Boat Day

Yesterday was a big one here at the House of Carrigan.  Theo's first boat ride and trip to the sandbar.  Being that his nursery has a general nautical theme, and the fact that he owns more things with anchors on them than the average baby - it was only a matter of time before we got this babe his sea legs. Going out on the boat has been one of my family's favorite pastimes since before I can remember.  Back when we lived in Minnesota my parents had a boat even though we would only be able to use it for probably 8 weekends out of the entire year.  Trust me when I say that every weekend back in those days was spent out on the lake, whether we wanted to or not.  Since moving to south florida and "adopting" the FL lifestyle many of our weekends are also spent out on the water - only now the ocean is right around the corner and the views along the intracoastal waterway are much nicer.

After napping for the majority of the 20 minute ride out to the sandbar Theo seemed to enjoy hanging out on the boat in his little front shade tent and taking a walk out to the sandbar with John and me.  Definitely a fun day had by all.  It's weekend days like these that are a great reminder to me of the amazingly beautiful place in which we get to call home.  Here are some of my favorite pictures from yesterday.

What are some of your favorite weekend pastimes?  Is boating up there?  Oh, and before I forget - does anyone have any suggestions for keeping baby sunglasses on a baby?  Or hats for that matter!?

Theo Style - Vol. 1

I have a confession to make - I am completely obsessed with baby clothes.  I wasn't necessarily at first - I mean how much fun can you really have with a onesie and pants. However, now that Theo has grown out of the infant onesie stage and into more of a 'separates' phase I am starting to really have fun putting together his daily ensembles.  Trust me, boy clothes can be cute and fun too!  Above is a collection of things currently hanging in his closet or on his my wish list.

1.  Over the weekend we took some professional family photos and he wore this cute little checked popover shirt from Baby Gap.  We paired it with a pair of pull-on navy cargos.
2.  This little straw fedora was just too cute to resist on a recent trip to Baby Gap.  Unfortunately, I have recently discovered that Theo isn't such a fan of wearing hats.  As in tears them off moments after being placed on his head.  Hoping that I can at least get a couple good wears out of it this summer.
3.  Baby swim trunks!  Being a Florida baby and all, Theo has quite the growing swim trunk collection.  I love that these palm printed ones could pass as cute printed shorts beyond the pool or beach.
4.  Freshly Picked Moccs in stone suede.  I have a FP obsession.  They are cute, easy to put on, seem comfy for the baby, and do not fall (easily) off little baby feet. These suede ones are a good neutral that would look perfect with this and numerous other outfits.

As you can see I am definitely a fan of the classic Baby Gap. What items are you loving for your little one this season?  Let me know in the comments!

Birthday wishes

With my birthday coming up on the 25th of this month I thought I would share some of the things that are topping my wish list for the big two-eight..  I can tell that the years have caught up with me as an espresso maker and a robe certainly would not have made this list just a few years ago.  #newmomlife

1.  Kendra Scott Alexandra Earrings - A great statement piece in my absolute favorite shade of turquoise and we share a name.  Need.
2.  Plum Pretty Sugar Robe - This item has been on my wish list for quite some time.  I think it would have been great to have right after we brought Theo home from the hospital and I was wearing PJs pretty much around the clock.  However as they say... better late than never.
3.  Fitbit Flex - John and I signed up for a wait for it... 10 MILE Disney race in the fall.  Needless to say we need to start getting some training under our belts if we are going to make it even a quarter through the race.  I think this little band would help to keep me on track.
4. Yosi Samra Sandals - I have been on the lookout for a new pair of chic sandals with a clean/simple style.  These Yosi Smara metallic ones definitely fit the bill.
5. Nespresso Pixie - It's no secret to anyone (co-workers, john, etc...) that I need my coffee.  These days just regular coffee doesn't seem to be cutting it and I find myself needing a pick-me-up in the middle of the day.  Maybe something with the extra jolt (read espresso) would help keep me more alert during the day.  Not to mention - lattes are this mama's favorite.

Scenes from our weekend

Dinner out on the water at local favorite, Shrimpers

This weekend was one for the books.  A weekend that started without really any concrete plans but ended up being the perfect balance of fun activities and relaxing time at home.  On Friday night we cooked a homemade margarita pizza and watched a movie - the new norm Friday night here in the Carrigan house.  Side note - we watched Saving Mr. Banks - did not know that movie was going to have such a sad undertone and how much it was going to make me want to go to Disney World!  a trip is now officially in the works..

Saturday morning we woke up and after a quick Starbucks run we decided that it was the perfect day to head to the beach.  Theo lasted about 1.5 hours which was actually longer than I thought he would last without taking a nap.  On the way home we impulsively decided to stop to cool off at John's local obsession.. the city water park.  Theo took his first ever trip down the lazy river in John's arms, and let's just say the experience was.... traumatizing.  However, John being a former  competitive swimmer and all,  is determined to have Theo like all water experiences. Let's just say he will be trying again real soon.  That evening we met my parents at one of our favorite outside restaurants, Shrimpers and enjoyed the beautiful evening and our shrimp dinners.  Theo sat in his first restaurant high chair - growing up so fast this one.

On Sunday Theo and I joined a friend and her little ones for the Palm Beach Gardens green market to stock up on produce for the week.  After our green market adventure we joined John for a walk around the neighborhood and ended the day with dinner at my parents' house.  Sunday night dinners have recently been dubbed "Sundays with Theo".  We are so lucky to have my family so close by!

Looking adorable while out shopping

Theo showing off his new (and my favorite) trick - sitting in a restaurant high chair.  No more baby wrangling in our laps!

7 months

Last week Theo turned 7 months old.  7 months since I became a mama. More than half a year.  How can it be?

Sometimes it feels like he's always been here, and then there are times in which I feel like we were just at the hospital welcoming him into the world.  It's funny how time moves - especially when you become a parent - it seems to move at the speed of a lightening bolt. In all other times in my life I have always felt that time has moved so slow.  When I was engaged it felt like eons before our wedding day came.  When I was pregnant it was as if the baby was never going to come.  But he did come and he is more than we ever could have imagined.  He has grown so much in the past seven months - from being our small precious newborn to being a busy, pulling up on everything baby boy.  Since we brought our baby Theo home we have had our fair share of ups and downs.  Joys and challenges.  Times when John and I have stared at each other wondering "what did we get ourselves into?!" But, it's worth it.  Each and every bit of it.  I can't imagine life without this little guy and I feel so lucky that he's ours.

So here's our boy at 7 months.  Some big things...

Eating solid foods - sweet potatoes and squash seem to be a favorite 

Sitting up on his own and wanting to pull up on everything

Giggling at the dog (he's just so funny!)

Smiling at anyone and everyone

Loves music - This in particular  will instantly change his mood when he's upset

Sleeping 8-9 hours through the night (for now....)

Two baby bottom teeth - so cute now - not so cute when they were coming in... teething is no joke

To see how our little guy has grown, here is a peek into the previous 6 months...