Our Summer Bucket List

Last summer, we had a new baby boy so there wasn't too much excitement to our summer. I returned to work in July from maternity leave, so we pretty much were just figuring out what our new routine would be. Now, instead of a new baby we have a busy and active toddler! Mac is a busy boy, and loves to do new things. I decided to put together a small list of things I'd like our little family to do together this summer, and I'm calling it our summer bucket list. 

• Jump waves in the ocean. We leave for our family vacation in just a few days, and I cannot wait to see Mac experience the beach for the first time.
• Build a sandcastle. I'm counting on Mac loving to play in the Florida sand!
• Go to the zoo. Mac has been to the zoo with his daycare friends, but he hasn't been with us. I think it'd be a fun little outing for us 3 to go do. 
• Go to the splash pad. This is something I think Mac would enjoy! 
• Spend a weekend at the lake. Queenie & Poppie's new place at the lake should be ready shortly after we return from vacation. I foresee us spending a few weekends there this summer. 
• Go to an OKC Dodgers game. I want to go spend an evening at the ballpark watching the new minor league team, complete with hot dogs and popcorn! 
• Have a picnic at the park. Mac loves to be outside, and loves to swing. I think he'd like to play at the park and we can end our play date with a picnic.
• Date night at Top Golf. This is something just for mommy & daddy. Top Golf just opened up here in OKC so I want to go see what the hype is all about, and I'm certain the mr. would enjoy it.

So there you have it, our summer bucket list for 2015! There's nothing too wild or crazy we're wanting to do. I just want us to make some good memories and have fun together as a family! What's on your list of to-do's for this summer?

Returning to Work + A Weekend of Celebrating

This mommy is officially back to work! Last Monday was my first day back, and my first week back couldn't have been better. I was welcomed back by my coworkers, and it felt good to be back in the office. I also got "bumped up" and have a new title with new job duties, so that was exciting to come back to as well! I was a little anxious of how the first week would go with our routine at home, but we are all adjusting just fine. I believe it'll only get better and easier from here on.

Mac has adjusted from part time to full time daycare just fine. He loves going to Mrs. Cindy's house! It makes this momma feel at ease when I take him and as soon as he sees her and his friends he gets a big grin on his face. :)

After work Friday evening, we loaded up and headed to Tulsa. Clete's brother's girlfriend turned 21 last Thursday, and we went to visit them and celebrate. Friday evening Mac and Honey stayed with my sister. Mac had his first sleepover at Aunt KK and Uncle Kyle's house! I'm sure it'll only be the first of many. Since we had a sitter, Clete and I were able to go out on the town to celebrate with Kelsey!

{Please ignore the poor quality of pictures, they were all snapped with our iPhones.}

Saturday morning Clete golfed, and my parents brought Mac and Honey to me. They were headed to the lake for the weekend, and dropping them off was on the way. I was so grateful they volunteered and saved me a trip back to Tulsa. We spent the afternoon and most of the evening celebrating Kelsey's birthday at a pool party her family hosted. Mac LOVED the pool! He loves bath time, so it was no surprise. I think he's going to be our little water baby.

This morning we got up and around early to head home. We went to church and the grocery store, and have spent the afternoon and evening relaxing. I've also been trying to get caught up on laundry for the work week. This past week has been a good one, and we topped it off with a fun weekend! Hope yours was a good one too!

Celebrating 4th of July!

It's tradition for us to spend the 4th of July holiday weekend at the lake, and this year was no different except that we had Mac joining us! We loaded up and headed that way Thursday evening after Clete got of work. It was a great weekend spent with family and friends!

Friday morning Mac woke everyone up and was ready to play at 3AM. It was the first time he had been up during the night in weeks, and I think the 3 hour nap he took on the way Thursday evening was the reasoning for this odd occurrence. After he ate and played a bit, we turned on cartoons and he went back to sleep. We then slept a while and once everyone was up Dad made his usual lake breakfast- eggs, biscuits & gravy, and sausage. After breakfast we got around and headed out to the water. My mom and Mac stayed inside Friday, but Honey spent the day out on the boat with us. She had a blast being "the only child" for the day. Ha.

Late afternoon we headed in to grill burgers and get changed before heading back out for fireworks that evening. Mac went to his first firework show, but passed out right before the big show started. 9PM is bedtime, and staying up past 9:30 to watch fireworks just didn't work out this year. 

Saturday we slept in late, then got up and all headed out to the water. Mac loved the boat, and was a trooper! I think next year we will have a little fish as much as he likes the water and to be outside. 

After dinner Saturday evening, we hit the road to come back home. We wanted to have Sunday at home to get things done since I go back to work this week. 

Tomorrow starts a new chapter. I return to work, and start life as a mom with a career. It's very bittersweet {as I sit here with tears in my eyes}. I am looking forward to getting back into a more normal routine, and also looking forward to being around adults. I work with a great group of people, and I know they'll help me get through the first few days of adjusting. I know this week will be an adjustment period, but I'm certain we will all adjust fine! 

It was a great weekend! No better way to end my maternity leave, lots of family time and soaking up sunshine. I'm closing this short little chapter, and tomorrow begins a new one!