Busy Big Brother

May has flown by in our house! Selfishly, I drank up every ounce of help to adjust to life with two kids. We were blessed with over a month of meals from our Sunday School, special friends bringing by lunch and extra help from Miss Karen and my mom to keep Miller occupied in the mornings. I survived...and day by day life with two became manageable.

Here are a few of the activities and happenings that have kept our Miller busy over the last month! We haven't let a newborn slow this little man down.

Auntie T stopped by to deliver lunch and meet the little miss priss. We enjoyed her company and Miller throught she came into town just for him! He loves when company comes to visit. Miller stares at Logan and Will's picture on our fridge, so he now refers to Auntie T as Logan and Will's mommy.

Miller enjoyed attending some of his special buddies' birthday parties during the month of May. I wish we could have captured a picture of Brooks' jumpy third birthday bash. Miller had a jumping good time.

What a fun way to celebrate Grant's Sid the Science Guy party! It was a buggy event at BridgeMill Park. Miller enjoyed his spider cupcake and blowing off some steam with some of his buds from the neighborhood. He came home with a bug collection kit that he's completely fascinated with. Lucky for this momma his bugs are plastic and he hasn't ventured outside to collect the creepy crawly variety yet.

We rang in the big three with Allie's princess themed party at Catch Air indoor playground in Cumming. They had a toddler dance floor that lit up as the kids danced. Miller was a ladies man as evidenced by the picture. He was working that dance floor shaking his little "pull up" clad booty! Miller keeps talking about Allie's pretty tutu and flower.

We conquered the pool with daddy's help. Every time we drive in the neighborhood Miller asks, "Do you think we can go swimmin' today, mom?" Finally, Miller's wish was granted when Landon got home early one afternoon from work. Our weekends have been too full lately to make the special trip, so we were happy to squeeze in some pool time! Miller is just as active as last year, taking a running leap right into the water!

This is what little sister did while Miller was hamming it up in the pool. She had it made in the shade missing out on all the fun Miller was having with his new Super Soaker. Eliza Kate misses out on so much while she's napping all day.Surprisingly, I got to lay out right along side Eliza Kate. It was a leisurely first trip for this momma of two. I don't see our future trips being this relaxed.

Our neighbors across the street hosted a block party on Memorial Day for some families on our block. It's such a blessing to have buddies around Miller's age to play with spontaneously throughout the week. We didn't let a little rain ruin our holiday plans! Everyone enjoyed Nate's famous smoked BBQ. We let the kids enjoy their patriotic cupcakes on the deck ,so we could hose off the frosting mess outside! Little Leah enjoyed holding Eliza Kate like she was her baby doll. She didn't want to let go...it was precious to watch. Leah has three older siblings, so this was a treat to be the big girl for a change.


We love the flexibility of summer and being able to meet friends for playdates around town. I make it a mission to get out of the house at least once a day to keep my sanity. Miller enjoyed a playdate with Allie and Michael at Southern Prep gymnastics for their open play hours.
What a cool little indoor playground. Between jumping on the trampoline, diving in the foam pit, and enjoying the roller coaster Miller was in heaven. I think Miller enjoyed the full body swing the best. Allie showed Miller some of her gymnastics routines that she learned throughout the year. It was a fun morning out!


We're looking forward to more busy big brother activities in the upcoming weeks as we look forward to our third annual summer music classes and swimming lessons with a few other mommy and toddlers.