Midweek Randoms

We survived last week. Whew! It was a doozy work-wise. That's all I've got to say about that! 

Friday, I went with Val and Cori to Wichita after work to find clothes for our big family photo session later that weekend. We rushed to find stuff that was 'ok'. We didn't get stuff we just LOVED but what do you expect! =) We shopped 'til we dropped before a late supper at Freddy's. We had fun and it was good to get out for a while.

Saturday morning I did photos of the sweet squishy Felicity. =) Meanwhile Dac took care of this little booger. His face could NOT be more perfect to me. After photos, I ran to Derby with my mom for a bit. 

We skipped church on Sunday due to a case of the sleepy's and a need to get some stuff done. During Reid's morning nap, I got productive and made baby food for the first time. We got some mangos and butternut squash in our Bountiful Basket this week and I didn't figure we'd use them, so why not whip them up for Reid to try? I made carrots the next day.

Each cube is an ounce so it's easy to measure out and mix and match what we give him.

We went to my Grandma's for lunch on Sunday. After that, I tried to nap - for the second time that weekend with no such luck. It was an epic fail. Then, we got ready for family photos. This was Dac's side of the family... parents, siblings, and Grandma Jo. Aside from the tick (holy itchiness) I got, I'd say it went pretty well. Better than I envisioned. =) We went out for pizza afterward.

Monday, we did quite a bit around the house then went to eat lunch with my parents so Dac could help my Dad move some stuff. After that, I tried for the THIRD time to take a nap. It took a little while to get Reid back to sleep but I snuggled with him on the couch and finally got that nap in. Sigh. It was worth the extra wait and work. =)

Later, we went on a family walk and Reid played with Peety for a bit. Peety is SO good about being patient with Reid and his death grips to the face. He's such a great dog for kids. We always closely supervise of course and when Peety looks done or starts to get hyper we wisk Reid away. It's funny because Reid is really starting to get interested in Peety. He thinks that dog is hilarious. 

Then it was back to work. =( Another busy week but we're that much closer to the weekend! =)

In other random news. I love listening to Kidd Kraddick in the morning on my way to work. Always cracks me up! 

Midweek Randoms

So last Wednesday was cuh-razy. Busy day at work plus our big staff recognition reception that evening. Each day since then has been about the same. Work is just nuts right now for both of us. Breathe.

Thursday was Wii Night!

Friday, Dac and Reid got some quality time together while I went with Cori and the twins to the dance recital. Charli and Journey both did SO good. It was fun to watch and I got to hang out with the littlest ladies. =)

We were supposed to have pictures Saturday but that session got cancelled. SO - Dac did some much-needed yard work while Reid and I went up to my parents'. We had fun visiting and looking through some of my old baby albums.

When we got back, we refilled the diaper bag and headed over to Terese's house to babysit the girls during the recital.

I don't really get to see them and play with them much so I had fun. =) I made a mess while feeding them, gave them baths, and had story time!

Dear self, please lose that baby+some weight. Thanks.

Oops - out of order. Here's Reid at my parents' that day.

Here he is with his super cool big cousin friend. =) He kinda loves her.

At the recital. I missed getting a picture of Journey. =(

My happy guy.

Sunday, we went to church, celebrated graduates, ate Gambino's for lunch, tried to take naps, and then did a photo session under stormy skies. Thankfully, the storm held off long enough for us to finish up but we did end up in the basement for a bit when the sirens sounded later. 

Reid had his first taste of something other than milk this week. He tried baby oatmeal. The first night he was NOT impressed. The second night, I made it thicker and he was way more into it.

Eating 'solids' is 'zausting.

We celebrated Dac's boss' (and good family friend) retirement at a reception Wednesday. We'll miss him around work but we should still see them on Sundays at least. =)

In other news, I've started to wean. In part b/c it's just time for us I think and also because I finally got on meds for the allergy/sinus stuff and maintaining a full supply just wasn't going to happen. I'm still pumping but only 3-4 times per day instead of 8. I already have so much more time. Reid's getting a mix of breastmilk, formula, and now some solids. Routine's are a changin' along with all of it and it'll be interesting but we'll get it figured out just like we always have.

