Even thought it has not been that long since I blogged so much has happened! After the beach Alexander stayed Mia and she took him to see Nana and then to Grandma's so he got to spend with everyone. He stayed until I came down to pick him up last weekend. That was the longest I have ever been away from my little man. It was an enjoyable week for Jeremy and I we went to the movies and went on dates! It was fun but we missed our little man!

When I went down we had our family reunion and I got to visit with everyone.


We stopped by to see John and Sarah's dogs and one of the dogs had just been fixed and had to wear this cone....how funny is this picture?


This was Alexander on the plane ride home. He sat in his own seat with his seat belt on the WHOLE 2 and 1/2 hours and the last 30 mins fell asleep leaning on me.

While I was home I got to spend some time with my girlfriends.

On Thursday Jer and I decided it was potty training day! We are going to underwear and not going back. So I had to work on Thursday but Jeremy was home, I warned him that he might be cleaning up all day....well I was WRONG! Alexander told Jeremy every time he had to go. Can you believe it we are on day 3 and he has even got going in public down. I am so amazed that he was ready! We have had NO pee accidents at all. Did I mention I am amazed?

Birthday and Last Day at the Beach

On the night of the 9th Papi grilled steaks and lobster....mmmm! We celebrated my birthday with some really good cake from the bakery down the road. Since Jer and I do not get to see Kristy for her birthday we celebrated hers too. I must say the writing on the cake is a little sad....ha ha!


This was the last day at the beach, I took Alexander out on the boogie board to ride waves. I finally brought some monster trucks down to the beach for Alexander and it was a big hit. He rode them all through the sand and in the pool.

Little helper Evie was always trying to help Alexander with his fashion. They truly enjoyed each other this year. They played so well together, setting up trains, pushing monster truck and playing in the pool. On the day we took Alexander to Alabama he kept asking "Where's Evie, Beckett?" I am so glad they get to spend this time together to become close.

July 7, 8, and 9

On the 7th we were supposed to go out on the boat but it was nasty and rainy. So Jeremy and I drove to Enterprise, Alabama to see the aviation museum. We went and had some chili dogs at Cutt's. We also got to see one of our close friends Kim Cryer and meet her baby girl Caroline.

Alexander loved the helicopters.



Alexander and Evie Cuddled up with Mia for a story before bed.

On the 8th we went to the beach all morning, it was over cast and perfect. It was nice and cool and we enjoyed just hanging out with out worrying about the sun. That night we went to Schooners for dinner....it was so good!

On the 9th we went to Ship Wreck Island water park. We took Alexander down a couple of the BIG water slide which he LOVED. He giggled all the way down them. It was so much fun this year to be able to relax and let him run in the water.



After a nice long, much needed nap, we ordered in Sonny's BBQ....man it was good. I forgot how good their garlic bread was!

July 5th Beach Fun

On Sunday we got up and did the same thing, we went straight to the beach. It was beautiful! Alexander and Evie both enjoyed sitting and letting the waves hit them.



After the beach all morning and a long nap. The kids played in the pool on the patio, I am so happy Aunt Kristy thought to bring it for them.

Alexander and Evie enjoyed Popsicles and bath time together before we took family pictures on the beach. This became a nightly routine for them. They loved playing together in the tub.

Our family pictures turned out so great this year. I cannot wait to have them blown up!

After pictures we went to eat at Shuckums for some yummy seafood. While we waited for our food we took the kids to the dance floor. They had a blast!

Trip to Florida and the Fouth of July

On Friday the 3rd Jeremy, Alexander and I flew to Panama City Beach. This was Jeremy's first flight with Alexander and Alexander's first lay over. He was a dream. Our layover was in Dallas and we grabbed some McD's and found a great play area by our gate. We ate, played and boarded all in a matter of 45 mins. Alexander slept almost the whole leg from Dallas to Fort Walton. I took these pictures from first plane ride. I love the one with "Beach the Bear" in the seat belt with him.



On the morning of the 4th we got up and headed straight for the beach! It was perfect! Papi dug a hole and put a big plastic pool in it for the kids. It was the perfect set up. We spent the whole morning at the beach. Uncle Tony caught a Hermit Crab in the ocean and put it in the pool with the kids but Alexander did not want to have anything to do with it.

After a nice afternoon rest, we had some hot dogs and hamburgers...YUMMY! Then down to the beach for firework. Unfortunately Alexander was afraid of the fireworks so we had to come back early.

