Beach Week

So we have recently returned from a beach trip with my family. This is the second year that we have gone with my brother, sis n law, niece and my parents. It is such a nice time together and a tradition in the making. We went to Hilton Head and after some drama with hotel reservations getting cancelled we found a townhome to rent 2 days before we were to leave. It all worked out great and we had wonderful family time together. SS loved the beach and the pool but Hamp is still not really in to it all. I am really looking forward to next year when Hamp is old enough to walk around on the beach and enjoy the water...it will be MUCH more relaxing for momma!
As you see in the pics SS had a great time riding the waves with daddy!






...and Hamp well not so much...the look on his face tells all...BUT



we did get a smile on his face when he was not in the water!!




And who can resist this hunk a chunk!!!


SS had a great time swimming with daddy...

...playing in the sand with Addi...

..and playing with this crazy man...Poppy!

A great vacation spent with family!!!

A Princess Breakfast

So Tuesday morning we woke up after sleeping in until 9:30..woot woot!!! SS has been wanting cheerios for breakfast so it was another regular breakfast morning...until.....she decided she had to wear her princess bracelet and crown while eating!! It was so cute and just made me love having this little girl!
Before breakfast!



And this is how the little princess was sporting her crown at the end of that good bowl of cheerios!
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8 months old

That sweet little chunka burnin love turned 8 months old 8/3. I sure love this boy and could eat his little...well big...cheeks everyday. He started to crawl a couple of weeks ago and yesterday made his way up the stair from our playroom to the dining room. I dont think that SS is liking him being mobile like this because she is really being rough on him! What she just does not understand is soon...very soon...he is going to be MUCH bigger than her and "bring it on" is all Hamp man will be saying!!!
Its so hard to believe this sweet boy has been in my arms for 8 months...it really has gone by so fast!!
What are you up to these days:
*22lbs 13oz
*size 4 diapers and 5 at night
*12 month clothes...and some things are too small
* still same eating schedule and nap schedule
* 2 bottom teeth
*crawling
*You love your veggies and that makes momma proud

We love you Hamp Man!

Birthday Party Dora Style!!

Saturday we celebrated SS's bday party with a Dora the Explorer theme. Sweet little SS turned the big 2!! These were her invitations...

I looked all over to find some cute invites and finally found these at Tiny Prints. I knew I wanted her to sport the tutu again and was lucky enough to find one at a good price back in June. Scotts Aunt Debbie made the "2" shirt for me and her outfit was complete with a bow I picked up from Hobby Lobby:)!!!
The party favors were made by my mom in law and turned out precious. They were cake pops that looked like ice cream cones and tasted wonderful!!!

The cake was made by Balloon Delights (my sis n laws mom) and tasted sooo yummy!! I cant explain how cute it was when we sang happy bday to SS. She stood in her chair with the biggest grin on her face and when we were done she clapped and yelled "yeah"...it was so sweet!!





I rented the jump from Jump City and was more than excited that they had a Dora jump "thingy"...whatever they are called!!

As you can see SS had a blast. It was extremely hot but the kids had a wonderful time and that is what matters. Little SS had some red red cheeks!!





We had so many friends and family come to celebrate with us and we were so thankful. Thank you to Stephanie and Matt for making the trip from Atl....SS loves to see her handsome Kellen!!

Last year I tied all the left over balloons to SS and then let her release them. I thought we would keep the same tradition this year! SS was not as pleased with the idea this year but momma got some pictures and that is all that matters!!



Another year another party....time is going by so fast! SS is amazing...so sweet and smart. We love her dearly and look forward to what 2's will bring us!

Sarah Scott is 2!!

Happy Birthday to you Sarah Scott!!

2 years ago mommy and daddy got to love and squeeze you for the first time. You were so little and such a good baby!! I can't believe we have had the privelege of being your parents for 2 years. You are such a joy and keep us smiling and laughing each day. You have grown so much Sarah Scott and you are one beautiful little girl. Mommy and daddy love you more than you know. You are talking non stop now and surprise us each day with things that you say. I have been telling you all day that it is your birthday and you just look at me and smile. You have a Dora birthday party tomorrow and I know you will have such a great time. We love you sweet girl! It's your day today!!!

