Homecoming Parade

Beau really wanted to go to the Homecoming Parade on Thursday, so of course I could not say no to that!  He loved playing in the park with Emmy, and then seeing Banx on a float!  But overall, his favorite part by far, was getting candy from the people in the parade.  It's hard to think that it won't be too long until he is in the parade for Osky Homecoming! :)  I can't wait to see my "Future Indians"!

Congrats, Alex and Gina!

This past weekend our good friends, Alex and Gina, got married.  Joe was a groomsman and Beau was the ring-bearer.  After making several promises, giving incentives, and even giving him gifts, I was a nervous wreck that Beau would not do well walking down the isle--given that it went terribly at rehearsal.  But, Beau did a great job and ended up walking down the isle with Daddy and Ari.  I was so proud of him!

Joe and I are so excited for Alex and Gina.  They truly are a perfect match for each other and we wish them a lifetime of happiness and bliss!  Cheers to the married couple!

Autumn Acres 2014

Every year our church has a family night out at Autumn Acres.  Beau has grown to love it here!  They have so many activities for the kids, but Beau's favorite is to ride the tractor rides---imagine that :).  I wasn't feeling so well that night, so Joe stayed with Beau and made a night out of it.  Beau told me how much fun he had when he got home and he slept HARD that night.  Maybe we should take him there every night haha!

26th Birthday

Birthdays have always been a huge deal to me.  There is just something about getting one day out of the year where it truly gets to be "all about you".  Even though I am almost a mother of two, I still feel like a kid at heart with birthdays.  As I was thinking of all of the birthdays I have had, being spoiled with parties, friends, etc., it made me realize I want my children to have all of these fabulous memories as well! 

My mom always teases me saying she gets nervous for my birthday because she thinks I am hard to please.  Not true because she knows me better than anyone!!  All I truly want Beau and this next baby to realize, is that it's not about how many gifts you get, how much money was spent on you, but WHO helped you celebrate your special day and was there for you.  I am so blessed to have such an amazing family who still spoils me to this day.  It must be a Converse thing, because my mom, Aunt Joi and sister are the BEST at making birthdays fabulous--not because they are GREAT gift-givers, but because they truly go out of their way to make your day special.  I don't know what I would do without these women. 

 

When I took Beau to Mary's the morning of my birthday we had this coversation....

Me: Beau will you tell mommy happy birthday?

Beau: No, mommy.  I'm too tired.

Banx: Beau!  You need to tell your mommy happy birthday!

Beau: I don't sink so Banx.

 

Movie Time at Church

Now that church has started back up on Wednesdays, Nana picks up the kids for Brook and I and takes them to church for us so we can work a little later.  To help pass the time by until church starts, Nana brought in her laptop this week so Beau and Banx could watch a movie.  She sent us this adorable picture but then added..."it didn't last long".  Haha!  I guess they weren't interested in laying down for more than a couple of minutes, but it was cute while it lasted :)

Confused???

This week we made a quick trip to Des Moines to do a little last minute baby shopping and Joe needed some birthday ideas for me.  While at my absolute favorite store, Von Maur, Beau had a little incident with a manikin.  He tried shaking hands with it, and the hand fell off!  All Joe and I hear is "uh-oh mommy, daddy...the hand came off!".  It was priceless!  Beau had this complete look of confusion on his face and didn't know what to do.  Once we started laughing, Beau realized he didn't actually hurt the manikin and giggled with us too.  Oh the things kids do to make us laugh in life :)

Our Dapper Young Boy

It is no secret that I love to dress Beau up or all out in sport attire.  However, his suit for Alex and Gina's wedding just arrived this week so I tried it on Beau to make sure it fit proper.  Needless to say, Beau loved it and refused to take it off.  I hope he is this excited to wear it next Saturday for the actual wedding :)