I harvested all my watermelon (all 2 of them). The vines finally died back so it was bring them in or let the bugs eat them! A little small but good so I'll be growing them again next year...if I can get the yard all cleaned up this year.

I did some playing around with my sleeping baby...my settings were all wrong and the lighting...Still came out fairly well. If I can't figure out how to fix my camera settings I might have to go back to shooting in RAW to guarantee size.

Can you tell this is the wrecked helmet?

Big sister

Three weeks in and it's time for a diaper review!

Seventh Generation:
I really wanted to love these diapers. They are earth friendly and chemical free for baby. They feel a bit rough which I expect from natural items (sadly) but the inside wasn't so bad. Aidan didn't seem to mind though he's starting to develop a rash (likely from his poop since that doesn't seem to absorb in any of the diapers we've tried to date). Now the reason I'm not happy...they leak 90% of the time. When he's in his car seat all scrunched up like he's safe. When he's laying down, tummy timing or being held [up right or on his back/side] he'll leak all over the place/person. I thought at first it was the direction he was pointing but even when I made sure it was pointing down we still had leaks, from the sides and/or the back. Just not a quick absorbing interior. So sad!

The wipes...well as my sister stated, "they feel like a wet paper towel". Not all that unexpected really. They could be a bit softer but I figure they are like a wash cloth in that they actually scrub off determined poop particles that love to stick places!

Babyganics:
I'm very pleased with these diapers. They absorb quickly and as of yet don't leak.  They fit snuggly and aren't rubbing all up on his belly button (though I do fold down the top some). The material feels soft to my callused fingers (hopefully to his sensitive bits as well). Super absorbent as well.

Up & Up:
Another environmentally friendly diaper (sensing my theme yet?). They are larger then Babyganics but slightly smaller than 7th Gen. They are soft and comfy. Aidan seems to like them. No leaking and super absorbent. The pee indicator...love that thing. Makes it super easy to tell if he's messed his diaper.

Huggies:
Not all that nature friendly but at least fragrance free for sensitive babies. That awesome pee indicator and they fit comfortably and snugly so no leaks. Definitely like these diapers for those 2 reasons. However, because there are earth friendly alternatives that are just as good [or better because they ARE earth friendly] I'll not be purchasing these.

The wipes .... bloody soft they are! Fragrance or fragrance free I'm leery about what's in them! They do seem to clean his bum fairly well with little fuss but they struggle to get some of the poop particles off his bits or even his leg some times.

Pampers:
Again: snug fit, soft and comfy, leak proof [from the few I used at my sister's house] and that brilliant indicator strip these are great diapers. Just not very earth friendly with their plastic bits.

Well that's it! No more diapers or wipes that I've received and used. No pictures either, sorry about that! Till next time.

Side note:  I've started to upload more videos to youtube. Random things like the puppy dog being crazy and reviewing my garden! Go check them out while you wait! My Channel

Edit: Another diaper review 10-9-17

Lovs:

These babies have a smell to them. The smell screams baby. Which I guess is fine, however, once it’s full it strongly smells of urine. The one thing I never mentioned with the other diapers I’ve tried because I never noticed it was the smell….or lack of. These things always seem to smell and the scent permeates the whole room and then some. So besides not being earth friendly they smell. Ok I think I’ve mentioned that enough. They do fit snugly on baby’s waist and they hold quite a bit…unless they are just super puffy with liquid. I’ve also noticed an increase in bum rash! It looks and appears to be far more painful.

1st day home with out Dan working in the garage. We added some finishing touches to Aidan's room.

Open

Closed

All his cards!

Squishy face

Must get as close to tiny human as possible!

Spent the majority of the day at my sister's house yesterday. The purpose was to get some photos of wee Aidan.

Here is a sneak peeks.

Me and my baby!

The godling awaiting his photoshoot to proceed.

Some of my favorite quotes.

The things you do when you're desperate aren't Who You Are

by Niall

I survived. Isn't that what matters? 

Sometimes love means letting go when you want to hold on tighter.

When people are hurt, they look for gentleness and strength. 

-Rihito

The important thing in a book is the meaning it has for you.

 -W. Somerset Maugham

Let he who is without sin try to survive

I live in a madhouse run by a tiny army i made myself!

I'm a motorcyclist

I'm a librarian

I'm your wet dream come to life!

To concor & be humble

The sword doesn't care what you ment. It just cuts.

Pull your balls out of your purse & take a real drink.

-the magitions

1st day home from the hospital. Good dog!