Congrats!

Congratulations to Johanna and Nate! We had a fun time at their wedding this weekend. I wish I had pictures to post, but I was too busy chasing a toddler who was playing on the playground, distributing lemonade to his grandparents and aunts & uncles, and shaking his tail feather on the dance floor. I literally had to pull him off the dance floor kicking and screaming during the electric slide. Best of luck!

St. Agnes School

Today, Avery attended St. Agnes School while Mommy went to work for a bit. They have a 2-year old room in which he played, interacted with kids, recessed on the playground, made crafts, music time and rest time. I was a bit nervous to send him, but they said he did great and he seemed to really enjoy it. Nothing beats the huge hug and smile I got when I picked him up.

For the past couple of years I have been fortunate to maintain a part-time contracting job with my previous employers. Although it can be challenging at times to balance working at home while raising a toddler, we have made it work. It has been great to have a little extra income at the end of the month and it helps me to still feel in tune with my L.B.A. (Life Before Avery). I rarely have to go into the office, but I now feel good to know that there is a safe place to leave Avery when I am in a bind and need to get a bunch of stuff done. It is also good to know that his older cousin, Mackenzie is right down the hall and his BFF, Ethan is right next door. Derrick also works right down the street.

I asked Avery if he wants to go back some time and he gave me a loud "YES!" so it couldn't have been too bad.

Trick-or-Treating: Take One: Capitol Market

So lucky. Avery gets to trick-or-treat twice. The first time was at the Capitol Market with his good buddy Ethan. What a cute duo! 

Derrick's Gigantic Baby

Uh, Derrick, I think he is almost as big as you.

Couponing

While I can't quite get my grocery bill to be only a few bucks like some of the pros, I seem to always score big at Rite Aid and other pharmacies. Before coupons this was $20.78 and after coupons, I paid $2.28 plus I got $2 back in +UP Rewards. What a rush!

Spooky!

Bat Preview

In the process of making Avery's bat costume. He has wanted to be a bat for quite some time now and mom is doing her best to make that dream come true. Hopefully she remembers how to do some basic sewing.