Well I must say…a couple of extra days with family this weekend was just what I needed. Heck, what we all needed! These guys, too.
Jay also took Friday off from work, so we all enjoyed a really nice, long holiday weekend. Friday and Saturday were both spent at home and weren’t anything exciting. In fact, I’m fairly certain that the days were probably spent trying to manage the active toddler and the crying newborn (since that’s life these days!).
Sunday was a beautiful day that was spent up at Saratoga Lake. I was really anxious about making the trip up with the boys, but all in all, the day out was successful.
And on top of that, we got extra time with some of our favorite people, including Brian and Mal!
And Lucas had a total blast playing outside and in the lake with his Mamite.
There was plenty of delicious food to go around…
And I even got the chance to enjoy my first full beer. CHEERS to that!
On Monday, we enjoyed the morning at home before heading over to my parents’ house for an afternoon at the pool.
Mannnn, I can’t wait until I can finally get IN the pool! But for now, I’ll just sit around and eat all the good snacks.
And watch this guy have all sorts of fun. <3
In other news, we introduced a bottle to Alex for the first time this weekend and it was a success! So, needless to say, it felt nice to know that bottles are now an option (even if it does mean extra pumping for me), and I think we may try to continue doing one bottle a day.
P.S. – If this post is starting to sound a bit all over the place or not making sense, forgive me. I’m currently watching Orange is the New Black and, well, it’s getting the majority of my attention because WOW this season is awesome.
But anywho…back to yesterday. We ended the day with another delicious dinner, courtesy of my mama.
Which Alex sat and supervised.
And then we finished up with a yummy, festive dessert of angel food cake, jello, strawberries, and cool whip. One of my favorites!
And there’s our weekend, in a nutshell!
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend – anyone do anything fun and exciting?!
Allison says
Hi Courtney! I was wondering what bottle you had success with? I’m having a baby soon and taking this time to ask all other mamas which bottles they tried first. I know it’s very individual but I’d rather not have to make 10 trips to Target! :)
Amanda says
Looks like Dr. Browns :) That’s what we had success with too!
Courtney says
Yes I’m sorry, it’s Dr. Browns! We used them with Lucas too and loved them :)
Brynn says
Three cheers for the holiday weekend, bottles and beer! Sounds like everyone in the family had a great time!
Linz @ Itz Linz says
fun!! my family went to the lake over the weekend where it rained the whole time and yesterday i took william to his first cardinal’s game!!
Kaitlyn says
Oh my gosh….wait until you get to the last two episodes of OITNB…so intense! Couldn’t stop crying.
Torry @ The Gluten Free Wheat Life says
Looks like you had such a fun weekend with your boys! We just got Netflix about two months ago and I keep meaning to start OITNB but haven’t yet. I should probably get on that!
Lauren @ Oh Hey! I Like That! says
Awww it sounds like it was a great weekend! I’ve REALLY got to start watching this season of OITNB because I’ve heard such great things!
Heather @Lunging Through Life says
Wahoo for the beer!! What a fun weekend and I’m so glad you did make the trip up to the lake with the kiddos! Alex is such a cutie. I hope he’s sleeping for you!
Kelsey says
I love that pepperoni, cheese and chip plate made to look like a flag! Pinning that for next year :)
Bethany Thompson says
Looks like you had a fantastic weekend! We spent ours with family, playing soccer, running, and eating good food. ;)
Sarah @ Sweet Miles says
Glad the trip was a success!! I can remember feeling anxious making those early trips with A, I can’t imagine with two little babes in tow! You are a rockstar! ANd yay for bottles working out! Huge relief I’m sure :)
Jamie @ Dishing Out Health says
I bet that first full beer tasted better than EVER! Looks like such a great weekend with your adorable boys!
April V says
Just wanted to pop in & say how beautiful your looking!! :)
Courtney says
You are so sweet, thank you!