Gulf Shores- Days 1 & 2

We were on vacation last week- I wish we were still there!  We went to Gulf Shores, Alabama.  We actually stayed between Gulf Shores and Ft. Morgan so we were out a little ways (and loved it there).  We left on Friday, May 4th when Ryan got home from work.  We drove past Nashville a little ways and got a hotel room for the night.

The boys on the way--- Corbin insisted having his "pet" in his seat like bubby had his pillow lol!

We slept in awhile on Saturday morning and then got up and went and ate breakfast at a Waffle House there by our hotel.  While we were in there it started pouring rain. I was dreading getting soaked and then riding for a long period of time (we were parked all the way across the parking lot!).  When we went out a man was walking in with a huge umbrella- he offered to walk us to our vehicle (and even stood there while we got Corbin strapped into his car seat!).  I just felt like he was a little angel sent to us by God-- who cares about our littlest need (and probably knew a soaking wet family on a long drive was not going to be a happy family!).  I can't say that I would of been nearly as nice as that man and shows me I have a long way to go on being selfless!

The boys did great on the ride and we were there before we knew it.  We stopped at Walmart before we headed to our condo which was about 10-15 min. out of town.  We got there just a little after check-in time so it worked out perfect!  We unpacked our groceries and then headed to sink our toes in the sand for a awhile and let the boys run some energy off!

Walking out to the beach :)

Corbin has learned to smile on command (finally), but his face cracks me up!

B was ready to just jump in- clothes and all.

That night we just went and looked around the resort area and checked out the pools and all the amenities and made ourselves familiar.  We had supper at a little restaurant there. 

The boys were ready for bed pretty early so I finished unpacking all of our stuff and Ryan and I just hung out.

The next morning we ran into town and looked at some shops and picked up a few more things we had thought of.

Being goofy in a store

We got back and headed straight to the beach for the day.  We were beach bums all day and loved every second of it. 

Corbin lovessss the sand and the beach!

B loves the ocean and spent most of our trip with this net getting shells out of the ocean.

He had a blast (and we came home with entirely too many shells!).

Corbin played and played and played with his truck and the shovels.

Another "cheese" :)

It worked out perfect b/c Ryan can't sit still at the beach so he loved shell hunting with B and I love to sit and read and just listen to the ocean and so I hung out with Corbin in the sand. 

I can't say that Corbin has ever been SO CONTENT to sit and play as he was at the beach!

I told B this looks like a Baywatch picture- he had no idea what that was though, lol!

He had to have a juice break of course :)

B did take some time out to dig a hole-- Corbin thought putting sand down brother's pants would be fun (he did that all on his own and we were just cracking up at him!).

Thankfully his big brother is a good sport about things like that!

B dug a hole and then Corbin took over it lol

Showing off a shell he found

C really enjoyed jumping in the hole!

Then B wanted buried so momma got to work and we buried him :)

C thought he needed to be too (so B and I covered him up a bit and he was satisfied!).

We stayed at the beach until time to go take showers and get ready for supper.

We went to the Oyster House/boardwalk for supper-- it was yummy!  With B's fish allergy eating seafood was challenging- we had to make sure they had things he could eat (and that the chicken wasn't fried in the same grease as the fish)...  It worked out every night though!

More to come!

1st Ball Game

I'm trying to figure out the new blogger and so my pictures are backwards- whoops!   Last Wednesday evening B had his first game of the season!  It was exciting and the boys played good for the first game (we won 10-8!).  Brycen had two base hits and he was happy with that.  He played third base and short stop and says he likes short stop better!  (I think because he played there last year). 

                                       

                                                                      Ready to run!

Corbin also loves to go to the ball park.  He is always filthy when we leave, but he plays hard and has so much fun.  He is much easier this year than last b/c at least he doesn't run away! 

                                     He told Kylee "Sit" and me to take a picture! lol So bossy!

                                       I call him Mr. Sassy Pants, because well look at him!

                                                            I just can't resist that face!

                                                           At home before the game!

                                                               #3 this year!

                                                  I can't believe my baby is this big already!

                        Corbin thought he needed in the picture too (and he wasn't dressed yet!)

Not this last Friday but the one before we had an impromptu get together w/ the Houchin's and the DeCoursey's.  We ordered pizza (sort of a theme when they come over) and I made a couple of new pinterest desserts and we spent the evening chatting and laughing :)

                                            he was hugging him- not choking him lol!

