Max and Hadley's First Aquarium Visit

A few weekends ago while my sister came to town we went to the aquarium with the kids. It's been on our bucket list for a little while and we found some great discount tickets via travel zoo so off we went. The kids were free so we were set.

Max was very interested in all the big fish.

Look at his face, we just love him.

I'd say he's pretty excited.

James came in for the weekend so his little girl wouldn't go to the aquarium for the first time without him. His friends from SC also were in town for a little vaca so it was great to get together with everyone.

I realize I look gigantic here, but it's because the shirt is not a maternity shirt and sticks out.

Max was pretty into touching the sting rays. You can see Hadley in the background also trying.

Having fun with daddy who probably had more fun than Max!

The kids had the most fun in this little play area with windows that showed through. We could have just left them there all day.

I mean, just look at Hadley's face. This could also be where Hadley contracted the stomach bug/colds that we also got the next week.  haha

Matthew and Max were buddies and kept wanting to climb on everything, typical boys!

Talking to each other.

Beluga Whales

Penguins! Max was over things at this point so I just made sure we documented all the fun exhibits we saw.

He did enjoy the dolphin show although it got a bit dark for him and he kept asking for the lights to turn on.

On our way out we did one last exhibit where the aquariums go up and over head. Cool photos. Max liked the moving floor ride the best.

 

Group pic of everyone! We also enjoyed the best pizza in Atlanta (Antico Pizza) and a little Ikea trip. Max wasn't having a nap in there so we sat in the car for the 2nd half of the Ikea trip, but that's ok we live here. We'll definitely wait a bit next time as Max's patience wore out pretty quick. We did get there right around 9 when it opened at left around 12-12:30pm for lunch.

Sick

Well we had a lovely sprinkle for baby girl on Saturday and ever since then it's been down hill at our house. Actually it started early that week for the kids and my sister. Stomach bugs, colds, snotty messes, coughs, sleepless nights, double ear infections. You name it we have all had it. It's never ending it seems. Thank goodness it's spaced out enough to have one of us available to take care of Max (usually my mom- we wouldn't make it without her or my sister when she was here). Max is on the up swing and hopefully we all are too. My head is just stuffy/full and my chest hurts to cough. Sorry about being MIA. I have posts to put up but all that sounds good is my bed so hopefully soon. Being sick and pregnant is not fun. This one is a doozy. Send over the hazmat cleaning team. 

Big thank you to David's parents for bringing us a sick basket filled with all the essentials to feeling better, plus more fruit that isn't pictured! 

Pregnancy Survey #2- 31, 32 & 33 Weeks

How Far Along:  31,32 & 33 weeks (sorry I lost my camera memory card so I was behind)

Size of baby: This week your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds

Total Weight Gain: 19 ish lbs

Sleep: Still up to pee a few times a night, but sleeping pretty good with my pillows

Symptoms: Feeling pretty good. The summer heat is here and I am thankful only to be pregnant for 1 month of it!

Cravings: I am loving desserts after dinner these days. It's becoming a must, but who doesn't!

Gender- Baby Girl!

Movement: She moves around a lot. You can definitely see it if I wear tighter shirts from the outside.

Maternity Clothes: Yup, dresses are becoming way more comfortable than regular pants so I am loving those for work.

Best Moments this week: Well I am way behind in blogging and such so these past weeks it's been great having my sister here while mom is on vaca. She's been working so hard to take care of both our kids and she is just the best! It's fun to hang out with her after the kids go to bed and we can eat and watch shows or whatever.

What I'm looking forward to: My sister and mom are hosting a little sprinkle for baby girl with close friends/family saturday! It's going to be so fun to see everyone and see lots of pink!

Milestones: Well these aren't exactly all baby girl related, but I will share them anyway. The pacci is successfully taken away from Max. He can even be in the same room when Hadley has hers and if it falls out he nicely runs over and picks it up for her. Such a good boy. He is also successfully sleeping in his big boy twin bed... and not getting out. Although he has never tried getting out after we said goodnight (he will if we are getting ready for bed or playing upstairs, but he knows when we mean business).  He sometimes cries, but now its for a very limited time, so thankful. I also got baby girl's curtains. I had good taste on some other fabric for curtains I wanted, but at $50 per yard that was noooooot happening. I went with plan b and found the 2nd best thing off craigslist (I know you prob. think how cheap I am, but I am telling you- why buy full price when there are like new items out there). We have set to work on baby girl's room memorial weekend and really get that going. We might also potty train Max. He starts swim lessons the 19th. So lots going on still plus much more not noted.

33 Week belly shot. Definitely growing more and more each day.

Max still points to my belly button.

Sweet baby sister kisses!

Group photo, had to get Hadley in on the action!

Wordless Wednesday: Sneak Peek on Family Photos

Easter Egg & Basket Time!

Here is the last of the Easter photos. I guess I should have done one post, but there are just too many cute photos not to share individually.

We decided try this pinterest Easter egg tutorial because it seemed easy for buddy to participate. We used cool whip instead of shaving cream as advised for people who might lick. It dyed the eggs, but not very well. I would say pinterest fail.

I love that his tongue is out while he concentrates. You roll the egg in mixed cool whip/food coloring.

He had fun so that's all that matters.

You're supposed to let them sit for 10 mins and we did way longer so that wasn't the issue. Then you just pat dry or use a little cold water to rinse.

Final product. See what I mean.

Max's Easter basket with bubbles, chalk, Goodnight Construction site book (love it), new water bottle and a few candy items.

We hid it in his dishes cupboard.

Easter bunny Gigi hid another gift with a bike helmet and some fun water Nerf guns for summer.

Here is the happy boy before we set off to find his Easter basket.

Look at that face! He kept doing that after he would search an area. He just got done looking in the back of his bike compartment. He really got into it and understood that we were looking for something.

Not under the blankets either!

Nope, not here. Daddy and Max in matching shirts. Max has been refusing to wear any polos, button ups or any nice shirts in general. We are going to be the parents who send their kid in the same shirt every day. My mom calls this the independent 2's instead of terrible 2's.

Getting warmer!

Found it!

He was pretty excited. Of course he noticed the big bubbles and then went straight for the m & m's. He loves his chocolate.

Bubbles now please he says.

Off he went in search of his other Easter gifts. What a spoiled little boy.

I wish he would have turned his head so you could see the face. He was doing his happy dance.

Spiderman helmet!

Water toys!

Here is his happy dance. He was very excited about everything. We couldn't ask for a better reaction. Precious boy. Check out the rainforest in the back windows! It's all filling in now and just so pretty!

Ready to play!