More Halloween

So, our Halloween started with a new trick.... Apparently I can no longer leave Avery unattended with his playmat. He was playing too quietly while I was cleaning up. When I came to check on him this is what I found, man I wish we had a nanny cam to see how he managed that.

I asked him what happened, he just looked at me with this face... I guess I will never know.

Friday night after an emergency trip to the vet with Cleo for a sprained L elbow-give me a break. We got all dolled up in our Owl costume. Luckily Daddy came home and helped us pass out candy to the ONE trick or treater we had, pitiful! I am so sad we never get trick or treaters.

The back of his costume was really cute, too.
Aunt Linde's birthday dinner was so fun. But, our owl had to rest up. We didn't know it but his night was just getting started. He stayed up until 11 partying with all the cool kids. Good thing he slept so late that morning.
As always I am so thankful for my easy going boy. He sat happily in his high chair in his costume for most of the evening, and spent the rest of the time charming Linde and her friends.

Also, my sweet friend Maggie is here. Maggie Cole was born Monday, she is too cute with bright red hair. I can't wait to see her up close and in person, the pictures are adorable. She will soon have surgery to close the opening in her back caused by spinda bifida. She may also need other surgeries later, but will not need for love. She has a great Mom, Dad and 3 wonderful big brothers as well as lots of extended family and friends who think she is the greatest. I know they all appreciate your prayers and support as they face a new adventure.

Happy Birthday to our FAVORITE Witch!!!

Avery had a wonderful Halloween. He started it off by sleeping until 11:00... He's my little teenager. His FAVORITE thing about Halloween is that is Aunt Linde's Birthday!!! Since Avery can't call to wish Happy Birthday yet he likes to send pictures instead.

Apparently note cards are yummy.
We are so thankful for wonderful Aunt Linde. There is just nothing like a sister in your life, I feel so sorry for people that don't get to have one, especially one as great as our Linde Pooh. I am SO glad that I got the best Treat ever 26 Halloween's ago!

We've Been Busy!

The past week at our house has been NUTS!!! Above all else the craziness made me so thankful for our wonderfully helpful families. Michael and I took turns with a stomach bug, yuck! Michael's mom was already here to keep Avery for us so she took care of Michael and Avery last Monday while I was at work. Then, she graciously turned around and came back after she had already headed home when she heard I was sick on my way home from work Tuesday night. She then kept the little prince happy and away from his germy Mamma most of the day Wednesday. THANKS HONEY!!!

We had big fun on Thursday playing with the Cole's helping get ready for baby Maggie to arrive. We can't wait to meet her in just another week or so. Please keep her family in your prayers as she will have a lot of medical things to face as a sweet girl with spina bifida.

Friday Avery got his second half of his flu shot, have you had yours??? Then baby boy got to attend his first High School football game. He went to may football games last year and hear all the commotion, but I think he really liked seeing it all first hand. He was totally fascinated by the band and loved people watching all night.

Avery also really liked getting to see his friends Katie and Emma do a great job cheering. They did a great job and had so much fun cheering for the Eagles with the big girls. Saturday we finally got to see Papa!!!! We have missed him so much while he was in Houston helping with hurricane clean up. It had been forever since we all got a hug.

Sunday night we had Trunk or Treat at our church. It was a blast. I always love seeing all the smiling kiddos having fun as they trick or treat car to car. This fabulous night would NOT have happened without my great family. Daddy was the dedicated OWL wrangler and he and Avery had a great time passing out tootsie roll pops, get it?

Aunt Linde helped make our tree trunk for the little owl to sit in while the judges walked by. Even though he couldn't win for the cutest trunk I am sure he would have otherwise.
Michael, Linde, Jeff and Dad all helped to get everything else we needed done.

So thanks for our families for all your help to make our wonderful week smooth and easy. A big thanks for my Momma too, when she was here on Monday and helped me get the house put back together and get my week started this week even though she was tired and ready to get to her own house.

Tagged, Sort Of

So I saw on several people's blogs about the 6th picture in the 6th file and thought I would check mine...

What fun times. Last year's Homecoming Parade with 2 of my best pals Katie and David. We won't be there this year, but I am so glad Katie and David will be enjoying the parade this Saturday morning. I am so thankful for my friendship with 2 wonderful people and can't wait for Avery to learn all kinds of fun things from them.

I tag all of you, I hope you find a fun memory, too.

Gig Em Aggies A... BOOO!

Okay so I haven't done a list in a long time, but our Saturday in Aggie land deserves a pro and con list I believe....
Pros
#1 A day alone with my main squeeze. We had a great time spending the whole day together. Saturday reminded me just how much I love being with Michael and has reminded me that couple time is important. I am now recommitted to working in couple time.
#2 Getting to see my BFF and our summer roomie Abbe Leonard. One of my favorite parts of going to the games is getting to see Abby. We loved riding to and from the game with her and having dinner with her before we headed home.


#3 The Flyover!!! Soooo good. There were 4 F16's and it was so amazing to watch them. I know the Aggies aren't doing much winning, but we FOR SURE won pregame.
#4 The Corps, as a former band nerd I can't get over how amazing the Aggie Band is. I tried to get them and the jumbo tron in the picture, but it in no way does them justice. Later they were literally weaving in and out of each other it looked like controlled chaos. There just isn't a better band in college football. Again, at least we won halftime.

Cons
Well... the more I think about no need to be negative. The Aggies were not so great and we missed the little prince. But, it was a great day even if the Ags stink. Maybe next year....

Punkin Play Date

If we were playing Scattergories, my favorite game, I would call this blog Pumpkin Patch Play date with Poopin' Ponies for a 5!!

Thursday Avery and I met his buddies Charlie, Brady and Claire for a play date at the Pumpkin Patch in Flower Mound. I think we actually ended up at the wrong one, but we still had a great time. Baby boy even semi-smiled for his picture in the great spot Amie found.

Charlie and Brady thought the goat was very cool, unfortunately I didn't get a picture of the ponies that were keeping Brady entertained with their bodily functions. I am very proud to report that when Brady was telling about his day later, Avery and Charlie got mentioned before the poop. In the almost 3 year old world, that means we ranked VERY high. Avery and Claire supervised from the strollers and had a blast. I am so glad I got to play with my work friends in a NON work environment.

Can you tell how mad Avery is in the stroller picture? My usually easy going baby was NOT impressed with riding in the car to Flower Mound, he cried all the way there and most of the way back. Luckily he did not scream all the way to Tyler later that day, I was very nervous loading him in the car for his 3rd ride.

I am loving Fall Fun! I'll have to post pictures of our fun decorations and I can't wait to show you the costume! I was reading on someone else's blog that she has a weakness for holiday clothing, ditto, Avery has 3 Halloween PJ's and I wish we had more. We are also up to 3 Halloween shirts and they are GREAT!

Happy Monday!

Green Means....

STOP

Thank goodness for my hero, MAW. Friday night we were coming home from a cocktail party, I know we are soo cool. Luckily, Michael was driving because he pays more attention than I do. We were driving through an intersection where we had a green light when a Ford Bronco came barreling through a stale red light. If Michael hadn't been paying attention there would be a Bronco emblem in my forehead I feel quite certain. Because he was driving, Michael saw it coming and stomped on the brakes just in time for the guy to go flying in front of us. As a Tyler driver, reformed, I always look before starting into an intersection after my light changes to green. After Friday night I will be looking both ways even if my light is already green.
Thanks Michael, you are my night in shining armor!