July 4, 2013

Ella

May 2013

Harrison had a terrible allergic reaction to a Pedialite purple popsicle.  Both of my boys have pretty sensitive skin and will break out in a rash if anything type of food sits of their skin.  We have never had the issue keep reappearing after it was washed off.  It scared me pretty bad but it went away after a couple of days.  I talked to the pediatrician they told me what to do.

Lincoln always say we are having a picnic.

This little boys loves his Mommy.

Harrison's rash when it came back for the last time.

Downtown Chattanooga

Every few months we try to get together with my Dad and Sister.  We would like to see them more often but it doesn't seem to workout with all of our busy schedules.  We all met at Mellow Mushroom in Downtown Chattanooga for lunch then headed to play in the water beside the TN Aquarium.  My boys love the water!

After we got our feel for the water beside the aquarium we decided to walk across the bridge to Coolidge Park to ride the carousel and play in the fountains.  Of course, once we made it across the bridge the carousel was closed.  We tried to play in the fountains for a few minutes but there was a million people there with the same idea.  I can't handle large crowds and my kids running around.  It makes me a nervous wreck!  We decided to sit on a blanket and enjoy the nice day.  That lasted about 5 seconds with the boys.  They were ready to run around.  Thankfully, Nana was there to chase them around.

Cousins 4/6/13

My Sister, Brother in law and Niece came to visit us for the first time at our new house.  They have been wanting to come visit for a while but we couldn't work our schedules out.  My Grandfather passed away earlier that week and my house was a wreck!!  I apologized and told them they were getting the real house and not the fake one this time.  They didn't seem to mind and the kids were all glad to see each other.  Brett and Christian went to play a round of golf (the 1st time Christian has got to play since we moved on the course) and Tasia and I hung out with the kids.

I got out the exersaucer from the basement and cleaned it up for Ella.  Neither one of my boys really care for it when they were younger but they were all about it now.  It is actually still sitting in my living room and both boys will climb in it and play.  

How adorable is my niece?  Don't you want to just pinch her cheeks? :)

We had a great time hanging out with Tasia, Brett and Miss Ella.  Hopefully we can start planning get togethers more often.

March 2013

Grammy with her babies.  I don't know how she manages to get both boys in the glider with her.  They love to rock with Grammy though.

My friend Libby invited me to go to a "Sex in the City" themed birthday party with her.  We had a blast and there was an awesome 80's cover band.

Harrison fell asleep on the rug in Lincoln's room.  He usually does this every couple of weeks.  We will find him in some random place asleep.

We finally found time to get the closet shelves in the boys closets and guest closet.  Let me tell you how much easier it made things for me.  It is so nice to be able to organize everything and actually have a little storage for things.

Lincoln drew this picture.  When christian asked him what it was he said Mommy.  I think I look amazing! :)

February 2013

Watching Dora with my boys.

Lincoln sat down in the basket and said, "I tuck Mommy"

He found his pajama top and tried to put it on as pants...at least he is trying.

Tay Tay, Uncle B and Ella in the first snow.

Lincoln is liking strawberries right now.  We will see how long it lasts.

Harrison wants to use a fork and spoon by himself now.  He hasn't quite got it figured out but he is almost there.

When I make everyone's plate for dinner I always put a little of everything on both boys plates.  Harrison is always up for trying new things but Lincoln not so much (he is just like me).  Anyways, we had breakfast for dinner on this particular night which included bacon, eggs, biscuits and fried potatoes.  As soon as Christian sat Lincoln's plate in front of him he said bacon and ate it all up.  He ended up eating about 4 pieces.  Hopefully this trend will continue.

H-Man was exhausted and fell asleep during dinner.

We had pizza this night.  With my boys if they really like something they rub it all over their faces and head.  I'm not really sure why they do this but this is how I know.

Bathtime for pizza boys.

Harrison fell asleep again on Lincoln's bed.

Harrison's first artwork in the new house.

Pop Pop, Lincoln, Harrison & Nana

Sitting on the window seal eating gummies

Valentine's Day 2013

Christian and I are not big on doing anything on Valentine's Day.  I don't think we have ever went out to eat or gotten each other anything since we have been together.  I think it all is a waste of money and time.  Yes, flowers are pretty but they are going to die.  Why spend triple the price just because it is VDay?  I would much rather have flowers on a random day and you pick up from Bi-Lo that are under $10. I don't usually like to go eat at fancy restaurants either.  I am a very picky eater so nice dinners are just not my thing.  Anyways, Christian calls me during the day and says that he would like to take me out to my favorite place for dinner.  He didn't figure Hooters screamed romance so he figured it wouldn't be very busy.  He was right.  It was actually a little more busy than I thought but nothing where you had to wait for a table.  He picked me up from work and me, him and boys headed to Hooters.  He also got me a rose.

Dinner was delicious!  I had my usual (boneless hot wings and fries) and even ordered some for the next day for lunch.  The wings didn't make it until lunch the next day because I ate them for breakfast.  I know, I am weird.  I am getting hungry just thinking about the wings.

Harrison and Daddy playing.

Lincoln thought Daddy was hilarious!

Once we got home and the boys got a bath it was time for them to open their Valentine's presents from Mommy and Daddy.  They weren't anything special.  Just a few things I picked up from the dollar bins at Target but they loved them.

New bath tub ducks.

Harrison with his football.

Lincoln with his new baseball that he kept calling a soccer ball.

Of course, Harrison had to get something Dora.

My precious niece, Ella.  I just love her fat little cheeks!