What's With All This Monkey Business?!

Last Wednesday night was Halloween night at church, and of course that meant Beau had to dress up in his Monkey costume!  We usually go to church every Wednesday night to visit Nana while she's cooking the meal for the kids, and it gets Beau in a good routine of knowing that Wednesday night is Church Night. 

Beau LOVED wearing his costume because that meant MORE ATTENTION!  Yes, my son is a ham.  He loves the attention, especially from his best friend, Banx.  Beau and Banx were so sweet together as they posed for pictures and had a little snack together. 

May the Halloween party continue on tonight!

Happy Birthday, Beau!

My, oh my, how time has gone.  When parents tell you "Enjoy every minute, because it will fly by," they really aren't kidding.  I cannot believe it has already been a year since Beau was born.  Joe and I have been so blessed to have such a healthy, happy boy.  I honestly can't imagine life without Beau.  He has been the best thing to ever happen to us.  We love you so much Beau!  Happy birthday, baby!

Beau clearly had to become a Packers fan--so Grandma Michelle got him his very own Clay Matthews jersey :)

LOVES to push his car around!



Thank you Uncle Josh for the awesome "Happy Birthday" display of balloons!

So loved!

 

Beau and his "aunt" Dena share the same birthday!

 Getting excited to eat his cake!

"Aunt" Ashie even came home for his big day!

Cousin Banx dressed for the sailor theme :)

Aunt Joi loves to spoil little Beau-man!

Time to open gifts!  He wasn't too excited about tearing the paper, but he was definitely excited to play with the gifts!

I'm glad you have good taste like mommy and you keep a hold of that box---we love Von Maur!!!

Beau LOVED his wall of wheels!!!



Taking his gator for a ride around the room

 Beau and all (except for Gina, Alex and Houston) his "aunts/uncles".  These are the people that will show up at Beau's first football game :)

LOVED riding the gator down the sidewalk even though it made mommy extremely nervous!

Oh Puntin, where are your clothes?! :)

No drinking and driving Miss Banx!

 So excited to dig into that cake!

 Kept clapping when we were singing to him :)

  YUMMMM!

Happy Birthday, Beau!  We love you so much!

Beau's First Year

Carol's Pumpkin Patch 2012

 Last Friday I had a half day of school (due to parent-teacher conferences).  Brook and I decided it would be the perfect day to take the babies to Carol's Pumpkin Patch in Grinnell.  Beau LOVED the wooden car because, of course, it had wheels and tires for him to play with.  He didn't seem to care too much for the goats, but he sure loved the swing and snack time!

Beau just LOVED swinging in the car swing!  I think it was a hint that he wanted one for his birthday ;)