"staycation" beach trip with oxo tot

end of summer feels like it's flying by. we wanted to take advantage of this heat and decided to spend the weekend relaxing at the beach (lake michigan). 

prince and lincoln chased each other for hours.

happiest boys in the sand, water, and sun.

after running up and down the beach, we took a potty & snack break.

thanks to oxo tot, potty training at the beach, away from home, is a piece of cake. they sent us this [2-in-1 go potty] which can be used on a regular potty seat, or stand alone with a plastic bag. the legs of the potty fold up and out to make it multifunctional. lincoln loved going potty outside (naturally). no accidents on this beach trip. 

the [on-the-go wipes dispenser] clips onto your bag for easy access, in times of need. 

and of course snacks are always a plus. he loves the [flippy snack cup] to keep his snacks contained and its spill proof. this [roll up bib & spoon set] is easy to throw in your bag, for messier treats.

picnicking with [oxo tot] was a treat!

and i can relax, knowing i wont get peed on in the [hammock] :) 

lincoln's beach gear: sun shirt from [hanna andersson] & 

his swim trunks from [american apparel]

brothers / 8

visiting the grandparents in Cleveland and both boys are enjoying the grassy yard. 

this section of the blog was designed to see the relationship between a dog and a boy grow, but it will be really exciting to soon see a dog and two boys grow. and the relationship between two human boys. 

prince wanted nothing to do with linc when he was little. he was very jealous of us paying so much attention to this newborn. his jealousy showed because he would avoid lincoln most of the time. I have a feeling linc will feel the same for this new baby. but seeing prince and linc now gives me an idea of how a relationship blooms. and how two "humans" (prince is basically a human) can love each other more and more over time. prince is always by lincolns side. even if he knows he will be jumped on, ears pulled, or tortchered. he knows linc is his baby too. and he also knows linc loves to share his food.. let's face it.. you can't choose your sibling, but when you realize there is someone to play with everyday you start to enjoy their company. 

brothers / 7

its been a busy week, trying to catch up on everything.. and catch these two.

hope you are all having a happy friday!

brothers / 6

lincoln is so in love with prince. he now says "oggie" and every morning when he wakes up he looks for prince. he give him tons and tons of kisses. its a pretty amazing bond forming. prince has become a lot more patient with lincoln. before he would walk away if lincoln was annoying him. but now when lincoln pokes him in the eye or pulls his lips he just lays there and takes it happily. i cannot wait  / am hoping for prince and lincoln to sleep together at night. not only will it be the cutest thing ever.. both will be out of our bed :) i feel lucky that my son is being raised alongside such a loving oggie.