Weekend for the record books

This past weekend was one of pretty much perfection. It was perfect ratio of busy/relaxing. The perfect ratio of eating whatever we wanted to/working out. The perfect ratio of kids needing us to love on them/letting us do our own thing. Like I said, one for the record books. 

We kicked it off by going to get donuts Friday morning with BeBe and D-daddy. They had kept Row and Isla the night before, so it was a good chance to get to see them before they had to go back. We went to a local bakery called Clayborns and I happen to believe that they have the best donuts around.  In particular, their cinnamon roll. Connor loves it there and could probably make himself sick if I'd let him. He comes by it honestly! 

It has been rainy around these parts, which means there has been a lot of crafting and inside playing going on. It has made for a lot of extra giggles, actually, and that is something I'll never complain about! 

Saturday morning, Matt was participating in a local half marathon. The boys and I got up early to make the drive there to support him and BeBe. We had such a good time looking for them and cheering for the runners. Having been one of those a couple of times I can assure you that they do appreciate every clap and cheer they hear...whether they know you or not! 

This race is one of the smaller ones, so it was easy to find everyone. We set up first in between mile 6 and 7. As soon as we saw Daddy and BeBe, we headed to the finish line. I was so diligent the night before and google mapped four different places we could go to watch at our first stop....and then forgot to look up how to get to the finish line! Thankfully, it wasn't that difficult and we made it in time. Matt's goal was to run it in 1 hr 50 min. I saw him enter into the track (where you have about maybe .20 left) and I looked at the clock to see it at 1:49ish. I knew that if he was going to make it, he didn't need to slow down at all. I was a nervous wreck and kept thinking, "Don't slow down. Don't slow down. " And he didn't! Finished at a 1:49:39! So proud of him!

Sunday involved a little working out (with the help of some peppermint essential oils!)

and some one on one time with my cute little assistant. We made some GF brownies, which tasted more like cake. Which is fine, because I now have a great and fluffy GF chocolate cake recipe! HA!

The boys played so well together.. to the point that I mentioned it at least 3 times that night and the next day. Makes my heart happy to see them becoming best friends right before my eyes. 

Can you tell someone had a lick of the spatula when we were baking?!?!

Cade's vocabulary has exploded and I pretty much think he has the cutest little voice ever. One of my favorites that he says is "Right There or Over There...only because it's like THU-AIR.
 
 Connor's new thing is to figure out what every single word he comes across starts with. Which is so fun and sometimes equally exhausting. Cade has picked up on it, too!

Weekends are my favorite

Goodness gracious, I love the weekends. Daddy is home, which means so many things. First and foremost, I love getting to laugh at these boys with him. They really are so stinking funny and I love getting to share that with him. I love the moments that we look at each other and just revel in the fact that these boys are ours. This life is ours. Secondly, 2 more hands! Yep, I am blessed with a very involved daddy.. something I am thankful for every single day! 

Here is what we were up to! 

The wild one...

Oh, my Cade man. You really can't turn your back on this one. Within minutes of me taking this picture the top (yes, the top. notice that left foot propped on the bag of blocks. Brother was using it to reach the top shelf) and middle shelf were almost empty. Took me much longer to put them back up. 

He loves the dishwasher. As in will hightail it to the kitchen if he hears me open it. I figured out it was the water, so I solved that little problem. Yes, he got soaking wet, but I also got to unload the dishwasher without him pulling the entire bottom rack out. 

My big boy...

I didn't have plans to turn Connor's bed into a toddler bed, but for some reason I just decided to this weekend. We are going to purchase a full size mattress soon, but figured why not take off the front of his crib until then? He was PUMPED! I knew he would do fine because he has been sleeping in a big bed at grandparent's houses whenever we visit. I just love being able to cuddle him up in the covers for our nighttime routine. I can't wait until it's a bed I can actually climb into, too! 

Good food and family fun...

My father in law texted me Saturday morning asking if we wanted to meet at Cracker Barrel. We asked Connor if he wanted to go and as soon as he heard the words Cracker Barrel, he was running into his room to get dressed. He loves that place. The fact that Rowen was there (he had stayed the night with BeBe and D-daddy), was an awesome bonus. Each time we are around Rowen gets better than the last.  Their interaction just keeps growing and I love that! 

Snow fun...

When we got home the snow that had been slowly falling had accumulated on our patio furniture. Enough so that we were able to make some snowballs. I was super shocked that Connor wanted to play outside in it. Just further proof that he is growing up! 

Love the bottom right. Truly shows his silly personality! 

Afterwards Matt had to burn some brush and Connor wanted to go out with him. I put some coveralls on top of his other clothes and I could not quit laughing at how big he was. He told me, "I can't walk, Mommy. I'm too big!"

I really don't think he could bring his arms any closer to his body or bring his legs closer together! 

After Cade woke up, I put him at the window so I could clean out his closet (I had not put away ANY clothes of his since he grew out of NB and they were all at the top of his closet. It was a disaster) and he could watch Connor play. After a few minutes Connor decided he wanted to come in, too. So they sat there for probably 30 minutes watching daddy "make a fireplace"

They held hands like this for the longest time

Sunday funday...

I bought these longalls before Cade was even born. I was so excited to finally put them in it! 

These outtakes just make me laugh. Sometimes they are my favorite. 

After the boys napped (because let me tell ya..those are so necessary on sundays) we headed out to make a Sam's trip. I think you get such a better deal on their produce and we go through it like crazy around here! 

1. I dropped the after nap feeding. He was never nursing more than 5 minutes and SO distracted. So now it has become Connor's feeding. The problem is, he can't stand for Cade not to finish it all. HA! It is almost a battle to get him to drink more than 3 oz. Connor was the same way at this feeding, which is weird!
2. So typical. Cade screaming at the top of his lungs. Yes, baby boy. We all hear you and see you ;)
3. Another typical. Connor all up in his personal space. Brother loves hard.
4. He wanted to hold my hand :). He is also telling me that I dropped something out of my pocket. I really didn't think I had, but by the time we got to the car he was near tears telling me that I needed that paper. I finally checked my pockets to realize that I had dropped my old Sam's card. Matt went back and found it and he(connor) was so relieved. He was NOT going to let us leave that parking lot without it! I can't believe he even noticed it fell out...he really does pay attention to everything!

There you have it. A busy, but simple weekend. My favorite kind!