Matt & Tracy's Wedding

Last weekend Brian and I went a friend's wedding. It was an outside wedding and the weather was beautiful. I just loved the fall colors with the bridesmaids dresses, so pretty. Things around here are going well. We are both extremely busy with work, Brian's hockey, and my master's classes, but are loving every minute of it. Hard to believe October is almost over, I feel like Christmas is just around the corner and every time I enter a store, I feel like it is already here. Well I guess that is it for now... check back later for more updates... tomorrow we are going to get pumpkins with Chase and the twins (and their parents of course).

Brian and his mom
Us and the newly weds (Matt and Tracy)

Jacki and Patrick come to St. Louis

So this past weekend my sister Jacki and her boyfriend Patrick came to visit us. We were really excited and had a lot of fun. On Friday we decided to eat lunch at Fitz's in the Loop and then later that night, we headed to Maryville for an Alumni Event. Jacki and Patrick enjoyed pretending to be Maryville Alumni... Class of 2006.

This picture has nothing to do with the visit, but Aiden looks too cute in it

The four of us at Maryville
Playing air-hockey
Grandma and Grandpa drinking coffee at lunch :)

More fun with Jacki and Patrick

On Saturday afternoon we all went apple picking at Eckert's. It was really hot, but still lots of fun. Later that night we had lots of people over to our house for dinner and apple crisp for dessert. We then played some games and hung out, it was nice to spend some quality time with all our friends.

Jacki, Patrick, Me, and Chase at Eckert's

Uncle Brian and Chase
Picking apples...
Jacki and Patrick eating the apples

Hanging out at our house

Jason and Hillary (and Aiden, who was too fussy to put down)
On Sunday we traveled all over St. Louis. Patrick and Jacki got the royal tour. After church we headed to the Spaghetti Factory for lunch, yummy, then we went to the Arch and Ted Drewes. I think we were all really full and super tired by time the day was over. But it was great to spend time with Jacki and Patrick. Thanks for coming to visit... we loved it.


Brian and I in the arch, don't you just love his funny faces
Sisterly Love
Jacki and Patrick... it was Patrick's first time in the arch
Our famous picture (We now have a Ted Drewes Wall of Fame in our house)

Extreme Home Makeover in St Louis

The tv show Extreme Home Makeover was in St. Louis this past week, building a house for a family. Brian and I took a ride one-night and got to see the house and the workers unloading all of the furniture into the house. It was so cool. We didn't see Ty or anyone, but it still was a really cool experience. The show is supposed to air sometime in November.

Visitors from Ohio

Last weekend Jacki and Missy (a friend from high school) came in for a visit. They were in St. Louis for work, but spent a few days at our house just hanging out and relaxing. It was great to see them, we had a lot of fun.

Jacki, Missy, and Me at Union Station

We grilled chicken and corn all by ourselves (Brian was on a hockey trip)
The famous Ted Drewes, Missy was very excited to finally get to go to the icecream place that is always on our blog. Brian and I have started a Ted Drewes wall in our house since we take everyone there.
Brian and the girls... we met Jacki and Missy later in the week for dinner

Watching TV

Brian and I were babysittig Chase the other day and I just had to grab the camera. Uncle Brian was watching Dora with Chase and it was so cute. Chase started preschool this week, so he was telling us all about his teacher and his new girlfriend. It is amazing how fast they grow, I still can't believe he is in preschool.

Chase's 3rd Birthday

Last night Brian and I went to Chase's 3rd birthday party.
We had a great time, and Chase-man just made everyone laugh the entire night.

I wonder what it is??

Wow Aunt Jeni and Uncle Brian got me a Cars sleeping bag and I have to try it out
This picture is funny Aiden and Brian have the same face
Make a wish...
I had to post this, we also got Chase a Cars tent and I just loved it. So did Chase, so much so that he wanted his Pa-Pa to get on the floor and come inside.