Mowing Machine and My Favorite Things

Charlie got a bubble mower for his birthday in November, but we just got it out for him to enjoy it this time of year. HE REALLY LOVES IT. He loves bubbles, but for some reason he doesn't care if the bubbles are on or off because he just wants to mow!

Even when there isn't grass...

or on rocks...

MY FAVORITE THINGS

So about every day that I am home, I get the itch to start changing things around or to go out and buy all new things! Who doesn't right? But since that isn't really an option, today I started looking at individual pieces at my house and realized how much I really do LOVE certain things in my house and around my house. Today is the first installment of the things I love in my house.

New Orleans Water Meter Clock

Everyone knows my love for the Crescent City and this is a reminder of the charm and grit of NOLA. This clock hangs in my dining room on a tiny little wall and I really really love it.

Broken Heart and Mint Juleps

After hurricane Katrina, I found this photograph and had to have it. HAD TO! It is a picture of a head stone in NOLA that the heart is cracked down the middle. You can't really see it in this picture but there is a place on the heart that a band-aid was and is now gone. The other is the side of a building in the "Quarter" that says Ginger Mint Julep, nothing says NOLA like a cocktail right? I had LOST both of these pictures and had looked everywhere for them... I was devestated! I was so thrilled that this past Christmas morning, Stevie had them framed and wrapped up under the tree. He had found them MONTHS before Christmas in our outdoor shed and thought it would be such a great surprise. It was... I almost cried.


Stay tuned for some other of my favorite things around my house, and when you get "tired" of all of your stuff, just look around and find even a couple of things that make you happy. You will appreciate it all the more.

Swimmy Fish

Charlie went to his first swim lesson last week. He liked it for a little while, but then he was ready to get out! I didn't capture those pictures because I was talking to another mom... Off we go!
playing and getting used to the water going over my head!

Pay no attention to Stevie.... I think he was asking me something! haha! Charlie kept THROWING that ball and was a little disruptive!

He wouldn't kick his legs, but he had to keep "swimming" toward the little duck.

I am so glad that I didn't have to get in the pool... there ain't no way!

Overall he and Stevie had a great time and he was exhausted! Mothers... If you want a sleepy kid this is the way to go!

What I don't want...

I know this is horrible, but the one thing I don't want Charlie to play is soccer! Selfish reasons of course... Freezing, Windy, Early on weekends, etc. I just don't feel like it is the most "appealing" sport. NOW, of course if he shows great interest and IF he is great at it... I will OF COURSE support that nine thousand percent! So what do you think is in store for me after watching this video...

Happy Easter!

LOOK! I found an egg!
Into the basket it goes...

Come on! Lets go get some more!

You are too slow! I am going to run... (these hills are tough!)

I need a break, Daddy taught me how to throw rocks in the stream. It was a lot of fun and I was worn out!

I really wanted to go IN the stream... take a look at the video.

Fun with Aunt Su

Aunt Su and Phoebe stop by some mornings before Su droppes Phoebe off at school. He always loves having them stop by, but this time Aunt Su had something really funny to tell CG. It was a secret! It must have been funny...

Really funny!

Happy Birthday Tripp and Alex!

Happy First Birthday Alex! You are a beautiful baby girl and we love you! We love you even more than you love your cupcake! Trippy Bear, You are growing so fast and are such a sweet little guy. Happy Third Birthday!

Watch out! Charlie loved the bouncy so much that he went into attack mode while he was in there!

I AM GONNA GET YOU TRIPPY!!!!!!!!

I LOVE THIS BIRTHDAY PARTY! I had a blast and I can't wait for Dax's birthday in a couple of weeks! I could get used to all of these parties!

First Easter Egg Hunt and Playing Hard

Charlie had his first ever Easter Egg Hunt this morning at school. He went right to this pink little egg and dropped it in the basket I was holding! He had a lot of fun even though he only picked up 2 eggs... he was off to bigger and better things!

Here is the egg mommy! HEY ADDISON!!!!!!!!!!!! COME PLAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll get the door for you friend!

Addi, why are you leaving???? OH... because you found more eggs!