Feels like Christmas!

A couple weeks ago I hosted a Thirty-One party.  Let's just say I LOVE bags!  I am not a big fan of hosting parties but when it's something I love I thought I'd give it a try.  I'm always worried no one will come :(  However, I had a very very successful party thanks to my family and friends.  When I got home today, awaiting my arrival were two large Thirty-One boxes.  I was so excited I had to dig in right away. Even though most of it was for other people it still felt like Christmas! 

 Look at all this fun stuff!  (Plus, sleepy Landon)

Just one out of three boxes of pink bags ready for delivery!  I can't wait to hand them out!

Trick or Treat!

Halloween was a tad bit more fun this year ten though Landon still didn't know what was going on.  We got out his costume and he immediately started to say "No..No...No!"  He did not like his costume. Then we said we were going to see Uncle Scotty and he gave in :)Before heading to Aurora for the evening we attempted Trick-or-Treaing at our neighbors houses.  They enjoyed seeing him.  Then we had to visit Rachel and Audrey before heading out of town. The remainder of the night we played at Uncle Scotty's house and handed out candy to those who were out trick or treating.  

Taking a break already at the first house!  Phyllis our next door neighbor bought animal crackers just for him.

Headed to see our neighbor Mark!

Trick or Treat!  We had been practicing all week how to say it; he did very well.

Finally... Uncle Scotty's house.

He was not interested in the fruit snacks.  All he wanted to do was take his costume off and see the puppies!  

20 months!

I am horrible about keeping up to date with all of Landon's developmental accomplishments.  I started off so well and now I'm to the point where I am just soaking it all in.  We headed to the doctor for Landon's 20 month check up.  Landon had gone to the doctor at 15 months and then she said he was doing so well she didn't want to see him until 20 months.  He is still doing really well so we won't see her again until his Kindergarten year; that is unless we go just for an annual check up.

Landon's Stats:
30 lbs. 12 oz
35 inches
Both in the top 5% for his age (still a big boy)

19 1/4 inch, head

Landon is so much fun these days.  Here are some of his favorites:

- He STILL loves cars, balls, puppies and of course Bubble Guppies.
- We are starting to hear a little parrot around our house.  It is fun to hear some of his latest words.  He is even starting to put words into little sentences.  Please and thank you are his most used words,  (Greatest feeling as a parent)
- He loves playing on the iPad and is very knowledgeable about what to do on it.
- Landon loves football season just like his mommy and daddy.  He loves to yell, "go, go, go" and when someone gets tackled he gets upset.
- Landon is starting to get picky about what he wears.  He likes to wear what he wore the previous day and of course his crocs.  I have started to have to give him choices in the morning.  This morning he had the chose between a truck shirt and dinosaur shirt.  Rarrrrrr indicated he wanted the dinosaur shirt.  He hates wearing his coat so I'm going to have to find a car or ball one.  One step at a time I guess.
- We have officially gotten rid of his high chair.  He loves sitting in the big kid chair like everyone else.
- He loves his family and friends.  We'll head to daycare in the morning and he'll name off all his friends.  He saw Ashley the other night at my party and kept saying Paisley.  He also points out our family members in pictures.  Papa and Uncle Scott are his favorite.

I am sure there is much more I should be writing down to remember but can't think of them all.  Guess I'll add to this eventually.

Halloween Party!

My friend Shelley hosted a Halloween party one Saturday evening.  Her intention was so that the kids could wear their costumes again rather then just one night.  Plus, we never see each other on Halloween night because we are all so busy going around seeing family so it was perfect.  All the kids looked super cute. 

Landon trying to get his prize from the web game.

All the parents and kids in the web.

Landon, Paisley and Adi!

Our little dragon.  I had no idea what he was going to be for Halloween, but when I was in Kearney shopping with some friends at Old Navy we walked past this costume and all of a sudden Landon goes Rarrrrrrrrrrrrr!  I knew this was it!

He looks so cute but really didn't like the jacket part.

Go Big Red!

Kurtis and I absolutely love Husker season.  We love watching football, but I think watching it with friends makes it even better. Last night we headed to the Elsbury's house in Doniphan to watch the Northwestern vs. Nebraska game.  Our entire playmate crew was there minus two three families.  It was definitely an entertaining night with the close game and all the kids.  (Thanks Abby for letting me steal your pics :))

6 mommies and 10 kids all supporting the Huskers!  Notice Landon not wearing his Husker shirt though.  Ne never wants to wear red on Husker game day.  We'll have to work on this.

All the kids playing outside!  It was a beautiful fall day.

The three babies!  They are all so adorable and sweet.  Glad I can get my baby fix with them.

Then for the Ohio State vs. Nebraska game we headed to Aurora to watch the game at my friend Desiree's house.  My brother teaches with Desiree so they were there too along with another Aurora teacher.  This game wasn't pretty at all but still fun.

Landon still not in Husker red.

Landon playing with London and Talon.

10 Year Reunion!

On Thursday night I headed back to Kansas for my 10 Year High School Reunion.  On Friday, my classmates gathered for the homecoming parade.  My dad volunteered (oh wait I volunteered him) to pull a trailer for our class.  After the parade we hung out at a local bar, attended the football game, then hung out afterwards.  I was bummed that I was only there for Friday as they all got together on Saturday again for supper.  Even though it was a short visit it was nice to catch up with friends I haven't seen in a while; even those that I haven't seen for 10 years. 

The beautiful Kansas sunflowers!  I had to pull over in a field to take some pictures.  I'm so used to looking at corn that a different view of scenery was nice.

A few out of the 240 of my classmates.  My dad took the picture really early while we were waiting for it to start.

Of course the Glitter Queen had to make a few signs in addition to the ones that were kept from our senior class float back in 2002.

Ahhhhh, I remember these days!  The drum majors were even wearing the exact same outfits that CJ and I wore.

One of my good friends meeting Landon.

Bailey Wedding!

This weekend was absolutely CrAzY and I'm blogging it all bAcKwArDs!  However, I'll try to get it all in here once I get all my pictures downloaded.  On Saturday I headed to Kearney from Kansas for Kurtis' cousins wedding.  His cousin Cody and Tiff tied the knot!  They got married at Yanney Park in Kearney which is absolutely gorgeous.  When we got there Landon had been in the car for 2 1/2 hours so he was ready to run around and play; not watch a wedding.   He threw the biggest temper tantrum we have ever experienced and I was on my own because Kurtis was in the wedding.  So, needless to say the only part of the wedding I saw was the kiss. 

There's papa!

Where's Daddy?

Mr. and Mrs. Cody Bailey

My good looking family!

My niece Amberlee dancing with Cody!

My little dancing bug! He loved the music and all the lights.  I will have to say I am pretty impressed with his dance moves.  

Saturday evening we stayed in Kearney; then Sunday morning Kurtis' entire family came to Grand Island for some extra time together.  We really enjoyed spending time outside and watching the kids play.  While they were here we also celebrated Zach's 30th birthday!  

Pj's and cake; life can't get any better then that!