Skippo 30K

This morning, Bennett, Miles and I bundled up and went out to Castlewood State Park to cheer on Brandon during his 30K race. We saw him at about mile 13, and then again at the finish. He did great...3rd place overall!

We were very chilly, but the kids did a great job of cheering for Brandon!

Bennett was so excited to see Brandon at the aid station and she really wanted to run next to him!

I let her run with him for a little bit, but then she was sad to have to turn around!

patiently waiting for Brandon to finish!

Miles preferred to hold his mittens instead of wear them. His fingers were so chilly!!

Here comes Brandon!

About to cross the finish line...3rd place in the 30K!

Friendsgiving

Yesterday evening we hosted our annual Friendsgiving celebration. Brandon smoked the turkey which turned out great, and all of the food was delicious! I completely forgot to get out my camera until everyone left except for the Ottos. Bennett and Miles had fun playing with Colin, and Bennett even somehow talked him into dressing up with her!

Santa!

Yesterday, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived at the Kirkwood Amtrak station, so we went up to catch a glimpse of those special people. We didn't stay to get our pictures taken or anything because we are going to have plenty of other opportunities for that. However, the kids got a kick out of seeing them, especially Miles who would not stop talking about Santa and the choo choo train for the rest of the day!

Waiting for the train!

Here comes Mrs. Claus!

And Santa!!!

Better be good! Santa's right behind you!!

Half birthday

We decided to adopt a tradition that Brandon borrowed from the House family. On your half birthday, you can go to the grocery store and choose whatever box of cereal you want. On Bennett's half birthday, Brandon had a very early work meeting, so he got Bennett up early and they made a run to Schnucks. Bennett chose Trix and thoroughly enjoyed her choice for many days after that! I think it will be a tradition that stays!

Big Boy Bed

The other night after I put Miles down, I heard a giant thud in his room. I went up there and found him standing in the middle of his room. Not good! Luckily, he was okay. However, I decided it was time for a new sleeping solution. I ended up taking off the front of his crib and putting up a bed rail. Now, he can get in and out on his own. Not good. His new favorite thing is to get out of his room and run out to the hall! Needless to say, it has been quite the week!

Day 1 trying out his new big boy bed!

He is awfully sweet when he's asleep though!

I'm not sure if this video works or not. However, Miles just learned how to say his entire name and it's so funny! (clearly this was in the middle of dinner!)