Lake trip

Last Wednesday, we packed up and headed to the lake. This was Corbin's first time! My family gradually got there and everyone was there by Thursday afternoon. 

Thursday morning, we went out on the boat for a while. Colton was so excited!! He woke up saying "ride on boat!" Over and over. When Colton was a baby, he would instantly zonk out as soon as the boat started going. I was hoping we would time it right and Corbin would do the same. Thankfully he did. I don't know if it's the noise from the boat or what, but I'm not complaining. We went out for a while and headed back for lunch and since it was starting to get warmer. 

Adam and I had bought a little pool and sprinkler for the boys to play in during the day when it was too hot to be out on the boat. They absolutely loved it!! 

The rest of the weekend was much of the same...morning boat ride, afternoon naps and kiddie pool time, dinner and evening boat ride. However, on Friday, while they were sleeping, Adam and I got to go out in the sea doo together. I haven't been out on the sea doo since before I was pregnant with Colton! It was nice to go out and cruise around the lake, just the two of us. When we got back, Corbin had been awake for about 10 min, so it was good timing. 

Saturday afternoon, we headed home because Adam had to work on Sunday. Colton was a tad upset when we left...he kept saying he wanted to go to the lake house. Poor guy! We'll be back though. We all had a great time, especially Colton! He loved seeing boats and of course riding on the boat! Can't wait to go back!

Wisconsin part 2

Days are pretty busy lately, now that Corbin is mobile, so I'm a tad slow getting posts up. Where did I leave off?? Ohhh yes...

Saturday was the big day and the main reason we went up. It was Nathan's graduation day + graduation party. See here in Oklahoma, graduation parties aren't a huge deal. That's not the case for where Adam is from. They're a big deal and go all day, well into the wee hours of the night. It was a great time getting to catch up with people, eat yummy food and have a couple drinks. Colton had a blast playing with the other kids and Corbin met a lot of people, played and took a little snooze in the ergo. I love that thing! Around 10:30, I decided it was time to take the boys back and get them in bed. It was already way past bedtime anyway. Ohhh and by the way, it was like 50 degrees and overcast. Burrr! Anyway, Adam had planned on going back after he took us back to the house, but he ended up going to sleep too. Ha!

Sunday, we spent a couple hours hanging out with our friends Bob and Jen, then spent the rest of the day relaxing and hanging out with family. 

Monday, we got up pretty early to head home. It's such a long drive when we have to stop so much with Corbin so he can crawl around. It ends up being about 14 hours when usually, it's only 12. Ha, I said ONLY. 12 hours is still a long time. We made it home and Corbin was happy to be on the living room floor crawling around. 

We had a great weekend, even though the weather was cool. Colton had a great time and of course, it's always great seeing everyone! 

7 months

I'm a little late on Corbin's 7 month stats, but life has been a tad on the busy side to say the least. 

Weight: I don't have specific weight but I'm going to guess around 18 pounds because he's averaging about a pound per month. 

Diapers: we recently switched him to size 3

Clothes: depends on the brand...6 mth/6-9 mth/6-12 mth. All brands are made differently, so it varies 

Eating: still nursing. I'm hanging in there, but it can be very frustrating and hard at times. He LOVES avocados in his mesh feeder. We recently tried bananas and he liked that as well. Other than those, he's eating baby food and has liked everything, I think.

Sleeping: 1 wake up on average per night to eat. He takes 2-3 naps during the day 45-90 min long.

Dislikes: diaper changes and having clothes changed. When big brother takes a toy away from him. 

Likes: avocados, being able to army crawl, crawling on tile, baths, chewing on his toes, apples, when big brother plays with him. 

I feel like just since he turned 7 months, he's been doing a lot. He's army crawling everywhere! Going from laying on his tummy to sitting up. He's getting up on his knees but hasn't quite figured it out. He anticipates things coming at him...like if I'm going to tickle him, he starts laughing before I even touch him. He is so easy going and happy. He is seriously always smiling. And he loves Mickey! When we turn Mickey on for Colton, Corbin will stop what he's doing and watch. He loves to splash in the bath! 

Colton plays with him a little more each month and its precious. I love having two kids!! 

Take A Pee

Funny name, but a great get together!! Last Saturday, May 18th, was the Take a pee round up. One of the guys at Adams station throws this huge cook out at his ranch. He has cows and horses, which are fun for the little ones. We knew this year, Colton would love it!! And boy did he ever!! He rode a horse all by himself! Last year, he flipped out when we tried to put him on the horse. This year, he asked. He had so much fun!!! Then when he got off the horse, he asked to ride the cows. Ha! Obviously, that wasn't an option, so we looked at them and went to the pond quite a bit. Colton had a blast!! Next year will be great when Corbin is able to walk around and look at the animals! It's such a great time with other firefighters families. One of my favorite get togethers of the year! 

Matt Graduated

This past weekend, my brother, Matt, graduated from OU with a major in political science, minor in classics and all with honors...summa cum laude. In the fall, he has decided to attend the University of Virginia for law school. We will all miss him, but he will be home to visit and I'm sure we'll go visit him as well. I could not be more proud of my "little" brother! 

Mother's Day

This past Sunday was Mother's Day. We started the day with going on a long walk since it was such a pretty day. After our walk, we took Colton to play at a park near by. Our whole day was spent outside for the most part. Once we got home, we sat in our back yard and let the boys play until it was nap time. Adam and I made dinner and after we are, we took the boys on a walk around the park and let them play for a while again and my family joined us. It was a laid back day, spent with my family and it was just perfect. 

I don't need anything special. The smiles, hugs, kisses, "I love you momma", playing, and the joy I see on their faces when they see something new or discover something, is what makes being a mom special to me. These things happen daily. Yes, we have rough days, but who doesn't? I just look at them and think how blessed I am that God chose ME to be their mom. How did I get so lucky?? Being a mom is the most rewarding, challenging, amazing, thing I have ever done and I wouldn't change a second of it. I love watching them grow every day. 

Of course, I wouldn't be a mom if it weren't for my mom. I am so very thankful for her. I understand her love and worry for me and my siblings, that I never understood before having my own kids. It's a love like no other. She would do anything for us and I would do the same for her. 

Mother's Day is a day that shouldn't be celebrated just one day a year. I feel the love from my kids every day, so therefore, every day is like Mother's Day. 

Memorial Marathon

Last Sunday, Betsy and I ran in the memorial marathon 5k. This was her first race and she did great!! Crystal rode up to the city with me, but she was running the half, so we didn't get to run with her. Once we got to the city, we met Betsy and got in her car to find a parking spot closer to the starting line. We parked, walked towards the race, took a couple pictures, then parted ways with Crystal. I always get race jitters! I don't know why because I really enjoy running in races and supporting whatever cause the money goes to for a race.

The marathon and half marathon people started at 6:30. Around 6:50, the 5k was able to start. There was SO many people there! It's absolutely amazing to see! There were at least 24,000 runners, and Oklahoma City had invited the Boston Marathon runners that weren't able to complete the race, to come run in our marathon, for free. I know some ran in it, but not sure on the exact number of people who came.

So Betsy and I ran and we only walked up the couple of hills that were on the course. We did really well, I thought. We decided that next year, we're running the half. We ran, got our medals and walked to her car, so she could take me back to my car. Our parking strategy worked out really well!

We had a ton of fun and I've already signed up for my next race...June 1, for Limbs for Life. Betsy is running it as well! So excited!! I love running in races, even though I'm not super fast, but I'm working on it!