Weekend & Summer Reading

Our weekend was pretty boring. We did go to the movies on Friday night with our friends Kelsie & Drew. We saw Friends with Benefits. It was funny as in we all laughed out loud multiple times during the movie. As you would expect from the title it is dirty and raunchy. Saturday I went shopping with my mom and got Grayson some new shoes. He is starting to walk and he needed a good pair of shoes. Yesterday we went to breakfast and then came home. I cleaned, did laundry and started packing for our trip.

This weekend I started reading this...

I can't put it down. I literally can't wait for this evening so I can pick it up again. I wasn't sure if I would even like this book but I am so glad I tried it. From the first chapter it had me hooked and a lot of books take a while for me to get in to. I am excited for the movie even though I know it won't compare to the book. The movies never do.

I recently read this...

I have read a few of Elin Hilderbrand's books and they are easy reads. I really liked this book and it was an easy read. The one thing I didn't like was how it ended only because it left me wanting more. Maybe it was meant to end that way.

I also read this...

I love reading murder mystery/thriller/suspense type books. This one isn't technically a mystery but it kept me on the edge of my seat. I could not put this down because I had to keep reading to find out what was going to happen next. The beginning was a little slow and it took me a little while to get into it. After the first couple of chapters it had me hooked.

Warning: This book has lots of language and provocative scenes.

The next book on my list that I want to read...

I haven't seen the movie and I want to read the book first. I heard the book was really good. Have any of you read it? What were your thoughts?

If you have read any good books please let me know. I am always looking for new books to read.

What We've Been Up To

The past couple of weeks have been busy. This summer is flying by. Here is what we have been up to in no paticular order.....

1. Grayson started swim lessons this past week. He is having fun but they are exhausting. We go in the evening after I get home from work. He is usually so tired at that time and so am I. They are fun but I will be glad when they are over.

2. Grayson and I went on a date this past Friday night. He took me to Chick Fil A. I think this was the first time that Grayson and I have been to a restaurant just the two of us. I played it safe and stuck to Chick Fil A. They are kid friendly so if he started throwing food every where I was safe. 

3. Grayson got his first hair cut. I have been meaning to take him for quite some time to get his hair trimmed. His hair was pretty long in the back and it hung over his ears quite a bit. He did really well. Poor Kaylie had a hard time though. Every time she would start to snip he would whip his head around to see what she was doing.

4. We took family pictures a week ago with Kendall Stoy Photography and I can't wait to see them! I saw a sneak peak this weekend and I know they are going to be fabulous!

5. Grayson is into everything these days. He still isn't walking yet. He will walk as long as he is holding onto something but the minute he lets go he crawls. I was making dinner for him the other night and I look down to see this. No, I don't have a lock on this cabinet but I am starting to think I need a lock on all the cabinets now. He won't stay out of the ones that he can open.

6. I have a consulation with a lasik eye surgeon this week. My contacts drive me crazy. They make my eyes really dry and they burn. I still have to squint sometimes with my contacts in. I know I could wear glasses everyday but I have had glasses since elementary school and I hate them. They just aren't me. I am really scared about having surgery on my eyes. I know it is blade free but still. If anyone has any advice please leave me a comment. I know several people who have it done and they have no regrets. Hoping it all works out for me.

7. We are going to the beach in a little over a week. I am not looking forward to the 9 hour car ride with Grayson. If you have any advice on this please share. He hates the car and we turned his car seat around a month ago. He does a lot better but he still fusses a lot even on short rides.

8. Our 3 year anniversay is in 2 weeks. We aren't doing anything special. We will probably just go out to eat. I told Dustin no gifts this year.

I don't know about yall but I am sick of this heat. We have had 15 straight days of 100+ degree heat. I have never been one to complain when the weather gets cold. I know we still have at least 3 months to go with all this heat. Hurry up cold weather. I miss you! 

Birthday & 4th of July

I had one sick baby this weekend but it still managed to be a busy weekend. I was so sad that Grayson was sick on his 1st birthday and for the 4th. We still managed to have a good time though.

Grayson woke up with a fever on Saturday morning and he slept almost the entire day. I was so sad that we didn't get to do anything fun for his birthday. We were going to go to the waterpark. That evening my parent's and Dustin's mom and sister came over for dinner. Grayson woke up in time to celebrate his birthday. We ate dinner and cookie cake.

Playing with cousin Cassie

Yummy cookie cake from Central Market

He loved the icing!

On Sunday Grayson was feeling even worse. We went to Olive Garden for lunch and Grayson slept the rest of the day. I felt so bad for him. Later that evening his fever had gone down and he started to feel a little better. He even wanted to help Daddy decorate his wagon for the parade.

