PAT- Down on the Farm Event

 

Yesterday PAT (Parents as Teachers) did an event for all the kids called Down on the Farm.  It was at South Elementary in Jackson and they all kids of "farm" activities set up.  It took Frankie a little bit to warm up but I think he had a blast once he did.  Side note, I only know how to use my camera on auto and for some reason on this fist picture it was on something different.  Haha! Hints why it is so dark, not a clue!

 Painting the pig.

 

 Making a corn husk with popcorn.

 

 Digging for veggie.  Surprisingly for a kid that doesn't like to be dirty it was

really hard to get him away from this table.

 

 Making a sheep with gram crackers, icing, vanilla wafers, marshmallows,

pretzels and chocolate chips.

 

And this is what face you get when icing is on your finger. 

This kid cracks me up!

 

 Playing in the corn, digging for small barn animals.

 

Playing with friends.

 

We had so much fun!!  There were also huge block to play with.  Frankie was really cute playing and knocking them over, no pictures because I had to help!  Oh Trey and Colton came to but Colton slept the entire time.  We can't wait until the next PAT event!!

Pioneer Orchard

 

 

10/13/2012

Pioneer Orchard is right down the street from our house, this is the second year we have taken Frankie.  It was a nasty day, foggy and misting but we invited friends to come so we didn't want to not go.  Although both boys were in special mood I don't think they would have cared if we left with out a pumpkin.  Haha!  We love doing things with Grammy, Mrs Joan, Mrs Jessica and Warren!!  We always have a blast no matter what!!

 Frankie wasn't into having his picture taken at all this day.

 

 I think he found one!!

 

 The boys checking them out.

 

 Train ride..........

 

 Watching a movie!

 

Colton's first trip to the pumpkin patch was a success!!  He was only awake for a few minutes of it! 

 

Later that day we witnessed two friends get married!!  Congrats Gock and Michelle, we wish you many years of happiness!!!  I didn't get any pictures though. :(

Party Weekend

Saturday we had a baby shower and a birthday party and then Sunday we had another birthday party!!

 

Our first stop was Erin's baby shower.  She is a good family friend.  This was the "bible study" baby shower.  My mom and her friends have thrown a shower for weddings and babies for all of us, so they have the whole party thing down pat!  They only have a few more to go and then they will be finished throwing showers.  Haha!

Then we headed to Gammy and Papa's to take a nap (Frankie) and then it was off to Kaden's Thomas the Train birthday party!!

 Aunt Trisha playing with Frankie

 

 He wanted to put Thomas on the cake and drive him around.

 

 Then he was mad because we were singing Happy Birthday.

 

 

 

Sunday we headed to Discovery Playhouse to celebrate Jacob's birthday!

 

Make a wish!!

 

 

 

We had a crazy busy weekend but it was so much fun!!!  Seems like our next couple of weekends are pretty busy so stay tuned for our next weekend adventure.

Maternity Leave

Well 12 weeks went by super fast! I have been back to work for almost 2 weeks now. Getting back in the grove of things has been easier than expected. The mornings have actually been pretty smooth. I typically get up around 6 to shower and get ready for work, then give Colton a bottle at 6:30, get him ready and then pack my lunch and get bottles an sippy cups ready. By then it's about 7 so I go in to either get Frankie or wake him up. As soon as he gets out of bed he asked for cereal and milk. I feed him cereal and milk and change his clothes/diaper in between bits. Them we head over the the babysitter's (Erica) at 7:30. After work I rush home to get them! :) I would say Frankie adjusted really well to little brother joining in on his playtime at Erica's. On the third day Frankie asked me as I was getting him ready if Colton got to come to Erica's, when I said yes he smiled and clapped! What a sweet big brother he is! Colton had adjusted really fast to being away from his momma too. This week she already kind of has him on a schedule. He placed himself on it so in time she will change just a little so it goes more with the other kids schedules though, plus I am sure he will be changing it again soon enough.



Colton's first day at Erica's



Frankie wanted to be in a picture but out of all of them, this was the best one. Haha!

