Thankful Thursday

That time again!

NEW AIR CONDITIONER!  I am so happy that we got our A/C replaced.  It is hot, hot, hot this week, so it's been just in time that we have our central air back up and running.  It's an (ahem) investment to be sure, but totally worth it for this pregnant mama :)

VACATION!  We are going away as a family next weekend for a 4-day long weekend!  We're going to Emerald Isle to hang out with some friends and then to Cary to see Michael and Ashleigh and are so excited!!  The dogs are all booked for "spa" time and we're getting away :)

Vegetables!  We are starting to get some good veggies from our garden.  Craig put down some organic fertilizer last month and it really helped everything grow like crazy.  We have lots of tomatoes that will be ready soon, cucumbers, lettuce...peppers on the way, and hopefully our squash and zucchini will be ready soon, too. 

Friday Eve :)  Super glad tomorrow is Friday and looking forward to a fun weekend with my guys and dogs!

Overall, life is pretty good for this girl!   :)  Have a good day!!

Busy summer so far!

We have been BUSY!  Wade finished up his swimming lessons this past Friday and is a little fish.  He loves to swim to the steps and even started flipping over to float on his back all on his own (still not his favorite thing in the world, though).  We're looking forward to a summer of playing in the pool and practicing our swimming!!  I will be happy to be in the water as much as possible, too :)

We have had a lot of birthday parties as well the past several weeks.  Wade is having a great time with his friends at the parties and at his playgroup.  He is a sweet boy and shares so well with others, it makes me so proud. 

Our new nanny started on Friday and Wade really likes her so far.  We are very happy to be getting back on a regular schedule, that's for sure! 

I haven't been taking as many pictures recently, but will get some updates posted soon! 

Potty

Wade asked to go potty the other night!  He's definitely aware of the potty in the bathroom and I think he understands what it's for already.  On Thursday night, he brought Craig to the bathroom door, asked him to open it and then went in and said "potty."  We took his diaper off and he sat down and went potty!  So proud of my little guy - we're going to keep letting him take the lead for now, but I think we can start trying this summer - earlier than I'd even thought, but we'll take Wade's cues!!

We love milkshakes in our house!

Caught!!

Daisy has figured out that she blends into the new couch - if she curls up really small, especially in one of the corners, sometimes we don't see her right away!!

And...because I couldn't resist posting this picture of Daisy after she ate some cottage cheese - note the lips tucked into the teeth :)

Water baby :)

Wade loves to play at his water table!!  This kid loves to be outside and loves the water!  He's taking infant survival swim classes right now, too - he's learning so much and doing great, even if he screams the whole time!  Today he calmed down a little bit again, though, and was clapping for himself after every float on his back and swim to the wall.  It was super cute!  He's started practicing his swimming in the bathtub, too.  Tonight he showed me his float and yes, clapped after each one he did :)

Wedding Weekend in West Palm!

We went to Lauren's wedding in West Palm Beach, Florida this month and it was absolutely beautiful!  Wade was a trooper with all the traveling, but I must admit, it's a challenge to travel with an 18 month old :)  He wanted to be everywhere looking at everything, so the plane was just soooo confining for him!  We tried some benadryl on the way home and he just passed out - after a really good fight.  But, ahhh, I'll take the snuggles whenever I can get them from my sweet little guy! 

Here are some pictures from the wedding weekend!

At the rehearsal dinner overlooking a golf course:

 I love this one of Craig and Wade!

 The wedding site at the Breakers:

With 2nd cousin Julia - dancing!!

Race car in the Charlotte Airport!!