                                   Zane was too interested in his mommy's camera :)

Best Friends Corbin (26 months) and Zane (27 months).

Corbin looks like a giant haha!

This has been a trying week and it's only Tuesday... but we leave on vacation in three days so I can't wait!

Bridal Shower & Ball Game

I'm not sure where the weekend went! I feel like we were barely at home, but it was a fun one! Friday night we rented movies (our family movie was War Horse and I would recommend it- B loved it and so did Ryan and I- and even Corbin (b/c of the horse!)). Anyway, first I had to prepare my overnight breakfast casseroles for the next morning for Jordan's bridal shower (we did a brunch).

Saturday morning was pretty rushed b/c Ryan was working so I was taking both boys with me to the shower so getting them ready plus myself plus getting my stuff cooked and getting there early to help set up was a little tricky! We made it though and the shower was a success!

Erin, Jordan, and I- Liv wasn't able to come b/c she had to do prom hair all day!

I love these girls- they are truly my sisters at heart!

I went home after the shower and attempted to do some laundry and things around the house before we got ready to go eat at Bobe's and go the McDonald's All-Star game at Washington. We had fun, but watching Brycen soak it all in was the best part!

B and I at the game

Corbin playing with (the other) Brycen's ball that he had signed :)

Corbin also loved the game and was so good (until the very end when he was begging to go night night! He was clapping every time they made a basket- it was so cute!

Tyler Zeller- we aren't huge Tarheels fans, BUT we are huge Zeller fans so B thought that it was "almost as good as Cody playing" :) lol!

My boy is basketball crazy right now- and we're loving it!

Yesterday we went to Evansville- we had a lot of errands, but the main thing on our list was to get Brycen a new bat for baseball- gee whiz, what a process! He and Ryan tried out every bat in the store (twice I think!) before they finally decided on one. I'm still trying to figure out what was wrong with his one from last year, but apparently I don't know much when it comes to this! lol. After the sporting goods store I got to hit up TJ Maxx, Target, and the mall though so I shouldn't complain :) Corbin did great until the very end and he was just done and overly tired. He did get to ride the "horsey's" at mall before we left. (B and I opted for Dip N Dots while they rode the horses) :).

We still got home in time to play outside for awhile- well Ryan mowed and weed-eated while the boys played and I chased them around and tried to sweep in the garage.

When we came in I got the boys showered/bathed and started a cleaning frenzy because my house has really been suffering. Thank goodness I got my laundry caught up and my house cleaned really good before bed time. I felt so much better going to bed knowing it was all done to start my week out with. I'm looking forward to two days off this week, besides my normal Wednesday off I'm also off on Friday because B is out of school for a snow day! Yay!! I'm judging some cheer try outs Wednesday night so I'm looking forward to that!

Easter (Part 2)

Easter morning I had to wake up my snuggling boys so they could get into their Easter baskets :)

Corbin LOVES Buzz & Woody right now so he was showing me his bubble bath!

Brycen laughing b/c he got some deodarant (he begs for it all the time at walmart, lol!)

Warning- this post is very picture heavy :)

My sweet boys in their Easter best :)

Family pic :)

Momma and her boys :)

Ohhh Corbin- why must you make those silly faces?!

After we opened Easter baskets, ate a big breakfast, and took pictures we went to church. It was an amazing service celebrating the real reason for Easter- our Risen Savior! It was a beautiful, redeeming musical drama that brought tears to my eyes.

After church we got some lunch & headed home to relax and play for the afternoon. We watched a movie and hung out- it was so nice to just be with the boys and enjoy the beautiful day.

We played outside for awhile and then headed off to my parents to celebrate Easter and visit w/ my bubby :)

My mom does the best Easter treats (and all other treats too!) :)

Plus she still treats us big kids so that is fun too! lol

The boys with their baskets and treats from my parents!

Playing in the bounce house

They begged Uncle Joe to play with them too!

He's such a good Uncle and the boys love him SO much.

B ALWAYS cries after we leave and Joe is going back to school.

It's so sad!

The brother and I

Corbin and our little cousin-to-be, Ellie

(isn't she a doll?!)

We did an egg hunt but Corbin was more interested in sitting down and eating "chalk o wet" :)

Hunting some eggs.

We stayed until the boys were on verge of meltdown and then went home to get showers. I was so thankful that I was off and B had no school on Monday. It made the after Holiday crash a little easier :)

We are so blessed and I'm so thankful for the friends and family in my life and most of all for my Savior, Jesus Christ!