Busy weekend

Our weekend started Friday afternoon about 5. We spent the afternoon pampering my 14 year old sister for a beauty pageant. She was is the same pageant last year. I wrote about that here. She looked even more beautiful this year. She didn't place but she had fun and memories were made. To me, that's what it's all about. Here are some pictures of her all dolled up before the pageant.

I was childless for the night. My wonderful MIL offered to keep the children since the pageant didn't start until 9 p.m. We didn't even leave there until after 11 p.m. That would have been a disaster for my children. It was also really chilly and I don't think that would have been good for Gunner's ears. Since I was childless, I got to sit and relax the whole night. I enjoyed my time watching the show without having to chase someone around the whole time. I also got to catch up with two of my favorite girls!!!

Saturday morning we loaded back up and went back to watch Miss Ada in her pageant...

 I took the boys this time since it was a more reasonable time frame for them. It was HOT. And it was only 10 a.m. I'm glad I didn't have to have them out in that all day. Sweet little Ada got 2nd runner up out of 6 contestants.

After the pageant we walked over to Joe's Place for some breakfast and to cool off. Then we headed home. Snapped a few pictures on the way home.

We hung out the rest of the day. Not because we wanted to but because we got stuck with no keys....

Sunday we went to Ada's 2nd birthday bash at the Discovery Center. The theme was princesses and pirates. Here is the birthday princess in her pirate attire.

Tuff really enjoyed the Discovery center. This is the first time we've been that's he's really gotten into it. He, of course, LOVED the train table. I could barely get him away from it the whole time.

He also liked this big old car.

Gunner in his pirate hat.

Gunner was SO tired. At one point I was holding him on my hip and he was falling asleep sitting up. I finally laid him in his stroller for a cat nap.

It was a busy but FUN weekend!

I haven't updated on Gunner's ears in a while. The Friday before last he had just ended his 2nd antibiotic for his double ear infections. He was still pulling on his ears and not sleeping well so we headed back to see Dr. C. While we were there, he confirmed both ears were still infected and sent us home with a 3rd antibiotic. I asked him a lot of questions about this. I was concerned about him having a double ear infection for going on 4 weeks. He said this was the strongest antibiotic left and if it didn't clear it, we would have to start talking tubes. Well, we ended that antibiotic this morning and the poor baby has been pulling more on those ears the past few days then he has the whole 5 weeks this has been going on. I have him scheduled this afternoon to see Dr. C again! I'm afraid we may be headed in the direction for tubes. I'm a little scared of that but really wanting my baby to feel better, too. I will update later tomorrow on how his appointment went. Besides pulling on his ears he's been crawling!!! Since Friday he has been moving, moving, moving. Can't believe how fast time is flying by!

Hope you all had a nice weekend!

Happy Monday!

Mother's Day weekend

We had a loooong weekend. It was semi-busy. Friday morning my older sister April and my mom took the kids to get their pictures made so we could order a canvas for mom for Mother's Day. THAT was interesting. Of course my kid didn't want to participate and cried like a baby. I thought the picture turned out great even if my kids face was red and you MAY or MAY NOT be able to see tears on both of his cheeks in the picture. Just sayin'.

Check it out...

Sweet, sweet babies!

Are we blessed OR are we blessed???

:)

After pictures we had a nice picnik outside of Chick-fil-a for lunch. The kids seemed to enjoy this better than taking pictures! :)

After the picnik we had a little time to kill before an appointment so we stopped by a local park, just me and the boys. Tuff played while I fed Gunner. After Gunner got done eating we walked around the park a little. Tuff posed for a picture.

And after the park we headed back to the DR to see our closest (it seems lately) friend, Dr. C. Gunner STILL has double ear infection. We're going on 4 weeks and 3 antibiotics. The child is miserable ya'll. I asked what we were going to do if this antibiotic didn't work and he replied "We'll have to start talking tubes." Obviously I don't want him to have to go through that, or any surgery, but if it's going to make my baby feel better, I'll do whatever it takes.

Saturday morning the boys spent time with daddy while me and mom went to a yard sale a friend of mine was having. I got Gunner some overhauls and a pair of crocs for when he's older. The real crocs for $.50, we'll take it! We love some crocs around our household. Tuff would wear them to church if I'd let him. After our yard sale extravaganza, I took a 3 hour nap. Then we got ready to go to dinner in celebration of my mother for Mother's Day! We went to Miller's Grocery and enjoyed some yummy dinner. Took a few pictures...

Gunner sported his new .50 overhauls

Sunday morning I woke up to some pretty flowers from my boys.

And some cards.

We had a very low key/crazy Mother's Day! We didn't go to church like we usually do. It was so nasty outside (raining) and it was supposed to do it all day so I didn't want to get the boys out in that. Around lunch time we went to Jordan's grandmother's for lunch with his family. Gunner was tired and irritable so we didn't get to stay long. We came home for a nap. Then spent the rest of the day trying to relax. Gunner hasn't been feeling his best because of his ears and he had a pretty off day yesterday. Tuff also had an off day. Lots of hitting/throwing things/not listening. Needless to say, I was exhausted last night. Thankfully we all got a good night of sleep...

