Jumpin'

If you haven't already seen this video - it's a must watch! It's awesome (even though the quality of the video isn't)! It was taken from an Army vs. Navy game. And speaking of the Navy, our friend Damian, who is in the Navy is currently deployed in Afghanistan. So, we just want to send him a big shout out and come home safely!!!

Happy Halloween! Pt 1

To sum it up - it was the perfect storybook Halloween! The leaves were changing and falling and the weather was a bit chilly. Little b definitely had his share of festivities - but at least he got a lot of use out of this year's costume.

So, this Halloween we teamed up with his best buddies Matt-Matt, Jordi, and Hannah Banana.

With 4, two-year-olds, it was difficult to get them all together in one shot so I had to break it up, but you get the idea.

And this is what they looked like as they all walked out together for trick or treating...so cute!






This pic is from a friend that happen to catch them together:

Cash for Flunkers

So, I'm sure you've heard about this already. What in the world?! I never thought in a million years this would happen. In case you didn't hear - this funny article will fill you in.

Funny thing is, I never actually ever bought any of these videos because Bri is too cheap and kept protesting, as he usually does. His annoying response to everything I have wanted to buy is "good things come to those who wait." And I have to say that a majority of the times he has unfortunately, been...(cough)...right. And so I'm sure I'm going to hear the other annoying response of "I told you so" sooner or later!

Finally!

Chicagoooo....

A few weeks ago, we took a trip to Chicago for some work and play (but mostly play). Without too many words, here are a few of the highlights of our adventures. And to sum it up, let's just say that Little b is OBSESSED with Chicago. Don't believe me? He wakes up or goes to bed saying at least once a day, "Fun...Chicago!" OR "Go back Chicagooo!" And to top it off - he sleeps with his Chicago map. So, if he ever decides to run away, at least we'll know where to find him!

This is how he spent most of his trip - hooked on to his daddy like a turtle shell. And here was his favorite part of the trip...



More train spotting...and then a good cry after we got off each time.
He loved the "L."



And more sightseeing. No wonder he loved it so much...could it be he had the best seat in the house?



Off to Chinatown for some DIM SUM! Mmmm...



And more waiting for trains. Note the glazed-over trance he's in...



Proof that he does not like ice cream! And actually, it's funny because a lot of places we go to, they just give him the cone for free so we love it, too! And if you look on the right - this is a very common sight in our home. He LOVES airplanes more than anything. And so his Uncle Mitch was nice enough to send him an airplane safety card. His first one got so beat up. We carry these everywhere and I mean everywhere. Even to bed. And you may laugh now, but if you should ever have an emergency on an airplane, this is the one time you'll want to be sitting next to this two-year-old!



More exploring...



An authentic Chicago deep dish pizza. And for those of you that have never eaten here...just know that it's an hour wait to get seated and another 45 min just to cook the pizza! But it was totally worth the wait!



There was so much to do! We are definitely planning another trip!

It's Autumn Time!

We especially love this time of year. You really can't beat a true Fall season with the weather change and the beautiful scenery. Everything is so vibrant as the leaves change colors and the air is nice and crisp - it's just cold enough to wear a light jacket now. We're enjoying the weather while we can! And to officially say good-bye to Summer...we're going on our yearly hayride to the pumpkin patch tomorrow! Here are a few pics of the little man running around outside...or actually he's trying to run away from me and my camera, that is.

And we also want to wish a big Happy Birthday to Papa! Little b helped make this little pillow for his birthday. And then couldn't stop staring at himself...oh boy.

Rx Chocolate

We're better! Brian felt bad for us and baked some cookies to cheer us up. And I have to say, that we were very impressed! They weren't just any cookies - they were fancy pants "chocolate coconut oatmeal" cookies. He decided to try something new because he said he was tired of plain chocolate chip cookies. Who says that? Anyway, they were yummy and we were healed by the power of cookies!

And on a side note - while I was out yesterday, I noticed that my car finally made it to 180K! Whoo Hoo! See you at 200k!