The Best Day

Tuesday was one of the best days. One of those days filled with just pure joy and happiness. Everything went smoothly, everyone was in good spirits, and we were spontaneous. It was perfection! The weather was beautiful, so Amber and I decided to make the most of the gorgeous day with a trip to Oatland Island for their Toddler Tuesday program. I love Oatland Island because it has such a natural, loving atmosphere. The program that day was about butterflies and their life cycle. Cambria and Ezra enjoyed listening to the songs and books and had fun doing the crafts. After the program, we ventured out to explore the animals and the trails.  

Super Aunt :) 

There were TONS of kids!

sharing a banana with sister

and sharing an apple with brother 

butterfly craft time!

my whole heart right there <3

the wolves were super active, it was awesome! 

Nursin' in the Ergo, what's new? :)

As we we were driving back through downtown Savannah the atmosphere felt so fun and there were tons of people, so we decided to hangout longer and get some pizza at Vinnie's. Vinnie's didn't open until 4, so we walked to see the green fountains to pass the time. Savannah around St Patrick's Day is just buzzing with excitement!  The kids LOVE being downtown. So much to see, hear and do! After pizza, the kids wanted to play in the fountains in Ellis Square. Luckily I had some extra clothes in the car. :) After the fountain, we enjoyed some gelato while we danced and listened to live music. It was the perfect end to the day. Ezra and Avett fell asleep in about two seconds and Cambria chatted the whole way home, typical. 

the green fountain was very tempting for Ezra 

waiting on the best pizza ever 

we love spending time with Aunt Amber 

can you spot Cambria and Ezra?!

Ezra was SO cold, but continued to play anyway 

lovies and their gelato 

Something I want to remember from the day--While we were in the bathroom together, Ezra and I were talking about babies and growing up and I said to him "Ezra, now you are a kid and maybe one day you'll grow to be an adult!" to which he replied so genuinely, "I want to be a Dad."  It was so  sweet. I think I'll always remember it. <3 I loved spending the day my babies and my little sissy Amber, it was the best!

Our Evening Walk

the quality of the pictures goes down as the sun does. i've unfortunately turned into a person who rarely uses anything other than an iPhone to take pictures with...

Great Cloth Diaper Change 2013

Yesterday we participated in the Great Cloth Diaper Change for the third year in a row.  People from around the world change a diaper at the exact same time in an attempt to beat the current world record of most babies changed into a cloth diaper at once.  A local diaper group I am a member of makes the event a "Green Baby Expo" to allow local vendors an opportunity to gain some exposure and to celebrate all things natural for Earth Day. This year's event was the best yet! There were 65 babies changed, lots of vendors, and a raffle that raised over $600 for our group.  Our event even made the front page in the Savannah Morning News! And the expo was right around the corner from Forsyth so we were also able to attend the Earth Day festival happening there. There were TONS of things we wanted to look at, but three children make those kinds of adventures difficult so were weren't able to see everything. Oh well, that's just our life currently.

At my table I talked to parents and parents-to-be about our cloth diapering 101 classes.  

Ezra happy to see Grandma. 

Getting ready. 

Brittany and Sophia!

Ezra was very excited to get his diaper changed ;)

We all had to hold up the diaper we were changing baby into.

After the change. 

My mom was one of the official witnesses!

I stayed and volunteered after so the kids took a trip to the park.

Avett and I met up with them eventually and we all needed a little resting/eating break before checking out the Earth Day festival.

Chickens!

First face painting experience for Ezra.  Cambria has never been interested in getting her face painted. 

He wanted a rainbow.

Petting an alligator. 

I was SO EXCITED when I actually won two of the raffle items!!! I know it may be lame, but I am in love love love with my cloth diapers and homemade soaps. 

Lots of soap from Marsh Mellow Soap, $15 to Undercover Mama, and two Charlie Banana diapers!

TWO jars of this stuff!

Only half of the bar soap. 

Our display at the fest. 

It was an exciting day and a fun way to celebrate Earth Day again this year.  I really enjoy being a part of our diaper group and love knowing so many other mamas who share my same enthusiasm about cloth diapers!

 Here's the weekend in 2011.