Pumpkin Patch 2011/Taylor Swift

Last Saturday, the four of us and my mom went to a Pumpkin Patch close to our house. It was kind of a waste of money. :(

Tommy did enjoy the petting zoo and sitting on the tractor (he would cry anytime we took him off. He did let Grace drive for a little bit and even showed her how to shift - haha!

The hay ride only went every hour and of course when we went to get on the rude guy told everyone that he would do another one in 30 minutes. I mean seriously, who wants to wait around for another 30 minutes!

Tommy cheating on the Hay Maze

Grace biting her finger - hoping Tommy comes out alive!

He sat on the pony long enough for me to take the picture - he was scared.

I drive mommy...

See Grace - this is where you shift gears.

Tommy & Gamma

That night, I was invited to a suite for the Taylor Swift concert at the stadium. I was so excited - if I didn't get invited, Tom was going to get me tickets. My mom and I had a blast and ate a lot of good food. The macaroni bar is the best. :)

Her special guest was B.O.B.



Hockey Puck Player & The Ladybug

Yesterday, my mom and I took the kids in for their Halloween pictures.

Tommy wanted to be a Hockey Puck Player (his words) and Grace was a beautiful little ladybug. I'm not sure what was going on with Grace (maybe it was nap time), but she was very serious the whole session, so we didn't get a smile out of her. Oh well, the pictures are still really cute!

So sweet!

Tommy was being a little ham!

Future penguins player. :)

Grace - 7 Months

On October 6th, my little chunky monkey turned 7 months! How is that even possible - we just had her. :)

At 7 months Grace:

• Can sit up by herself
• But she still can't roll over - I think she's only done it twice
• Reaches for everything (and manages to get a lot of stuff that she shouldn't - like the remote or my necklace)
• Just moved up to Stage 2 foods - she likes all the fruit, carrots, sweet potatoes & squash and is slowly starting to eat the green stuff
• Started waking up at 4:00 in the morning talking in her bed -I think (hope) it's due to teething and is only a little phase
• Loves to jumperoo as much as Tommy did
• Talks a lot and still loves watching her brother

She is so sweet and will randomly give me hugs when I am holding her - it's the cutest thing!

Girlie Date Night & Pigtails

Last Friday night my best friend Jocelyn came up and the two of us went out on a little date.

I dropped the kids off at Parents Night Out at their school and headed over to Casa Rita's Mexican Grill (http://www.casaritasmexicangrill.com/). It's a newer Mexican restaurant that I've been wanting to try and it didn't disappoint. I got the Guacamole Enchilada's and had 2 Mango Margaritas (yum)! It was nice just sitting there relaxing over drinks without chasing after kiddos.

After dinner, we headed over to the movies at Stonebriar to see I Don't Know How She Does It. Let's just say I wish I had saved my money. I knew it received bad reviews, but I still went in with high hopes. :(

After Jocelyn left early Saturday morning, I decided that Grace should have some pig tails in her hair since it's definitely long enough. Being the wiggly little booger she is - I couldn't get the part in the center, but I did manage to get 2 tails. ;)

"What did you do to me mom?"

She is just the cutest little girl!!

Grapefest 2011

This past weekend our friends, Michelle, Byron and Madison came down to hang out and go to Grapefest. It's an annual tradition that we started 6 years ago.

This year we were smart and signed up for 2 tastings - instead of 1 and split the time with the boys. Michelle and I went to the first one and the boys went to the second one. We were able to go to each winery (and even hit a couple of our favorites twice).

Michelle and I after our tasting

Byron & Tom about to go to their tasting

While Tom and Byron were doing theirs, we took the kids over to ride some rides. I was a little nervous about how Tommy would do, since he was hesitant the year before when we took him to the State Fair. He did a great job and ended up riding 3 rides with Madison and the bumper cars with me. Haha! He's turning in to such a boy - wanting to ram things.

Tommy and Madison on their hog

Holding hands - WHAT!

Both kids in the drivers seat

Grace taking everything in

On the bumper cars - yes I had to take it myself

After riding the rides, we met back up with the guys and walked around some more before getting something to eat. It was getting to be a little later (close to 9) and Grace was getting a little fussy. She did great up until this point.

Tommy eating his hot dog - what's up with his face!

We got home and hung out a little after putting the kids to bed - they were all pooped!

Thanks again for coming down Pike's! We had a lot of fun as usual. :)

Tommy and Madison got along great!

Grace - 6 Month Appointment

On Thursday, we took Grace in for her 6 month checkup and let's just say she's a chunky monkey!

Her stats:

• Weight - 19 lb. (95%) - wow
• Height - 26 in. (75%)
• Head - 17 in. (75%)

Grace is such a happy baby (most of the time) and gets a little fussy in the evenings, Here are some other things she is doing at 6 months:

• Sitting up some by herself (she's still unsteady most of the time)
• Eating Stage 1 baby food (usually 1/2 container in the evening)
• Rolling half way over - although Tom said she rolled all the way over while I was at their school Thursday night
• Talking up a storm - started saying da-da - but she has no clue what she's saying
• Jumping in the jumperoo a lot
• Watching her big brother play and laughing at him
• Mostly sleeping through the night - she's going through a crying in her sleep phase (it's hard since she started sleeping through the night around 2 months old)
• Drooling up a storm - I think her top front teeth are about to push through
• Going through a fussy stage in the evenings (crossing my fingers its a growth spurt that will pass)

My cute little chunky monkey

Tommy hanging out at the doctors

Grace & Her Jumperoo

Grace takes after her big brother and loves to jump & play in her jumperoo.

Grace loves Tommy and he is such a good big brother!

Uncle Ricky's 60th Birthday

On Sunday after dropping Tom's dad off at the airport, we headed over to our friend, Nancy's house, to celebrate my Uncle Ricky's (my mom's brother) 60th birthday.

Me, Ricky & Nancy

It was a lot of fun. We ate a lot of food, Tom and Tommy cooled off in the pool and my aunt's hogged Grace (which gave me a little break).

Tommy loves to swim

Mommy & Grace hanging pool side

Aunt Linda & Aunt Patty holding Grace

I think Ricky was surprised that some of his family came and he couldn't wait for everyone to sing to him - haha - I think he hated that the most. :)

Tommy directing Uncle Ricky as to which piece he wants

We did have to leave earlier than I wanted due to the fact that Tommy got pink eye!

Happy Birthday Uncle Ricky!!!

Grace's 6 Month Pictures

On Saturday, Grace and I went in for her 6 month pictures. We did have to wait a while to get in so I was worried about how she would do - especially since she was sleepy - but she did a great job and we got a lot of smiles out of her.

Here are some of my favorites (look at those BLUE eyes):