Opening Day

Well, as you can tell, Brodie is super pumped to be up at 5 in the morning to go duck hunting with his daddy and Will. He even has camo boots that match his jacket, hat, pants, shirt, etc!!! His orange sippy cup goes with the whole wear bright orange theme i guess!

Damon and Will graciously took him with them for opening day of duck season. They didn't get anything but a great time was had by all. And if I ever think Brodie can't sit still, I just have to remember he is capable of it. They said he was very quiet.....also didn't think those words would be said about my son! The only problem was that he looked up when birds were coming which you are evidently not supposed to do? But anyway, they had a great time. And before you ask, no, he did not shoot or have a gun. He was only there to watch.

The Monster Dash

So Brodie got to be in a real race on Saturday, October 28th. He was thrilled to be able to wear his Buzz Lightyear costume and a real number. and mom was happy to go do the one mile fun run/walk (heavy emphasis on walk) with him. Well, the morning dawned bright and early as we arrived at the starting line at 7:45 AM ---- yes, that's right AM. way too early to be running anything much less a race. And the refreshment table didn't have coffee just water? Damon informed me later that most runners don't drink coffee while leisurely strolling for a walk, but that was what I had in mind at 8 in the morning not sure what was wrong with everyone else. Layla and dad stayed at home because it was a very -- and I mean VERY -- brisk morning. It felt like 28 degrees but I'm sure it was really at least 40, well maybe 55 but you get the point...cold.

Also no one had informed Brodie that you could walk in this race not just run. So I ended up running a mile. Just in case you don't know, I'm not a runner! I can walk all day long but running is a different story. needless to say, brodie was very proud to have beaten me and a whole lot of other girls!!! He ran the ENTIRE mile and finished in 12 minutes 27 seconds! He was very serious about the whole race idea!! As you can tell from the pics, he continues to get farther and farther away from me. He beat me fair and square!

Layla's New Fav Activity

So I am folding some laundry in my room while Layla plays with some toys in her room. I realize about halfway through that I don't hear her shaking a rattle anymore so I go to investigate and here's what I find.....

Now, mind you, this is not the first time she's sneaked into her brother's room to play with the tissues. Don't you think I would figure out to put the box on his bedside table not the floor?!! She was having so much fun, though. We laughed and laughed and then cleaned up. She had just finished breakfast and I hadn't quite gotten around to clothes yet in case you're wondering!!!

Uhhhhh what can I say?

So I gave Damon a new espresso machine for our anniversary. He loves it and has been using it a lot. The Lawlers brought some banana bread over after dinner and Damon made espressos for he and Will. Kathryn and I enjoyed cappuchinos, decaf mind you. Anyway, after one espresso the guys thought it was so good they should have another. After three, Kathryn and I had to regulate. Here is a silly picture of them with their teeny tiny mugs!! Crazy caffeine days at the Ducks

Very Sleepy Little Girl

Oh my is this not hilarious!! Layla woke up and ate her breakfast. Then while I washed up the dishes I put her in her exersaucer to play. About five minutes later I thought I heard snoring coming from the living room and sure enough, she was sound asleep surrounded by toys. So cute.