A day late . . .

If it's one thing I am good at, it's procrastinating!   Hope you all had great Holidays!   Love to you all.

My Good Traveler (WW-ish)

This is mostly a Wordless Wednesday :

  This is again from our trip to Branson, Missouri in J

une.   It was I believe 10 hours in the car, each way.  I have to say Mason did really good.  He would nap, or play with an iPod, color (he actually fell asleep doing so - see below), make his Cookie Monster dance, and mostly watch a portable DVD player.  We taped a bunch of his favorite shows for the trip and it helped so much!   

And down for the count when we got home from the vacation!   And this is a kid who never falls asleep anywhere but his bed or car.   He was so tired.

Happy Happy Wednesday!!!

It's Still Summer Here at AT

First world problem?   Taking a blogging break during the summer means a crap ton of summer posts to post in the fall.  Not a big deal except I really miss Summer now.   

You always want what you can't have...

My (non-alcohol drinking) Captain Morgan

 I thought I could be "Planty" (that's like being crafty, right?) this summer.   This first plant we got is actually special to us.   Guss got one of these from a friend/family member when his dad passed.   But then Bailey was in his puppy age hechewed it up.   I knew how upset it made Guss because my parents actually still have a plant from my Grandpa's funeral in 1994 and know what it means to them, and how upset they would be if it got ruined. 

Then it was time do actually plant some food products.  It looked so White Trash but I loved growing things.  (We had radishes, onions, cilantro, and other herbs)   Fall update - I didn't know when they are "done" so they all sat too long.  Boo.   Next year...next year.

Then this plant was only $.99 and it is called Buttered Popcorn because of how it looks while it is blooming.

Closer up.

 Finally I bought these 3 separate flower plants (L, R & top) and put them in a free planter Guss won at work.  These are my favorite.

Then of course we had some family time this summer.  My sister and her daughters came to visit.  Juliana & Madeleine.

Obsessed with this baby  (who is no longer a baby).   She is seriously one of the cutest, funniest babies in the world.   

And my baby!

Happy Weekend Lovies!   Thanks for putting up with my summer updates!

Catching Up With Branson

Hey, remember that time I went to Branson, Missouri 3 months ago?   Yeah I didn't think you would remember either.    But anyways here I am.  Sharing some pictures (mostly of Mason) of our trip.  Saying he loved it would be an understatement.    

Relaxing like a boss.

Feeding the fishies.  

Walking with Mama P & Bapa (my parents)

Shopping day.

Completed his first BIG puzzle.  (with a little help)

Pool time!!!

Have a great midweek :)

The Evolution of Accidentally Eating Dirt

Sure I'll help you do some planting mom.

  

Look at me!  I'm dirty!

Ooohhh phone!  Time for a picture and  silly face!!!

WHAT THE CRAP?!

Um yeah...that was disgusting.

He's Going To Make Me Rich One Day

Well hello.  

It's been awhile, no?

Here's an excuse reason.   

The last 2 summers Mason & I have barely appreciated the weather.  The first year he was a baby so he didn't really do much, his second summer I babysat a baby...same thing.  so this summer...we are doing stuff.  We have gone to the beach, park, fishing, etc.   Having literally 6 months of winter here in Wisconsin, we need to get out the house.   Especially for my sanity.

So a few things -

* Today was the day my mom was supposed to have me.   However I came 10 days late.  

So what's funny is today is actually my first niece's 14th birthday.   I was 14 when she was born and she was born my due date.   

* After this week, I am jammed packed with things to do.  Guss takes his vacation around the same week every year.  It will be our 7 year anniversary and my birthday.  Plus it's my BFF's birthday (same day as our anniversary) and we spend most of our time relaxing, eating horrible things and day drinking (and hoping no one takes our kid away)  :)  

* Speaking of our child, he is practically/officially potty trained.   He still wears a diaper at night because he is still in a crib.   Where I am going to keep him until he finally figures out how to escape...or learn to drive.   Whatever comes first.

Below is pictures of Mason's  T-ball skills.   We hope to move on to baseball and hopefully someday make his parents lots and lots and lots of money.   No pressure.

Well, there you go.   Long time no see huh? 

(Linking up with Leeann today!)

P.S.  I babysat a 3 year old (my son), a 2 year old, and a 1 year old for 3 days.   Really makes you think twice about having more than one child.  No lie.

*FYI - his dad dressed him that day*

Only Pictures - you don't know how hard it is not to post any words!!!