Coco surprised Stryker with a karate class tonight! The instructor agreed to let Stryker try the class out for free this week to make sure he would like it & could follow along since he's younger than 4. He started out great but got a little teary-eyed when the instructor's voice got louder during instructions. After a quick break in my lap, he was back out there! The instructor took special time with Stryker during the class. He was so proud to have daddy, mom, baby Lake, & Coco watching with undivided attention. The instructor said he was impressed with Stryker's motor skills & how well he was able to follow instructions. Can't wait to see how Thursday's class goes!
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Memorial Day weekend 2013
Friday: Logan & I met the kiddos at Coco's house to splash around in the pool. Stryker was running around, playing water gun tag, & playing basketball! Oh & flirting with some older girls! After pool time, we headed to the playground to dry off. Stryker was trying to learn how to throw a Frisbee. We ate on Boston butt & ribs before gobbling down homemade ice cream. Stryker loves making it with Coco.
Saturday: Happy 3rd birthday Lucy! We celebrated Stryker's best friend's special day with an afternoon cowgirl/cowboy party at Tannehill. We had a great time riding ponies & eating some grub! Thanks for allowing us to enjoy her 3rd birthday.
Sunday: Decoration Sunday. Each year around this time, we remember Logan's dad. The church where he is buried has a decoration Sunday when friends & family come together. We spend a little time at his grave site placing plants/flowers before heading into the church to listen to special guest group of singers. They sing the good ole Gospel music - the songs that helped Logan's dad learn the Bible since he was dyslexic. Afterwards, we filled our tummies with country cooking from a little buffet. We always enjoy seeing everyone. While Logan let the kids nap, I mowed our yard. Yes, I did because I love to cut the grass. I love that time to listen to music, get sun, & pushing the mower provides a good workout. Logan surprised me when I finished by having the clothes ironed!
Monday (Memorial Day): The morning began with another pool session at Coco's before heading over to our neighbor's for a cookout. Stryker enjoyed the slip n slide with friends (twin girls) while we munched on good food/snacks.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
LakeLynn: 7 & 8 months old
Baby girl, you have really changed in the past couple of months. We'll be headed to the beach in a few weeks & I know you will have a blast. Your next check-up will be at 9 months so we'll reveal your stats after that appt.
*experienced the worst sickness thus far: double ear infections, yeast infection on neck, thrush, & stomach virus - all at the same time (you never ran a fever or fussy, my tough girl)
*still only on 6oz bottles every 3-6 hours during the day
*eats a full 2nd foods container twice a day & LOVES food
*reaches for our food all of the time
*sleeps all night on her tummy in her crib
*continues to HATE naps during the day - will do absolutely anything to stay awake
*wears size 3 diapers
*wears mostly 9 month clothes
*loves to be outside
*still admires big brother Stryker
*loves the water - baths or pool
*beginning to crawl & standing while holding onto something
*still loves her paci
*momma's girl
*high maintenance!!! (I love you with all my heart but I could never handle another girl!)
First swim of the year
Coco moved several weeks ago to Kimberly. Her subdivision has an amazing pool that is extremely kid-friendly. It has a big walk-in pool with a little baby pool nearby. The swimming pool even has a waterfall for the kids. There is a cool park & open field behind the pool. What a fun time we had at Coco's house! We will be spending a lot of time there this summer.