Sunday Morning Snuggles

I had a training all day Saturday which made the weekend seem so short.  And exhausting.   And Benjamin decided to wake up at 5:30 on Sunday so we grabbed him from his bed and he watched cartoons in our bed for about 30 minutes and then Matt got up with him and let me sleep in.  Another reason I love him so much. 

 

We took Benjamin to Parent's Night Out at his school on Friday and Matt and I went to a movie and dinner.  When we picked Benjamin up at 10:30 he was wide awake and his teachers said he had been partying all night and had a blast.   He was still awake at 7:00 the next morning and despite his lack of sleep Friday night and his early morning Sunday Benjamin was still in a great mood both days. 

 

Something funny from this weekend- on Saturday Benjamin heard Matt say "hey baby" to me and then he started repeating it.  It. is. so. cute. when he says it.  Then Benjamin heard me calling Dada "Matt" and he started calling him Matt so from now on it is Dada and Mama only in this house.  

Book Worm

We have had such a busy last few weeks.  Last week I was super busy with open house at school, department chair meetings at the distric office, and doctor appointments so we enjoyed a much needed relaxing weekend!  Auntie A came in town so on Saturday we met Poppy and Auntie A for a little lunch and shopping.  It was a great time and Benjamin loved throwing all of my pennies into the fountain and eating all of the icing on his cupcake, sans cupcake.  A boy after my own heart.  Sunday we headed back to GiGi and Poppy's for a family bbq and Benjamin had a great time seeing everyone and playing with his new truck that GiGi and Poppy got for him.  It was definitely a great weekend!  Benjamin especially enjoyed just hanging out and relaxing with some good books.

Boo!

We had a very busy and fun weekend visiting with lots of family and I have lots to catch up on but first just a few pictures of my favorite little guy doing what he loves, reading books!

Rodeo

Last weekend we went to the Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo and I have to say although Benjamin loved getting to see all of the animals and had a great time running around and drinking fresh squeezed lemonade, I really thought it was kind of a dud of a rodeo.  We spent most of our time at the livestock show and other than that there really wasn't a whole lot more to do.  I think the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is far better, but Benjamin had a great time and that is all that matters.

Arts and Crafts

Saturday morning Benjamin and I made an early Target trip and let me tell you that is my favorite time to go.  Right when the store opens and you have the whole store to yourself with a Starbucks, of course, is just the best.  Anyway, a favorite stop of ours is always the dollar bins and Saturday we stocked up on lots of arts and crafts.

We also stocked up on lots of bath crayons and bath tub finger paints.  We love the messy stuff these days!

Halloween Decorating!

Matthew spent Saturday canoeing to prepare for his canoe race in October so Benjamin and I hit the mall to find Halloween pajamas!  We were successful and bought a few pairs to get in the holiday spirit.  We had a few more errands on the way home and Benjamin was such a trooper going in and out of stores.  Once we got home we did the only logical thing to do...decorate the house for Halloween of course!  And decorate we did!  I may have gone a little over board on the decorations, but the house looks so festive and fun!

Just hanging out reading Lindy Lobster. 

 

Tomorrow I am going to decorate the outside of the house, now if only this perfect fall like weather would stick around.

New Shoes

We had to start the new school year off with new shoes of course and Benjamin is absolutely loving his!

Can't go wrong with a classic pair of New Balance!

The Big D

Wednesday we made a quick trip to Dallas for the day and met up with Auntie A for dinner.  We are so glad we got to see Auntie A even if it was only for a few hours.

We love you and can't wait to see you soon Auntie A!

Selfies

We've been going to The Gumbo Bar on Sundays for a few weekends now and it has kind of become our Sunday thing, plus Benjamin LOVES the gumbo.  The only other food I have seen him eat equally as much of is ice cream.  Before we went last Sunday Benjamin and I took a few selfies.





We were trying to make silly faces. 

In other exciting news, Benjamin learned to say "purple" today (it's the color of the week) and it is so cute to hear him say it.  He also says "one" and holds up 1 finger.  His teacher said he learned to say 2 and 3 and hold up the fingers but I could only get him to do 1 tonight.  We will keep working on our numbers but I  just can't believe how big he is getting! 

 

Draft Party Fun

Last weekend we hosted Matthew's fantasy football team's draft party at our house and it was a huge success!  I was a little worried because we had 9 adults and 4 kids spending the weekend but we had more than enough room for everyone and it was a super fun weekend!  Benjamin had a blast playing with all of his friends all weekend and we had a blast spending time with ours.  Friday night was the actual draft and Saturday we spent the afternoon at the pool and then Saturday evening just watching t.v., eating pizza and hanging out.  The only thing I am sad about is that I didn't get a group picture of everyone, there is always next year I suppose.

Draft party decorations, there were more green poufs but man were they a pain to fluff so only 2 ended up being hung up!

Matt started the food a little early so it would be ready when everyone was driving in from out of town, and Benjamin made sure his toys were all ready for his friends. 

The only group shot we managed to take and none of the husbands are in it.  And don't worry, Abbey's cup only has water in it and mine didn't have anything.  Here is to a great season of fantasy football and to bringing the trophy home to League City! 

Happy Labor Day!

I always love an extra day off, hope you are enjoying yours as much as we are!