Only at Frama's

Only at Frama's do you jump in the hot pool with stocking caps. Ells wearing one of grandma's old suits - don't let it fool you.  Shadd wearing old old small trunks (thank goodness he's so skinny) and Sage just sporting the good ole undies. They loved it. Sage went under and all. If only I could be as fun!

Spring Break at the Zoo

We hit up the zoo on spring break. We will never do that again. It was gorgeous like 80 outside (great) but the rest of the city was there too (not so great for a lady afraid of large crowds and too many little people to attend to). But we did it and had fun with our cousins.

Quite the Crew

These are my parents grand babes - minus one growing inside my sister in laws belly. We attended a wedding a couple weeks ago and had quite the party in the last row. If I wasn't holding a sleeping z i would have snapped some of pics of the comedy of it all (i was solo parenting mind you so my parents were my other half that day)

And these well they capture the love and bond they have for one another. they are each other's best friends. praying it stays that way.

z is 7 months

Z is 7 Months

So whats new?

He is standing. Yep. Pulling himself up to random things around the house.

Also full crawling if he wasn't at 6 months he is really mobile - like in the kitchen and back to the living room before i can find him kinda fast. Still no gate up but he doesn't seem to like to go further than the carpet unless others are downstairs so it won't be long I don't think. (gate is going up - made a bee line about 10 times in row, laughing each time daddy got up to grab him - funny thing)

Got his first ear infection - wasn't sure but his lack of laying down at night was the reason I had him checked and yep ear infection. He is getting better quick though.

we do have the best daddy ever

Still loving foods. He loves combos. Like avocado/banana or pears/squash. Tried a little yogurt again today and hasn't been too bad. Not sure if he can have a lot because he gets kinda spitty. He loves those baby mum mums and can actually do cherrios. (dad tried that one). I'm going to try some soft finger foods and see how he does.

Sleep - well its a bit better. He has been waking at 10:30-11 and nursing and then sleeping till 6-7 which works alright. Not sure he needs that first feeding but he's been sick so I'm willing and if I haven't gone to sleep it works awesome otherwise I stumble in there but thankfully he is a quick nurser and lays right back down (minus the ear infection days)

We left him with Frama for a few days and went to Florida. He took a bottle like a champ and didn't seem to miss the others when he had Frama all to himself. He showed off all his moves and loved her attention. He does seem a bit attached to us know again though. Wants to make sure we aren't leaving him again although I have plenty of milk.

He is big and wild and crazy fun. I love this age. From big messy food face smiles to giggles and look what I just did faces.

You are growing up too fast Z. Stay little a little while longer please.

And the fun of a random photo shoot

plus everyone else

A girl and her stuffed animales

This girl loves her animals. She's a good momma but i get a bit sick of seeing them around. She also loves to layer. Usually a jacket or sweater over most things even in the house.

One day I will miss the piles of pillows, blankets, dogs, and dolls I think.

Best Dance Party

Do you have a mirror ball? 

Well thanks to my friend T and a christmas party, I do? And I really think I need another. 

The reflection off the sunlight is the BOMB. 

I mean just makes you wanna dance and get up and get productive. 

Perfect for spring. 

We are pretty much all fans of it here.

Its Spring

We wait long and hard for it each year...

Spring


Its been beautiful and we are taking advantage of it even though we have colds and runny noses and loud barking coughs.

Go Cyclones

I found this poster  (front and back) in Shadd's room the other day.

Hilarious, right?

We start them young around here.
Big Tourney this weekend
Go Clones!

Little Vacay

We ducked away for a little R&R with friends in Naples, FL. It was beautiful on most of the days with a little rain and sweatshirt weather tucked in there. But a sweatshirt and flip flops is always my thing!

The boys golfed, D saw an agent (that well made the trip definitely quotable), we shopped, ate yummy food, slept thru the night (whoop whoop), saw a movie, played games, swam, laid in the sun, and enjoyed God's beauty.

Always so worth it. Just super thankful D pries me away. I don't go easily especially after Sage refused to nurse after I left him two years ago. I always miss my babies. But its good to for us and I need the break and my kids love love to hang with their Grandmas and Papas. They are dearly loved on and we are so so thankful that they are willing to give us time away.

best ice cream ever 

homemade waffle cones - we went twice

i love the sand

all my babies 

FaceTime on the beach - the kids loved that

And we got the kids these color changing shirts and Ells got a bag and headbands. So they tested them out when we got home. The are black and white till the sun hits them and then they turn color. Ells has four headbands that turn different colors. It was quite the hit.