10 for Tuesday

So I know I haven't been the best blogger in awhile, forgive me.   In the spirit of combining an update, and the random events that have gone on the last few weeks I thought I'd do a "Ten for Tuesday".   Without further ado...

1) Eli has given up his nap...awesome.  (not really)  I think I would be more okay with it if he acted like an angel despite no nap but that is NOT the case.   This kid (and his parents) needs some sleep...stat. 

2) Todd has begun his CRAZY school schedule.   The last 2 weeks he had class Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on TOP OF his 40 hour work week.   Now (until December 16th) he "only" has class Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Pray for perserverance (and sanity). 

3) I could be really down about Todd's school schedule but know that there are other mom's out there that are going through the same season of life, if not worse.   i.e. my sis, Rachel, will be a single parent 24/7 for the next few months as her husband will be serving in Afghanistan.  Please pray for their family and for his safe return!  


4) While trying to distract from Todd's work/school schedule we have been going out of town A LOT. (Like 3 of the last 4 weeks)  Here are just a few fun pics of our trips!  

Trip to Kansas City (Yes. That's a gun Davis is holding...)

Springfield, MO.  In case you can't tell Eli is conducting a train. 

Anna enjoyed hanging with her NaNa. 

 

 

 

 

5) In between trips I had a fun time planning/throwing a baby shower for my dear friend, Bailey.   She is due with her second girl in 7 weeks!  In case you can't tell the theme was Madhatter from Alice in Wonderland.   We had so much fun, I plan on using the same theme for Anna's birthday in 5 1/2 weeks! 

Bailey's Shower: Madhatter theme

6) Anna is starting to scoot.  I would not say she is an all out mover, but she can move at least a couple of inches : )  

7) Speaking of scooting...Eli is friggin' awesome on his Skuut bike.   Essentially a Skuut bike is a bike without pedals and it teaches kids how to balance.  He LOVES it. 

Eli and Gavin on their Skuuts.  

8) Anna has mastered the Sippy cup which has revolutionized her consumption of liquids (since the girl NEVER took a bottle)  Here's to weaning soon!  

9) Mizzou-Rah!  Eventhough we were completely exhausted we stayed up to watch the most incredible game on Saturday.   Tigers, you're awesome...good luck this weekend. 

10) We had fun reconnecting with good friends this weekend.  

Panera with some HS friends and our families. 

Beth's baby shower. 

Have a great week!!!!!