My heart is broken for the people affected by tornados earlier this week. I'm the first to admit that storms have their appeal and can be beautiful and exciting. BUT - I wouldn't wish any level of destruction on anyone or anything. Certainly they can be vicious and deadly. I truly can't imagine what going through something like that must be like.

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My heart also hurts for what feels like a gazillion other people going through major life situations right now. Tough things. BIG things. I've fallen asleep mid prayer many a times this past week. 

Midweek Randoms

• First and foremost.... REID HAS TEETH! =) My favorite little man's two front bottom teeth are up through his gums. He's been working on at least one of those very diligently for weeks. The hard work paid off and now he has two beautiful pearly white chompers to show off.

• Last week with had a big night. Wednesday, we went to pick up our new ride! We love it. It's so much roomier and has just been super perfect for us so far. We also picked baby food. Hey, it may not sound like much, but this is a big step people. At this point Reid is still getting only breast milk but I imagine in the next week or so we'll be biting the bullet and bringing out the... gasp...spoon!

• We bought the baby food for a couple reasons. First, it's almost time to anyway and I had coupons. Second, Reid's belly had been kind of hard and we thought constipation may be an issue - so we bought some baby prunes. Then, he got his teeth in and everything's all hunky dory in that department so we haven't fed him anything yet.

• Proof that everything's back in working order... he had a major blowout at Cori's so he got a bath. This picture looks so much like a picture of me from when I was around his age. This is the first time I've really seen the likeness. Of course, more than anyone, he looks like Reid. =)

• I've been loving all the season finales lately. I loved The Following... and am looking forward to Criminal Minds, Scandal (woop!), and Grey's. I'm a TV junkie through and through. Can't be helped.

• We had a meeting at work and a committee member brought these little gems from College Hill Coffee. YUM.

• Friday, Dac's Dad came over to help install a water softener. Our house's old pipes are quite pitiful, full of calcium, and are causing major issues with all our water using appliances, etc... we're hoping this helps! Reid and I went with Val, Terese, and Austin to eat Mexican food.

• Here's my happy guy Saturday morning before our trip to Tanganyika. I just absolutely love him and his ridiculous Conan hair. 

• Mother's Day gift from my mom! Two pretty pots for our porch. =) I've even watered them... more than once. This is serious!

• Oh these two.

• Of course I mentioned we went to my Grandma's on Sunday. Here's my grandpa holding his little buddy. =) This doesn't happen often so I had to capture it... even though I was across the room and had to zoom with my phone.

• MY mom. =)

•  Me, my mom, my grandma, and my aunt. Not flattering by any means but I kept it anyway. 

• =) She really kinda loves him.

• In other news, we've still been getting Bountiful Baskets every other week. Each time the basket is filled with different things. Some things we love and others not so much, but we try to use (or share) it all. The past week or two has been super busy though and we haven't been home much for supper. Last night I fried up some of the red potatoes we got the time before with some sausage.

Gettin' Wild

Like I mentioned before, I wanted to go to Tanganyika Wildlife Park for Mother's Day since we took the weekend off from photography.

We invited my "Little" Sky along too. It was really fun. It was a tad cool and a whole lotta windy but we still had a great time. =)

Here's a not so fabulous picture of Reid in his occasion-appropriate outfit.

Our giraffe friend. We fed her lettuce.

Sky and her birdie friends. At one point they were practically all over her. She totally didn't mind...

I, on the other hand, was NOT a fan.

Monkey.

White Tiger.

Honey badger don't care.

Hellooooooooooo

Fighting goats.

Llama llama mama drama red pajama

Sky and her kangaroo buddy. They are freakishly soft. I never knew.

Reid was not impressed by the wind.

Sky took this guy for a ride.

My view for most the day. Kinda loved it.

=)

Sky and I

=) =) =)

Lunch break for little guy.

Lemur Island. I fed him a craisin. =)

Once we were done, we met my parents for a quick lunch at McAlister's. 

Then, Dac stopped at Lowe's for a minute and we grabbed some Dairy Queen on the way home!

Pretty dang good day, I say.