Looking back we did lots of fun thing:
•we went to STL to hang out with Jeremy, Laura and baby Landen
•Colton got to meet Trey's grandma
•we had play dates almost every Friday with my good friend Jessica and her son Warren. We went to Le bounce, the fair and played at our house.
•Colton has regular dates with Papa so I could workout or just hangout somewhere other than our house.
•we also hung out at aunt Annie's and Mimi and Papa Gus's house.
•we visited Grammy at work at least weekly
•almost daily naps holding sweet Colton, sometimes I would nap to :)

So many fun and new experiences! I was so blessed to get to spend 12 wonderful, stressful, sleepless weeks with my boys! I was very sad to have to go back to work but I know they are in amazing hands at Erica's, plus Frankie loves it there and I am sure Colton does to!!!


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Mrs. & Mrs. DeClue

Last Saturday was a beautiful day for a outside wedding!!  The day was perfect for them!!  Kera looked so beautiful!!  Jared didn't look to bad him self!  So happy that we got to witness their special day!

Kera's mother giving her away!

 The I dos...........

 You may now kiss the bride!

 Unity sand.

 Bubbles after the wedding!

 Me and the hubs!!  He looked so handsome!

 Alyssa, Mallory & Trisha after the wedding.

 Me with the bride and groom!

Cutting the cake.  Yes they were both nice to each other!

We had so much fun!  My parents watched the kids so we could enjoy all of our friends with out having to run around and chase one and stand up and hold the other.  Haha!  I will say that we both missed them so much.  The wedding was beautiful and the reception was so fun!!  All in all a great day!!

Kera's Bachelorette Party

Last Saturday was a friends bachelorette party in St. Louis.  When I go up there and have to be away from the kids for a full day I like to make the best of it.  Haha!  First I had lunch with my dear friend Amy from college at Red Robin--yum!!  After that I went to Jeremy & Laura's new house to check it out and snuggle with baby Landen.  Then headed to Trey's cousin's bridal shower and finally to the hotel to get ready for dinner and the bachelorette party.  

 

 Me, Kera (the bride) & Trisha

We are ready to head to dinner!

 Kera with a bachelor that was at the bar to.

 Ashley & Jeff---Side note, this was shortly after that got engaged!!

WOOHOO!  I am so excited for them!

 The party group! 

Alyssa, Mallory, Bachelor, Kera, Ashley, Trisha, Jennifer, Michelle & Me

 Besties & Jeff!

 They pulled Kera up on stage to "help" with a song.  Little did they know that she could actually play the drums!!  She rocked it!!

 

I think fun was had by all!  I know Kera had fun is was the whole point of the night!!

 

 

 

While I was gone, my parents kept the boys.  There was an event at the airport that they took them both to.  Maybe my future little pilot!

 

 

It was a busy but super fun weekend!  Can't wait for Kera's wedding this weekend!

Colton- 2 Months

Mister man it has already been 2 months!!  Time flies when you aren't getting any sleep, I mean when your having fun!  Haha!  This time around I feel like I know what I am doing more so we have been able to have more fun!  We go somewhere almost every day, I am trying to make you a portable baby.  For the most part you love to go and do and don't mind your car seat unless you are hungry. :)

 

* You smile all the time.  You love when we talk to you.  You even try to talk back.

 

* You can roll over on your side, but you usually don't stay that way for very long.

 

* You can also turn your self all the way around when laying on your back on the floor.

 

* You love to sit up and every stand.  Your legs are so strong, you often stand your self up when someone is sitting down holding you.

 

* Your neck is so strong and can hold you head up for quite sometime.

 

* You enjoy napping in the swing, bouncing in the bouncy seat and playing on your activity mat.

 

* You are eating 4 oz bottle about 7 times a day.

 

* You can sleep at least 3 hours between feeding at night and usually take several short naps during the day.

 

* You wear size 1 diaper and 0-3 month clothing.

 

* At your 2 month dr appointment you were 12 lbs 7 oz- 65% & 24 inches long- 83%.

 

 

Just for fun!!

 Our little lion baby!

Our sailor boy!

 

 

I feel like you have grown so much in these 2 short months.  I know everything will go by much faster this time so I am trying to cherish everything (even the crying and the 2 am bottles).  I am not as picky this time on how things are done so you are a really mellow baby.  You don't cry much and when you do you really need something (bottle, nap, to be burped).  I love rocking you to sleep and playing through out the day.  I will be sad when I have to go back to work soon but I know you will be in good hand and will have your big brother to watch out for you at Ms Erica's!  You are so special to all of us and a perfect fit to our family!!