Father's Day + 2 Birthdays = Pool Party

We can pretty much use any excuse to have a pool party, but this time we had LOTS to celebrate! We had a fun day by the pool to celebrate the amazing Dads, my mom's birthday (last one in her 50's!), and Matt's big 3-1 birthday.

I don't know Grandpa... this water is pretty chilly!

Time to rehydrate with Mama's lemon water.  Riley always has to exhale and say "AH" after every drink.

So fun watching Uncle Johnny throw the basketball in the hoop! I try to do it, and with a little alley oop from Dada I can make the basket too!

Taking a swim with my turtle and Dada

Time to dry off and cuddle

I love swinging with my Aunty "lalalalala" (As Riley likes to call her)

Dog days of summer

We had yummy mexican food for dinner, and I brought the cupcakes... sinful!

Happy Father's Day to my Dad, Matt, and of course Jerry/Pop Pop!! And, happy 59th birthday to Mom & 31st to Matt! Love you all!

Kylie & Adam are Married!!

Two of our best friends from college, Kylie & Adam, recently tied the knot in Bermuda.  We were lucky enough to join in the festivities, and had a blast!  I was so honored that Kylie asked me to read a special poem that she picked out for Adam during the wedding ceremony, and we were both so excited to be able to witness their big day. Although we didn't have perfect weather everyday (but, a gorgeous wedding day, thank goodness!), it didn't matter because we were with some of our favorite people! Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Walker!!

Night #1 - we all had drinks and lots of laughs at the hotel bar! Cheers!

This cracked me up - the boys huddled on the couch

Thursday morning Matt woke up bright & early to golf with Adam and Justin. Such a gorgeous course!

Thursday night the parents of the bride & groom hosted a meet-and-greet happy hour in Hamilton. Here is a picture of me with my three roommates in college ... miss these girls!

The group took us out on a catamaran on Friday for a fun day at sea. We ate lunch, snorkeled, and enjoyed the beautiful blue water.

Friday night was a rehearsal dinner on the beach. The weather was very rainy, but we made the best of it and danced the night away in the rain! Such a fun memory!

Saturday, the wedding day, on the beach! Got a few hours of rays and it was FABULOUS!

I went over to the "Reefs" resort where the wedding was being held to get ready with the beautiful Bride & the moms.  Adam sent over a bottle of champagne with a note that he "cant wait to see his beautiful bride".  So sweet!

Cheers to the bride and groom!

Her amazing dress - this is their room for the honeymoon week - A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.

Kylie brought out this place card, and explained that it was Adam's place card from our wedding 6 years ago. He had a crush on Kylie for awhile, but she always had a boyfriend. So, at our wedding he wrote his phone number on the inside of the place card and asked her out for dinner. She saved it all this time!

Reading the special poem "you feel like home to me" during the ceremony

Congrats you two! 

Matt and I enjoying the cocktail hour at this beautiful resort!

With Ashley, my college friend and roomie! So fun seeing her!

As fun as it was, we missed our little man tremendously! He had a great time going to school everyday, and then coming home to play with Grandma, Grandpa, Aunty Lib, Uncle John, and Sophie. He sure was spoiled, but it will be a long time before we can bare being away from him again!



Random pictures from the last month...

Playing catch-up from the last month with a few fun pics the Weismann activities. Life has been busy, but we wouldn't want it any other way!

School has been super fun lately! Riley did a great job on "hat day" and represented the Hokies! He was the only toddler that left his hat on, he loves wearing a hat like "da da" (his favorite person in the entire world!)

They also have "splash day" every Tuesday.  They play in sprinklers, hose, and water tables outside. I snuck down to snap a few pictures.

One of Riley's favorite toys at school.. the new car. He beeps the horn and says "vroom" when he's driving.

We've also enjoyed some nice cool treats because it's heated up quickly down here in TX. They are messy for sure, but delicious.

Greek Yogurt Popsicle... mmmmm

Mustache 

I gave Riley some pudding while I was making the pudding pops... it obviously ended up everywhere. Such a goof.

 

Other ways to cool down, have a little chair pool party outside...


Cool man shades are a must



You talkin' to me?!


Or, just strip down altogether

Speaking of stylish, how about a key chain necklace? (I know you're horrified, Mom!)

And, last but not least, Happy 6 year Anniversary to us! Thank you for the Roy's gift card Mom & Dad!

Can you hear me now?

Riley has been battling a double ear infection since the first of December, and has been through countless rounds of antibiotics. So, Riley's pediatrician recently referred us to an AMAZING ENT that (after testing and observations) suggested we try a different route, ear tubes.  They certainly were not my first choice, but obviously we had to do something else! After meeting with the Audiologist at his office we found that Riley is not able to hear well at all due to the fluid in his ears, and this may be why he doesn't have the vocabulary of his friends and YELLS the few words he knows.  His equilibrium is also an issue, and we have constant accidents... and, not the typical toddler accidents.  In the last week he's had a black eye, goose egg on his head, and several bloody lips.

The "goose egg"

The "Black Eye"

So, this morning we woke up bright and early and arrived at Baylor Hospital at 6:15AM.  Riley was a trooper since he wasn't able to eat or drink since the previous evening, and was not happy about missing his breakfast! 

Doctor Bear, Check. Paci, Check. Iphone, Check. Okay, he's ready.

Chatting with Dr. Skiles, such a wonderful doctor.

My brave boy with George (his monkey) who got to accompany Riley to the operating room. :)

Had fun "pushing the button" on Grandma's bracelet in pre-op

Lots of QT with Dada this morning too, he's definitely partial these days!

"We are ready!!!"

The surgery was literally ten minutes, and before we had time to get too terribly upset the doctor was out to talk to us. He said that he was able to drain the fluid, implant the tubes, and Riley will be a new kid this afternoon! We can tell that he can hear MUCH better, and has loved listening to himself talk today.  I am so happy that our sweet little guy doesn't have to suffer anymore, and we can say goodbye to ear infections!  It's going to be a whole new world for all of us, thank you God! :)

Already settled back in his playroom having a snack and reading a book after a very eventful day.

Spring Family Photos

We took advantage of the PAMOM (Plano Area Moms of Multiples - I have a few friends that are members) photo fundraiser again, and had our pictures taken in April.   Of course, it was the windiest day in North Texas and Riley was battling a double ear infection so I spent most of the time literally "wrangling" him and begging Matt to get in the picture. However, I think they turned out really well and we look more like we are cuddling and going for the "wind blown" look. :)