long overdue...

So obviously I left my blog under the big to-do pile on my desk. Thankfully I don't HAVE to post, it's just something that I enjoy doing! So that leaves me with about 2 weeks worth of events that I can't leave out, for my sake at least =) A few things that have kept me absolutely busy these past few weeks:

1. A 2 year old with a cast
2. A 2 year old that had his cast removed and then had a horrible cough along with a severe ear infection
3. Embroidering like crazy, creating invoices, getting items ready to ship and did I say embroidering? :)
4. House work...lots and lots of it
5. Yard work
6. Throwing a birthday party at our house, making sweets for a shower and fun holidays
7. Last but not least, family time

Lets get back #1 on the list...Tanner is CAST FREE!! Hallelujah!! That was the longest 4 weeks for all of us. Bath times were torturous and carrying that big child and his cast up the stairs got old quick. Tanner man is back to normal and crazier than ever! To celebrate after his appointment we had a yummy lunch and he got to pick out a huge cookie, which he demolished in a minute...no lie. He had the longest bubble bath ever that night and the next day he spent it with his cousins that were here from GA. It was a time to remember, but one that I'd never like to revisit again.

The cast is the biggest news that has happened in our lives here lately. But we've also had some other fun times the last few weeks....

Tanner went to his cousins cow birthday party! As you can tell, it was FUN!!

We started prepping for the pool, so once the cast came off we could  go swimming!! Sadly, right after he got the ear infection. Boooo :((

Liz threw the.most.amazing baby shower EVER for her sister. I plan to do a whole post just on her decorating skills. 

We had lunch with Mimi! We always have fun with her!

We had Trevor's grandparents over for dinner. His grandma taught me how to make homemade chicken and dumplings and biscuits a while back so I made it for them at our house...they were both impressed by the turn out :) We cherish time with our sweet grandparents...and Tanner just loves them!

My brother and nieces came here Memorial Day weekend from GA. We threw my oldest niece and brother a birthday party...they were born on the same day =) Tanner was over the moon excited to see his sweet cousins!! He had a blast and is still talking about them!

These three just had a blast together!!

My sweet niece trying to get that candy out :)

Tanner and his cousin...they are a mess together :))

The birthday duo :))

We got her a princess scooter! Girl was happy, happy, happy :))

My brother and his girls!  

The birthday party was amazing! My niece seemed to really enjoy it and my brother was so thankful for all that we did. Speaking of my brother...there used to be a time where he drove me crazy and we never got along. Within the last year, we have become closer than ever. He is a strong man who has been through a lot in his 32 years. I thank God daily for him and the relationship that we have now. I've learned through him that family is what's most important. During hard times, stressful times or good times, that's who I lean on. And I'm glad to know that he now knows I'm only just a phone call away and one of his biggest supporters. My brother doesn't even know I have a blog, but I'm pretty sure I'll share this link with him so he can enjoy my shout out to him =) We are heading to the beach in a few weeks with my him and my nieces and I am beyonddddd happy! 

Random night a few weeks ago...Tanner modeling a floppy hat I had just monogrammed. Just darlin :))

Memorial day at his best buds house!

These are our amazing friends and old neighbors. Since we used to live 2 doors down  from each other, we would spend every summer holiday together. We went to their house this Memorial Day for some delish food, amazing (way past due) girl chatting, and fun time at the park! 

Playing at the park! These two are crazy, wild, fun lil boys who are best buds!

One of the best friends a girl could ask for! I just love her to pieces!

Daddy duty at its finest :))

We enjoyed some backyard fun and sunshine last week! 

He loves his water table! He loves it so much that he climbed up on it, sat in the water and went #2 in his swim diaper. Talk about fun times and lots of sanitizing. I know that's super nasty, but it's reality. Reality of the life of a mom =) 

So that's why I've been missing from my blog lately. After looking back through these pics, I'm blessed by all of the fun times we've had just over the last two weeks! Where would we be without family, friends and good food? And sunshine too :) I am sooo in love with summer! Tanner is out of school for a few weeks before he goes for a summer camp/mothers day out program. Once this infection clears up we're seriously going to the pool! And we're heading to the lake this weekend. I'm sooo excited to take him and just watch how much fun he's gonna have! Have I mentioned that being a mom is the best?! I just love to see him try new things and develop into a little man!

That was a whole lot of stuff thrown into one post. My apologies lol! I've seriously missed writing and hope to never go that long again. But then again, with summer being here I want to just be a lazy, water, tanning, eating fool. Hope ya'll are enjoying your summer so far! Hopefully I'll post again soon, so until next time...

Magan

Tanner's ChOo ChOo party!

Tanner had an amazing 2nd birthday party this past Saturday! Momma and daddy were slap worn out afterwards, but he had a blast so that's all that matters. We ordered a big bounce house from a local company (who's also our friends) and it was wonderful. Check out Southern Bounce 'N' Slides here. Tanner had lots of friends that came and they bounced and slid for what seemed like hours. He was having the best time! And he has been playing with his new toys every day...he loves them so much that he no longer wants to eat or sleep. Lol..bless his lil heart! Here are a few pics from the choo choo party!

I LOVE throwing parties! I LOVE making things and decorating. This one was a wee bit special than most  because it was for my lil man! I thought it turned out super cute and had special homemade touches from momma and daddy =)

This was my favorite....the treat table for the kiddos =)

Trevor and I stayed up till 10:30 Friday night making these chocolate covered oreo's and bagging them up. Yes, you read that correctly. My sweet hubby helped....he's pretty amazing!

Choo choo whistles ~ thanks to Cha Cha for finding these!

Train of treats :) And conductor hats, of course!

I'm gonna make some more of these just for myself. They were super yummy (and addictive)!

My sweet friend April made his cake. Not only was it super cute, it was soooo yummy! I had quite a few people tell me how delish it was...and I have to agree! Thanks so much my sweet frand :)

We enjoyed a fun day filled with yummy food, amazing friends and family, a super fun big bounce house and delish sweets! It was such a fun, fun day that I'll remember for as long as I live and hopefully Tanner can look back at all of these pictures and see how much fun he had and how big he's loved!

We had a yummy spread of hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, cole slaw and chips! 

I have no idea how I fit all of this into my already toy crowded home, but I did =)

I just love this sweet boy! Choo choo shirt was handmade by his momma, of course :)

Time to blow out the candle, but instead he wanted to push the train in the icing :)

Opening gifts!

Playing with the toys with his buddies!

Tanner and his sweet friend from school!

Cutie patootie in his new hat from Mimi! 

Tanner and his BFF's with their cute conductor hats!

Love from Mrs. Leslie :))

And kisses from Auntie Cates!

And that recap's the wonderful 2 year old's choo choo party! I loved throwing this party and I'm so thankful for my mom and mother-in-laws help (and hubby's too)! So until next year, it's a wrap =)

I am off to spend the weekend in Charleston with my mom, cousin and bffeih! I am soooo excited and looking forward to it! I have been so busy here lately that a girls weekend away is just what I need! Don't get me wrong, I'll miss my lil man and hubs bunches! But to be honest, I'm really looking forward to sleeping in. How sad is that?! You know you're a mom when...lol! Hope ya'll have a wonderful Wednesday! Until next time...

Magan