Meline Party of Four: First Photo Session

As mentioned in my last post, we got our family pictures taken by Jules Photo and Design. We just love her and she is so patient with the boys, PLUS super talented. ;)

Outfit Details:
Jordan: Chambray Shirt/Jeans/Earrings (similar)
David: Polo
Luke: Shirt/Shorts (these are similar and on sale too!)
Ben: Sweater Onesie (Similar here, here)

Bedding: Comforter/Blanket

Friday Favorites

Whew! Friday again. I can't believe how fast yet so slow this week has gone.

I am linking up with Erika, Narci and Andrea for Friday Favorites again!

1. La Croix Sparkling Water. This is the only way I have been drinking water lately. I currently have the Blackberry Cucumber, Pineapple Strawberry, Cran-Raspberry, Apple Cranberry & Coconut flavors in my fridge/pantry. It is a great alternative for soda when you are trying to limit calories or sugar intake because it still has that carbonation that gives it a kick. #obsessed.

2. Erin Condren LifePlanner. I just got this in the mail this week and I am so excited to get into it. There is just something about getting a new planner, writing down goals and plans and events! I love how you can customize it exactly how you want it and you can even have your own pictures printed for the covers.

3. Toms Wedge Booties. I had been wanting these Toms booties for the longest time and I finally went ahead and ordered them so I could wear them all fall and winter long. I've already worn them multiple times in the past week and I probably look a little eager wearing booties when the temps are in the high 90's, but I don't care!

4. Parenting by The Book: Biblical Wisdom for Raising Your Child. I'm only in chapter two but it is just a very interesting book written by a psychologist that outlines how the Bible is a blueprint for parenting.

5. Our family photos. We had these taken about a month back and we got our final pictures edited and send back to us. I am so in love with them. Jules Photo and Design is the best! We had used her for maternity pics and for Luke's newborn pics so it was just necessary for her to do it with Ben too. And to top it all off, she works with Family Legacy and has taken photos of my sister in Zambia.

Football is Back (and 21 Day Fix Update)

Hallelujah it is the most wonderful time of the year again!

Fall, Football Season, Cooler Weather (eventually...), Holidays :)

Football season is back and I have completely embraced it this year- just like every year!

Last week, I participated in TWO fantasy football drafts, one of which we hosted at our house. This is the second year in a row we have had a good amount of people in our league (mostly college friends) come over and draft all together. We have food, drinks and just an all around good time catching up. Life sure has changed from college and instead of having ESPN on the TV, we had Baby Einstein going for Luke!

David and I dropped the boys off at my parents house on Friday and headed to College Station for the season opener for the Aggies. It was a pretty exciting game to start off the season. I guess the Aggies wanted us to lose a few months off of our lives because they had us stressed for a while there. In true Aggie form, they blew a 15 point lead in about 5 minutes in the 4th quarter to force us to go to overtime. Thankfully, our defense showed up and kept them out of the end zone in overtime and A&M won!

While it was nice to have a break from our two boys, I sure was missing them and was ready to get back to them yesterday. Thankfully, my family sent us plenty of pictures and updates on how they were doing. When we walked through the door to pick them up, Luke didn't seem like he missed us one bit!

A Day in the Life

I always love getting a glimpse of other bloggers' days so I figured I would document this past Friday for those of you who are interested...(sorry it's mostly of two kiddos)!

I HAD to document this..Ben slept for 5 hours for the first time! 

First feeding of the day done. 5 oz down, burped and already passed out again.

OK, now Momma isn't happy. I got spoiled with Ben sleeping for 5 hours and silly me, I thought he would sleep until morning with that much food in his belly. NOPE. Back to bed at 6:00 AM.

Slept in till 7:45 AM--HALLELUJAH! Time to jump in the shower before the babies wake up.

Annnnd they're awake when I get out of the shower. This booger is all smiles!

 Time to move into the living room to eat breakfast.

 The nightmare that is our living room.

Ben's, Luke's and Mommy's.

Yep. He woke up like this...how he got his shirt like that? No idea.

 Selfie time!

 Taking it easy on the couch.

 Watching Baby Einstein while Mommy gets ready. Pack 'N Plays are so versatile :)

Dressed and ready to go to my postpartum check up. (ignore the dirty mirror)

Both boys dressed and ready to go to BeBe's house!

Waiting...

Still waiting...

Since the boys were in good hands with BeBe, David and I met up and went to Chuy's for lunch! The clouds were rolling in and it looked like a downpour was headed our way...(it totally was)

Waiting to be seated.

Finally got something I have been craving for 9 months now... Chuy's Texas Martini (shout out to my girl Kalyn for introducing me to these!)

 Have the boys loaded up in the car and headed home.

 Gotta stop by Starbs and get Momma some juice to keep me going ;)

 Cleaned the kitchen - LOVE an empty sink.

 While I cleaned the kitchen, David picked up the living room and vacuumed. He's a keeper, y'all!

 This little guy just sleeps the afternoons away!

Worked on this blog post and a little something more. Stay tuned....

 Time for the first Dragon football game!

It was Ben's first football game and he slept the whole time in our Ergobaby 360. Love this thing!

 Gorgeous sunset

He's still sleeping :)

Luke and his G Daddy

The Emerald Belles and Carroll Dragon Marching Band! Go Aunt Mel :)

 We left the game after halftime and got the boys ready for bed. Ben was NOT happy about taking a bath.

 Watching some Modern Family while the babies finish their bottles.

 Finally asleep (for a few hours)

One last check of the monitor and then it's lights out. Good night! :)