Weekends With Friends

Normally on weekends Billy and Emmy come over to watch a movie, football, or just to grill out.  Beau and Emmy get along so well, and he is always asking to see her.  Emmy is so good at being patient with Beau and playing with him, especially for being a little older.  I love seeing these two interact, and with Baine.

Football Season

It's that time of the year again....football season!  That means every Saturday and Sunday there will be a football party at the Pierson household.  Beau gets so excited for the weekends now, and he will ask us "is it time for my football party yet?".  Let the good times roll! GO PACKERS!

Iowa/Iowa State Game

This was Joe and I's first year being able to tailgate at an Iowa/Iowa State Game, since we've have kids.  We decided to make a little "early birthday" weekend out of it.  Caleb took his bus up to Ames, and we were on the road by 5:30 am!  Joe and I truly have an amazing relationship with my cousins, and I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.  We aren't just family, we're best friends.  And I hope we are setting an example of how close I want my kids to be with their cousins. 

Joe, Caleb, Shawn, Clint, Tara, my mom, Dennis, and I had a great day tailgating!  We made new friends, met up with old friends, and just were able to relax!  The day was made by a big WIN for the Hawks :). 

27th Birthday

I am quickly realizing that the older I get, the more birthdays AREN'T supposed to be as big of a deal anymore.  However, I still get so excited for birthdays and love sharing the excitement with the boys now.  Joe did such a great job of surprising me with a lovely night out with some of my close friends and my mom and Dennis.  After getting pampered and spoiled, we ended the night with pizza at the house so I could spend a little time with Beau and Baine.  Even though birthday presents are wonderful, my boys are by far the best gift in life I could ever ask for or want.  Thank you to everyone who helped me celebrate my special day :)

1 Year and 4 Year Pictures With Amy

Amy Doerring does the most amazing pictures I have ever seen.  Every year they get harder and harder to chose from.  Thank you so much Amy for capturing amazing images of my boys :)

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Baine at 11 Months

Almost one year, what?!  Baine you never cease to amaze me.  Your ability to smile at all times, even when you are battling ear infections, makes me realize you are my HAPPY baby :).  I love watching you interact with your brother and try to keep up with him!

At 11 months:
-You are standing by yourself
-ALMOST walking
-Favorite food: blueberries, olives, steak, chocolate teddy grahams
-Sleeping 13-14 hours at night still
-Wearing 12-18 month clothes
-Size 3 diapers a bit snug these days ;)
-Can do "patty cake"
-Waves "bye-bye"
-Weighs 22 pounds (you lost a little weight from being sick)
-Total DADDY'S BOY!

Beau's 1st Day of 3 Year Old Pre-school

      Beau had his first day of 3 year old preschool on Thursday.  Since I have volleyball practice in the morning, that meant Joe had to get Beau ready for school and was in charge of taking his "first day" picture.  I was so impressed to see how creative Joe got with the pictures---and he did amazing job!  Thank you Joseph.
     Beau was so excited to see Ms. Richelle again.  He absolutely loves school and is always anxious to learn something new.  Please, Beau, stay this way forever! :)