Mommy Lunch Club

Today was our last day to meet for lunch club since maternity leave is coming to a close...so sad. I can't believe the babies are almost 12 weeks. It's been so special to share this time with each other. Right before we took the picture, feminine little Audrey let a huge toot that I am sure led to a fun diaper change. It's hilarious to look at Ashton and Luke. Ashton actually looks disgusted in the picture and Luke is looking up like he's trying to get some fresh air! Don't worry Audrey; Ashton did the exact same thing as soon as we got home!

Our Halloween

For the first time I felt like a supermom on Halloween. That morning, I cleaned the house, made pumpkin bread and black bean soup (my own tradition I am starting this year) and got Ashton dressed in Halloween outfit number one all before heading to my grandparents for lunch. Later that afternoon, my friend Kate came over and I thought she might have to watch Ashton for a little bit while I did a disabled-neighbor-who-adores-Halloween's makeup (long story), but turned out the other neighbor she asked to do her makeup showed up so I was relieved of my duties. After Kate left, Ashton grew cranky and here is a picture of him while I dressed him in outfit number 2 which was a cozy frog suit that his cousin wore for his first Halloween. "It's Halloween and you are wearing this frog suit," I kept telling him. I also ended up dropping the camera on him as I fumbled down the stairs and quickly thanked the Lord for making babies tough. I am sure it was hot in that frog suit in the house, but he actually loved it when we got over to Wes' football game; it was pretty chilly as I practically did wheelies with the stroller through the parking lot since we were late. I know the ladies at the gate always think, "there's that poor band director's wife who always looks so frazzled when she gets here." Anyways, throughout the day I also completed three continuing ed articles and tests (for my other job) that were due by midnight that night every time I fed Ashton. At the game, we met another new buddy Nicklas for the first time whose dad, Robert, is another band director and friend. He is 4 days older than Ashton and was a cute little bear. Chris and Katy, always the GACS band supporters, also were in town and came to the game and our house afterwards. It was such a fun day and I think the first of many busy Halloween days for me...and we didn't even trick or treat this year!

Obama on the left...McCain on the right

Check this video out. I stole it from the Wyatt's blog but it is too funny to miss and I've been singing it all day. Did you know, you can get free coffee from Starbucks, star shaped donuts at Krispy Kreme and a scoop from Ben and Jerry's all because it's election day? I'll be in the road a lot today!...I think I need to go back to work.

Thank you so much to Matt and Kate Altmix who took these pictures for us when they came to visit last week! Recently, Wes and I rented the Ben Stein documentary Expelled which I would highly recommend. It discusses how prominent scientists are losing their jobs for questioning evolution. He talks about how evolution devalues human life and our purpose here on earth. I could not agree more especially when I look into my child's eyes!

"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know them full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be." Psalm 129:14-16

Parent Perk AKA Taking Advantage of our Baby

today I was prepared to wait in line for awhile to vote but but they ended up letting me go to the front of the line since I had Ashton! I told Wes and he said, "I'm taking him tonight" so looks like Ashton will be wearing two stickers by the end of the day. Does anyone else need to borrow him?

As George would say..."I'm back baby"

Our computer has been down for the past two weeks which has been so sad for me since I'm home and wanting to post pictures-see our smiling pumpkin to the right! After a few updates and scans, it seems to be working so far tonight...thanks Nick (I had to admit to him we never update our computer...what? that annoying box is important??!!!!) At church recently we heard a statistic that if you own a computer you are financially in the top 1% of the world. That really makes you think about how spoiled we are. We've done so many fun things with Ashton lately. Two weeks ago we immersed him in band world since he went to his first football game, competition, and band concert all within a few days! Thanks to Sarah and Nick who came out to support GAC at the competition. Wes' parents were also able to come for the concert. Here are a few pictures. The next day, our supercool friends Matt and Kate Altmix (awesome wedding photographers-see blog) came by and met Ashton. He was so happy their entire visit until I got out my camera!

teaming up

wes asked me tonight if i thought haley told ashton to "just keep screaming until they walk us." it looks like she is pleased with his work