Jump-A-Roo

This peanut loves her Jump-A-Roo!

I wasn't sure if she was big enough so I just thought I would try. She has great head control and loved the little toys. She was chewing on the seat more than anything and we had to put a pillow under her feet but she really enjoys it!

Anderson Park and Oakleigh tries food!

Another great weekend with the kiddos. Matt has been gone working on the pipeline so we had a weekend full of mommy time. On Saturday we went to both Meijer and Sam's! It was a great trip with no meltdowns and no nursing pit stops along the way. I decided to get some baby food for Oakleigh and she loves it! I just am trying the Gerber oatmeal with fruit for now because that is really the only baby food Jackson even ate. Safe to say Oakleigh is a good eater! 

 We had a work picnic at Anderson so I braved the idea of taking two kids to the pool by myself. I made a few new friends at the pool that helped me with Jackson a little bit but he did great and baby O just let me hold her the whole time. After we left the picnic we stopped at Carl's for a Popsicle!

 Jackson devoured his hot dog, it wasn't pretty but he did a good job! He loved the yellow submarine at Anderson so we will definitely be going back a lot more next summer...

Getting too Big!

Jackson is going to be two in a few weeks and he is just too big. He is talking very clearly and likes to tell us "no," well usually "no mama." He loves to play outside, downstairs with his trains, eat Popsicles, and do anything Daddy does. He is wearing size 6 shoes and mostly 24 months or 2T in clothes. We are still in size 3 diapers and he is getting more around to the idea of a potty so we will see when we can get this boy potty trained. 

He loves to play with Oakleigh and to "hold her!"

 

 Big Stuff

                                                       

Oakleigh is 4 months old

Our little peanut is 4 months old. We got her ears pierced on Friday July 29th with Miss Lettie. Oakleigh did cry but not for long and hasn't touched her ears since. This little girl is always chewing on her hands and if not her hands it is anything she can reach. She is a mover and a shaker and rolled over for the first time on Tuesday, August 2nd while she was getting babysat. She is such a happy baby and Jackson loves to tickle her. 

 As you can tell she likes to have her feet under her and this is how she moves. She puts her feet down and bends her knees and pushes back. The picture on the bottom left she is in Jackson's crib while I was trying to change his diaper. They both are on the go all of the time so I do this so she can't scoot away. She is getting way to big too fast!!

Zoo Day

We went to Miller Park Zoo today with all of our cousins. There was a lot of helping by all the aunts and yelling to our kids to hurry up or slow down but everyone had a great time! 

Jackson talking to the monkeys and on the carousel. I thought for sure he would be scared of the ride but I was wrong, he loved it! Brooke had to help me get him off because he was sad. The bunny helped and sitting next to Clayton was even better!

SoySoy got the white bunny so everyone was happy! Thank god for 2 bunnies!

 
 Clayton was the best helper telling us about the animals and keeping these two in line.

Weekend Trip to the Lake

I decided to update my blog this morning because I miss the lake and our boat. We took a quick trip to the lake and took Matt's parents. I think everyone had a really nice weekend. 

 We went to dinner at Tucker Shuckers. I absolutely love this place. Jackson has a waitress or two he is chasing so we had to go back! Pictures with daddy are the best.

 These two are pretty much best friends. Jackson sure does love his daddy. Jackson was helping Matt pick out something to eat. Above Jackson saying "cheese!" He always straightens up and has such a big smile.

 Happy Baby! As long as you keep her out of the sun and a fan on her she is content!

 

 Watching Oakleigh while everyone else swims. Hard work!

 My boat babies...

 Finally got our name put on our boat. I think it looks great! 

4th of July Weekend at the Lake

Our weekend started off on a great note and we bought a boat! We felt like a king and queen with a red carpet and everything. I hadn't seen it so initially I walked right by it and then Matt told me that was our boat. I think I said, " really, that is way too nice!" Needless to say I was shocked and surprised and couldn't wait to get on.

 It rained, rained, and rained some more while we were there, so I got out the selfie stick! 

 Taylor always tells me that videos don't work on here but this is a tour of our boat! 

 First boat ride and these two just slept on me the whole time. 

 Jackson was keeping an eye on sissy for me. He loves his little sister! 

 Selfie stick to the rescue. I wanted a family picture and I think we nailed it. I am keeping this on the boat so more fun times to come. 

 So much fun! 

 Tucker Shuckers for dinner. We will be going back! 

 Jackson loved the boat and has been talking about it since we got home! Oakleigh was very happy and content every time we were out on the water, but she is happy all the time...

 Another video that is just funny. Jackson growls and says "mommy" and it is hilarious!