. My first big project was a quilt for Jay. I fell in love with this cute car fabric, Peak Hour by Riley Blake, and thought that it would make a perfect blanket for my car loving kiddo. It’s not a perfect quilt (don’t look too closely at any of the seams, most of them are pretty wonky) but I did it on my own- including the machine quilting so I am pretty tickled with myself. And more importantly Jay loves it which means I am one happy Mama ;) I can’t wait to start working on my next project… now if only I could find a few more hours in the day to sew…
My sweet husband modeled the full quilt before leaving for work this morning, although his little helper preferred watching to participating.
the front
the back
Jay also wanted to help show it off. The snuggling photos are my favorite, makes my heart smile.
everyday moments
We have a whole lot of “regular moments” in our everyday. These moments are the ones I hope I never forget…
practicing his winking
3 of a kind
I suppose it’s about time that we made official announcements around here…
In August/July we will be adding another brother to the mix!! I had my 20 week ultrasound last Friday and Jamie and I were thrilled to see a happy (yes this is an assumption but how could he not be?) and very healthy little boy growing away. I can’t imagine how crazy things are going to be around here in the coming months; however, I also can’t imagine my heart feeling more full!
Our “it’s a boy” announcement photos didn’t exactly go as planned (the blue balloon I got was popped 30 seconds after it was handed to Jay and I didn’t get a single photo of it) but I guess that’s what I get for planning anything in the first place. This is our reality these days- a house full of busy, busy boys who don’t want to sit still for photos. Thanks Daddy for helping to get one where everyone is at least looking.
and some outtakes because they make me smile-
and a peek (please excuse the iPhone photo of the ultrasound) at our sweet little guy, I think he just might have the same nose as his brothers ;)
p.s. Thanks Aunt Holly (the Great) for the post title ;) What really could be better than three of a kind?!
touch a truck
A few months ago Jamie and I took Jay and Charlie to an event called Orlando Touch a Truck. A local church, Orlando Lutheran Church, hosts an event where they get all kinds of trucks and work vehicles to come in and the kids can sit in them, ride on them and play around on them. Jay had a blast looking at all of the trucks and even Charlie got to have a few turns.
the perreault family 