October is probably my favorite month of the year. The summer heat is coming to a close and the morning air is crisp. It's more enjoyable to be outside. Pumpkin flavored everything in stores. Playoff baseball. Football. ACL Festival. My birthday. Halloween. And the feeling of the holidays just around the corner.
We kicked off our October with the arrival of my parents back to Texas! They fulfilled a long awaited dream of theirs to have a second home in northern Michigan, where they will spend the summer and early fall months every year. Cannot wait to visit next year! They weren't gone but a few months, but it felt like forever to these babysitter-less parents of two! We surprised them (literally, Nico jumped out of the bushes) with some decorations and pizza the moment they got back!
We've kept them busy this past month with a handful of babysitting opportunities, Nico's tball games, and other fun get togethers!
Just to keep things real here, this is what you initially get before threatening him to smile...
There's been plenty of football watching going on this month. "We're comin to your CIT-AY!!!" The Longhorns have entertained a couple upsets but have otherwise had a poor season this year. As for the Cowboys, we are going strong with Dak! (And so is my fantasy team by the way!...)
Natalie's got quite the wardrobe full of school spirit for all of our teams.
And of course, Nico has kept up with having full gear for every sporting event and team we watch.
He has been so into baseball and wanting to practice every day. Did I mention he gets into full uniform for all of this too?! Just like his dad when he was growing up. We often play a game in the playroom where he gets a running start and dives into a pile of pillows to catch the ball.
Uncle Scott made an unexpected stop down in Texas for a night and was able to have a nice steak dinner with us and watch the Vikings/Packers game! Nico loved seeing his big truck and face timing with his cousins, Hunter and Layla.
Nico and I had a special date night. We went out to BJ's to split a pizza and a pazookie, followed by a trip to the bookstore. It was such a genuinely enjoyable time to spend some extra one on one attention with my sweet little boy. He has grown up so much these past few months. It's like he's practically an adult. He was a gentleman and scooped my pizza onto my plate. Will have to do this more often!
We came home to the sweet sight of a sleeping baby in her daddy's arms. Awww.
Abel's is a regular favorite still, too.
We've become a little more social again and gotten together with friends lately! Outdoor patios like the Rusty Mule have been calling our name with this nice weather. Nico and Jake are in the same class together this year and even bigger best buds. They are so funny together. (Except when they are destroying the playroom.)
David's famous sauce made an appearance once so far this fall. That definitely makes the monthly highlight reel in this house. I'm really moving up in the world in that I have a few items from Waco's Magnolia Market, thanks to Cindy!
Ryan and Jessica made a visit this past weekend! They had a friend's wedding down here, and we were able to spend time with them for a few hours Friday night and the first half of Saturday! In efforts to mock my mom's mimosa bar from Christmas morning 2014, we made one too. They also were able to make it to Nico's tball game!
"Hellllooooo ladies, which way to the monkey bars?" Ryan always has Nico cracking up. He just adores Uncle E.
On Friday night, David had a night out with his BFF Scott and showed him around town. He tried out the Deep Eddy Distillery for the first time. Apparently the Ruby Red Mule is the way to go.
Nico's Pre-K had its Halloween Party/parade/trunk or treat on Friday too. It was a busy weekend for us all! Bring on the trick or treating in just a couple more days!
