This & that

Nothing exciting going on this week, but wanted to post a few random pictures we've taken in the last few days!

Austin has started laying down in the bathtub A LOT- he loves to put his ears underwater.


Or his entire face...


We went to a new park this weekend- I love it because it is in the next neighborhood over (so a VERY quick walk) & it's covered! So we stay cool and so do the slides!

Swinging





Coming down the slide


And going up- he's good (can do it without our help)


The playground


Taking a water break


Getting bark out of his shoes- drives him crazy, shocking I know.


It's been raining a lot this week, so Shane took Austin outside on the porch after dinner to watch the rain. I'm not surprised that it turned into playing in the rain- he loves ANY type of water!

Father's Day

After spending Saturday morning at the nature trail & that evening at church, we were ready for a relaxing Sunday! After sleeping in a little, we got up & I made cinnamon rolls while Shane opened his Father's Day cards!

I helped Austin make this card for Shane- the bunny is made from his fingerprints!




We spend the morning in the backyard playing in the water (Austin's favorite summertime activity!)


He loved being able to go down the slide into the water!


Our neighbors and their dog were outside- he and Max have a love/hate relationship. Max is not AT ALL scared of him & actually went up to the fence and started smacking the dog's face with his paw when he barked- wish I'd gotten a picture! It was hilarious! Jack, on the other hand, ran inside.


He always wants to drink water- doesn't matter if we are in the pool, bathtub, wherever.


Watching the fun from afar, Jack & Max


Taking a break from all the fun


Shane teaching Austin how to use the water guns


Loved getting in and out of the pool... with such grace


After lunch, Austin took a nap while Shane taught me how to mow the lawn (his Father's Day gift from me.) Yes, after almost 11 years of marriage I decided it was time. Now I'm not saying I'm going to start doing this on a regular basis, but I thought it was time for me to learn. The downside was that I had to mow at the hottest time of the day (because that was nap time.) I also got a bad blister on my hand & a bit of a sunburn. BUT... I learned, the lawn looks great, and I have a new appreciation for Shane!

Me in action


I was actually pretty good at it since I'm so meticulous. I've decided it's kind of like vacuuming. My only problem was maneuvering that big lawn mower in small spaces!


We ended the day with a yummy meal of parmesan chicken (Shane's favorite.) I gave him the choice of going out to eat or me cooking. We also spent some time in the front yard trying to get some pics of Shane & Austin... but you know how that goes.

Like father like son


Pointing at everything these days


This is the only way we could get him to sit still on the bench next to Shane~ but he wouldn't DARE look at the camera.


Happy Father's Day to my sweet husband & also to my wonderful Dad! Love you both!

Nature Trail

This morning the 3 of us decided to get out and enjoy the beautiful (yet VERY hot) day! We packed up and headed to a nature trail that is pretty close to our house. We like the area because it's very shaded and has a lot of ponds- Shane is always wanting to go fishing there! We walked the trails, checked out the ponds, fed the ducks, played on the playground, & then ate lunch at Chick-fil-A!

And we're off...


There were a lot of squirrels on the trail that were fun to watch. Then we found this little guy- a baby tarantula.. I hated even taking pictures of him! EWWW!


Shane in heaven


Austin joining Daddy for a look


Checking out the fish


I love when he wraps his arm around Shane's neck like that


Interesting in the flowers


Getting big!


Off again... this time Mommy is pulling


A neat area we stumbled upon


Running across the bridge. Over and over again.


Feeding the ducks (at least he didn't eat the bread this time!)


Racing Daddy around the playground


Chilling with Mommy on the swings

Water sprinklers & Playdough

Austin's new favorite activity is playing in the water sprinklers in our back yard! He got this snake type one for his birthday, & then I had purchased a caterpillar one this spring... he loves both. The pictures say it all~

The snake one- he got it from Uncle Mat, Aunt Shanna, & Evie


Taking a shortcut to the slide (this scares mommy)


Love the excitement on his face


Going down the slide (he waits as we say "ready.... set....GO")


This one would have been super cute if his eyes had been open! Notice the grass on his legs- he HATED it.


Each time he went down the slide, he would then go to the porch to see if Shane would wipe the grass off his legs/feet- hilarious.


Who knows? He does this all the time~


Drinking from the caterpillar one. Can you say flexible?


Simply ridiculous...


On an unrelated note, I bought these cute Cars tattoos for him in the $1 Target section. He was not happy after I put it on because he thought it was like a sticker~ yet he couldn't peel if off. So after I put one on my arm too, he was fine! Now he shows it to me 25 times a day.


Another new favorite activity is playing with playdough! At first he hated getting his hands dirty, but he's getting better. We sat down after dinner tonight & daddy played too!


Mr. Serious Face


Daddy is getting creative


Finished product- dinosaur. I was impressed~




Mommy is not so creative. This is my watch.


Another shot of the tattoo


Have a good week!