Sleepover!

The other weekend, we had Banx and Bond over to stay the night.  Joe and I LOVE having the kids over.  Having a house full of kids who are running around, chasing each other, fighting, and then cuddling while watching a movie, is exactly what I want in my house always.  That is also one of the reasons Joe and I want such a big family :).  The four cousins are each others best friends right now.  I truly hope this never changes.  Even being an adult now, my cousins are still my best friends and I also want to hang out with them over my other friends.  Family is where it's at! :)

Banx's Dance Recital

Banx had her Christmas Dance Recital the other weekend, and she did such a great job.  I was so proud of her for being brave, and dancing on stage in front of a large crowd.  I think she likes the spotlight ;)  Beau loved to watch the dances, and even started showing off his own moves too :)  I think he gets his moves from his Daddy!

 

 

Goofy Baine

 Baine has had a couple of new, odd tricks lately.  One, he puts his head on the ground and pretends to do a hand-stand.  He just laughs and laughs while doing it!  Second, he LOVES to talk to you when taking a bath or getting ready in the bathroom.  When he "talks", he just grunts at you and starts bringing you any toy he can find.  It's almost like he wants to entertain you while you are getting ready :)  He decided to eat popcorn on the bathtub the other night while I was bathing.  Quite the goofball!

Iowa Game

Saturday Joe and I went to the Elks to watch the Iowa game.  Even though we ended up losing, we had a great time with our friends and doing a little tailgating :)  Cheers to the Hawks making it to the Rose Bowl this year!!!

My Mini-Me

Doing Planks :)

Taking a break with the iPad

Beau is definitely my mini-me.  Whenever I am in the living room working out, he likes to "esersizzze" with me by doing jumping jacks, sit ups, push ups and now planks :)  He totally melts my heart!  Whenever we are done working out, he says he needs to rest or take a break and play on the iPad.  I think he may have me wrapped around his finger :)

Thanksgiving 2015

 This year's Thanksgiving was very busy, especially with having one of the Thanksgivings at our house--which we love hosting by the way! :)  The Converse Thanksgiving was entertaining as usual, with all of the cousins together playing cards or just picking on each other, we had a great time.  Thanksgiving with Michelle's side of the family was so laid back and relaxing.  The weather was perfect and the kids were even to play outside for part of the day!

Nana's Boy :)

Baine is Walking

I am VERY behind on this, but Baine is a walker now!  And he is definitely into everything.  Over the past few weeks he has been walking, and slowing turning into running :)  We have no moments of peace or relaxation anymore in our house!