The BOB Stroller is the best! We took it to Rome and it traveled wonderfully. It was easy to maneuver the stoller on the old, uneven streets and dirt paths and it was light to lift up stairs.
Check out this video of Ryker inside the Roman Forum - he was quite content in his BOB! Although it's hard to tell in this video, trust me, he loved the bumpy ride.
(Bare with me though, as you can hear us singing his favorite song "Ride a Pony..." )
After a little convincing, Justin agreed to make the trip with me to visit my bestfriends and their kids. It had been too long since us girls got together for a good dinner and some girly chit-chat. Ryker and I met Anne and Blair at a new restaurant. Great conversation, good wine and, while the food was a bit heavy and over-priced, the waiter and GM were especially helpful going out of their way to make us comfortable, even warming his bottle for me at our table. Man, you just can't beat good service like that!
Saturday, after a yummy lunch with our crew, Tim and Justin took Avery home, while me, Anne and the boys spent the afternoon shopping. With 2 babies instead of 3 we were able to run errands around town in one car and one stroller. That was nice! However, it wasn't as easy as Anne makes it look. The boys were fairly good but shopping with two definitely slowed us down! Also, judging by the amount of the people in the mall, it doesn't look like we are in a recession. And it was HOT - not just outside but inside! I didn't just have beads of sweat, there was lakes of it running down my back. We were dying! Needless to say, I ended up purchasing 2 pairs of flip-flops and some workout clothes. I blame the heat.
Then we wrapped up a long day by running by Blair's to see her girls and their new house. We couldn't stay long since Tim was in need of us to "save" him so he could go hit golf balls before the sun went down. B - as promised - we will stay at your house next time!
Thanks for a wonderful weekend!
Aunt Blair & Ryker at dinner.
Aunt Anne & Ryker
The young waiter asked us if we were sisters when he overheard us calling each other "Aunt". Really, really? Surely he was just being flirty and didn't think the three of us were sisters? No, we just use the word "Aunt" loosely I guess.
I think we were asked, I'm not exaggerating, 15 times if they were twins. Anne thought it would be cute if we dressed them alike.
By this time, Ryker had had enough of shopping and being toted around in the 100 degree weather. I think Riggs was just glad to be hanging out with his friend and not his sister for once!
The boys and the pretty blondes! Charlotte (3 1/2), Ryker (3 1/2 mos), Riggs (5 1/2 mos), Frances (21 mos)
Sun was the theme for the weekend and I got a lot of it! After receiving an odd shaped burn on my legs and chest, I've decided to boycott aerosol spray sunscreen and opt for the lotion. Maybe even zinc - remember zinc??
Anyway, here's some of my favorite moments from our weekend...
It started with mani/pedi's...I got my nails done while Lovey had her toes done and held Ryker. Contrary to the looks of this picture, he was actually a perfect angel the entire time. The place was packed and all the women there were impressed at how good he was. I got this picture right before we left and Lovey had accidentally hit his head while getting situated.
Later, Papa Chet and Sam came hang out with us at the pool.
Sam was in doggy heaven chillin' in the shallow end, especially when Papa Chet had the creative idea to keep him shaded from the scorching sun. He spent almost all afternoon in this spot.
Ryker slept under the patio in his swing with the fan blowing on him (see the fan in the plant?) for 2 1/2 hours. Ahhh, this is the life.
After his nap, we spent the next few hours trying to get him to laugh. He's so serious!
He just stares at us with a side smirk, thinking "I dare you to make me laugh".
On Sunday, we decided to pile in the truck and head down to Grand Isle. Sam...check. Jogging stroller...check. Jet Skis...check.
Ches enjoying our conversation. lol.
My little traveler.
Hanging out at the camp...
...ready for the beach!
He fell asleep in his stroller right when we got there. Don't worry, I kept him under the tent and out of the sun and had lathered him in sunscreen about 3 times before leaving. He actually seemed quite cozy. This stroller rocks! It went through sand with ease.
Mia, what a beauty!
Ah, the white beaches of GI...Gracie loves the beach.
Ryker will too one day. For now, he just sleeps.
We are going to miss these girls when they leave us to go back home!
After Thanksgiving, we headed to our hunting camp for an overnight stay.
Sunset on the swamp
Boat ride - it took 3 boats to get us all there, Lovey and Ryker scored seats in the cabin!
Pulling up and playing with his babysitters (cousins)
The guys decide to show up!
Look at this dufus on the right! (haha)
Jaimo, our best babysitter! Ryker was super relaxed at the camp. He loved it!
When Ryker's older he'll give me a hard time about not having him camo! But what a great shot!
Picking up Satchmo (Uncle Ches) from the stand at about 8am
Lovey, still looking stylish
