Finally Friday!!!

Yay- it is finally Friday!!

Kale & Jason hanging out last night Chillin' before bath time

This morning- he is a happy baby...as soon as he eats anyway :)

We are headed to Missouri when I get off work and I know I won't have time to post so I got up early this morning to get these up here!

Happy Halloween Eve!!

Too slow :(

I was too slow to get a picture of Kale in his Halloween outfit tonight. He didn't make it home from daycare in his "My First Halloween" onesie and sorry Jessi- I didn't do laundry and redress him :). Tonight was a lazy night...I was home before 6:30, we had frozen pizza for supper, I think I might be in bed before 11 and I didn't even bring work home with me!!! Jason did get the yard mowed...in the dark :). We are definitely looking forward to this weekend and relaxing a little! Even though he isn't in any Halloween clothes I thought I would post a couple pictures of baby Kale anyway.

Chillin' on the floor while I was talking to Aunt Jessi. Kale thought I was talking to him and kept smiling at me & talking back...or maybe he was trying to talk to her

Doing his stretches- he has started playing with his feet more especially when he doesn't have pants on

Happy Tuesday!

Our little pumpkin!

This past weekend Jason went back to Missouri to deer hunt and Kale & I stayed home. Well....we stayed in Illinois anyway. Saturday afternoon we headed to Springfield, picked up Megan & went shopping for the day! We had a great time and were both worn out. The best purchase was the jumperoo we got for Kale. It is just like an exersaucer only with springs holding it up so he can bounce. Kale barely touches the ground, but really likes being in it. He is changing and getting sooo big. He is already past 4 months and we are anxiously awaiting his 4 month checkup next week!

When we went south a couple of weekends ago Kale got lots of "new" clothes from Carter. His closet has definitely filled up with the clothes from the Brooks' and clothes that Rhett lets him use he grows too- thanks Megan & Shellie :). Kale now has enough Halloween outfits that we are going to have the 7 days of Halloween at our house...starting today!

Our little pumpkin! This is what I found when I got home from work tonight...Kale & Jason hanging out watching SportsCenter

I had to get a picture with our baby too :)

A picture of Kale playing in his jumperoo

I love his face in this picture!

October 17-18

A couple of weekends ago we headed south to Hoyleton, where we used to live, to spend the weekend with Jake, Shellie, & Carter. Jason & Jake worked together when we lived in southern IL and they are both originally from the area where we live now. Jason & Jake went deer hunting and Shellie & I got to hang out at the house with the boys. Carter wasn't too sure of Kale at first, but then was all about sharing toys.

Just a couple of pics I took while we were down there...I am guessing there will be more photos the next time we are together!

Carter being a little poser!

Kale decided to look at the camera, but Carter decided he was more interested in lamby We had a great time while we were down there and Sunday morning after we left we drove down to Ashley to see another "old" friend and went by the old house. We only lived there for 13 months, but it was still kind of sad to drive through our old town & see our first home together. We definitely don't miss the drive back to Shelby County through St. Louis though!

October 10-11

We had another great weekend back in Missouri this past weekend. We were worn out when we finally got home Sunday night, but had lots of fun!

Saturday morning we got up early and headed to Pumpkin Patch to meet the rest of th Pollard family for our annual outing there. It was cold, but we all bundled up and had fun picking out our pumpkins, feeding the deer, and taking some pictures.

Kale & I ready to look for pumpkins

Jason, Kale, & I posing on a wagon load of pumpkins

Chelsey & Rhett coming down the slide out of the straw tunnel

The four youngest Pollard grandchildren

After the pumpkin patch we headed to Shelbina for a few minutes of downtime and lunch before Kale & I had to leave for Paris for my cousin's baby shower. While we attended the baby shower Jason stayed in Shelbina to shoot his bow and make sure he got his deer tag bought.

Allison trying to get Kale to smile for the pictures

Cousin love...Rhett posing with Kale

Callie before her shower. She got lots of nice things and should have a good start for when the baby gets here!

The "diaper cake" and the table where we decorated onesies. There were definitely some cute ones made and I wish I would have gotten a picture, but I didn't.

Callie opening one of her many gifts!

We left Paris without helping cleanup to get back to Shelbina so we could get ready for our Pollard family pictures. Yes, it was cold outside, but we all managed to stay warm and got some really good pictures. Check them out at www.photos2remember.com.

Setting up for the first pictures (at Shelbina Lake)

It was 40 degrees when we started at 5 o'clock so we stayed in the truck until everything was ready :)

Jason making faces at Kale from outside

Justin & Chase racing. I'm not positive...but I think experience (the old guy) won this race!

After pictures we headed back to Ed & Lola's house for supper and to hang out. Megan, Leslie, & I took this picture before we ate since we rarely have one taken together

Sunday afternoon we had lunch at my mom & dad's house for my birthday! Lasagna, other stuff and lemon meringue pie! Everyone made it and we all got to hang out the rest of the afternoon.

Cooper & Kale hanging out

TJ with Cooper & Kale

Andi & Kale

Kale chillin' on the couch

Jason went deer hunting both Sunday morning & afternoon, but didn't have any luck. He got in after dark so we didn't get home Sunday night until late and were all definitely worn out, but we are glad we were able to be back & see all the family!

Last weekend

Last Friday after work we loaded up & headed to MO for the weekend. Our first stop Friday night was Shelbina at Jason's mom & dad's. Rhett & Allison were there and Kale got to hang out with them for a while before all three kiddos went to sleep.

All three kids hanging out

Rhett & Kale

Jason, Kale, & Grandpa Ed

Another picture of Allison, Kale, & Rhett

Saturday morning Jason headed north for a "hunting party" to celebrate the release of Cally Morris' new hunting dvd. It was a weekend long gathering, Jason actually missed Friday night and got back in time for church on Sunday. Here are a few pics, thanks Megan for taking them.

Justin, Cally, & Jason

Turkeys- these are used to make decoys

Paul Bogart playing on Saturday night

While Jason was at his shindig, Kale & I were out partying too...we went to a wedding & birthday party. It was definitely a full day- we left at 7:30am & got home after 10:30pm. After church on Sunday we headed back to Shelbina for lunch with the Pollard family and got to hang out with them the rest of the afternoon before heading for home. We all slept good Sunday night and were glad to be home!

Wedding & Weinie Roast

Last Saturday Kale & I headed to Washington, MO with my mom for a wedding. Congrats Courtney & Mary! The ceremony started at 11 so we left early that morning to head down there. The wedding (what I saw of it) was great! Jason had my camera for his adventure last weekend so I only got a couple pics with mom's camera.

Kale sleeping on mom's lap at the reception

Courtney & Mary sharing their first dance

Courtney sang to Mary, so sweet :)

After the wedding we headed to Paris for a birthday party weinie roasat for my cousins Kelly & JT. Happy Birthday Kelly Lynn & John Thomas!! But first mom & I stopped in Warrenton at the outlet mall and bought a few things at Carter's :).

We made it to the party and had a great time. It felt so good to sit by the fire, the roasted marshmallows were great, and I finally got to see the Heinecke's new house!

Kale with his Great Aunt Nanny

In his full wedding attire since I didn't get a picture of him earlier in the day

I finally got to hold Cooper :) He is getting soo big!

Jessi & the angelic TJ...lol- I love this picture, I think mom captured TJ just right

The kiddos with Kelly blowing out her candles