Father's Day Weekend 2016

I have said this before, but this was definitely a weekend for the books.  As a family we are so busy during the week with work, meetings, gym, house stuff, and other errands that we really rely on the weekends to unwind and really spend some good quality family time.  It is something I will never take for granted. 

This guy right here.  I love how he loves our boys and is just the best Dada. 

We started off Father's Day weekend with just Luke and I on Friday and we had a day date.  This never happens, so it was a nice treat for us both.  I made a surprise reservation for us at a Brazilian Restaurant.  Not counting the chicken hearts that were offered to us, the lunch was amazing!  We will defiantly be heading back there.  After lunch we both took a nap.  Again, something that never happens and it was much needed.

After we got the boys from school that afternoon, I...I mean the boys couldn't wait to give Dada one of his gifts.  The boys gave Luke a "Dad" shirt that has some of the most perfect adjectives to describe their Dad. 

Saturday, Luke had some one on one time with Coleman which Griffin and I snuck away for a little date.  I decided to go ahead and pull the trigger and take Griffin to go see his first movie, Finding Dory.  I hope zero expectations and was okay if we had to leave the movie over.  He isn't one to sit still for long so I had no clue how he would do.  After having Finding Nemo on repeat at the Edwards house for the past few weeks I was excited for a little change up.  Griffin shocked me.  He never moved.  He either sat in his own seat or in my lap.  He didn't say a word and if he did he whispered.  If you know my son personally, then you know the kid goes nonstop and never is quiet.  He loved every bit of the movie.  If you haven't seen it, go!  Its adorable.

Sunday we were able to share yet another Father's day with Luke.  This is such a special day and we enjoyed spoiling Dada all weekend long.  We are so very blessed for this guy and I couldn't ask for a better role model for our boys. 

A special Happy Father's Day to these wonderful men as well.  My daddy, brother, father-in-law, and brother-in-law.  You are all loved so much by us.

Father's Day is always bitter sweet for me.  Or at least it has been for the past 4 years.  My Daddy got to spend his Father's Day in heaven for the fourth year in a row.  Although I would love to be selfish and have him back here, I know he is rejoicing with his Father.  Love you Daddy.  Miss you so.

Coleman's Room Tour

Now, I don't know if we can call it a "room tour" but this is definitely a little peek into my little man's room.  In a perfect world I would have perfect pictures.  Once everything in our home is "finish"  I hope to hire a professional to come in for some crisp pictures.  But for now you get these.



 

Coleman's room is actually my master closet.  When designing the house we only put 2 bedrooms downstairs, ours and Griffins.  Right before we moved in, we found out sweet boy was coming and we were in a bit of a panic on where to have his nursery.  I was totally against having the boys share a room because it was not worth the baby waking up Griffin.  I was also against moving Griffin upstairs too.  So, my master closet became Coleman's room.  Still not ideal, but it has really worked out in our favor.

Letters |Hobby Lobby|

Arrows |Near & Dear|

 



Dresser |Babies-R-Us|

 



Bedding |Restoration Hardware B&C|

 



Crib |Babies-R-Us|

 



Hospital Door Hanger

 



Wall décor |Hobby Lobby|

 



 

 

 

 

 The ceilings in the nursery are really tall, so placement of things look a little wonky, however, Coleman's room is one of my favorites in the house.  The room stays cool and it is quiet since its on the other side of the house from where Griffin normally is.  Hopefully in the near future, I can get some better quality pictures and I will update as that is done. 



 

 

 

{griffin: 5 months}

Month five has been full of excitement.  Your sweet personality continues to come through, and we love how vocal, active, and wiggly you are becoming.  Can we talk about how your laughter just melts me?  You started belly laughing in full force, and always let out the biggest sigh when you’re done.  It’s
adorable.

 

As your personality is growing, you are defiantly showing us that you are a little spitfire. You know how to get what you want, and always give a gummy grin, once you’ve gotten it.

 

Uncle Will & Aunt SM kept you while Mama and Dada had a date night.

At 5 months, you are still growing and are 15.8lbs. You’re a little on the shorter side so that makes for some kissable belly rolls. You are still wearing your 3 month clothes. However, I've been mixing some of your 3-6 month items into the mix too.

 

 

You are doing a lot with your hands this month.  Aside using your hands to put every toy/object in your mouth, you have figured that you have fingers attached to your hands and they make the perfect soother.  I hope that you don't continue to suck your thumb, but if you do, at least you are adorable while doing it.  You have also mastered holding your own bottle.  I guess you've decided that if you want it bad enough, you have to do it yourself.

 



                         

 

You got your first taste of rice cereal this month too...and you HATED it!  I think hate is an understatement too.  I just knew that you would love it and I wouldn't be able to feed you fast enough once you got your first bite of it.  Wrong.  I'm not sure why you not liking rice cereal never crossed my mind, but it didn't.  Thankfully, after a week of you pushing your lips tightly together, gagging, and pitching the biggest fit of your life, that hurdle has passed and you are liking it now. 

 

The doctor says your belly may be getting in the way of you rolling over. We are still practicing rolling from front to back, and from back to front. You seem to have an easier time rolling from back to front though.
 

Since you have found your toes, you have loved rolling from side to side.  I feel that you now are more comfortable on your side, so you have decided to sleep on your left side at night.  We have also done away with the swaddle.  You like to sprawl out and seem less uncomfortable without it.  Every night I rock you to sleep and you drift off to dreamland so peacefully. Then, when I lay you down I try and do it so lightly like I am trying to disable a bomb

 

You have gone back to sleeping through the night with the exception of waking up maybe once.

 

                               

You have started having a preference of toys.  You know which one you want and are not happy until you get it.  Once you see the toy that you want coming near you, you give the biggest grin.  Little Stinker.

 

 

You have had some special time with Dada this month.  He has been so busy building your house and time has been precious.  He is really good and getting your giggle box turn on and the belly laughs you give him are so funny.  Mama just sits back and laughs with you.

 

                               

 

You were sick...again.   This time was a viral infection.  You had it for a whole week, but we are so happy you are back to your normal self.  When you are sick, you are a stage five clinger!!  You need to be held so much more and I am perfectly okay with that.

 



                           

 

Month 5 was full of celebrations too! We Celebrated your first Labor Day,

 

                  

 

Your first picture day at Daycare,

 

Your first Grandparent's Day,

 

                                   

 

First Opening Day of Deer Season,

 

  and your first solid Orange Friday. Go Tigers!

We also introduced you to your new Boon Highchair.  Of course you love it, because you'll take anything that helps you sit up and that you eat in.

 

 Life is so sweet with you in it and its hard to believe that next month we will be celebrating your half birthday. We love you sweet boy and are so thankful to be able to do life with you.

 

And just for the fun of it...one more picture of this dough-y little pale skinned boy.