He went to bed pretty early and we had to be up early for the parade. The parade started at 9 and we had to be there by 8:30 to line up. Grayson woke up with a fever but I was determined for him not to miss the parade. I know I definitely won't win mom of the year. I was hoping once we got there he would perk up a little. No such luck though. He was a trooper through the parade. The parade was pretty short anyways.

Riding in the wagon....I can't really take credit for the wagon. I put the garland around the rails but Dustin pretty much did the rest. He put a lot of time into it and I thought it was so sweet. That was another reason I didn't want to miss the parade. Dustin was so excited about decorating the wagon for Grayson and he did a great job!

By the end of the parade he was ready to go home. We came home and he slept the rest of the afternoon. I am probably going to take him to the doctor in the morning if he isn't feeling better. He finally ate some watermelon tonight for dinner. I hate when my baby is sick.

We had a great weekend despite Grayson being sick. I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July. God bless America!

1st Birthday!

I can't believe the big 1st Birthday party has already came and went. It was so much fun and I am still tired from the party. Grayson won't officially turn 1 until Saturday July 2 but I had his party a week early since his birthday falls on 4th of July weekend.

We started off the his party weekend on Saturday. My mom, Dustin and I took Grayson to Toys R Us for the first time. He had so much fun. He loved looking at and playing with all the toys. 

Then we headed to Party City to get all the supplies I need for the party. After that we came home and Dustin and I baked cookies all afternoon. I also got the food ready for the party.

Sunday was the big day! I was so lucky that Grayson decided to take a long morning nap. The party was at 2 p.m. and I was so afraid he was not going to nap that morning and be dead tired by the party.

The party was at my parent's house. The food consisted of sandwiches, pasta salad, watermelon, pineapple, grapes, strawberries, chips and strawberry lemonade. I think Grayson's favorite item was the pasta salad. He loved it!

Smash cake and cupcakes. I got the cupcake stand off Etsy and I added the "dog" embellishments. The smash cake was from a local bakery and the cupcakes were from Sam's. I made the cupcake toppers.

 We took some family pictures while we waited for guests to arrive. Please excuse the quality of the pictures. I totally suck at taking pictures. I really need to take a photography class just so I can learn some basics so I won't have such crappy pictures.

Grammy and Grumpy

Finally the guests started arriving.

Grayson with his buddies Cade and Brock

After the guests arrived and everyone ate Grayson I opened presents.

Dump truck

He wasn't too sure about the bear that sang Happy Birthday

Lawn mower....we are teaching him early. I kid...sort of. He loves this thing. I came home yesterday from work to Dustin racing him around the kitchen on his lawn mower....as in Grayson was sitting on the lawn mower and Dustin was racing him around the kitchen. Boys!

After presents it was time for cake!

What is that Mom?

Not too sure what to do...

Getting the hang of it...

I get it now Mom! He loved making a mess. He played with it more than he ate it.

After cake it was time to swim.

Then it was time for everyone to go home. Grayson was sad to see everyone leave.

It was such a special day. Grayson had a blast and was exhausted when the party was over. The party was a success. I wanted it to be low key and fun. I think we achieved that. We have more birthday celebrations happening this coming weekend for his actual birthday. I can't wait!

 

Less Than A Week Away!!!!

Can't believe my baby's 1st birthday party is less than a week away. I am sad and excited at the same time. Here is a sneak peak. I made the invitations myself. I was pretty pleased with how they turned out. If you know me, you know that I am the least creative person in the world. I always see cute ideas or get ideas in my head but they never turn out well.

I am sure you can guess from the invitation that the party is "puppy dog" themed. Grayson loves his furry brother and sister so much. He loves to play with them which made deciding on the theme of his party easy. Can't wait to share all about it next week!

I Could Just Die

from all the cuteness in these pictures.



My favorite! I think a canvas of this one will be hanging in our living room very soon!

I realize I am a little biased but is he not the cutest thing ever?

And just because... here are a few more pictures from my sister's wedding.

Bride & Groom

Family

Sisters

Our Dad....love this picture!

Stunning!

The pictures are absolutely amazing! The photographer was amazing! It was the perfect wedding! So happy for my sister!

First Swim

Grayson went swimming for the first time yesterday! He loved every minute of it. He smiled and laughed the entire time. We had so much fun watching him laugh and have a good time.

My husband being a big whimp....didn't want to get in because it was cold. It was already 90 degrees outside. Grayson was ready though!

He loved sitting on the paddle board.

So sweet!

It was a fun day. Grayson was worn out and took a long nap. And just in case you haven't heard....the Mavs won the NBA Finals!!! Woohoo! Great way to end our weekend!