M.O.P.S. and Jack-O-Lantern

Happy Friday! We have had a pretty routine week. Josh had a bunch of events that kept him busy, and I had an ACLS class Wednesday and worked Thursday. Today, however, Avery and I got up and out of the house for awhile. We attended our first M.O.P.S. meeting today. M.O.P.S. stands for Mother Of Preschoolers, and it is basically a group of women that get together once a month to visit, fellowship and learn from each other. We were put into small groups and the small groups try to also get together during the month for play dates and mom's night out. I figured it would be a good way for me to meet new people in the area and for Avery to get to hang out with some babies her own age. She was NOT feeling the bow this morning.

But she was happy to be getting out of the house.

I was too!

The meeting lasted from 9:30-12:30, so around 11:30 I stopped by her classroom to check on her and she was being real fussy. Poor thing missed her morning nap and was not having any fun. So I took her back into the meeting and entertained her until it was over. She passed out as soon as we got in the car to leave.

This evening when Josh got home from work, we carved our Halloween pumpkin! Avery had to check it out first.

and taste it :) She also helped me draw the face on it.

Ta Da!

Happy Halloween!

We carved the pumpkin's teeth just like Avery's. Two on the bottom and two on top!

I have to work all weekend, but Josh is planning on going to Luling tomorrow to play golf. Avery will get to spend the day with her Mimi and Papa. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Pumpkin Patch!

What a great weekend! We started it off on Friday. Josh got home from work early so he, Avery and I went went to eat at Ripp's on the Lake. They had the best catfish chips and fried oysters. Avery thoroughly enjoyed her sweet potatoes and prunes :) After dinner we walked along the lakefront and enjoyed the beautiful sunset.

Saturday morning Josh had an event at the Mandeville Community Market. They were giving out free massages and educating people about chiropractic. Avery and I met him out there to see him at work.

She is starting to ham it up for the camera!After their event ended, we headed out to the pumpkin patch to pick Avery's first Halloween pumpkin. She was very excited!

The place was a real farm where they set up a pumpkin patch. There were lots of animals. This is a 10 day old goat!

They also had little areas set up to take pictures....Happy Fall from the LeBlanc's!
and the Dichiari'sHere is Drake with another baby goat.Avery picking out her pumpkin.I found one!After the pumpkin patch, we headed home to bathe and pack. Then we went into Luling for the night. We watched LSU beat Florida at Darus and Jamie's, then we spent the night at Josh's parent's house. Today was Josh's cousin Brittany's baby shower. Avery was helping us wrap her gifts. After the shower we watched the Saints game :( Then headed back to the northshore. It was a very busy weekend, but I loved it! I love starting these traditions for Avery. I know that right now she doesn't really get what is going on, but in a few years she will be so excited to be doing all of these little things.

Happy Fall Y'all!

It is finally starting to feel like Fall and I LOVE IT!!!! This weekend has been absolutely beautiful and out little family has thoroughly enjoyed it. Saturday morning we got up and it was in the 60's! We opened up all the windows and made breakfast. Avery is starting to eat more "table food" so we all enjoyed some biscuits. Josh had an even Saturday, so he started to get ready for it and I got out and put up all of our Fall decorations. I lit my fall smelling candles and was absolutely in heaven! Josh worked the Covington fair yesterday, so Avery and I went out to see him work. I set up a blanket for Avery behind their tent and she enjoyed sitting outside and people watching.

I wish I could have gotten some better pictures, but she was too busy playing.

Saturday night, Josh, Ben, Ashley and I went to the grand opening reception at the Oaks Plantation. Ben and Ashley are getting married there in April so it was a nice evening to get dressed up and enjoy some free food and drinks. By 9pm we were wiped out though, so we went over to Ben and Ashley's to watch "Get Him to the Greek" It was hilarious and we had a great Saturday night. Today has been a pretty lazy day. Josh got up with Avery this morning and made her some pancakes. Then we played a little this morning. Then Josh and Avery went down to Luling for the Saints game, and I got to enjoy a little "me" time. I got a pedicure and some frozen yogurt and got to take a nap. It was a great day and beautiful weekend. I love that Avery is getting more interactive and really starting to enjoy the things we are doing with her and take her to. Hopefully next weekend will be just as nice and we can hit up the pumpkin patch for our Halloween pumpkins.

Birthdays and Festivals

I had a great 26th birthday weekend. The fun started last Thursday night, my friend Ashley and I went to a bridal show for her wedding in April, then we had drinks and dancing afterward...fun night! Friday while Josh was at work, Avery and I hung out at home. She is starting to "cheese" for the camera when I take her picture. Friday afternoon, there was a knock on the door, and I received this awesome Edible Arrangement from my mom. It was so cute and tasty!

When Josh got off on Friday, we went home to Luling for the weekend. That night, I went over to Chelsea's house and Leah cooked Chelsea and me a birthday dinner. We had chicken parmesean, salad and dessert. After dinner Chelsea busted out the moonshine!

Gotta love my West Virginia girlfriend, she had three jars of it at her house. Don't worry though, we only took a sip of each one to see what they tasted like.

Saturday the 25th was Josh's dad's birthday. They started out the day going fishing, then Avery, Josh and I went to the Alligator Festival. They have it every year the last weekend of September. Since it was so close to my birthday, my mom would always take us there to play and she would have the band sing me "happy birthday." When I was little I thought the Alligator festival was a birthday party just for me :) This year it was kind of rainy while we were there, but we toughed it out, at some fried alligator and an alligator burger, and walked around a little bit. Here are in front of the bandstand.

Saturday evening we celebrated Josh's dad's birthday with Shrimp Fettucinni Alfredo and birthday cake. Then we played cards with his family. Sunday the 26th was my birthday! We got up with Avery and headed to my mom's house. She cooked my favorite breakfast of biscuit, gravy and sausage. Jake and Angela were there too. It was great to spend part of the day with them for my birthday. We started to watch the Saints game at my mom's, but Avery was being real fussy, so we ended up heading home. Josh took care of Avery for the day for me, and I got some rest and relaxation time. It was a great birthday!