Sprinklers Anyone

Today has been a busy day here...well sorta. Todd worked outside most of the day. Justin is pretty much transitioning to one nap (yesterday and the day before we had 2 naps, the 2 days before that one nap, and now again just one nap)

Here is Todd and Justin today before we had dinner.


And we decided to take advantage of the sprinklers after Daddy mowed the lawn. . .Justin had great fun.

Another week

We are enjoying our yogurt in this picture. All is normal around our house. I (mommy) go walking every day with my friend and enjoy the outdoors. And, Justin now wants to be outside all the time.



Too cool.

At the Park with friends

Yesterday afternoon we spent at the local park with friends...here are some pics.



The kids play really well together.


Justin loves playing on the grass.


and we are up and walking now all on our own, can even get up by himself, this actually started when we got home from Mom & Dad's last visit.

Frugal Friday . . belated

not much this week has been frugal about me. I had a conversation with my dentist though about generic medicine (Infant Tylenol and IB). He said they are most likely made in the exact same plant and just have a different label on the front. After a patten expires, then anyone can make the item and so generics are a dime a dozen. We now only buy generic and I know that saves a lot of $$$. I bet I save at least $2.50 per bottle.

I wish there was a way to be more frugal about the cost of Gas....it sure does hit us when we go to the big town 1 or 2 times a week. We do drive our car now more than ever and only put in about $20 of gas when we need it in our SUV.

I have also been wanting to get a few books, so I looked at the online library catalog and they have them there, so I will be off this week to check them out - if time permits.

Molars . . . Again

So Justin is still struggling with his teeth. I noticed today that another molar is coming in, but on the bottom and the other side is really swollen. We gave him Tylenol and will keep it up...poor guy - he is drooling like crazy too.

We had our first tantrum yesterday at the grocery store too! I think the whole store knew we were there. He really wanted to get down and walk and when you are at this store, you really don't want him down walking on his own, too many people and trying to get through the store, so Justin and I were off to the car (kicking and screaming the whole way).

We have had a lazy day here. Had planned to go to the store, but nap time didn't happen on schedule, so it was later and we were ready to eat dinner. No new pics today.

Frugal Tuesday

Cook from home. . that is my frugal thought for today (since I have missed 2 fridays so far). Todd asked for Angel food cake for his Bday and I assumed we would just buy the store bought already done one that costs about 3.99. Well, we were in the cake section and you can buy the box mix for 88 cents..you just add water and bake...so easy. You don't even have to have the correct pan, you can do it in bread pans if you like. So, we saved almost $3 cooking ourselves..and we didnt' waste the plastic container and top that you buy and throw away or recycle.

Mustard . . .blogworthy?

Okay, so I was chatting with Aunt Dana yesterday and told her what I had gotten Todd for his birthday and she said I had to blog about it, everyone should get a kick out of it.

So, first let me say that Todd and I (since having Justin) have put more effort and thought into our child than ourselves, so our Christmas and Birthdays are more for Justin than us. And, agreed to not do Bday gifts this year.

Ok, so for months now I have been eyeing some Mustard (yes the kind you put on a sandwich) at the store. This is a special mustard from a local brewery (honey and spice I think)....and I thought it would be a fun and consumable gift, so that is what Todd received for his Bday from me & Justin!
So, he can now enjoy his gift for at least 2 weeks on his lunch :)

Happy Birthday to Todd today

Today is Todd's 32nd birthday. We haven't been too lively here. Yesterday Nellie took us to lunch and we went out window shopping a bit together.

We woke up (after our treacherous night with Justin) and I made Todd an Omelette - I must say that Todd is better at making these than I am. We went to the local store to get some goods and then hit the park, but Justin again was not in a great mood, so that didn't last long.

We are teething here, hence Justin being so grouchy. . and sometimes the mama being grouchy too.

I made an angel food cake with strawberry's for Todd's cake (per his request)...it was good...oh and we had BBQ steak for dinner (a treat that we rarely have) with sauteed mushrooms....and a salad...yummy!

Home again, Home again, Jigiddy Jig. . .

Justin and I spend a week at home with Mom & Dad...We had a nice time with them, and were able to visit with Tootlepops as well. . .

Oma came with me on the drive to get there and I did the drive home by myself...it was perfect. Justin is a great traveler. . the ride up was worse than home, as he didn't nap all afternoon - but was so very tired...oh well.

He slept great at my parents house, only woke up 1 time per night to eat and back into his pack n play....at Tootlepops house, it was a different story and since we have been home, another story as well. . . he is so stubborn...but, we still love him.

Here he is today on his car...



And in his other car. . . note the new hair cut . . .


Riding my car.


This is the way Justin rides, Justin Rides :)


Big Smiles . . I see a little bit of both Todd and I in this picture...mostly I think he looks like Todd.