Red October and Halloween Fun

October is probably my favorite time of year...except this year. We moved the first weekend, so it was pure chaos. Not to mention, I have been experiencing the worst nausea of my life...all day, EVERY day. This baby is whooping Mom's butt!!   I had  planned (without knowing our exact move date...the day before) a day at Eckert's with all of the kids. It was a mess to get over to Belleville since I didn't even have a blowdryer for my hair and still had not located my make up.

Beckett had a blast, though, so it was totally worth it!!!

Love this pic :)

 watching dog videos on youtube with Dad...a favorite passtime for both!

 Red October for Cardinals Baseball...Dad even got to go to a game, too! Lucky!

 Auntie Lin's baby shower for Stella!

 had to get a picture with his Great Uncle Denver's classic car...pretty sweet

 favorite picture to date of Beckett...it is SO him. he stopped for a split-second while I was chasing him

 Another playdate with one of his best buds, Brady! Love this picture.

 playing in his new cabinet - he is a mess

 The Fischers planned a fun kid's party for Halloween...everyone had a blast!

 pretty impressive group shot...almost every kid was in it!

 first time using crayons

Helping Mom organize her pots and pans

September in Springfield

 Baby is due on May 14, 2013...we are still in shock!!

 Our Silly Boy hugging Gingham Bear...his favorite! 

 Playing at Washington Park in Springfield with friends fromhis play group!

  

 Beckett with Delaney and Landon

 Beckett checking out something with twins Ilana and Naomi

 Having fun at Ellie and Troy's wedding reception in late September

 Beckett and Finley Jane dancing...they were born 2 weeks apart!

 too cute

 Most Eligible Bachelor at the Wedding award went to Beckett...the old ladies and young girls loved him....How could you not with a smile like that?!

Playdate with Dahlia and Delaney, his two girlfriends!

We will surely miss all of the friends we've made while living here!

Feel free to come help us pack....seriously.

last days of sweet summertime

A few favorite photos from August and September...

 This smashing outfit was worn by Dad back in the early 1980s...fancy, huh?! 

 weeee!

 These were taken on August 8, 2012...to the minute that he was born 14 months old.

 snapped a pic of Beckett and Mom before we headed to story hour at the Chatham Library

 He loves to brush his teeth...good thing, too. There are a lot to brush!

 Welcome to the Illinois State Fair 2012...now, where are the snacks?

 He loved the corndogs. So did Mommy...yum!

 We had a small "surprise" when we found out Baby #2 is due in May! I made this shirt to tell grandparents and friends. It reads: "Only Child Expiring Spring 2013"
Beckett doesn't seem thrilled by this idea...

 always, always wanting to throw toys in our bath tub....

a relaxing end to a wild and crazy summer!