Weekend in Pictures: Family Reunion & Father's Day

We attended our first Hamra/Homra Family Reunion as a family this past weekend in Hot Springs, Arkansas. They have been hosting the reunion for many many years although John hasn't attended since he was in middle school. Friday night, his grandfather's sister-in-law Carolyn hosted a cocktail party at her beautiful home in Little Rock. After drinks, we all went to dinner together at this adorable little restaurant Caper's.

Saturday, we drove to Hot Springs for the rest of the festivities. We had such a wonderful time and we loved getting to introduce Sawyer to all the other family & kiddos. He LOVED the dancing & swimming (see dancing videos HERE). We drove back Sunday and were able to meet John's Mom in Harrison for lunch. When we arrived back in Springfield we also celebrating Father's Day with my parents. We swam a little and made ice cream sundaes (my dad choose a root beer float). Overall, it was a busy family weekend but a great way to celebrate the awesome Dads we have in our lives.

Relaxing in our room before dinner

Carolyn's Beautiful home

Sawyer getting to know Spencer and Madelyn

The Men at the Cocktail Reception Friday

what a beautiful pool

Perfect mat to the pool

had to stop at Dunkin before Hot Springs

View from our the Clarion in Hot Springs

Sawyer loved it!

Heading to the Pool

He sure does like to strut

Lunch at On the Border with John's Uncle Bob & Aunt Karen and cousins Robbie & Katie

Did a little shopping at Home Goods, Sawyer found a dog bed to relax in

Dinner Reception Saturday Night

Dance floor time!

Lots of dancing!

Sawyer with his new friends Hadley,  Stella and Elizabeth

Lunch with Grandma in Harrison

loving the snuggles!!

One of John's Father's Day Gifts 

And his other gift, Sawyer picked it out of course

Ice cream sundaes and my Mom & Dad's

My amazing Dad with his Root Beer Float

Sawyer enjoying his ice cream

Enjoying his Aunt Rachel

John's 1st Father's Day

We had a busy, food-oriented Father's Day Weekend...John's favorite. 

Friday, we celebrated with my parents, sister and her boyfriend at Newk's. 

Sunday, we started with lunch at Joe's Crab Shack in Branson with John's Mom and Step-Dad then did some shopping around the landing (Sawyer says thanks Grandma D for the awesome new duds!!). Sunday night, we had Father's Day dinner at Outback with John's Dad and Grandparents. Sawyer was quite the trooper considering he had a super busy weekend. He loved, loved, loved riding face-out in the Bjorn with John as we shopped the Branson Landing....smiled the whole time. 

Thank you to all the dads in our lives but especially my Pops, who is the most loving and caring man I know, and my husband for being a perfect Father to Sawyer. We couldn't ask for better. Love you!

My three favorite dudes!

Look at that awesome drool, his whole shirt is wet

Playing at Joe's

First time facing out in the Bjorn and he had a blast

New hat to protect his little melon

he fell fast asleep shopping so John had to hold his head up

Flirting with Grandma

The Hamra men

Sawyer: 4 Months

Yesterday, June 17, was such a special day. We celebrated Sawyer turning 4 months and John's 1st Father's day. Sawyer has developed lots of new fun skills over these past 4 weeks and has such a cute little personality.

Here are the stats this month:
weight: 15 pounds
eats: nursing and 6 oz bottles every 4-6 hrs. Rice cereal at bedtime
sleeps: still sleeping through the night (6-7 hrs)..most nights, we had a couple rough nights this month
clothes: wears 3-6 months clothes. 6 months are a little big but fit way better than 3 month clothes
diapers: still in size 2
playtime: Loves his Johnny Jumper and the pool. Doesn't matter how cold the water is he enjoys it, even learned to splash and kick. He still loves his elephant toy and even cuddles it at nap time. He has attempted to try to crawl a few times and holds his head up super high during tummy time.
talking: he laughs and giggles daily and makes talking noises when you talk to him.
teething: He is drooling like a crazy person and gnawing on everything, we haven't seen any little teeth poke through but is showing the signs of teething. I'll keep you posted.
Other new developments: he has learned to use his hands to grab his toys and can hold his bottle on his own (for short periods), he has spotted his feet a few times but hasn't figured out their his yet.

Happy Father's Day John!!!

Enjoying bath time with daddy