Mike's Pig Roast

Our good friend Mike turned the big 28 last month and his girlfriend (also our dear friend) Chelsea, threw him a birthday party. This year she decided she wanted to do a pig roast. 

 

This is the hole the guys dug to cook the pig in.  You dig it the day before and burn fire wood in the bottom. That creates coals to roast the pig. 

 

Then they took the pig out to the garage where they laid it atop chicken wire that we had lined with banana leaves and then aluminum foil. 

Adam injected it with a concoction of V8 Tropical Fruit Juice, Brown Sugar, Cider Vinegar and Pineapple Juice.



 

Then we rubbed the entire thing down with Brown Sugar and Kosher Salt.  Even Aidan got in on the fun. 

 

 

Kellan on the other hand, slept in his stroller. 

 

 

Once we were done rubbing the pig down we rolled him up in the chicken wire. He looked like he was in a banana leaf coffin.  After that the guys loaded him in to the hole and covered him with dirt.  We headed home for the night and literally prayed he would be cooked all the way through the next day. 

 

 

We had some things to do around the house the next morning but I whipped up a little birthday chalk board to display on the food table and we headed out. 

 

Aidan was at the pool with friends so it was just us and Kel.  Don't you love Adam's gas station sun glasses?  The man cannot keep a nice pair of sunglasses in one piece so he has to go with cheap ones now. 

Adam dug him out.

We were so anxious to see how the big guy had turned out.  Especially because there were close to 50 people standing around hoping to eat him!

 

They loaded him up and we crossed our fingers.

 

And Ta Da! He was perfect!

Who knew you could cook that much meat in the ground!

 

 

Then came the fun part. Adam and I "picked" the entire pig.  I guess that's what I get being married to a guy who has spent some time in the BBQ biz.

Then I could not eat a single bite and needed a shower so we headed home for a few hours to escape the heat, pick up our main man and sleep off the excitement from the day and previous night. 

We went back out later on that night and it was great to see tons of old friends and celebrate such an important person to us! 

It was a successful birthday celebration for sure!

 

Matching Pjs (Again)

I love any chance to match my boys but it's hard since they are so far apart in age.  I get crazy and spend stupid money on Etsy once in a while to have custom stuff made for them but it's always so worth it because they look so adorable!

 

Buuuuut...these are Carter's jammies my Mom picked up for them when she was at Costco.

I only put my boys in 100% cotton and you wouldn't believe how hard it is to find pajamas made of cotton.  She knows if she comes across some, to snag them for us!

 

   Anyways...aren't the boys cute? 

 

Happy Brothers! 

Teething Nights

One of two things could be happening here.  Kellan is teething and can't seem to get comfortable at night OR he knows we think that's the deal and he's taking advantage and just wants to hang out past bed time. 

Seriously though, his teeth haven't been really bad at all.  Lucky us.  BUT, for whatever reason at bedtime, he gets a little flush and I can tell his teeth are hurting him.  Probably not any more or less than they do all day but he's exhausted and the pain is more noticeable for him.  Those or my thoughts on it.  Obviously he didn't tell me that. Ha!

I load him up on Orajel and he loves to cuddle with his Daddy until he falls asleep.

That's Adam's time. 



 

Basically the majority of the pictures I take of him these days are fuzzy because he is always on the move! 

 

Had to show you how much he is drooling! It's out of control. 

 

These are from just the other night.  He was exhausted but just could not get to sleep. 

He was pretty pitiful. 

 

Until Aidan came and got in bed and got him to smile! 

 

Anyone else have a baby who gets flush without a fever during teething?  Aidan never did that so I don't know what's up.

Lauren Jackson Photography

We had not had professional family photos done since Aidan was just learning how to walk.  Isn't that crazy?  I've become pretty decent at taking photos of him myself but I really wanted some nice new photos of us as a family of four.  Enter Lauren Jackson. Years ago she did pics for my girlfriend Melissa and had recently done some for one of Melissa's friends and my blog buddy Brooke.  She was focusing more on wedding photography but I figured I would shoot her an email and beg her to take some pics of us.  And so I did and she agreed!  I was thrilled!  Thrilled! She was so lovely to work with and even Adam who can't ever seem to get comfortable when having his photo taken commented that she made it so easy for all of us.  We are totally hooked.  I've already started a fund to have her take some more pictures of us for our Christmas card this year. 

Lauren, Thank you so much for sharing your gift with our family.  We love the pictures so much! Can't wait to work with you again soon!

And if anyone is interested in hiring Lauren you can check her out on her website! Prepare to be impressed!

 

 

 

 



Aidan Says...

Aidan: Moooooooooom (from his bedroom).

Me: Yes, Aidan.

Aidan: We maaaaaay need to give Scout a bath.  He smells like....liiiiiike....like....a CATFISH!!

To Aidan on Your 6th Birthday

My Aidan.

You're 6.  I still remember your birth like it was yesterday.  Holy Hell was I nervous.  First baby jitters I guess. 

BUT! Once you were in my arms every single ounce of doubt I had flew out the eighth floor window of that hospital!

I did not know LOVE until I had you baby boy.  I did not know. 

You changed me.  You've made me better.

I know, I know.  Every letter, every birthday, it all sounds the same.  It's just so true. 

This year during your fifth year of life you had a big change.  Besides growing a few inches, and speaking clearer and graduating to go on to Kindergarten, you became a big brother!

And I owe you a Thank You.  You have been absolutely marvelous.  You help me, you are quiet at nap time without being asked, you brag to everyone about your brother, you lean across the car and hold his hand when he's upset.  I could not do it without your six year old heart in it with me.

Your brother is the luckiest kid alive because he has you.  We're all lucky to have you. 

It is not just your birthday, it's the anniversary of you making us a family. 

We love you Aidan. 

We love you so very much.

Happy Birthday Baby.

Love, Mom

Aidan Says...

Often when we are running around trying to get ready to go somewhere and out the door,  Aidan will hear Adam say "You look great babe, let's just goooo." 

So he started saying it on a daily basis and now I say to him "How do I look?".....and I was expecting him to respond with the usual. 

Me: Aid, honey,  How does Mommy look?

Aidan: Great.  But you need a necklace and you forgot your crown.