Scarpa's 30th, ZBB and AJ's 80's Birthday party...

As I mentioned in the previous post, we've had a busy month. I was waiting to post anymore because I REALLY wanted to get some pictures of these parties, specifically the 80's party where DJ and I looked ridiculous! I am still hoping to get some pictures from Kelley & AJ, but until then, I suppose I'll just write about it. It started with Elizabeth Scarpa's 30th at Oysters on the West End on Thursday - which was a fun night out - then Friday night, Zac Brown Band with friends and the AJ's 30th birthday party on Saturday night. Let me just say, when we were invited to the ZBB concert, DJ nor myself had any clue who they were, but their concert was so much fun and they are a GREAT band! And I loved that it was at the Heritage Park Amphitheater. I had also never been there, but it is nice to have a place like that near Greenville! As for the birthday party on Saturday, we had a blast! It was held at On the Roxx downtown and Kelley did an amazing job putting it all together. It was so fun to see everyone's outfits - from Madonna look alikes and exercise gurus to preppy boys and mullets! And of course, me in my all sequins top and leggings and DJ in Air Jordans and short shorts :) Needless to say, I think everyone enjoyed themselves and let's be honest, who doesn't love an 80's party?!

I hope to get some pictures posted soon of our outfits!

Memorial Day

I realize this post is coming a little late, but better late than never! We have had busy weekends these last three weeks, beginning with Memorial Day. We decided to take both kids to the lake for the first time - thankfully, we had Bobbie there to help us out if we needed it. It turned out to be a rainy, cold day so no one got in the water and our lake adventure maybe lasted all of two hours or so. Lane, however, did great out there. I think she really enjoys being outside especially in the warmer air.

We also were invited to go to Derek's house to swim over the weekend and of course, took our little water bug, Dutch. Lane went too, but she was not all that crazy about the water and it was COLD!!! We had a good time with friends and the sun shined long enough for us to get a good few hours of swim time. Here are some pics - enjoy!

Derek and Dutch








Brandon and Anna James

Water Fun!

Dutch loves playing with hose...check out these pics! Boy was on a mission!!!

Mission Accomplished!

So proud...now to do it again!

Lane just watches on...

2 Years, Really!?!?

It is hard to believe my oldest baby is now two years old and it is not so much of a "baby" anymore. Dutch turned two on the 21st and we celebrated over the weekend with family and friends. He had a fun party with lots of other kiddos his age running around. He is so much fun at this age, although he is into everything all of time - you really have to keep a constant eye on him!

He is talking more and more each day, putting sentences together and expressing more of what he wants, feels, etc. His favorite food is definitely "cheese cheese" (cheez-its)...I know it is not a food, but in this house, between Dutch and DJ, they eat it as if it is. I spend a small fortune on cheese cheese a week! He also loves spaghetti, tacos, pizza, applesauce and grilled cheese...all healthy things :) He loves doing anything with DJ - fishing, walking Bella, playing t-ball, riding his toys, you name it! He also loves to dance and anytime music is on he asks me, DJ, Lane and Bella to dance with him. His favorite book is Goodnight Moon and we are required (by him) to read it every night. We throw some other books in the mix like Brown Bear, Brown Bear and Mother Goose, but it always comes back to Goodnight Moon. He can count to 10 and we are working on the alphabet and colors. He knows his color names, but almost everything is blue according to Dutch. Or "yeyo" (yellow). His favorite friend is our dog, Bella. He loves her so much and shows her with food, back rides and talks. Yes, talks! Like I mentioned before, he asks her to dance, asks her to play outside, tells her what he is eating and tells her that she can't have any, but then proceeds to give her whatever it is that he has. It really is cute! I could go on and on about him...anyhow, we are so in love with him and we have truly enjoyed watching him grow up right before us. It is like no other feeling in the world! I can't wait until he and Lane can interact more, teach one another things and have that great relationship that I already picture in my mind.

Happy Birthday sweet Dutch! You have brought so much joy into our lives and know that you will continue to do just that. We love you to the moon and back! Forever.

For those of you interested: he weighs 26 lbs. 3 oz. and is in the 28th percentile. We'll go in two weeks for a full well visit and I'll post his stats then. We only went today because he is so stuffy :(

Dutch with his new bike & helmet

Blowing out his candle for his actual birthday...please notice the candle -it is broken, so 1/2 of a 2

Birthday party with "D" - the name Dutch came up with for Gran


Getting ready to blow out the candle

Bradley

Hudson


Charley and Cale

Lane looking perplexed

"Eid" and Lane

Dutch opening his presents

Sweet Jackson

Happy 2 months!!!

Lane is now two months old as of yesterday! She is bringing so much joy to our lives and we feel so blessed to have two amazing children. I also have some GREAT news to report. Lane is finally (and I say this with my fingers crossed) out of her "fussiness" phase. To the advice of other moms and our pediatrician, we decided to switch her formula to Nutramigen Lipil, specifically for colic and a milk protein allergy. We also are on Prevacid for reflux. The only downside to all of this is that the formula, for a 12 oz. can, is almost $30 - so double the cost of a 12 oz. can of "regular" formula and the Prevacid is also extremely costly. However, for a happy baby, we were willing to try anything and pay any price! Well, not any price, but this will do! Anyhow, the change in her has been dramatic and we are just glad to see it continue each day!

Dutch continues to be an awesome BIG brother to her! I love seeing his face light up when we pick him up each afternoon just knowing she is in the car too! I can already tell he loves her so much!

We are sooo ready for summer in our house! We have recently joined Stone Lake Pool and are looking forward to spending many days in the water. Dutch, my little water bug, will be so excited to be able to swim anytime. He is at such a fun age now - into everything, but fun nonetheless!

The lighting in these pictures is not all that great, but I thought they were cute!