Insta Friday

Last week, because of blogger's issues, I didn't get an InstaFriday up.

 So some of these are not from this week.

But too cute not to share.

A Mommy and Karson play date at the freezing cold beach.

Tormenting the dogs outside.

In a tank top.

The very same day we froze at the beach.

Gotta love Michigan.

He needs a new pool.

I was trying to get a picture of him trying to blow it back up.

But he saw Molly, and decided she was more fun.

More water fun.

ps...it is in the 50s and 60s now.  Michigan for ya.

Did you know Bisquick needs to be kept in the fridge?

Neither did I.

I don't consider this cart full of food to be food.

However, it makes one amazing snack mix. 

Which my husband refers to as a heart attack in a bag.
But it is good.  Really really good!

He was crabby.

 I was tired.

I was driving right past an ice cream shop.

It was a super warm night.

We HAD to stop.

A late night walk.

I love him.

A lot!

I don't think this needs a caption.

2 seconds later, the chair tipped over.

Mommy's heart stopped.
Karson laughed.

I have had these flats for about a month.

They have yet to be planted.

Oops.

It is Organic.

Therefor, it counts as dinner.

Right?

Right.

Linking up with Life.Rearranged for InstaFriday

18 Wheeler

My Dad is a truck driver.

Karson and my Dad are buddies.

I found this 18 wheeler shirt at a Mom2Mom Sale, for a whole $.25.

SCORE

 Perfect for my Grandpa loving boy!

My little boy who loves to climb everything!

Who looks just like his Grandpa.

Who is a little dare devil.

My little boy that loves to inspect everything.

My little boy who loves to collect everything!

Spring

**New Post below this one.  All about our Tulip Time outing.  Blogger has issues.**

There has been a slight lack in blogging lately on my part.  I have a good reason.  Promise!  

It is finally starting to feel like spring in Michigan, and we are enjoying spending all of our time outside.  I have lots to tell you about but it is nearing the end of nap time, so a quick post will have to do.

The Beach 

Last week, I woke up and decided Karson and I were going to go play at the beach.

It was 50 degrees and windy!

 We were the only ones there.

 But Karson LOVED playing in the sand.

 We played, at our sandwiches, and headed for home.

 Ice Cream & The Park

We no longer live in the boonies.  YAAY!  I miss our old neighbors, but I am loving living close to everyone again.  Making quick ice cream and park trips doable.  There is an ice cream shop conveniently in between our house and Auntie Leesh's.

 I love the hey wanna meat for ice cream texts.

 Right next to the ice cream place, a perfect park for Karson to play at. 

Yaay for living in town again!

Wagon Rides 

He loves them.  That's all.

 Baths

To remove the sunscreen, needed for the wagon ride.

The Zoo

I'm not sure our 'Zoo' should even be considered a Zoo.  It should just be called the Monkey Place, because that is about all that is there.  Really, not kidding.  On the plus side, Karson can now sign monkey, and it is hilarious. 

Aunt Katie and Karson at the petting zoo.  

Which consisted of this goat, 1 other goat, and 2 sheep.

Told ya...lame zoo!

 Goggie

Karson loves his Goggie.  I love that Karson and Molly love each other so much!  Every little boy should have a goggie.

Tulip Time

I love going on family outings.  I love getting up early, and making breakfast before a day away.  I love the planning, packing, and preparing.  I love packing snacks and lunches, getting extra clothes and {cloth}diapers. I used to love to watch J&K+8.  Before they got crazy.  When the episode were about packing and preparing for a simple family outing.

Last year, our first family outing with Karson was to Tulip Time.  I loved getting everything ready then, and I loved preparing for our day this year.  We got up early, made breakfast, DJ played with Karson while I got everything ready for the day.  I packed snacks for Karson, extra water for DJ and I, a slew of diapers, extra clothes if it got colder or warmer.  I packed blankets for sitting on the grass.  Blankets for putting over the stroller for a nap.  I brought the fully charged camera and video camera.

We got to the kids programs right when they opened.  Karson and I went in the bounce house first.  He was terrified, and wouldn't let go.  He isn't quite coordinated enough to bounce yet, but loved when kids ran past him.

The petting zoo at Tulip Time out did our Zoo's petting down.  They actually had more than 2 animals.  Karson loved them.  

 The baby lambs seemed to love him too.

 Karson loved the bubbles. 

 Daddy insisted on taking Karson into the wild animal buss.  While I would have been terrified of the bear, Karson loved it.

 I love them.  A lot.

I did pack a bag full of snacks.  But my son is a bottomless pit, so we stopped for lunch anyway.  We sat outside, and it was beautiful.  It was warm, and sunny, and perfect.

 After lunch, a carousel ride, for a very sleeping boy!

 And of course, the field of tulips.

Which little boys don't care about.  They care about dirt...

And trying to pick flowers.

 which ps if picked, you get a $100 fine for

Sticking your finger in them, totally acceptable.

 the 'ricky eyebrow'


It may be a sweet picture, think what you want.  But I was telling him 'no' repeatedly.  A sweet picture from afar.  Two seconds later, a major melt down.

again.  a sweet picture. he was sobbing.