Hilliard Grandparents Visit

It's been nice having Lucas's parents here. Before David was born, Lucas and I both wished we lived by our parents so David would be able to know them. We have been lucky with both sets of grandparents being able to visit and see him. 

David has been enjoying all the extra attention he's been getting.  He's enjoying the singing by Grandma and the huming by Grandpa. 

We went and had hibachi with Lucas for lunch, naps in the afternoon, fajitas for dinner, then topped it off with pool time. David was the most active I've ever seen him in the pool. He was splashing and bobbing around. 

Happy Birthday Lucas

Happy birthday to an amazing husband, father, pug daddy, and friend. David, Peanut, and I are lucky to have you. 

Today is Lucas's birthday. David and I went and met him for Thai food for lunch. By the time we got back Lucas's parents had arrived. They are on their way back to Florida from Tom's temporary pastorship in Kearney, Nebraska.  Lucas got home early and we visited before having brats for dinner. Lucas's parents bought small fried pies for dessert so we split 3 of them.  We ended the evening with beer and games. 

Exersaucer

I saw an exersaucer on the show 19 Kids and Counting and decided David should have one. Did some online looking and discovered that it would be at least $100 for the cheapest one. Clearly we weren't going to pay that. 

When Nikki was here I dragged her to a children's resale shop and they had one! For only $30!  Granted it was filthy, had a rip, and was missing some items but overall it was in good shape and the main toys still worked. Bought it home and 1/2 a thing of Clorox wipes, some sewing, and washing later David was put in it. He's still a little young but I think he liked it and I liked saving at least $70. 

Cute photo from today :)

Double the Size

David July 7 = 14lbs 1 oz

David July 26 = 15lbs 5.5oz

David has officially doubled his birth weight of 7lbs 8oz! He's growing so much. 

Saturday Brunch Bunch

We had friends come over for a brunch date today. The Coopers and McAuleys both have daughters born within 2 months of each other who are almost three. It was time for them to meet.  It's funny how before kids we would have meet for dinner and drinks probably ending around 1am. Nowadays we have brunch that starts at 930am and ends at noon so there can be naps. Oh how times have changed. 

Bestie Visit Recap

Nikki came to visit!  It was great having her here. We went shopping, watched movies, ate lots if ice cream, and played with David a ton. I love how much she loves and interacts with him. 

Nothing Day and Postcard

Today was a day full of plans that turned into nothing. We went to a cafe for a moms group meet up where 7 other moms where supposed to show up. Guess showed up. Just us!  One mom did come in for 3 mins to say her dog and kid were sick so she couldn't stay. But it ended to being ok. After everything that happened this week, I think David needed a calm day. 

Around 2, we were sitting around so I decided to go run some errands. Packed up David and the car and went out.  10mins later traffic on 45 is stopped bad it is pouring down rain. Needless to say we turned around and came home. 

David received his first postcard today from the Hilliard Grandparents.  They are visiting the national parks. 

After dinner we took David to the pool again. He liked it much better this time. He was splashing and kicking and likes to be dragged around like he's swimming.