Happy Monday, friends!!!

Tuff's last day of MDO

Today was Tuff's last day of MDO until August. We'd been working hard on a special gift for Mrs. Cilla this week. Tuff was excited to finally be taking it to her this morning. Here he is holding Mrs. Cilla's gift before school.

And here is what we worked so hard on...

I thought it turned out perfect. It will look good hanging on Mrs. P's classroom wall ;)

I'm not real sure how Tuff feels about it being his last day. I'm not so sure he really understands. I expect him to start asking to go to school in a week or so when he realizes it's been a while. When I was trying to explain to him that today would be his last day for a few months he said "Don't say that mama!" Sweet boy loves his school.

Gunner is still pulling on his ears after finishing his 2nd antibiotic yesterday so we're headed BACK to see Dr. C tomorrow for the 3rd time about his ears. I know he's ready for some relief. Poor bud. Other than pulling on his ears and wanting mommy to hold him 24/7 he's got a few new tricks. We've been catching him like this....

in his crib.

And as you can see, he's been pretty excited about it...

So we had to lower his matress tonight. He's getting big way too fast. He's still not crawling but getting anywhere & everywhere he wants to get by scooting his self. He's also started rolling from back to belly and sitting his self up, all on his own. Big boy.

I'm in love with these boys. I don't know what I'd do without them.

Sooooo close to Friday!

Happy Thursday, friends!!!!

The past few days.

I mentioned Harrison & Sophie's program Thursday night. The MDO they attend was having their pre-school graduation and all of the other classes did a little act after the graduation ceremony. Sophie was a little shy but that's normal for her. Harrison was VERY shy and that's not at all normal for him. He pretty much stood there with his hand in his mouth the whole time. HA! But we had a good time watching them and all the other children. Afterwards we had a little photo shoot. Here are a few pictures from the night.

My sweet boy & meme

My pictures of Sophie & Harrison didn't turn out to good. But good enough to see them.

And Harry with his hand in his mouth :)

After the show....

LOVE these sweet boys

Sweet Sophie loves that mama! :)

We kept telling Tuffy if he was good we'd get him an ice cream cone.

We kept our word...

Friday night we went to Relay for Life in our hometown. Tuff and Ada enjoyed dancing the night away.

Saturday morning we went to the lift-a-thon. I posted about that here. After naps we headed back out for a night at the fair. Tuff really enjoyed it this year. Last year he wasn't tall enough to ride the rides.

He liked these jeeps until they started rear ending the one infront of him. He didn't like that so much.

Getting ready to swing with daddy.

This morning we went to church and after naps we spent a little time at the park.

Our "almost"crawler :)

And a few random shots from the past few days....

Tuffy thought he'd show brother how to drive

And brother caught on quick!

Gunner keeping meme company in the garage while she was working on a project.

And we ended the weekend with a nice, refreshing, green bath!

:-)

Lift-a-thon

We attended our local high schools lift-a-thon for the football team this morning. We were there supporting my nephew Dalton. He squatted more than anyone on the team, 480 lbs!!! I couldn't believe it. I can hardly believe ANY 16 year old can squat that much weight. I was VERY proud of him. I love that sweet boy like he was my own and our boys love him just as much. Here is the video of him lifting. Sorry it's sideways, I couldn't figure out how to rotate it.

The boys enjoyed watching. Gunner has been in a "hold me" mode lately so I carried him the best way I knew how. Strapped to me. He loved it. He kicked and laughed the whole time. :)

We're off to the fair tonight. Post on that to come...

Hope you're all enjoying your weekend! :)

Mother's Day Brunch

I was invited to a Mother's Day brunch with my big boy at his school today. I have to say, I've really been pleased with the MDO I chose for Tuff this year. They have done a wonderful job making my baby feel more comfortable outside of his "comfort zone." He's come a LONG way since the beginning of the school year. He had a rough start but has ended the year asking to go to school on the days he's not there. I am so proud of my baby... who really isn't a baby anymore, but who will always be mama's baby!!! Tuff was really excited to see me when he walked into the fellowship area. He wasn't too into taking pictures, as usual, but we made the best of it.

Loving his mommy but not wanting his picture made ;)

Showing off mommy's present.

The wrapping paper was hand made. Mrs. Cilla said they worked very hard on it.

My gift was a binder full of pictures all throughout the year. It was so sweet and very special. Mrs. P couldn't have thought of a better idea. Tuff has spent all afternoon looking through the pictures talking about each one. I wish I could share every page with ya'll but it would be too much. Here is the front cover & very first page...

Thanks to all the teachers and staff for such a wonderful brunch & most of all, for loving my baby and taking such good care of him! :)

Tonight we attended a program that Harrison & Sophie's school put on.

We all really enjoyed it. But it's time for us to hit the hay so more on the program tomorrow.

Until then, I'll leave ya'll with these 2 cuties...

Loving the big sis!

My sister sent this to me earlier...

Just what I needed today!

Thanks Sis!