Mayson and Makynzie

Every once in a while Mayson really loves his baby sister. Just recently he started becoming very concerned when she gets upset. He will tell her it's okay sissy and says sissy is mad! He enjoys holding her for about two seconds, enough for me to get a few pictures.

Summer To Do List!

In no particular order because come on we all know I have ADD and I will start number 1 and then jump to number 11.

1. Organize the whole house, and when I say organize I mean throw stuff away and give everything a home. My typical organization usually consists of just straightening up my junk.
2. Purchase and paint an armoire to match the dresser in Makynzie's room.
3. Print and frame pictures for Makynzie's room.
4. Make crib skirt and quilt for Makynzie's room.
5. Purchase and hang baseball accessories for Mayson's room.
6. Find a baseball type chair for Mayson's room.
7. Pamper myself one day. Someday just getting a shower may feel like. I accomplished this, but I mean like get a pedicure or something fun like that.
8. Refinish hall bath cabinets.
9. Refinished master bath cabinets.
10. Frame out the mirrors in both bathrooms.
11. If the bathrooms turn out good refinish kitchen cabinets.
12. Purchase a new kitchen table since I sold mine.
13. Purchase a craft cabinet.
14. Once purchased organize all my craft supplies.
15. LOSE BABY WEIGHT!
16. Craft, make bows, actually complete a pinterest projects.
17. Print pictures and put in albums and frames.
18. Paint laundry room and hang frames.
19. Find a chair for our bedroom.
20. Spend some alone time with my husband. (Never enough to mark this off ;))
21. Hang up prints that we have had for months.
22. Play dates for Mayson.
23. Take trip to Illinois.

Okay now that I have mapped out my summer and have set myself up for disappointment. My goal is to be able to cross off half. Hopefully it can be done.

Happy 4th of July!

Oh what a day! Makynzie went through both of her 4th of July outfits before 9 am and Mayson cried for 3 hours. He had a really rough day and we still don't know what was bothering him. Soon as his daddy got home he was fine and you would have never know that he had been so upset. We just hung out around the house and watched the fireworks from our front yard. Mike actually had the night off first time in three years.

I was able to get a few pictures before she spit up and then said forget it an just left her in a diaper cover.

Craigslist's Obsessed

So recently I have become obsessed with Craigslist. My obsession began when I was able to find the stroller I wanted for half the price and if was brand new. After the major bargain I was hooked.
                                                    
 We had a friend moved into a new apartment and he needed furniture, so I was able to sell him some of the things we were not using anymore including my kitchen table. This was a great excuse to get something smaller and find a craft cabinet. When we found out we were pregnant with Makynzie I lost my office/craft room. All my crafts were loved into my closet, making it nearly impossible to craft. I found an armoire that was perfect, it even has a fold out desk for more work space.
                                                     

My next purchase was for Makynzie. Makynzie doesn't have a closet in her room. I didn't think it would be a big deal but having to go into Mayson's room to get her stuff was a pain. Especially when he is napping and I need something. Makynzie has her Great Great Evelyn's dresser. I painted it obj it's so cute! I was able to find a armoire that is the same brand and has a similar style as her dresser. The lady didn't really want to split the set but when I gave her the heartfelt story of why I wanted it she did. Mike of course did the negotiating on the price, I am terrible with that part.

My last purchase was a kitchen table. After I sold mine Mike told me I could get a new one. Well trying to find one for a good price and that we both liked was hard. I just happen to stumble on one that was similar to the one he wanted to to buy a few years ago for an amazing almost too good to be true price. We got there to look and I was afraid for the price it was going to be on bad shape. I was wrong. There were a few bumps and scratches but they are hardly noticeable. The lady was so nice she threw in two more chairs.

I am suppose I be done with Craigslist but I love looking and finding new projects.

Family Trip to Bass Pro

Typically going to Bass Pro is a Daddy and Mayson activity but this time Makynzie and I joined them. Mayson would spend hours in there if we would let him. Here are a few pictures of him enjoying Bass Pro and one of Makynzie showing how much she enjoyed the trip.

Makynzie enjoying her first trip to Bass Pro.

He loves watching the scuba divers clean the tank.

Learning how to shoot the targets.  The only gun he will have for a long time.

2 months old

Makynie is 2 months old!
- Makynzie weighs 11 pounds 5 ounces and was 22 3/4 long. She is in the 50-75th percentile for both height and weight.
- She is wearing 3 month clothes, but pants and shorts are still a little bit big on her.
- She is wearing a size 1 diaper and has slowed down a little on how many we change a day. She still hates to be wet or dirty.
- Makynzie is starting to be so expressive. She has the funniest facial expressions. We can get her really cooing when we tickle under her neck.
- Sleeping is going so much better since she moved into her own room in her crib. She eats around 10:30 and sleeps usually till around 7:30. Now only if we could get big bother to sleep in life would be good.

It's HOT, HOT, HOT!

Temperatures are well over 100 degrees everyday now so we try to play on the morning and in the late evening. Mayson LOVES being outside! We have had to install a lock at the top of door since he knows know to unlock the deadbolt. I also had to lock the gate because he has figured out how to get out and him and Sadie running he neighborhood and me chasing isn't fun! Trust me one time was enough to find that out. Makynzie enjoys being put too, I think its actually because I an holding her. I am ready to buy a pool so we can cool off in this heat.

Zonked.

Sitting in the sand and water table that has no water nor sand but rocks and cars.

Mommy and Makynzie

He loves going down the slide.

Hopefully our backyard will be done soon, and he will have some grass.