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.

My Classroom

School started this week and what a difference from high school. Don't get me wrong I love the middle school, but it has been an adjustment. My first week went really well, I have about 140+ students, which is a lot of names to learn, but I am up for the task. The other teachers are all very nice and welcoming, everyone is excited that I came from the high school. It is going to be a good school year and I am very excited. (A little tired, but non-the-less excited) Below are some pictures of my classroom. I have my own room this year with windows!!!

Grandma and Grandpa to St Louis

My grandparents came out to St Louis for a visit this past weekend. It was so good to spend some time with them; I haven't seen them since last Christmas. We really enjoyed having them in town, we took them all over St Louis and showed them as much of it as we could.

Here we are at Ted Drewes

My grandpa likes ice cream more than I do (which is tough to do)

My grandparents at the top of the arch, they were shocked that you could go inside itOutside the arch
Smiling for a picture before more St Louis site seeing activities
Just chillen on Sunday after church
We love you guys and can't wait for you to come back and visit us again.

Family Vacation to Destin

Last week Brian and I joined his parents and siblings in Destin, Florida for a family vacation. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time relaxing and enjoying the beach. I took a lot of pictures as usual but here are just a few.

Our place, it was a three story condo with 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. It was gorgeous inside.

Kevin getting his first tattoo

(All 9 of us went and watched Kevin get it)
Me and my hubby on the beach
Gary riding the half pipe at the water park
The boys playing in the waves
Brian and me at the water park
Me, Nancy, Lindsey, and Marissa (it was girls day)
The Gardner's
On our way home we stopped in New Orleans for the afternoon. We walked on Bourbon Street and ate dinner at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville.
The boys on Bourbon Street

Family Photos

We got some pictures taken professionally for Nancy and Kevin's birthday's. Figured I would share them, they turned out really nice.

Gary, Timmy, Marissa, Brian, and Me