Springdale Farms!

Last week, some of the "Mommies Gone Wild" gang, the boys and I took a ride to Springdale Farms.

Evan and the rest of the kiddos had a blast. Evan really enjoyed the petting zoo.

He was really excited to pet all the goats and unfortunately pick up their "droppings" to show me.

YUCK!

We plan on going back this weekend, so that Daddy can enjoy it too.

I LOVE this picture...the goat and Evan are looking at each other!!!

Of course...we need a cute picture of Connor!

Wordless Wednesday



Connor's First Feeding

On Friday, September 3rd, Connor had his first feeding.
During the past few weeks, whenever Dave or I would eat something Connor would stare at us. Sometimes he would even cry because we weren't giving any to him! So, I figured it was time to break out the rice cereal and give Connor a somewhat "taste" of what he's been missing.

He did great with it and couldn't get enough!!

I have a feeling that he is going to end up being a "good eater"...he loved it A LOT!

The whole time he kept trying to get the spoon out of my hand and feed himself.

A Piece of Cake

Last Friday (9/3) I decided to have a playdate at my house for my "Mommies Gone Wild" playgroup. I'll admit...I am a dork and I LOVE to have themed playdates! It was 2 days before Evan's half birthday...so I thought..."Half Birthday Party Playdate!"

I figured I'd make a big cake for the mommies and kiddos, have Happy Birthday plates, etc. Even write "Happy Half Birthday Evan" on the cake...I was excited and thinking that I am quite a "Cool Mommy" for doing this!

I decided to make the cake in the morning, so it would be nice and fresh! I baked it right after breakfast and as soon as it was done, I set it on the counter to cool. 

Dave was outside mowing the lawn (he had off from work) and I figured I'd take a quick shower and get dressed. Connor was napping and Evan was watching Curious George. So, I jumped in the shower fast and then checked on the boys as soon as I got out...everyone was still in the same spot.

 I then started to brush my teeth and noticed Evan was running up and down the hallway all excited. I didn't think much of it at the time because he usually does this when he sees Dave outside mowing the grass.

So, I started to do my hair and noticed Evan has crumbs on his face as he was running by.

 So I start to ask Evan what he is eating and he runs to the kitchen. I run after him and watch in horror as he shoves handfuls of cake into his mouth!

I send Evan to his room and I call Dave into the house.

I'll be completely honest...I was mad...but Dave and I laughed our heads off!!!!

Not in front of Evan of course :)

The cake was totally ruined and I had to serve popsicles instead.

There will be no half birthday celebration next year.

Check out the pictures below, but you really had to see it in person!

Notice the chair pushed right up to the counter?

Let's Play Catch (Up)...

I am so behind on this blog!

My goal has been to post something everyday since I started it back on Jan. 1st 2010, but lately it's been harder and harder for me to get "my computer time".

Maybe it's because... I have 2 kids, a husband (kid # 3), a house to take care of, lots of laundry and ironing, lots of shopping, cooking, cleaning, playing, reading, gardening, a Mom's group and Scrapbooking group to run, etc...I get busier and busier everyday.

I am not writing this to show you my excuse for being a bad blogger. I guess I writing it to show myself that it's okay to let something slip a little sometimes.

But, I have never been one to give up so easily...I do like a challenge!

So, starting tomorrow...my goal is to post something everyday....even if it kills me :)

I have a lot of catching up to do...so stay tuned.

Wordless Wednesday

Evan and Daddy Pictures

A Picnic and Playground Play!

 Yesterday the boys and I along with our "Mommies Gone Wild" friends, ventured out to a new playground and spray park. The kiddos ran around and played in the playground....they were pooped! Then we sat and enjoyed a picnic lunch. It was such a nice day out and the play park was awesome!!!!
We will defiantly take Daddy here this weekend to check it out!

Here is a picture of Connor and Mommy chillin' in the shade....

I'm not very happy with this picture of me, but...boy...is Connor a cutie!!!

Here's Evan laying on the blanket enjoying his peanut butter sandwich...

Evan was a "hot mess"! All this kid does is sweat...well he doesn't sit still EVER, so maybe that's why!

Thanks Tracy for telling us about this great park!!!

Connor is 5 Months Old!

Today Connor is 5 month old!!!!!

Connor is really such a good baby...we can't complain at all!

He is rolling over like crazy now and loves to be on his tummy!

He likes to hold rattles and of course put them right into his month.

Lately, every time we try to put him on his back, he tries to pull himself up and can't, so he gets frustrated.

