25th Birthday and a Busy Weekend

Friday was my 25th birthday, and thanks to Shane and all of my friends, it was a great day.  I got to spend most of the day at home with Trevor just hanging out and working on halloween costumes and relaxing so that was nice.  Liz and Daryl from Iowa (Liz’s birthday was Friday too—love you babe!)  sent one of those edible arrangements, and that was a great surprise.  That evening, we got a sitter for Trevor and headed out to dinner with some friends.  Thanks for coming guys!

trevor snagged a grape and was surprised at what it tasted like. 

michelle provided some delicious cupcakes—check out the advertising :)  YOU can support Sweet Temptations Cupcakes too—check it out on Facebook!

 

Saturday my parents came to visit and in the afternoon we headed out to Virginia Beach for Miss Caylee’s 2nd birthday party.  It was a great time and Trevor had a blast.  By the end of the day, we were all exhausted, so we hung out at the house with my parents…I was the first to go to bed (I must be getting old) since I had to get up for work  in the morning. 

Pumpkin Patch

This past Sunday we took Trevor our to Hunt Club to pick out pumpkins for Halloween.  While we were there we also went on a hayride and Trevor got to go to the petting farm again.  He had a great time!

Recap

I cannot believe that it has been almost two months since the last time I posted….well, actually I can, but I just don’t want to admit it.  I will try to recap everything…it is going to be disjointed, but hopefully pictures will redeem my poor english and lack of planning this post out well. 

Since our Labor Day, my R.E. program started back up at work.  We are undergoing construction, so are in temporary office and classroom space (read: the offices took over the rectory, and we holding classes within moveable partitions in our commons area—until that goes under construction, then who knows.  Anyway, so work has kept me super busy.  On top of that, Labor Day weekend I started back up with school, taking two classes, which finished last week. 

As far as a family as a whole, we have been looking into preschools for Trevor to go to and are on the waiting list at three great places in Ghent, praying that we get a spot this year, but feeling like it may be the summer or fall before we secure a spot for good.  We have done some decorating for fall, which Trevor loves.  We have a ghost, cat and pumpkin decorations that sit in our front window and he loves to stand by the window with them and talk to them about what he sees outside.  Trevor has also made a new “friend” in the scarecrow that we have in the front yard.  He always stops while he is outside to say hello and goodbye to it. 

Petting Farm

On Monday, we decided to take Trevor to the petting farm out at Hunt Club Farm in Virginia Beach. 

Trevor had a great time seeing all of the animals up close—especially the sheep.  He wasn’t too sure about feeding the animals, as they got pretty pushy, but he was fine doing it with a little help.  He also got to go on his first pony ride, which was tons of fun! 

No Greens Fees Here!

On Saturday, we had our friends Michelle, Nick and their daughter Blair over for some swimming and a cookout.  Since the weather was going to be so nice, we planned on spending the whole afternoon outside—so we pulled all of Trevor’s outside toys from the garage to the backyard for them to play with.  While we were doing this Trevor played with his little golf set, hitting the balls around (sometimes) and pushing his golf bag around from place to place in the backyard.  Maybe I have found my excuse for getting both Shane and Trevor out of the house for a few hours on the weekends…..when Trevor is old enough of course. 

“We’re not buying a car today…”

Famous last words. 

For real.

Last Friday, Shane got off work early so we decided that it was a good time for us to take the Nissan in for its state inspection.  We switched the carseat into the Jeep and got ready to go.  We drop off the Nissan at the shop and get back into the car.  Shane says, “Let’s go look at the new Toyota Siennas.”  We have been looking at them online and stuff, but wanted to see one in person, just to see what they were all about.  Of course, Shane’s suggested activity was followed by me reciting “We aren’t buying a car today.  We are NOT buying a car today.”  Right—long story short, we go to dealership, they show us how awesome the new Siennas are, make us a killer deal on one, give us an even better deal on our trade in and off we went…..owners of a 2011 Toyota Sienna.

It is a minivan, yes, but it is the sweetest minivan ever.  I am in LOVE. 

And for your entertainment, may I present….the SWAGGER WAGON.