A little bit of this and that

Another Monday over...I feel like I was not very productive today. I don't have too much left to do for SS bday party this weekend. I did realize today that I had SS's tutu for the party but no shirt to go with it. I called Scott's aunt ASAP and got that taken care of. ..with a little battle in the fabric store with SS.
These days SS is sweet...BUT my lawd is she moody. I think this is why I feel like I cant get much done. She goes from smiling and being happy to throwing a toy, stomping her foot and marching off. It really is wearing me out at times and I feel like stomping my foot and walking off too!!! I have tried time out a few times with her but today when I would get on to her she would walk off a few feet, sit on the floor and then look at me and say "sit down." She knew that was getting ready to come out of my mouth. I just look at her and try my best not to laugh....she is too smart!
So last weekend Scott had the kids for a while and when I got home I see her baby on the table with a vaseline bottle beside it....

..Scott tells me that while he was changing Hampton SS put a diaper under her baby and then opened the vaseline container and put it on her baby!! What a sweet little momma!

Sat afternoon we had Addi's bday party. It was a blast and I think that kids had more fun than the adults. They had a huge water slide at the party and SS and Scott loved it.

SS started with Scott helping her from the side. Then Scott decided to join in on the fun. They started at the top...

and this was the end of the slide...

and then this was where they finally landed!!

We put Hamp in the swing for the first time and he LOVED it. He did not make a peep and just sat back and relaxed!!


I cant believe how fast our kids are growing. 4 more days and SS will be 2! WOW! Looking forward to celebrating Dora style!!!

Catching up

I have been so slack with this blog lately. We have had quite a few things going on that I have wanted to write about but when I get some quiet time I either want to sleep, clean or spend time with Scott.

Just to back track some...in June the kids and I, Nicole(sis n law) and Addi(niece) went to the beach for several days. My aunt and uncle go with their 2 kids and my grandmother every year and in the past growing up I would go with them. Since being married and now having children I have not been able to make it so I was very excited to go this year. The kids did great but I will say it was a little much handling them without Scott. The family was a huge help though!

SS loved the beach and swimming in the pool...Hamp was not a huge fan...he is to fat to be in the hot sun!!:)
The kids did wonderful during the ride and on the way home having 3 tired kids in the backseat got me out of a speeding ticket!!! The police officer said "it looks like you have some worn out kids in the back." I batted my eyes a little and said "yes sir they are ready to be home"..it worked all I got was a warning!! Now SS says "fast" when we drive!!

July came around and we had April and Jacob in for the weekend of the 4th.

We always have a great time with them and they adjust to the lack of sleeping arrangements at our little bungalow!!!
Scott smoked barbecue...

and we had friends over for food, horseshoe and fireworks.



It was a wonderful time.

Through the summer I feel like the kids are growing like little weeds.

Hampton is 21lbs, sitting up and becoming such a little man!



SS...well lets just say she is a sassy little thing. Overnight she started carrying conversations with us and has gone from this little girl to this mature little 2 year old. I love it...she is saying things that just crack us up...she knows things that I still don't know how she figured them out! For example the other day we are reading a counting book...I start 1 she says "2" I say 3,4,5,6 she says"7" I proceed with 8, she says "9 10" WHAT...how the heck do you know that:)!!!
She no longer calls Hampton "danton" he is now "buddy." BUT..not just buddy its "buddy buddy buddy" FAST!! Every time she calls him she says his name in 3's.
Pouting has come to stay...she will throw her head in her hands and do a fake cry...then peek at you through her fingers with a little grin! She pouts about anything these days.



We have been teaching her how to say her name...we have made great progress from "Sott" to now " Say Sott!"
My 2 big "to do's" now are starting to think about potty training and getting rid of the paci. I just don't see this paci thing happening anytime soon bc it is so devastating to her when she doesn't have it..HOWEVER daddy has a different agenda!!
Until next time...a little sibling love!!