Just a laid back weekend

We had quite a bit of work to do in our garden because so much of it is ready to eat!
Zucchini and green beans...we decided to preserve 2 ways:
Freezing for the winter (great for just taking out of the freezer and using in stir-fry)...
And we canned the rest
And turned this...
Into this! I love blackberries and am so glad that our plants have produced so many lately. I basically just go pick a big bowl of them every day. So delicious!
Besides being farmers, we also headed to the Farmer's market Saturday morning...
And apparently someone was worn out!
I look at this picture compared with his newborn pictures and realize how big he's getting! It really is crazy how fast kids grow. He will be 7 weeks Tuesday!

These details will probably be only interesting to me, but I want to remember where he was/how he was doing at this point. So far he's smiling and cooing a lot more lately and staying awake MUCH longer in between naps, ready to play and interact with us. He's been sleeping great at night, going to bed around 8ish, I "dream feed" at 9:30 or 10 when we go to sleep and then he only wakes up once to eat, and sleeps till 7 a.m. (the goal!) He also LOVES being outside (shocker since his Nate's child:) and if he is crying pretty much all I have to do is walk outside and he's mesmerized!

A busy weekend!

We stared off with Drew's first trip to the zoo...which he slept through the entire time, hence no picture. We went with my friend Annie and her daughter Hannah, who was so cute watching the animals!
Annie is a good friend of mine whom I taught with for 2 years and now that we're both home with our little ones it's good to have someone to hang out with, plus she gives me tons of baby advice (which I need!)
Sunday, we headed to Churchill Downs to watch the races from the YUM suite thanks to Stephanie who works for YUM. Nate and I got a picture by the twin spires...this is the closest we will ever get to Millionaire's Row since I doubt we'll be there during the Derby anytime but it was fun yesterday!
Tom, sporting his patriotic wear...we hoped no one took him seriously! Plus Nate and Katie holding their 10$ vouchers which we all won.
Katie and me by the spires also
Steph (our wonderful hostess) and me
Steve and Brooke brought Nolan who is just a few months older than Drew so we hope they'll be buddies someday!
For the 4th of July, we walked up to the Old Fashioned Crescent Hill festival, which our neighborhood puts on every year. It is the cutest festival ever with music and food and lots of families hanging out.
Andrew and I listening to the music...he probably won't remember his first 4th of July but we think he had fun!My parents walked up with us too and someone got a nap on his Granna's lap:)

More visitors and a smile!

Look who stopped by Monday night for a visit! Jeremy and Casey were passing through on their way to Illinois and stayed with us. I think Drew and Lily will be great friends someday!
Nate had fun with Lily who insisted that he "watch her twirl" around in her dress...too cute!
Dee Dee (Omi to Drew) came by Tuesday and stayed for a day (too short of a visit!) but got some good time in with Drew....and gave me a much needed break to run a few errands and take a nap. We hope she gets to come back soon!
And look who loves the baby Bjorn...he falls asleep immediately in it...
...and apparently so does Nate
Meanwhile...Andrew had his one month checkup on Wednesday and he is weighing in at 10 pounds! He's also started smiling at us and cooing which is so cute and fun. It really makes a difference when your baby can interact with you like that. I'm addicted to that smile and will pretty much do anything to make it appear!
Preciousness!And...out like a light!

A busy week!

We've done a lot this week...it started with a visit from Amanda and Mary. Mary brought Lina (who is just 4 months older than Drew) with her and both she and Drew behaved like angels:) We went out to eat at Ramsi's...so good! Then we wanted to walk around but it was so hot out that we went to the mall. Poor Drew...he had to go shopping with a bunch of girls. But he retaliated by sleeping the entire time in his stroller! Of course I didn't get any pictures except this one of Amanda holding Lina while Mary tried on clothes. It was nice to have extra sets of hands to help all day...Mary is a pro at multitasking and at one point she was carrying Drew in the carseat, Lina on her hip and 2 bags while I was trying on something! It was so good to catch up all day with two of my closest and oldest friends.
Saturday, my mom and I drove to Nashville (with Drew in tow) to visit Erin. She hasn't seen him since he was born 4 1/2 weeks ago. Also, Erin treated me to a day at the spa! Some of her friends had given her a gift card at her and Mark's engagement party and she was kind enough to share with me! It was much needed seeing as having a newborn can wear you out...and my mom got to spend some quality time with Drew while we were getting massaged and pedicured.
Hanging out on the front porch swing that evening
Drew loves his Aunt Erin!
This was right after a clap of thunder and his hands went right up to cover his little ears!
Drew loved spending time with his granna too! We all walked up to breakfast Sunday morning.
My mom and Erin enjoying coffee...I am still trying not to drink caffeine because the few times I have Andrew is more fussy than usual and doesn't nap as well. Sigh....I miss coffee. A lot.
Such a pretty summer morning to eat outside. Drew did really well not disturbing everyone around us at breakfast (dinner the previous night was a different story!)
This is pretty much how he spent the morning!

Happy Father's Day!

To two of the best father's I know:)
We had an impromptu family photo session in the front yard yesterday...I told Nate we'd better take a family picture because it's not every day I actually get a shower and get dressed! My parents were kind enough to come over Sunday morning and watch Drew so Nate and I could got to church. When we got back, my mom had made brunch and Laura came over too to celebrate Father's Day.
Granna and Grandpop
Aunt Laura holding Drew
Worn out from all the visitors!