Happy Father's Day

What more could a Father ask for.....Starbucks and the remote. I also got up early to try a new recipe, cheese grit casserole and while I did not serve it to Jeremy in bed it was really good.



Alexander got Jeremy a special Military golf club that he had been eye balling. I thought I had pulled a fast one and surprised him but he saw the package at the door. It was sweet of him to think of me and pretended like he did not see and let me grab it off the door step.

Our family Father's day picture.



I wanted to also make a small tribute to my Fathers. I am thankful for both of them.

My dad is one of the most amazing people I know, not only for having put up with me through my teenage years but to have been a great example to me. He has taught me a great work ethic and how to treat ALL people with great respect.

As for my dad-in-love, I am thankful to him for being a Godly example for Jeremy of what a husband should be. He has treated me as his own daughter from the beginning. This maybe funny to some but one of the great things about Herb is his ability to see and help were needed. He always see when my hands are full and never hesitates to lend a hand.

I thank God for the wonderful men He has hand picked for me.

Alexander's First Swim Lesson

We are singing "The Wheels on the Bus" and you can hear Alexander louder than all the other children. Especially when he says "town".

He did really well in class tonight. He was the only one in the class ready for the floatie belt. All he wanted to do was kick and swim on his own. He has class Tue, Wed and Thurs night at 7pm this week and then the same days next week. I am sure there will be more pics to come.

Jeremy came in to find Alexander sleeping like this, isn't is too cute?


Jeremy took Alexander to the airport on his day off. They had such a great time watching the planes take off and land.

We went to a Bar B Que at some friends house this weekend. It was such a blast. I loved that Alexander sat at the kids table. He did pretty good eating there.

On Friday at children's singer came to the school. Her name is Funky mama and she was awesome! Alexander loved her, he imitated all of her motions and tried to sing along. He really got down to her music, so much so I had to get her CD. We have been listen to it and jamming all weekend.

A Day Out With Thomas

Today was the most amazing day! We went to see Thomas the train. Here we are riding Thomas, we took a 25 min ride. Alexander loved every min of it!

Our train ride was at 9:45 and we got there about an hour early and it was perfect timing. There was hardly anyone there so we were able to spend loads of time with Thomas taking pictures.Check out that smile!

It was great that we were able to go with some friends of ours. Lyndsey (my boss), her hubby Scott, son Aidan (from Alexander's Class) and another friend from the school, Juli. It was great for Alexander to have a friend to share this with.

They had a HUGE tent set up with about 15 different train sets for you to play with, I am pretty sure this was Alexander favorite thing.
Alexander got to meet Sit Topham Hat, he is the conductor was the Sodor railway.

After all that fun stuff it was time for a snack and cotton candy was the perfect one! I love the pictures of him licking it. They also had a tent set up for him to get a tattoo, in these pictures you can see it on his arm.

To top this amazing day off we parked in the free parking lot a couple of miles away. So we had to take a school bus to and from Thomas, He loved riding the bus. He kept singing "wheels on the bus". What a great day, I am so glad we did not miss taking Alexander on this BIG adventure.

Bronchitis, Allegic Reaction and Pink Eye....oh my

A couple of weeks ago I came down with a sore throat and woke up the next morning with an awful cough and fever. So I went to the Doctor and she said it was Bronchitis and gave me a new antibiotic. It was a really strong one, I only had to take one a day for 5 days. When day 6 rolled around this is what I looked like.



I woke up itchy with red bumpy spots ALL over my WHOLE body. Not long after this picture was taken it actually got MUCH worse, to the point my eyes were almost shut.

So I went back to the doctor for some steroids and benadryl and finally yesterday it was all gone.

On Wednesday Alexander woke up with a yucky eye and Jeremy took him in to the doctor and he has pink eye. It was been a fun couple of weeks! But it looks like everyone is on the mends!

Aunt Buff's Visit

We were so excited to have Elizabeth come stay with us. On Friday night we went to the T-Bones games. The pic with Sizzle is for you Uncle Zach.



On Saturday we spent the day in Downtown Kansas City. We visited the Crown Center which is Hallmark. They had a Lego exhibit, a Crayola crayon store and so much more.

We even managed to fit in a girls night out for Chinese and chocolate fondue! Then on Sunday we made it for Mexican!

It was a wonderful weekend and we look forward to hosting Buff again!

This is Alexander and I seeing Buff off on the plane....I think we were hard to say bye to!