Weekend Recap

What a great weekend!Well, minus the ear infection...third ear infection, mind you... Ugh. So over those. However, I'm in the search for a non-surgical solution. And, based on what I have been reading (here, here, and here) those ear tubes are over-prescribed. So, we (Jason, our awesome pediatrician, and I) are working on a solution. Don't get me wrong, if he needs them, then we will get the procedure done. Austin's problem is that he just keeps getting these ear infections then moves quickly into perforation of the ear drum. But, then he heals perfectly fine. His ear just don't like the water. For now, our little guy will use the Ear Band-It System as our solution (well, as soon as Mr. UPS brings it). Until then, no pools for him...

Other than that little boo-hoo over the weekend and little sleep... We had a great one!

Jason and the bigger boys had a day out together on Saturday! They we to Lowe's to build a dragon. specifically to build Toothless the Night Fury. Awesome! 

While they were doing all of that, Austin and I got our grocery shopping and a few projects done around the house.

I finally recovered - ahem - child-proofed my chairs. I saw this post a while back and finally tackled it. Only spent $24 and 2 hours to make sure my chairs are no longer trashed.

Insert happy mama dance!

Now this... I cannot explain... Do you have a room in your house that just doesn't want to stay clean no matter what??? Just me?? It's really getting on my nerves. So now I have on my calendar (I use this one - it is awesome) to do a pick up of this spot every week. Seriously. Maybe that will help. Everything just gets thrown in there. You come in from the garage, and this is where it all goes?? I really can't stand this room. Next house I WILL have a separate mudroom and laundry room. Not doing this again.

I still can't stand those cardboard boxes. But, at least I know what is in there now...

Of course once all that was done and everyone was back home, it was time for some major snacking.

What's better than having a icy pop?  Having your big brother help you get the rest of it out, of course!

Oh, and watching the big boys have an icy pop is pretty fun, too. Yes, he likes to stand. Everywhere.

And, we can't forget what yesterday was...Father's Day! This guy is one amazing dad...a super dad, of course! We love you!!

We hope everyone had a great weekend and a great Father's Day!

Good Day, Sunshine!

Last week started off fabulous with a relaxing, but super fun Mother's Day!! Here is a look at what we did that Sunday and the rest of the week. Enjoy!

{Sunday ~ Mother's Day}

Sunday was such a great day! At first, we didn't really have plans other than attending Mass and going to lunch at Salsarita's. But, after an afternoon with FULL sunshine, we headed to Academy to get our much-need, long-asked-for market umbrella. It was on sale (Thanks, Rachel, for telling us!!) for $30 + base for another $30. So, $60 for a good quality 9 foot market umbrella sounds much better than other prices I have seen. Anyway, after grabbing my awesome umbrella, we headed out for dinner at Five Guys, followed by dessert at Coldstone Creamery!

As you can see, the boys LOVED the ice cream :) 

 

 {Monday}

 Another day of perfect sunshine in the shade of my umbrella! 

 Apparently, it was sports day. Lots of golfing, baseball, and football going on in our backyard! 

{Tuesday}

 

 After we got Andrew to school, Alex and I headed to the doctor. We were a bit early, so we waited in the car. He watched The Cat in the Hat (the PBS show) on my iPod while I read some email. Once we got in to see my doc, he couldn't wait to "see" the baby. Only, I tried explaining we weren't going to see the baby, we were going to hear the baby. Of course, he was hoping for a pic...me, too, haha! Anyway, he giggled when we heart the baby's heart and seemed to enjoy that. After some griping from me to my doc (he loves me haha), I finally found out that we will know if this is a boy or a girl the 3rd week of June. YAY! 

 After some errands were taken care of, we headed back to school to get Andrew. And, look was we saw on someone's van!! AND, it was a Toyota Sienna...one of my top 2 choices, by the way! You know this mom is AWESOME. I wonder where she got those decals. They are just too cool! You know you are loving it, too!

 

These two were snuggling together while I was making dinner. I had to see what was going on because they were just too quiet and, well, you know... Quiet usually is not good if kids are awake. But, they were just watching Mickey Mouse together in Daddy's chair just as happy as can be. Love them!

