Memorial Weekend

We had an AMAZING weekend over here! Although I did miss Aiden. lol He slept over at Gabby and Grande's for 3 days so he could see his nieces who were in town. Ever since they came in town he actually asks to sleep over there now. Big step, which shocks us all!! Still a momma's boy but he's letting loose a little....

The whole weekend we were outside (BTW the Honest Company bug spray works like a charm, but def is a little on the stinky side. lol Aren't they all?!). Saturday we had a cookout with friends and family and swam. Well everyone but Aiden and Harlee did (He starts swim lessons next Monday, so post to come...). As soon as you tried they wanted out.

My water balloon fight was a success! Until Steve, Wes, and Tyler started to aim them at me and Ciarra.....We had nothing to throw back....but don't worry we ran an "errand" and restocked at my house and blitz attacked them hehehe. Aiden and Harlee thought the shaving cream filled ones were more fun to pop themselves, so many of them were thrown on the ground and stepped on or pinched until they popped. lol Silly kids! Carlos chickened out in the whole thing.

Sunday the ladies took the kids to the zoo. Man was it hot! Nothing an Icee can't fix. lol Aiden was a little cranky at first...threw a fit because he couldn't get the tattoo on his face (since they are spray tattoos they can only go everywhere but the face....). But quickly turned around once we reached the sting rays. He just LOVES touching them! After a full day there everyone had the best nap ever!

Aiden was not a fan of the splash area. Especially when Mommy pushed him into the sprayer! hahaha I'm that mom ;-) Most the pics were of him running away or on the edge.

Me and Ciarra even squeezed in a little alone time for sushi that evening! Nice to get away from the kids...

Monday involved more playing, face painting (FYI don't try the Pinterest Pin of the lotion and washable paint....the consistency is not good), and then goodbyes. Aiden wanted to be the Hulk, and well turned out more like a zombie...

 

So now we will look forward to the next visit from the girls.

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Milestones.
We are FULL of milestones in the house too!!
Aiden

• Started the 4 yr old class. The first drop off was hard until he saw Adyson was in there! After school I asked him who he sat by and goes "Savannah and Katie!" Ohhhh you sit by girls...... "Yeah.... (being all shy and cute)" Lucky boy to be surrounded by girls. Adyson watch out! hehehe
• Started wearing shoes with laces. This summer we are going to work on tying them himself.  (BTW I ended up getting these for $8!!! They were half off then I had a "Out of Stock" coupon for $4 off. The store out by our house didn't have his size in stock, but the store out by my work did so they have my a coupon if we bought it from there. Score! Not like I was driving out of the way, pass it everyday. So sure I'll take that extra discount. The boy needed new "Running" shoes! lol He's allowed to RUN in them, not sandals.)

  
Brody

• Both his top front teeth popped through (CRANKY BABY ALERT!!!! Who refused to sleep in his bed away from Mommy, who is fighting off a sinus infection. Ughhhhhhh!)

 

• Moved to a big boy car seat like brother, who threw a fit at first...."Thats MY seat! That goes in Daddy's car"....ugh! (no more infant seat) 

 

• He sat up by himself for over 5 minutes! Would have gone longer, but was getting cranky because he couldn't figure out how to get to his belly to crawl. lol

 

• We officially have a crawler on our hands. EKK!
• Baby food eating machine (Eats a full container in 1 sitting now. Used to barely eat half.)

 

Citrus Lane

2nd Post of the Day.
Another month. Another Citrus Lane box. I feel like I repeat myself, but this box was big hit again!

3 year old box

Green Toys Pizza Kit $21.22 (Amazon price)- Comes with a cute order form too, 100% recycled plastic milk containers
Barefoot Books "We All Go Traveling By"with CD $9.99
Happy Family Happy Munchies Veggie & Fruit Crisps $3.59 (Amazon price)
Salem Backing Co. Moravian Cookies Lemon $1.99 -Aiden wasn't a fan, but I loved them! hehe

Box total: $36.79 paid $21

The pizza was a big hit! Both boys enjoy it...well Brody enjoys chewing on it. hehe We have already read the book several times and played the music. Aiden has already memorized some of the lines.

6 month old box

Green Toys Stacker $15.63 (Amazon price)- 100% recycled plastic milk containers

Barefoot Books "Bear Takes A Trip"  $6.99

Happy Family Happy Muchies Rice Cakes $3.19 (Amazon price)

Dapple Dish Liquid travel size $1.99- I haven't used this before, but I use other Baby geared soap for bottle washing...interested to see if it's any different.

Deep Steep Lavender Chamomile Moisture Stick $5.95- Mom gift and they read me right I'm a HUGE Lavender fan. And since I don't wear perfumes anymore this will be a great replacement (Bad for babies and Brody's sensitivity).

Box total: $33.75 paid $21

Brody made the mistake of napping when the box arrived, so big bro got to invade it first. lol But he enjoys chewing on the stacker and watching Aiden put it together.

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Some might think the price is a little high, but in our house its "happy" I'm willing to buy. Not only do the boys get new toys (most the time educational), but the products are great and things I normally wouldn't get. So it's a win win in my book. It's a reward so Aiden only gets it after being good and he looks forward to it each month "Is my box here here?! Wheres my box?!"

Use this invite to get $10 off if you decide to join. 

Every penny helps.