It's Warming Up Around Here

So we break out the flip flops

And head over to DQ for some blizzards

Where I let Drake sneak a few bites of mine because I can't say no to that face

We load up the stroller with our plaid short wearing, polo shirt sporting, hat loving boy and wander around the neighborhood

We have so much fun with our shadows

The highchair gets moved outside for supper

Where it occasionally gets used as a cup holder

But most of all we explore and get dirty and enjoy every single second as we soak up these first warm days and look forward to what's to come!

Tommee Tippee Review/Giveaway

GIVEAWAY CLOSED

I was so excited to get a chance to do a review for Tommee Tippee, as I had heard great things about their products. They sent me the explora truly spill proof sippy cup. Drake is LOVING sippy cups right now so this product was perfect for us to try out.

The explora truly spill proof sippy 11 oz. cup  (also available in pink/purple)

The explora sippy cup is awesome! Since I hate germs, my favorite feature is a lid that is built right into the cup so you can cover up the drinking spout when the cup is not in use.  It is also super easy for my son to hold and drink from himself. The other thing I loved is that the cup is TRULY spill proof. The other day I found the cup upside down in the bottom of my diaper bag without a drop spilled!!

Here is a bit of information about the explora line from the Tommee Tippee website:
The tommee tippee® explora® line of BPA-free toddler drinking and feeding products, is designed to take children from first sips and nibbles to grown-up drinking and self feeding by easing transitions along the way, while helping to reduce stress and mess at mealtime.

Drake enjoying his Tommee Tippee cup

Go to the Tommee Tippee website to find out where you can purchase

So now to what you have been waiting for...the GIVEAWAY
Enter to win a 2 pack of the Explora sippy cups.

Here is how you enter to win:
You can earn up to 8 entries by doing any or all of the following:
Remember to leave a separate comment for each item you complete to earn all your eligible entries!

1. Go to the Tommee Tippee site and tell me what cups you like.
2. Start following my blog publicly or already be following my blog
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7. Blog about this giveaway or post a link on Facebook or Twitter about the giveaway. Leave the link to your site in the comment so I can see the post.
8. Grab my button and post it on your blog. Leave the link to your blog so I can check it out!

The giveaway begins today Monday, April 19, 2010 and will run for one week with all comments closing at 7:00 am CST Monday, April 26, 2010. One winner will be picked at random, using Random.org. The winner must live in the US and respond within 48 hours, or a new winner will be picked.

Please Note: I was provided with 2 Tommee Tippee cups to review the product and promote the giveaway. I was not compensated in any other way. These are my own, honest opinions.

A Formula Feeder: A Story from the Other Side

I formula feed.

I have since day one.

Why?

Because I wanted to.

I had no medical reason why I could not breastfeed, no medications I had to be on, or any of the other "good" reasons mothers choose not to breastfeed.

I just did not want to breastfeed.

:GASP:

But you know what? Not one single person has ever questioned my choice to formula feed. I knew from very early on in my pregnancy that I was not comfortable with breastfeeding and it just was not for me. I made the decision with my husband’s support to formula feed. I have always been confident in my choice and have never regretted my decision.

I think breastfeeding is great. I truly do. I will not argue with any of the benefits of breastfeeding as I believe they are all valid and a great gift you can give your child. But I also think formula is not poison. I do not love my son any less because I did not breastfeed him. I know I did what was best for my family by choosing formula. I also know that a woman should never be made to feel guilty or less of a mother because she can't or just does not want to breastfeed.

I did not write this post to be all "Pro Formula". I wrote this because whether you are nursing your child at a restaurant or you are shaking up a bottle of formula at the mall, we are all mothers. Mothers who are feeding our babies the best we know how to. We are mothers that love our babies...and that is what is important.

Senior Picture

the clothes

the scene

the pose

Doesn't it all just scream senior picture?

Messy

Messy has been the theme at our house lately.  Drake has really improved at feeding himself and that means he gets a little food in his mouth and a lot of food every other place!.

Drake got to try ice cream for the first time last weekend. From the mess on his face you can tell he

LOVED it!!

This is what happens when you give an 8 month old a teething biscuit

                                    

Just a litte messy but too cute not to share!

On another note, I totally forgot about my question post...sorry!! I will post answers in the next week. 

 Any last minute questions you have for me?!?

WubbaNub Winner

A big thanks to all that entered!

Our WubbaNub Giveaway Winner is Comment #8 : MelissaStuff!

MelissaStuff said...
Follower already :)
April 8, 2010 8:48 AM









Our next review and giveaway will be from Tommee Tippee. Stay tuned for details!

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