Traveling to Auburn

Keith and I took our first trip alone without kids last weekend. We flew to Georgia to visit our friends Nick and Lauren. They are both working as podiatrists in Columbus, Georgia. This is very convenient because Nick is a HUGE Auburn fan, and Auburn is just 40 minutes away. They are able to drive in for every home game and tailgate all day. When A&M announced they were moving to the SEC; Keith and Nick planned on getting together for the Auburn vs. A&M game. We had a great weekend at their place and loved visiting the Auburn campus. It was an awesome game for us; not so much for Nick. A&M was winning by so much that most of their fans left at halftime. Even though it was a blowout, we still enjoyed our kid-free night. Hopefully Nick and Lauren will come to Aggieland next year.

LSU game with McSpaddens

We had a great time tailgating with everyone for the LSU vs. A&M game. I think it was the best spread of food that I have seen for the McSpadden tailgate. Twyla made shrimp poboys and Jumbalaya. Jill made an authentic gumbo; which was delicious. I was thrilled that Mark and Shevawn decided last minute to make the drive. The girls had tons of fun playing all day. They looked super cute in their matching Aggie dresses too. Keith and Mark ended up going to the game too. Mark's friend Matt found tickets for them in the student section. I think everyone had a blast; even though the aggies lost by 5.

Annabelle's First Foods

We started giving Annabelle Oatmeal and sweet potatoes this month. Brooke was very excited to help me make the sweet potatoes in her baby cook machine. There was no denying that Annabelle loved the sweet potatoes. She leans forward towards the spoon and cries when the food is gone.

Pumpkin Carving

Brooke was very excited to carve her first pumpkin. We had Wayne and Jill come over for dinner and then Wayne helped Brooke with the carving. It was fun to see her face and watch how serious she was with every step. She loved having her own little shovel to scoop out the pumpkin insides. She was also fascinated with the light inside the pumpkin that gave the face a glow. Every time we drove home she would spot the pumpkin on our porch and say "That's my pumpkin!"

Brooke's school October

I am continually impressed with Brooke's pre-school. Her teachers write the sweetest "Happy Gram" notes and stick them in her cubby. This month they took a trip to the magic pumpkin patch. On Monday they planted their pumpkin seeds and on Wednesday they found pumpkins growing in place of the seeds. Brooke was so proud of the pumpkin she picked from her very own pumpkin seed (ha). She loves going to school. When she wakes up in the mornings, she will say "Mommy, I go to school today?" She is sometimes disappointed when I tell her that today she gets to stay home with mommy.

Annabelle's first tooth--i mean teeth

September was a horrible teething month for Annabelle. She was pretty miserable and drooling like crazy. I even took her to the doctor at one point to make sure she didn't have an ear infection. I felt a little relieved when I saw the white cap coming through her bottom front gums. A few days later a was surprised to see the second tooth coming through right beside it. I guess that explains why she was so uncomfortable. We are glad her two bottom teeth are finally in. Everyone is sleeping much better.

Time with Grammy

My mom came with me on a work trip to Fredricksburg during her October visit. We ate lunch at a German restaurant that was housed in the original town hospital. They said the restaurant was actually standing in the old morgue; which I thought was very scary. I had to ask the waitress about it, just to be sure. She said the restaurant was actually standing in the old laundry area of the hospital. I felt much better about eating our lunch there after hearing that. There is a great little park right near our house. I put Annabelle in the swing this time to see if she would like it. Hard to tell from this picture, but I think she enjoyed it.