Friends Weekend at the Lake

Last weekend we headed to the Lake with a bunch of our friends. We stayed at Tan-Tar-A in a 6 bedroom house, it was so nice and spacious which is a good thing considering we had 15 adults and 11 children under age 4 staying there. We had a wonderful time and can't wait to do it again next year, the kids were so well behaved and loved playing at the pool.

Some of the kids waiting for the shuttle to take them to the pool

Matt showing me his boo-boo
Daddy and Matt on the water slide

Matt jumping in the baby pool

Having a chat with daddy

Kaitlin and Natalie teaching Matt a song they learned at VBS

Here is our attempt at getting all the kids to sit for a picture... oh well at least they are all in it

The mommies and their babies

Summer Fun, Father's Day, and Big Boy Bed

Summer in the Gardner house is in full swing. I am loving being at home with Matt, he is getting so big and learning so much. He constantly makes me laugh but also tries my patience (he can be a stinker at times). Only one more month and he will be 2, I can't believe it. The summer is just flying by, the school year will be here before we know it. But for now enjoy the updates.

Oh no, you caught me

Bath time fun
Working on the computer

For Father's Day we went to the Cardinal's game. It was really hot, but we stuck it out until the 7th inning when Matt fell asleep so we decided to head home.

He feel asleep with goldfish in his hands

Our family

This past weekend we hit another milestone in the Gardner house. Matt climbed out of his crib so we had to turn his crib into a toddler bed. We went out and bought a new pillow with sports balls on it and made a sticker chart. He likes the stickers he gets when he sleeps in his "big boy" bed. So far things are going pretty well, he is still taking good naps just takes us a little longer to get him to sleep. I just can't believe he is getting so big.

Helping daddy put his bed together

Showing off his "new" big boy bed

Brian's Surprise Birthday Trip

Brian turned 30th on June 4th and so for his birthday I planned a surprise trip to Florida. Jason, Hillary, and Jill joined us and Brian was surprised. We all had a great time, the weather was perfect and we enjoyed the adult interaction time and sleeping in. We did miss our kiddos but it was a great way to start our summer.

Me, Jill, and Hillary soaking up the rays on the beach

All of us at the Whale's Rib for dinner
Me and my water (I loved this restaurant since my water was always full)

Our surprise guests

Jason and Brian

On the beach

We drove to South Beach Miami one afternoon and enjoyed the beach and some shopping

Me and my hubby on the beach

Happy 30th Birthday Brian

The desserts were amazing

Jason and Hillary

Brian and I had one day by ourselves in Florida so we headed back to Miami and did some shopping and had lunch. Oh and we drove by the Arena where the Heat play and just had to snap a picture for my Cleveland friends and family

We also then headed to the Marlin's game... we got in for free!! There was hardly anyone there but it was cool to see the stadium.

Memorial Day Weekend at the Lake

My parents flew in from Ohio to spend some time with us, we headed to the lake for Memorial Day. The weather was beautiful, we enjoyed some long boat rides and fun in the sun. It was a very relaxing weekend and great to spend time with my parents.

Matt and Daddy walking on the dock

Matt showing Grandpa how to work the sea doo
Matt and Daddy on the sea doo

Riding the sea doo with Daddy

Matt was not really excited about the paddle boat ride with Grandma and Grandpa

The Gardner's

Matt with Grandpa and Grandma Soeder

Caught in the act...

Grandma and Grandpa Visit from Ohio

Matt and Grandpa playing in the sprinkler

Grandma and Grandpa took Matt to the Magic House he loved the water room
Playing in the backyard with Grandpa... he is so excited

"I am going to get you"

Helping Papa Gardner plant some veggies

Our little gardener