Connor is wearing size 9 month clothing. He is drinking between 5-5.5 oz of formula every 4-4.5 hours. In the next 2 weeks or so we will be starting rice cereal. I can't believe he's going to start solids soon!

Connor also continues to sleep through the night. He is in his crib before 9PM and wakes up between 630AM-7AM. Most of the time Evan is up before him!

He still loves his swing, floor mat and bouncy chair. BUT is still not a fan of naps and car rides.

Who's Been Sitting in My Bumbo?

One of the new purchases that we made for Connor was a Bumbo.

Boy...do I wish that I had know about this thing when I had Evan!!!!

Connor loves his little seat, but then again so does everyone else...

Hey....you are TOO BIG!

...too LITTLE...

JUST RIGHT!

Leonardo da "Evan"

On Sunday, Evan and I tried to "tap in" to our creative side since it was a rainy day.

He had been bugging me to paint a birdhouse like they did on  "Caillou", so I finally gave in.

I'll admit, he did a great job and he did it all by himself!

The finished product...

What a cute little house for a lucky little bird :)

Wordless Wednesday

Shoe Shopping with Bigfoot

Last week it was time to get Evan a new pair of sneakers. So, we headed over to Stride Rite at Eastview Mall.

 As soon as we walked over to the huge display of sneakers....Evan pointed out these ugly, "old-man" light-up ones. I told Evan no way and thought to myself how before I had kiddos that I said, " I will never let my child have those dumb light-up shoes"...lol...little did I know!

The sales women measures Evan's feet, he is now a 9 DOUBLE WIDE! Yikes!!!

I point out the shoes that I would like Evan to try on and she begins to tell me that the only pair that she has left in double wide is the light-up pair! JUST MY LUCK!!!! Evan tried them on and was in love. He was so excited that he began to run laps around the store and luckily he stopped for a second so that I could take a picture.

The smile on his face is worth having to put up with the dumb lights :)

Rock & Roll (Over)

Connor rolled over on Monday!!!!!!

Opps! I Did It Again....

I won something!!!

I won a $50 giftcard to Restaurants.com from one of my new favorite sites Hip 2 Save!!

I see a "date night" in my near future :)

I would have never known about this site if it wasn't for Jen!!!

Thou Shall LOVE Thy Neighbor's Lawn...

So, I'm thinking that should be a new commandment!

To make a very long story short, Dave and I found out on Friday that some of our neighbors don't like the way that we take care of our lawn.

Do we have toys all over the lawn?

No.

Do we go more than a week without mowing it?

No. 

Are there weeds, branches, garbage all over the lawn?

No.

Ummmm....then what's the problem you ask?
OUR GRASS CLIPPINGS!!!
You know the tiny pieces of grass that sometimes end up on your driveway or the street after you mow?!?!?
Well, they don't like that they (sometimes) blow onto their driveway, lawn or the main road.

I think that the real problem is some people really need to get a life.

I can't wait to move :)

Pool Party @ Chuck's

On Saturday we headed over to our friend Chuck's parent's house. Chuck has been a friend of ours for a long time and was in town for the weekend. He is a police officer in DC.

 Dave's been friends with him since middle school and I've known him as long as I've known Dave (11+ years).

We joined his family and girlfriend for a picinic and pool party. It was a beautiful day and Evan had a blast in the pool with Daddy. Mommy and Connor stayed "poolside", we didn't want to get our hair wet :)

Monday's Doctor Appt.

On Monday we had Connor's 4 month appt.

He is now weighs 16 pounds and is 25.5 inches long.

(He is fitting perfectly into 9 month clothing)

Doctor says "he's perfect!" (I'm quoting her)

He had to get 2 shots too :( I took the picture above after the 2nd shot...needless to say he was not a "happy camper"!

He goes back again for his 6 month appt the beginning of October. It's hard to believe that by that time he'll be eatting baby food!

He's growing up TOO FAST :(  

Wordless Wednesday

Picture Perfect

Yesterday we had Connor's "4 month" pictures taken.

Let's just say...I couldn't decide which ones to get!

He works hard for the money...

On Friday after Daddy came home from work, Connor and I went to the bank to FINALLY open his savings account.

I thought that it would be cute to have him there while did it. I actually did the same thing with Evan too!

I guess you could say it's a tradition.

So...Connor is now on the books and hopefully on the right track to saving his money...maybe for his first car, maybe college or maybe money for taking out all the ladies...YIKES...

I don't even want to think about that yet!