My mom's cousin Mike came in town from NY for a wedding. We picked him and his buddy Howie up at the airport and took them to lunch. I am still talking about "my friends Mike and Howie." They were lots of fun!
Jack enjoyed the KKs I brought home last night! Have you seen the mini's? They are just the right size for kiddos!
Now I know you are thinking "wow, wild and crazy- going to Krispy Kreme." But I was reaffirmed tonight how important girl time is. We took Emily Starritt out for her bday to a great Asian restaurant- Five Star- downtown and then hit KK for some HOT NOW yumminess. We laughed so much and enjoyed a great meal without someone pulling at our shirt, throwing food or spilling their drink. Refreshing, rejuvenating and should be done much more often! Can I get an "amen?"
Jack woke up from his nap and it was finished and he ran outside so fast. Later in the day, the mulch came and surprisingly, the driver backed the truck all the way into our backyard and dumped the mulch right on the playground! Now all we have to do is rake it out. Jack was mesmerized by the truck and the mulch. I was having MAJOR flashbacks of being on playground sites watching the mulch come off the trucks.
The tire swing
We are so excited to have our new playground! We had all the neighbors over this evening and didn't come inside til after 8. Lots of fun! Come visit!
My sweet Madeline holding her great-grandmother Madeline's cross
Sampling his work...
And then Win did this and Jack and Greyson followed. So fun!
Clay snapped this picture of the boys on the swing.
And they're off. Win organized "races" through the garden. Clay's great-grandmother planted a 4 acre boxwood garden on the farm many years ago. I am sure it would make her happy to see her great-great grandsons running and playing throughout it. It makes for a great game of hide and seek!
Now that we have the good reflux meds, Madeline is a very happy baby. She will smile and coo back at you when you talk to her. It is like having a conversation- she is already a chatter!
She will not take a bottle or a pacifier unlike her brother. We are trying all sorts of brands with each but so far no luck. It is quite frustrating. But I think she is going to be a thumb sucker b/c this girl cannot get enough of her hands. Here she is trying to get them. She succeeds every now and then but it is really funny to watch!
Madeline is on a roll when it comes to sleeping. Last night she slept from 8pm-5am. Most nights she can go 7-9 hours without a feeding. Jack didn't do this until he was 7 months old so I am still in disbelief. She sleeps quite a bit during the day too. I am not complaining. I also know that nothing lasts forever and this could change tomorrow.
We are so blessed with our healthy baby girl and love having her in our family!
Chillin in her crib under the letters than Aunt Shannon made for her in her newly painted pink room thanks to her Daddy!
My friend DeEtte Shaw made this bedding for Jack and we didn't find out what we were having so I knew I could use it for a boy or girl. We painted his room green. And now Madeline's is pink and it looks just as wonderful. I was so excited to get it all out again and still love it just as much! Thanks again DeEtte!!
Madeline was having tummy time and Jack wanted to join
Again, just wanted to be close to her
Finding his Easter basket- silly face
Sort of serious face- don't mind the pjs- not sure what is going on here
And my sweet two:
The hunter
Jack and Maeve
Uncle Ryan and Madeline
Mimi and Madeline- she slept the whole time. Mimi got her a basket like the rest of the kids and I am sure she will be filling it up next year!
Ellis and Madeline at their first meeting- Madeline is not being friendly. I think she is making fun of Ellis b/c he has a dress on.
Ellis decides he will cry too- probably b/c his mom made him wear a dress!
The next day I met Betsy for lunch and the kids were a little happier to see each other
We put them together in the car. They both cried the whole time. Thankfully we were just going to Long's and not Florida!