 {Wednesday}

Another day of glorious sunshine!! And, since it was nearly 90 that day, we broke out the sprinkler!

 

 Boys, water, dump trucks, and mud...

 

 Such dirty little boys and their dump trucks... They loved every minute of it!

{Thursday}

 

 Playing circus in the living room after school!

{Friday}

When we ran out to get lunch after a morning of cleaning up, we saw a Mama Turkey with her babies!! The boys were so excited I had to turn around and go back in the neighborhood to get a better look - and a picture.

{Saturday}

While folding laundry most of the morning, I hear the funniest sounds, loud giggles, and trains on the other side of the house. Here's what I saw:

 I know... Not the best quality picture, but I was trying to be sneaky about it. That is Andy's toddler bed and the two chairs lined up to make...a train, of course!! 

Another fun week!  Coming up soon --

Andrew's last day of preschool for this year. He moves up to PreK-3 next school year. And, Alex will start preschool, too! 

We are ready for a super fun summer!!

Wordless Wednesday

Simple Things

the loves of my life

Wordless Wednesday

Simple Things {Father's Day Edition}

Happy Father's Day!!

Jason, you are such an amazing father! I fall in love with you again and again watching you play with our children. You are so wonderful!! I love you so much!!

Dad, you are pretty awesome, too! I know I never really showed it when I was younger, but I am really thankful for everything that you have taught me and have done for me. Love you!

Thanks, mom, for taking this pic last weekend!! 

Y'all wanna know what's in the box, huh?

That is a magical box jam-packed with goodies just for my Dad! All of his favorite snacks are in there. See, as I have said, I have 5 brothers - 4 still living at home - and they eat everything in the house. So now Dad has his own secret stash! Mwuhahaha! Sorry, guys, I cannot tell you where it is located ;)

Tackling the To-Do List

 GIVEAWAY GOING ON NOW THROUGH JUNE 30TH! CLICK HERE TO ENTER!!

I am getting some things done this weekend finally. They are little things that I could have taken care of, but between getting home from Tennessee and working Vacation Bible School this past week, it's been a bit crazy around here.

Remember how I wrote about making a to-do list board on Pinterest? Well, I have "scratched" some things off and have added some new items. Yay!

Friday, after the boys woke up from their naps, I had paint, paper, and baby wipes set out for them. We made Father's Day cards! Andrew loved it - Alex...not so much. But, we got them done and Jason LOVED them!!

Aren't they cute!? We used regular craft paint and made sure the baby wipe were handy. Black on their arm and gray on their hands to make the golf club. Yellow to make a golf ball. Well, white wasn't exactly going to show up on white paper, right? And - LOL - I was trying to hurry (as the garage door was coming up signaling Jason was home) and write the message...and messed up Alex's. It is supposed to say FORE not for. Ugh, oh well. He loved it and the little guys were so proud of their work. :)

While this was all going on, I  had mixed up some chocolate chip oatmeal cookie dough and made a cookie cake for Jason. I had a lot of dough left so I just made a batch for the freezer. This is the BEST RECIPE ever! They are perfectly moist and soooo yummy!

After dinner, we had movie night and watched the perfect Father's Day movie together - Finding Nemo! I love that movie. It soooo cute. And Dory speaking whale...um the best part! LOL

Once those 2 little ones were done with their movie and ready for bed, I headed back into the kitchen to attempt the 4-Ingredient Bread recipe I found on Pinterest. I admit, I really was not sure this was going to turn out well. But it is awesome. I just mixed up the ingredients and let it rise overnight. Baked it this morning! YUMMY!

Light and fluffy! 

Next on the To-Do List:

Toddler activity basket

Organize underneath bathroom sinks

Figure out how to create a fold-out entertaining station for outside

How is your weekend going? What's on your to do list today?


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The Simple Things

This week's Simple Thing: 

Smiles for Daddy! Happy Father's Day, sweetheart! You are awesome!

Thank you for all the diaper changes, bottle feedings, temper-tantrum wrangling, horseplaying, loving, caring, and just being amazing! We love you!