We took a trip to Ireland last year, but it was just us. We knew immediately the kids would love it, so this time we brought the kids to Ireland! Day 1 We left the house Monday, August 14th about noon and arrived at Newark International Airport at about 2:30, breezed through security, and sat […]
Weekend Roundup
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This weekend was a pretty nice one (after we got a new window unit ac since central ac seems to have crapped out on us). Friday night we walked to a car show at the garage right below our house. Charlie thought it was pretty cool, but he kept talking about boats. I guess we need to find a boat show to go to (or maybe just visit one of the million marinas around here).
Yes, most of the cars were red. They were awesome though and it the smell (of course I stuck my head in so I could smell some) took me back to watching my grandfather restore his cars while I sat on a milk crate inside.
This one was from 1913. I totally forget what it was, but I was in awe. How cool is this?
Shortly after we got home, Mommom stopped by for a surprise visit and offered to take Charlie home with her for the night! After packing a bag, off he went!
You’d think we’d go to bed early or actually do something worth staying up late? Nope. Just did the same old thing and wandered to bed at the same time. The best part though? When Owen woke up a little after 6 for his morning feed, I was able to put him back down and then… get back in bed! This does not happen with a Charlie up and awake!
After collecting Charlie from Mommom’s Saturday, we headed to a wedding reception. Always fun to visit with family we rarely see. Charlie and Tommy, along with just about everyone else, socialized a bit and then headed to the pool. I skipped the pool and opted for the air conditioning and shade inside with Owen. It’s just too much work to get us ready for the pool for only a short amount of time.
Can you tell these two are cousins? They’re about 10 days apart, Charlie being the younger of the two. His Mommy, the bride, took these and I grabbed them off Facebook. They had a great time playing in the pool and just hanging out together.
Both our boys crashed almost immediately after being put in the car. I think Owen was actually out before his carrier was put in the car.
Did I mention that Charlie has been kicking butt at using the potty?!? It’s like a switch flipped and he’s all about it now! Finally! We just have to remind him to go, but it’s been 4 or 5 days now of mostly underwear and then training pants just for night time. We’re hoping this sticks.
Today we had church in the morning, did a little grocery shopping, then lounged around the house. I ran to the store tonight to pick up a kiddie pool for the summer, so hopefully the weather cooperates and we’ll get our first use tomorrow!
Owen is desperately trying to walk. He is 8 months today and has decided he can free-stand for a minute or so. Charlie started taking steps around this time, so it’s coming. Honestly though, I wouldn’t mind if he wanted to wait. Chasing two around will be um… entertaining?
I hope everyone had an amazing weekend and was able to get in some relaxation!
Kim Byars Croisant says
Cousin love. I have a “kissing cousin” for what ever that means. That’s what we used to say. Looks like you had a wonderful weekend. love that car.
Janel says
Wow, love all those old cars! Looks like a fun weekend.
kay adeola says
I love old cars.Sounds like you had a good but busy weekend.
Debbie Denny says
Love those cars, The kids are adorable.
gaynycdad says
My son loves cars! I even did a post about the fancy ones we saw all over LA and at Universal Hollywood! Have a great Summer!
Mitch
Lori Pace says
Those cars look so cool! I bet it was so much fun for the little ones.
Carly Anderson says
Whoa these cars are awesome! What a fun day trip!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Those cars are super cool. My boys love going to car shows, too!
jaimemckee says
What a fun weekend! And isn’t it fabulous when the potty training just sticks in their brains??
shellthings says
Love the old cars! And those two are so cute!
Jenn says
Sounds like a fun weekend! Hubs and I like to go to car shows.
Chrystal M. says
I love going to car shows. My first car was a hot rod! My aunt and uncle have show cars so its always been something I enjoyed.
Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says
Those kids are ADORABLE. I love that 1913 car, how cool would it be to ride in one of those??
Veronica Solomon says
I love that vintage 1913 car. My son would love it
Pam W says
That car from 1913 is so cool! My husband would have gone crazy over seeing that. He loves historic cars.
Laura says
Those cars are pretty amazing. We have a neighbor with a vintage car who gives my boys a ride around the block in it. They think its so cool. They call it the museum car.
Mary Fitzgerald Edwards says
Looks like an amazing weekend. Fun times with family. Those are the BEST weekends!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
I hear you about chasing two kids at once. Congrats on the potty training success over there!
mail4rosey says
Oh little ones are so cute when they start to walk! And I love that 1913 car too, that’s sweet!
Carly says
Congrats to Charlie for the break through in potty training! Those cars are so cool!
cookiesandclogs says
That 1913 car is pretty sweet! Yay that your son is being a champ with potty training. I hope he’s able to keep it up 🙂
Kiwi says
i love the vintage car! And the boy cousins are so cute together!
savoryexperiments says
How fun that it is so is for entertainment. I hope you were able to use the baby pool!
melinda says
such beautiful cars. looks like they’re having a good time
SippyCupMom says
What a fun weekend! I love classic cars like those!
Christie says
My son would have LOVED this car show! He’s such a big fan of old cars 🙂
Krystal says
I love going to old car shows! So many cool photo opps.
Cassie Tucker says
I love going to car shows. That one looks like it was a blast!
Christina Shirley says
I’ve never actually attended a car show but they look fun. My husband has been to a few and is always in awe of those really old cars.
Christina Shirley says
My dad would have loved that car show. He is all about the cars… the older the better!
Christina Shirley says
This looks like so much fun. My family would be thrilled to attend an event like this one.