M.I.A.

So it's been a crazy few weeks around here. Between shuttling Andrew back and forth to swimming lessons, the never ending bout with pink eye, my being sick and just trying to stay on top of all the other stuff going on around here, I haven't really had a lot of time to sit down and post anything. So here are some quick updates and hopefully I can get back on the blogging band wagon.

Luke: I can't believe he's six months old already. I don't know where the time goes. He's got such a happy disposition. He's babbling and already mimics "ma ma" which of course makes me so happy. He's all over the living room. He doesn't crawl on his hands and knees yet. He does more of an army crawl. But he is up on his hands and knees, rocking. He loves his solid foods and we have started to introduce a sippy cup, which is going quite well. He may be weaned off of a bottle before our trip to Idaho next month.

Andrew: He's thoroughly loved swimming lessons. The kid is a fish. He'd spend his entire day in water if I would let him. We decided to skip the last session because he's had a bout of pink eye that just won't go away. I don't know if it's the pool or just coincidence so I decided to be safe. He starts preschool in two weeks. He'll be going to an in-home program run by a couple of gals I go to church with. He's so excited to finally "go to school", but bummed he doesn't get to ride the bus yet.

Clayton: Busy as ever with work. Seems like we filled up all that time he was spending on school with family activities. He's been super great helping out with the kids and the housework.

Me: Well, other than the strep throat and tonsilitis I've been fighting the past week, I'm doing pretty well. It's been frustrating with the fitness goals. Every time I finally get the "I'm going to do this no matter what" attitude, I get sick or have my period (which has been knocking me for a loop the past few months). When I went into the doctor earlier this week though, I got a script for blood work (told me wait until I was feeling 100%) and when those results come back, will schedule a physical. I'm looking forward to getting it done and hopefully getting the ball rolling with getting off the rest of my baby weight. I want to do a couch to 5K program and am determined to get it off.

So that's about it around here. I'll post some new pictures soon. And hopefully I won't go MIA again!

Hamburger and Fries

So for Father's Day, Claytons family is having a barbeque this afternoon at his brother's house. I am in charge of the dessert. I like to do fun things and try new recipes out on them because they are a friendly crowd. I originally thought that I would make homemade oreo cookies. Then I found these on Bakerella's website. This was such a cute idea I just had to try it out.
Yep, that's right folks! Cupcake & brownie hamburgers, with sugar cookie french fries. They turned out really cute. I'm so excited! I know. Your blood sugar is probably rising even as you look at it.

I even made double decker for all of the men in the family. I just cut the cupcake in thirds and cut the brownie pattie in half. Hopefully everyone likes them as much as Clayton and I do.

Andrew's Swimming Lessons

Andrew started swimming lessons for the first time this past week. He loves the water so much we decided this would kill two birds with one stone: allow him to go swimming every day and teach him how to be safe around water. We signed him up in Coolidge and so far I've been super impressed. There is always at least one teacher per child in the Tiny Tots class Andrew is in. The pool is always nice and clean. And it was definitely an awesome deal compared to Florence or the YMCA.

This is Josh, one of Andrew's swim teachers. And boy does Andrew love this guy.

Sometimes there is more than one teacher with Andrew.
Swimming around without the noodle.

Andrew wanted to go off the diving board during free time.

So do you think he actually jumped?

Well, see for yourself.

Luke - 5 months old

"Like my new do?"

"Roar"
Just hanging out at grandma's house.

"I know I'm cute."

Brothers

Andrew absolutely adores his little brother...and I think the feeling is mutual.

"Say, Cheese!"

Little feet and littler feet.
Holding hands.

Andrew kisses Luke any chance he can.