The Flying Baby

A Little Getaway

We love, love, love our children but I think it is with agreeance from all parents that a getaway is needed in order to be the BEST parents you can be. With two small children that soak up every ounce of energy that we have it's hard to "keep the candle burning" at all times. Hays and I both agree that it's also very important for our children to know that our relationship comes first. 

So, we did just that. We took some time away, just the two of us. We have not done this since Ford was  born (over 17 months) so it was long over due. To say we enjoyed ourselves would be a far understatement. We stayed at the Grande Hotel in Fairhope, AL and it was just that, grand! We celebrated our anniversary and Hays' birthday, got a couples massage, slept in, drank coffee overlooking the ocean without being interrupted with a "mommy, mommy, mommy" and actually never had to reheat it in the microwave, ate dinner LATE with adult beverages and a nice view, ate lunch at little quaint places that frown upon bringing your children with you:), took a catamaran ride, layed by the pool and ocean and read magazines from front to back in one sitting, didn't change any diapers, did I say slept late? and enjoyed a car ride that was actually peaceful and caught up on some needed adult conversation with each other. To say that we enjoyed ourselves would be a far understatement.

We had a fantastic time but when we got home we were greeted with two smiling from ear to ear babies that we were so so happy to see and I think they were pretty glad to see us too. It was nice to getaway with my man...counting down til we get to do it again. For now, I'll stick around here and enjoy the "mommy, mommy, mommy" and my cold coffee that I wouldn't trade for the world.

ONLY Girls Day

Olivia and I got to get away just the two of us and spend the day together to celebrate the ending of summer. This was our first time to do this and I have been waiting for this day for a long time. As a mother, when you have a little girl you just dream about all the girly stuff you will one day be able to do with them.

I told her that we were going to get our nails painted and the rest was completely up to her. So we started off getting our nails and toenails painted, we then went to see Monsters University for the 5th! time and then we headed to Target to get her lunch box for the upcoming school year. 

We had the best time, just the two of us. We missed our boys but sure did enjoy the girly time we had.

No surprise that she picks blue for her toenails....then she picked green for her finger nails to be like Mike Wazowski. What a little trend setter.

This is how the day ended. The girls day pooped her out.

Never Ending Fun

Backyard fun with my favorite two little people. Couldn't think of a better way to spend a summer night.

We ventured over to Geyser Falls one Saturday morning probably against our better judgement. It was hot and there were lots of people but the kids had a fantastic time.

We've also been playing some Candy Land.

This girl ROCKED it.

Ford couldn't participate in the family game night so we decided to have a little fun with him afterwards. I'm not sure if it was squash the baby brother or tickle him to death...either way he LOVED every minute.

Daddy/Daughter Date Night

We are still marking things off our summer bucket list and this one is probably one of Olivia's all time favorites if not her number 1. She had her daddy all to herself and they went and did whatever this little girl could dream up. So, of course, they went to get BLUE ice cream for supper and then went to see her favorite movie, Monsters University. She even picked out her own clothes for her hot day...hence the rain coat and umbrella when there wasn't a cloud in the sky. 

Her daddy thought she was beautiful either way and they had the BEST time. 

I am sure that beaming smile from ear to ear never left her face.

What's Been Happenin'

Not a lot has been happenin' around our household lately. We are sad to see that over half of our summer has come and gone. 

We had a "slumber party" the other night in our bedroom. We popped popcorn and we all watched a movie in our bed then the little brother went to his bed while the big sister got to continue with the party and sleep with us me in our bed (daddy opted for the couch on this night). She thought it was such a treat to sleep in our bed. I really thought the chatter box was never going to be quiet long enough to fall asleep but she finally did around 10 o'clock. 

We have also been enjoying some really late mornings. When things don't start rolling around our house until 8:30 or 9:00 that is a real treat for the mommy and daddy. 

These are two peas in a pod.

We have been trying our hand at some finger painting. Other than being slightly unproportional and our lobster being cross eyed, I would say it looks pretty good. Just so you know, that's Nemo and Tinkerbell at the bottom (representing the fish in our actual fish tank). :)

We of course, have been to the all time favorite by both of them, the park. Never gets old and we are so fortunate so have such a great park literally around the corner.

This little guy is finally starting to pull up. He has been to the orthopedic and visits the physical therapist once a week to motivate him towards walking. He will do it on his own time. Until then, we will wait very patiently.

Have y'all heard that boys undies is the new girls fashion? 

Yep, at least that's the case in our household and I don't have the heart to tell her any different.

These two are real troopers. Mommy and daddy got a wild hair to train for a triathlon so they have been tagging along for some of the bike rides. I know it doesn't look like it but they both have a great time.

Fourth of July has come and gone as well. The holiday was very low key this year with not a lot planned. Olivia went to the beach with Gigi and Papa while we held down the fort. We did get out and run the Watermelon Classic that morning where Hays pushed Ford the whole time and I actually placed fourth in my age group by running it in 25:17. 

He's a superstar.

He either pulls up onto his feet or gets up on all fours. 

Whatever it takes, buddy.

Trying out the culinary skills with a pizza. Pretty tasty if I do say so myself.

Playing play dough with all of our "bear" friends.

Somebody loves getting some smooches from his furry sister.

Happy summer happenin's!

The Zoo

Every couple of months we get the itch to visit the zoo. Everyone (especially Olivia) loves going to see all the animals and it is just icing on the cake now that the zoo has a splash park we can enjoy at the end of our visit.