Sunday Funday

We are still trying to get things in order around the house and caught up on things. It is hard with all the traveling that Jay is doing with the new job to do a lot during the week, so it usually gets pushed to the weekend when there are 2 sets of adult hands around. Jay had a few projects he needed to complete before heading out of town this week (he is gone until September 27th!!) and after a long but fast first week of school for Arabella, we just wanted to take it easy.

Arabella and Max helped Jay change the coolant (I think) on my car. Max really just supervised but hey, you have to start somewhere, right?

Afterwards, Arabella took Max for a ride around the back yard.  She just picks him up and plops him down where she wants him and he goes with it.  Usually with a big smile on is face.  She wanted so badly to give him a ride in her wagon, and he wasn't sure what to make of it.  She was dragging it all over the yard and he was just bouncing away.  It was hysterical to watch...he had this look of panic on his face, but after a few turns he started to enjoy it.  I can see a lot more of these rides in his future!

Bubbles!!

This afternoon, Arabella, Jay & Maxton kept busy blowing bubbles while I did a few errands. From the looks of the pictures, it was serious business...

Standing

These pictures pretty much speak for themselves...

Ready For Autumn

Now that it is September, I am ready for Autumn to arrive. It is no secret that Autumn is my favorite season...could be that I am an October baby, I love the warm days and cool nights, wearing sweaters and the sense of renewal that back-to-school brings. Autumn is like Spring to me - a time to start over. I am over the hot, humid and sweltering days that we are still getting here in Charlotte. Arabella is wearing sundresses to school with sandals and I am still trying to figure out how to have a good hair day without all the frizz. Here are a few things helping me to "keep the faith" that Autumn is on the way:

Foggy mornings

A huge spider web on our front porch

The burlap wreath that I made...I love the smell of it...every time I open the door it reminds me of childhood Autumns in Connecticut



The 1st Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season.

Labour Day Weekend

We had a pretty low key long weekend. We took the time catch up on projects around the house. It was typical weather - hot and humid. Staying inside and getting caught up was a good plan - I figure we will have nice weather this fall/winter where we can get out and explore the outdoors. Jay and Arabella went to the pool, we did some errands and Max practiced his crawling. One afternoon, when Jay and Max were napping, Arabella and I had some girl time just hanging out. We decided it would be fun to fun through the sprinkler. I ended up pushing her around in the Cozy Coupe through the yard and sprinkler and we just laughed and giggled...it was priceless. Thanks for so much fun my Little Bean.

Wordless Wednesday

Spartan Baby

I always knew Max was going to be strong. And I credit all the Spartan Race training that I did while pregnant, running the Spartan Race and really good prenatal vitamins with his strength. He is constantly trying to pick up my kettle bell..I think I am going to have another Spartan Kid on my hands since he looks like he is following in is sister's footsteps!