Milestones, Memories, and Mayhem: Spring Fun

Spring in Florida is such an amazing time!

It is perfect for pool days, festivals, and beach time, and I feel blessed that Alexander is happy to go along for the ride!

We went to Adventure Zone for some putt putt and arcade fun

We were thrilled to find out that my cousin Craig and his girlfriend Heidi had rented a beach house in Destin for a week with a bunch of friends. It was so great getting to spend time with them! I had more social things going on in the week they were here than I have in the four months since I've become a mom. Instead of exhausting me, it energized me!

Little man did so great the whole time we were playing putt putt and at the arcade. He was such a happy baby this whole week. He is always happiest when we are go-go-go. Daniel had to work that night, so he missed out on the fun. We'll have to head back to Adventure Zone soon because he's been wanting to check it out since it opened.

After fun and games, we headed out to Cuvee Bistro. I have been wanting to check out this restaurant for three years and finally got to go! It did not disappoint. They even had a back room for us and the only other family with a baby. The room kept the babies away from the rest of the patrons, and had a door that led directly outside so I could've easily stepped out if Alexander had gotten fussy. The only time he thought about it was when he got hungry and I tried to give him a bottle. Lately, he will not take a bottle from me.

Luckily, Heidi and Lauren stepped in! He was in heaven getting to look up at aunt Heidi while Lauren tickled his feet. He drifted right off to sleep.

Our server was fun, the food and drinks were great, and the company was the best.

On Saturday, I hosted our monthly team building at our house. We got the cracks in our pool filled, so the pool is much easier to upkeep now and I was eager to have a pool day. Everyone brought yummy food and drinks, and once again little man was happy to soak up all the attention. He is sleeping better and so much happier in the daytime since we stretched his feedings to every three hours.

Baby loved some Lauren snuggles

Baby rash guard cuteness and baby in the pool!

He just couldn't get over seeing Pia show off her dance moves!!

On Sunday, we headed down to the T-Docks with the Pryors and Nicole. All the dogs played so hard, they were wiped out!

Alexander really enjoyed feeling the sand between his fingers and was not deterred by the cold temperature of the salt water.

Milestones
Alexander had a week where he was blowing raspberries almost constantly. The next week he began squealing with delight. Last night, he produced a brand new cry that totally freaked me out! He is definitely exploring the sounds he can make!

We finally started watching our hands, but he is much more interested in watching his hands do things than to just watch them on their own.

He can officially roll over back to front and front to back. He doesn't roll front to back very often, but he has the skill. He is much more keen to roll back to front, and then get frustrated that he wound up in self-inflicted tummy time. Silly goose.

He doesn't seem quite ready for attempting solids yet, but we are trying every few days.

Daniel has done bedtime routine twice in two weeks now so I could go to spouses events. Both times were not without tears, but overall successful. Sounds like every night with mommy, too!

I had a blast at the squadron Clemenza's cooking class and at Michelle's surprise going away party. We are going to miss her so much. She is such a force of support for the spouses group and a great friend. I'm excited to hear how Boston life is for her and really hope our paths cross again. It was so fun getting to celebrate her last night, and to be a part of a genuine surprise! I feel like someone usually lets the secret slip, but last night was a success.

I failed to get pictures at either of these events. I think I was too relaxed from being baby free to even think about picking up my camera.

All in all, Florida spring is shaping up to be a memorable season!

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