Trick or Treat

We've been practicing!  Every now and then Benjamin will say "trick or treat" but he sure does love to carry that pumpkin around!  It's going to be a fun Halloween for sure! 

And a fun weekend for us this weekend!  We are all spending the weekend in Louisiana only Matt will be paddling in his Dad's race again, Tour du Teche , and since it is a 3 days race,  Benjamin, Nana, and I will be spending the weekend in New Orleans.  It will be Benjamin's first time in New Orleans and I just know he is going to love the city as much as his Mama does.  New Orleans is easily one of my favorite city's.  I just love everything about it, the food, the music, the culture, the best. 

Good luck Dada!  135 miles has nothing on you!  See you at the finish line on Sunday!  We love you!





 

Little Painter

Sunday we spent most of the day playing outside.  Benjamin mowed the grass, played basketball and then we "painted" the drive way.  We sure are enjoying the cooler weather these days.

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!