Time around the house...

We travel a lot between St. Louis and the lake, but the last two weekends have been spent at home with just the four of us. I was feeling like I was missing out with my family at the lake...I am not sure if it's the whole pregnancy thing, but I have been feeling like I am missing out on a lot of social things! Luckily, my future sister-in-law met me for pedicures on Sat. and I got out of the house (I needed that)!

We have friends, but the past two weekends it felt like everybody already had plans. I guess it's my over sensitive body right now, but man we need a night out! I can't wait when this baby is born to go out on the town:) As I was feeling sorry for myself, my husband wanted to sit out on the patio and talk while he enjoyed some beverages. It was wonderful and made me feel so much better-why else do you marry your best friend if you're not going to spend time with them (not talking about babies)! Anyway, long intro to a quiet weekend at the Watson's house. After talking to my close friends, I realized it's not just me! Sometimes life is just quiet and calm...

Here are some pictures of the weekend:

These are not in order! We had family dinner at our house...

Team work!

I put rice in their water table-great idea and I am glad I did it outside because they had it everywhere! It was great for sensory!

Like I have said...he eats everything!

Here Avery decided to get all my underwear out and put it on! Pretty funny!

Little Boys and Their Dads

After raising a little girl and seeing her connection with her daddy, I am observing the connection between my little boy and his daddy. There is nothing about Mack that isn't boy! Everything he does (head butts, bangs, has NO FEAR, eats anything-including things outside and is so rough:)) is all boy! Mark is such an amazing dad to both my little ones and always gives them special attention-I couldn't be luckier! He comes home early from work to be with them and tries to spend every second he has with them. Even when there is work to be done around the house, he has them with him! It has been nice lately because I have been a little tired! Avery and I have something special and of course I have my own special connection with Mack, but Mack LOVES everything Mark does-especially the outside "toys" we have. When Mark starts up the tractor I can't stop Mack from speeding towards him. He then gets in Mark's lap, places his hand on the lever and sits back to enjoy his ride. He ever wants it to end. So, can you imagine what happened when Mark brought the dump truck home? What little boy can say he has a real live dump truck? Here is what Mack thought about it:

I read somewhere, when you teach your son, you teach your son's son and don't wait to make your son a great man - make him a great boy! I can say that Mack is one lucky boy to have a dad that will teach him so much and truly respects/loves him.

A Few Funnies

I have two things I just have to share! Today Avery spiked a fever and we had to go to the doctor this afternoon. At this point it's all a waiting game to find out what is wrong-hopefully it goes away because if not then we have to go back and do some test! Even though it hasn't be very fun around our house, there has been some really funny events that have happened:

*The other day Mack was trying to take some of Avery's food as she sat in her chair. She proceeded to put her hand over his face a shove him to the ground. I was in total shock and trying to figure out what to say or how to act...I think she realized what she had done and saw the look on my face, because she ran off. I thought she was running away, but then I saw she stopped at the stairs (where her time out spot is) and put herself in time out! I didn't know what to say or do except share my story:)!

*Tonight after we brought her fever down we put both kids in the bath. Mack walked by Avery in the tub and tooted in her face-this made us giggle a little bit so he started laughing as well. This in turn, directed Avery to his private area. Avery became very concerned! She thought he was hurt and tried to poor water on it...oh man! She couldn't stop saying Oh Uh Mack! I couldn't help but laugh at this!

Like I have said before, they are both very different! The events only get more entertaining! Hope you all find these as funny as I do!

It May Be Early...

But we had to head to the pumpkin patch as soon as it was October. Today was October 1st! Mark and I love being able to do these fun things with our kids. Uncle Jack and Aunt Meagan met us at our house in the morning. While we waited, Avery had to get some of her kitty love.Mack still loves his ride!When we got there Papa H. and Nanny were there with Cousin Cohan. Mark packed the Watson War Wagon-which if you are planning on going to the pumpkin patch we highly recommend!The feeding frenzy began as soon as we got there (Mack, not the animals:)) It doesn't help that Nanny comes fully stocked with food!He loved the hay horse, but didn't stop eating.

I am not sure the goat should be eating this...

I love this picture! Our two boys (luckily Mack has Cohan because all his other cousins are girls)

And of course I love this one too! They are so cute together!

We took a hay ride, but I had my zoom lens on and everyone was too close to take many pics.

He found his pumpkin

Since his first steps, he wants to be on the move-that is, when his food is gone!

Just a cool picture!

Family photo opt!

Look who's a scare crow!

No interest here-he slide into the bottom where it was easier to get to the food in his cup holder:)

Avery thought it was pretty funny.

Yep, my husband did it and Jack is only making it worse by thinking it's cool!

These goats were aggressive! They wanted their food!

So, it may be early, but the pumpkin patch is a must with little ones-I think the adults might have liked it more!

Good Times with a Great Friend

Having Fridays off this year has been wonderful and gives me a chance to catch up with great friends. This Friday we picked up Subway and headed to Stephens Lake. It is my favorite place in Columbia-I take the kids there almost everyday. We can walk, have picnics, play in the sand and now go down the big slide. Avery has become an expert at going up and down the slide-thank goodness because Mack wants to do it too and that takes a lot of attention. Avery can go down the slide about 2 times before Mack and I even get up there!

This Friday we met up with a great friend and her beautiful baby girl. Avery was excited to see a real baby. We got there early so they played in the sand...

This is very entertaining and they get nice a dirty!Then we ate our lunch. It took Avery a while to notice Eleanor, but then she enjoyed looking at her.Mack was content with his food and drink (probably a good thing since I have seen what he does to his baby cousin).Then we got to walk! We only made it one and half times around because it was nap time, but it was nice to catch up and walk off some of the ice cream I have been eating again:)

It was a good time with a great friend!

Because Two People Fell in Love

We are very blessed to be surrounded by people happy in love! Mark's parents are coming up on 38 years, my brother and sister-in-law just had their 10 year, and my parents celebrated their 40th year of marriage. It is hard to imagine being married that long when you are only coming up on 4 years, but I can see how fast time goes by when life is constantly changing and you are living life having fun!

This past weekend Mark, my brothers, sister-in-law and myself threw my parents a well deserved party. We celebrated when we were in Italy, but this gave us a chance to show our appreciation for them with friends and family. We wanted them to see how wonderful they are and how much we truly look up to them. We have learned, "a good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love." This was easy to see by going through their photos and remembering events-we were reminded how they have gone through many years of change and have stayed united!

Mark spent a lot of time making 40 out of Christmas lights-right up his ally!

Emotions were high after we showed a wonderful video beginning with pictures of Great Grandparents.

Speeches were given by all...of course Grandpa Ralph made everyone cry!

It was great to see all our family there! We also had very close friends and it was a FULL house!

Cheers to you Mom and Dad and to many more wonderful years of marriage! Thank you!