Good Luck Steph!

Well my little baby sister has her first day of school day...TEACHING!!!! She has worked so hard to be where she is today and she deserves the oppurtunity she's been given. I hope everything goes well for her today!

Best Weekend!

I know I have great weekends, but this seriously had to be one of the best ones I've had in a really long time. I don't understand how they get better each weekend but they really do! Let's see, where should I even begin????

Friday, I got up and left the office around 1:30. Mentally I was just done with this place and I'm so glad I did leave because I went to Anderson's got my good snakie foods for the weekend, went home, took a nice nap, and got ready to leave for the lake. Dad was late from work, and since Nick had an interview at 7, I had to wait to go up with them. I think we left around 630 and Jeff was a perfect angel in the car. Jaclyn & Neil wanted to watch cars, so Jeff was intreged by the movie. We got to the lake, unpacked, Jeff got a bath, thanks to Grandma, and I spent some time making our dinner.


Saturday I woke up at 830 since Jeff decided to keep us up for 2 hours in the middle of the night! The child just LOVES to sleep with us, what can I say? But really the morning was great, went running, guys ran errands, hung out in the water, Jeff played in the sand. It was perfect! Maloy's came up around 130 and we just sat around and talked all afternoon. When Jeff took his morning nap, Nick and I took the kids out in the boat to look around, and that was nice. I ended up taking a much needed nap and when I woke up, dinner was almost ready. We enjoyed a campfire and just sat around and chatted. It really was a wonderful day!


Sunday was a little chilly when we woke up! I had to put Jeff in a long sleeve shirt to go to church!!!! We took Jaclyn & Neil tubbing and Jaclyn and I thought it would be good if her and I went together! It was a blast, but I'm serisouly so sore this morning, hopefully it goes away soon though. Nick went too and he enjoyed every minute of it, he's such a kid at heart! We stayed at the lake until 5 and then we headed home. I love getting a full day in on Sundays, makes it worth it to go up for the weekend!

Lunch with Steph

Yesterday Steph & I went to Sloppie Joe's and had the much needed sister lunch that we had been waiting all summer to have. It was so nice! We had ordered our food, sat down outside, and all of a sudden we see Dad walking up...he had decided that he was going to have lunch there too. The 3 of us sat outside for a good 1/2 hour, just talking and laughing about who only knows what, but it was a great time had by all.

Dinner at Bar Louie!

We haven't been there in months...I forgot how much I missed that place, but last night we went and it was Yummo!!! $ burger nights are the best and a cheap way for us to eat out. We even got Jeff a hamburger and he ate some of it, but for a $ I can handle it. Hopefully they do another half off hook up soon so I can get another gift card to eat there.

Awesome Weekend!

Wow, haven't blogged in awhile, but how many times do people really want to hear about the weekend that I had? Especially when our weekends are pretty much the same every time! But I will write them down so I remember our weekend...

Let's see Thursday night we went and looked at a great apartment. I really like it, big, lots of room, and closet space so that was good. Jeff would be able to still play outside and there is a pool there, so lots of PERKS if you will. Did grocery shopping for the weekend and then we had dinner at Chipotle which was yummy as usual!

Friday of course we had to work, but after work the car was loaded and ready to go! We had an eventful trip over, especially when we saw a semi going east bound get all tipsy on the road, go off the road, and plow into the cornfield! I called 911 because we weren't sure what happened, but goodness, that woke me up that's for sure. When we finally arrived at the lake, we hurried and unpacked and then went to Logan's Landing for a yummy dinner.

For some reason at the lake Jeff likes to wake up in the middle of night, and since we are in the same room he can see us and will start to scream. So of course Friday night he woke up and I grabbed him and put him in bed with me. Nick snuck in took a picture of us sleeping...he thought it was hilarious that Jeff and I sleep alike. I have closer up shots, but figured this one was just fine! I will confess that I love sleeping with my little man, he's so snugly!

Saturday we woke up to some cooler weather at the lake! My goodness it was like a fall morning in sweatshirts, long pants, and socks! Of course that didn't stop Jeff from running straight for the sandbox. He loves spending his time in there. We really just hung out at the lake all day, enjoyed some sunshine and boats ride. It was a great day though!

Jeff was "helping" with the cups!

I LOVE this picture of him, I think it's one of my favorites.

Look at how big he's getting! He looks like a little man in this picture.

Sunday we got up early, cleaned the cottage and headed into Ft. Wayne for Grandpa's birthday party. It was so nice to be at T & J's early so we could enjoy the pool. Jeff loved it too!

18 Month Old Well Check

Well I just got back from Jeff’s 18 month well check, I can’t believe he’s 18 months old already. Time really is flying by a lot faster than I thought. I think it hit me when she said we don’t have to come back until he’s 2…holy cow, he’s going to be 2 in only 6 months!!!!!! Everything checked out well though, she said he is trying to be independent and that’s why he has his tantrums and WE SHOULD JUST LET HIM GO…are you kidding me? I just chuckled and thought to myself “If you think he’s going to get away with having this tantrums, he’s got another things coming.” She is surprised he’s not talking more, but I told her he yells more than enough to make up for not saying words. He’s a little peanut though…24lbs and about 32 inches tall (I want to do my own height at home, since the nurse didn’t do it well,) but he’s only in the 25%...he’s portioned very well she thought. Only had to get 1 shot and he took it just fine. Glad we don't have to go back until January, but I'm sure we'll be back there before that for a sick visit or two!

I can't believe he's 18 months old already!

Great, Great Weekend!

This was the best weekend by far that I've had in a really long time! It's amazing how much more enjoyable your time can be when you have a helpful spouse. I tell you what Nick is a completely changed father...for the better! He is helping with Jeff so much more and it's making things easier for me. Anyway though, back to the lake right?

So Friday night we arrived and had a wonderful dinner out on the deck. Jeff of course saw grandpa's boat, so we figured might as well take a nice quiet boat ride. Jeff loved it! Running from the front to back just trying to figure everything out.


Saturday was just a beautiful day at the lake. Jeff played in the sandbox or was in the water throughout the day. In the morning we went over to visit with Aunt Helen and Uncle John, it was nice to see them and see how big some of their grandkids have gotten...amazing what a couple of years will do! Uncle Tim & Aunt Janet, along with Aunt Chrissy & Uncle Matt came over for dinner. It was nice to sit and talk to all of them plus Jeff loves playing with Tommy and Michael.

Sunday was just another day hanging out and it was wonderful! I loved every second of it. The Alexander's came up to the lake to enjoy the sun & water. It was nice to see them and chat for a couple of hours. Jeff even made his first trip out to the buoys so that was a big deal!

It was another good weekend, what can I say. I love the lake and I think it will just keep getting better as he gets older.

Jeff enjoying playing in the sandbox with his toys.

Olin is there taking a nap too!

Gotta LOVE that cheesy grin of his...he's such a ham.

Enjoying some swinging time with Mommy & Jeff!