Week 13

Hello 3 month old Quinn!
 

You light up my world :)
 

Just playing with no shirt!  Look at those muscles :)
 

My Sophie Mom!
 

This is our go to book!  We starting incorporating the methods of this book when Quinn was 4 weeks old.  She (the author) is very strict on the schedule of the day ...we do not follow everything to the "T" but what we are very strict about is no sleeping past 5pm.  Quinn didn't really catch on until week 8, but it is a life savor!  
 

Prince Quinnibawa!
 

Loving his Jumperoo!  Thanks Aunt Cynthia for letting us borrow yours ;)
 

I come home and my two boys are hanging out.  No telling what they were up too...Quinn has a guilty grin :)
 

 

I like:  Walking around in the Baby Bjorn or Moby wrap.

 

Dislike:  Quinn and Mommy are not a fan of this cold that will not go away! 

Sleeping patterns: Four 40 minute naps during the day and 7pm-7am at night.

 

Milestones: Quinn can now grab a toy and stick it in his mouth...then he just goes to town on that toy :) 

What I've Been Up Too Lately

In between laundry, playing, changing diapers, and feeding my sweet Quinn- I've had a little time to make our house a home! 

 

 

My latest sewing project - drapes for our formal dining room.  After 1 year of looking at sheets I used for drapes #sobadIknow I decided to make my own.   

~ I purchased my fabric from fabric.com <my go to site for all things fabric>...P.S. always search for a promo code before buying.  I've yet to pay full price for any of my purchases!

~  Measured and cut the two pieces.  After "squaring up" <sewing jargon> I lined the fabric with fleece.

~Sewed all pieces together 2" seam on the sides and 4" seam on the top and bottom...and there you are "Drapes for a Fraction of the Cost!" 

~Total cost with hardware  $190.00

 

 

I'm trying to make the switch from store bought chemical cleaners to non-toxic cleaners.  I will be honest the switch in the beginning was hard...seriously how do I keep my sink clean without bleach?  Well I found a way and without a headache...YIPPEE!!  

~The spray bottle has a mixture of Vinegar, Water, and a little Blue Dawn...I spray this on my counter tops and kitchen sick.  My stainless steel sink has never looked so clean!  The vinegar is a natural super-cleaner, killing mold, bacteria, and germs. 

~Seventh Generation dish soap..by far my favorite on the market.

~My latest switch; dish washing detergent...after finding some residue left on my plates I began to wonder - how much of the detergent is actually left on the plates, cups, and silverware we eat off of?!?   So after hitting pinterest I found a recipe to try.

1 cup Borax

1 cup Washing Soda

1/2 cup coarse salt

1/2 cup citric salt

 

  

For the laundry room I use Norwex detergent.  Sometimes I add Borax if the load is heavily soiled.

 

 

My absolute FAVORITE cleaning product right now are the Norwex rags!  I have the polish, enviro, kitchen, facial, and baby body rag.  They have seriously cut my cleaning time in half!  The polish rag cleans mirrors, windows, and stainless steel - best part you just wet the rags with WATER...that's all!  The Enviro rag cleans all counter tops and they will sparkle trust me :)  Here is a link to the website for a more thorough explanation on the Norwex products...Norwex



-Aubrey


 

Week 12

 Quinn stayed with both set of grandparents this week!  He was a very busy boy.
 

Putting on a show!
 

Mimi and Papa
 

Aunt Brooke and Layne
 

Mimi's clean boy!
 

Papa James talking sports with Quinn
 

Loving on Granny Wanda
 

Granny Peggy's blessed boy
 

Our fun filled weekend at Lake Texoma...thanks Machowski's and Jimmy Pa for a great time!
 

Sidewalk chalk fun!
 

A mean game of tic tac toe!  Cat won :)
 

Isabel put on a puppet show for Quinn...he loved it
 

Such a good Cousin!
 

 

I like:  This week Quinn has really enjoyed playing on his play mat.

 

Dislike:  Other than being hungry this kid is for the most part happy!  Such a good baby :)

  

Sleeping patterns: Four 40 minute naps during the day and a good sleeping baby at night.

 

Milestones:  Quinn made is first trip to Texas this week.  He was such a good traveler :)

Week 11

Quinn's first hike
 

What up?  That hat cracks me up!
 

I'm afraid this kid is going to be Hell on wheels!!! 
 

Wish my arm taste that good Quinn!
 

Enjoys the Moby wrap...but only facing outwards.
 

Playing before bathtime.
 

The many faces of Quinn
 

*the lighting in his nursery is killer...plus I could use some photography lessons!  Maybe I will look into that soon :)

I like:  Quinn loves playing with his links; those things will seriously entertain him for a good hour!  Also, he thoroughly enjoys listening to our song "brighter than the sun"  we both sing so loud and enjoy every moment!

Dislike:  Sudden loud movements really scare him...poor baby :( 

Example: he pooped on Bradford and when Bradford jumped up; Quinn lost it!  Broke my heart. 

  

Sleeping patterns: Still sleeping good through the night, but lately his naps are only 40 minutes!  I barely have time to finish breakfast or lunch and he's ready to eat again!!!  Silly boy :)

Milestones:  Jumped up to size 2 diapers!  Just gaining weight like a big boy.

 

Week 10

This makes mommy nervous :)
 

Loving life...happy baby
 

Listen lady stop taking my picture all the TIME!!!
 

My drooling little boy
 

Just being spoiled by Mimi and Aunt Brookie :)
 

This is how Quinn prefers his tummy time...
 

So he can watch ESPN...oh my gosh!
 

Rotten and I love it :)
 

Haha...little boys in hats just crack me up!
 

Quinn's shadow box I made...totally cried while putting this together.  It honeslty goes by so fast!


Enjoying 'New York Baby' his book from Uncle Chad.  One day we will do all the fun things we read about in the book :)  Can't wait.
 

I like: Quinn enjoys putting his fingers in his mouth...sometimes I will find he has one finger in his nose and one in his mouth!  That's talent people.

 

Dislike:   He doesn't really care for his bumbo lately...he prefers sitting on my lap.  Which is fine with me.  That's when we sing our songs.  "Glad it's just the two of us during the day....nobody wants to hear me sing...I rarely get the words right.  Nice thing is Quinn has no clue!!!"

Sleeping patterns: He's just a 7pm to 7am kind of boy :) 

 

Milestones: Hand eye coordination is getting much better!