A Day in the Life: 18 Months

Mason's First: Sentence

"Mommy got it."

That was Mason's reaction this morning when he dropped his sippy cup while sitting on my lap and I caught it between my knees.

It was such a proud mommy moment for me!

Oh, and then he peed on me.

The moment was a fleeting one.

Happy Saturday!

Burst of creativity

On July 1st we started the P90X workout program, which includes at least an hour (up to an hour and a half) of exercise every single day. Between work and Mason and making a bunch of healthy food, I haven't had much time to create, that is, until a trip to the thrift store gave me some inspiration for a couple of simple projects!

The three shirts in the above photo had some stains on them, so those just needed a quick soak in some pearl grey Rit Dye.

Mason's went from dingy white to hides-the-drool-better grey.

That weird green pillow thing above? It looked like the perfect shape for a portable buckling activity for Mason. He is obsessed with buckles right now... the car seat, the high chair, the Ergo...

I had all the fabric, felt and ribbons so I picked up 4 buckles in various sizes for him to buckle and unbuckle for as long as he wanted during our drive last weekend. It worked! Not bad for a weird $1 find.

The basketball hoop was also $1 and has a tab that the ball hits when it goes through the net and makes a cheering sound. It looked like fun but it was so ugly! Two pieces of scrapbook paper and some Mod Podge later...

Finally, the mirror in the picture was another thrift store $1 find. It is the first time we've had one in the car and I think I get more entertainment out of watching Mason make faces at himself than he does. :)

You would think that would satisfy my urge to be crafy for a while, but it actually only motivated me to start on a couple of other projects I have had on my list. Who needs sleep, right?

Have a great weekend!

Weekend in pictures

A few hours in the car

Our family reunion

Playing in the dirt

Hanging with siblings

Making good use of all those new teeth

Saturday Smile

Hope you're having a great weekend!

Life is good

Our neighbor gave us a pool!

We let the little man fill it up.

Resemblance?

Playing is serious business.

Dry off and snuggle-- mom's favorite part.

Weekend Fun

A little 80's action on Saturday! More pictures HERE.

Our annual neighborhood 4th of July parade. You bet we're all rockin' our Old Navy flag tees.

Mason and cousin, Katherine, watching the fire truck lead the parade

Swimming and barbecue at Grandma Pete's. Mason is hanging with Uncle Jared.

First time under the water. M did great!

All smiles

Taking a snack break. How cute is that towel???

4th of July in our family has to include fresh oysters. My brother, Justin, and dad celebrate Justin's 25th birthday (also on the 4th) with the first bite. YUM.

I hope you had a wonderful weekend too. We are home enjoying an awesome day off-- yay for bank holidays!