Share with me, Grandpa!

Ryan and I went out for a little dinner date today, and we came home to find these pictures on the camera.

And I found these the other day...

Me, the Domestic Goddess

My Mom and I ventured to Mary Jo's Fabric Store (yep, I said it right. We're in the South now, baby). It is a HUGE fabric store. Everyone, like everrrryone comes to Mary Jo's. I felt very out of place. I mean, I like crafts, but come on, you know me...Not the "creative" type.

Well, Ingrid has big plans for me.

She sent me in the right direction to look for some potential fabric to make pillows for our new apartment. I spotted this Gooooorgeous, Anthropology/Pottery Barn inspired fabric and FELL. IN. LOVE.

(You may hate it, but just say..."So cute!" okay?)

Today, we got started. After our sickness/plague set back, we are back and functioning like a normal household. THANKFULLY, Brinley walked away with just an ear infection. Easy to fix that's for sure!

We decided to do the floral print on one side and the striped on the other for BOTH pillows. Now we can do 2 floral or 2 striped. More options is much better. I know you're like...only 2 pillows? SO easy!

And you're right! It was So easy! I am thrillllllllllllled with how they turned out.

And guess what!?

So is Ryan!

sick sick...SICK

Ryan came home from work Wednesday night not feeling well. I was feeling normal. I knew he was in for a looooong night. He couldn't get comforable in bed. Around 2am he started to draw a bath. I knocked on the door and he said, I'm not feeling well. Go back to bed. I tried and tried but I wanted to help, not sleep. Then the throwing up started. My poop baby! He took his pillow and a bucket and went downstairs to sleep on the couch.

4:15am

I got up to go to the bathroom, and started throwing up. And basically didn't stop.

7:00am

Ryan went downstairs and told my Mom we were both in bed sick. She got right up and went straight to Brinley's room. My Mother has been a saint these past 2 days. I have only seen Brinley three. One time, yesterday, from the top of the stairs, and today at breakfast and in her room to watch her napping.

We were supposed to babysit over night starting Thursday, so Ryan called and apologized. Trust me, your girls do NOT want to get this.

I definitely got hit with the BUG much worse than Ryan, but granted, we aren't out of the woods juuuust yet. I haven't thrown up in 24 hrs and my body isn't as achey. Ryan felt great this morning, but now isn't feeling as hot.

Pretty sure I said this 20x last night when I was groaning with pain:

Me: "I would rather be in 15 hrs of labor right now."

Ryan: "No you wouldn't."

Me: "You bet I would. At least then, you get a reward after!!!!! and drugs to help with the pain!"

4th Celebrations

This weekend was fun. Like. F-U-N. Everyday we were doing something. The phrase "Sleep when you're dead" was repeated frequently at night when we were all falling asleep around 9pm.

My cousin Katie, and her 4 children came in Thursday night. We had dinner and then raced to the pool. It was actually pretty cold! hahaha after having 100 degree days for almost 2 weeks, it was only 85 out and I thought I needed a sweater!!

My sister Jill flew in on Friday morning. We immediately went out on the boat. It was a great boat day. Jill, Ryan and Katie all wakeboarded. We also did lots of tubing. The first tube ride, Jill, Katie, and I held on for dear life. Of course, I'm the weakest and couldn't hold on. My elbows were cut up and my arms were jello when I got off!

It was a challenge juggling the two babies, but my mother wins the Grandma Award of the Year (for the hundredth time!!). She volunteered to stay home and watch the girls so Katie and I could have a good time and let loose a bit. Thanks again, Mom. Seriously, we both needed it!

Our 4th wasn't too crazy. Ryan had work off (so happy!) and we all enjoyed Church together. Jill and I left early with Brinley because I forgot baby food and she was histarical. Good job, Meg. Cheerios and Puff's don't replace!

After our delicious dinner, ribs and potato casserole and lemon lush for dessert, we set up a challenging Croquette game. Somehow after losing the whole time, Tristan won!! He was very happy about his "skills." He isn't the type to brag, but I could tell he was very pleased he won.

When it got dark, we walked down to the dock and piled onto our friends parked boat and watched the neighbors shoot off fireworks along the lake shore. We all got eaten by bugs. We sang patriotic songs (thanks to Katie who knows every word to every song).

It was a fabulous weekend. We ate "A LOT of Bacon" and put together a few puzzles. We definitely missed the rest of the family, but all in all, it was a very well organized and safe weekend. Couldn't have asked for a better time!

Here are some highlight pictures from the weekend:

Katie, Addi and Avery

The girls: Jill, Mom. Brinley and Me

Addi, Tristan and Alicia

Dad and Sophie

Hanging out on the boat

Hey! That's me waterskiing for the first time! Got up piece of cake!

Addi rocking her goggles

Dad and his bicep

Ryan working the wake!! He is amazing!

Ryan and me

The babies

Mom and Brinley in the pool

The "players"

Me and my giiiirl. Right before bedtime.

Watching the fireworks!

Hope you had a wonderful and safe weekend too!