Happy Halloween... a little early

 Today we went Trick or Treating at the Medical School and Oliver went as a Neigh (Giraffe).  I went as a tired pregnant woman and Matt went as a.... person who wears a pager.  Although Oliver looks annoyed/ worried in just about every photo, he really did have a good time. 

 His one smile for the day captured on film!

 Oliver with Drake the Fire Truck

 Oliver with his girlfriend Gabby the Skunk

Language explosion!

Over the last two weeks Oliver vocabulary has gone from about 5 words to 50!  It amazes me how it can happen so quickly.  So I thought you might get a kick out of some of his new favorite words.

Cracker (pronounced Taco)
Shoes
Socks
Up
No (pronounced nooooooooo)
Cow
Baaa (can't say sheep so he says baaa)
Boobie (don't ask)
Button (he thinks my outie button is hilarious)
Truck
Brooke (he kind of has a crush on this one)

Book
Car
Nana
Night night
By by
Poo poo (valuable on so many levels!)

"Suite" Seats at the Brewer Game

We had the chance to use the suite owned by Matt's boss for the Brewers game the other night.  Free Brat's, dogs, desserts, sodas and more!  What a way to experience a game.  The bathroom had real TP and no line!

Not a bad view from the suite.

Just relax'n on the sofa before the game gets started.

Leg room and no obnoxious fans standing up and sitting down and trying to get past you while you eat your brat.  Ahh it's the good life.

I know it's been a while since I've posted so I'll try to catch up on all the cuteness Oliver has been dishing out.

Playing peek-a-boo

Trying on different kinds of hats

Getting stuck in new places

Enjoying a September walk

Practicing his mustache application

Climbing up onto the table for a peanut butter sandwich party with his donkey, (who he affectionately refers to as, puppy).

Oliver's Puppy

PGA Championship at Whistling Straits

 

Not for you Tiger!

John Daly

We had such a good time at the Championship with Grandma Tina and Papa Phil (even thought it was sooooo hot and humid). 

Lake Michigan

Oliver and Drake

Staring contest?

  Watching a little TV

I'm so glad Oliver has a best bud that is his age and It's great that they are only 6 weeks apart.  When I'm out with both of them people ask if they are twins all the time.  I have to admit Oliver and myself just might be Drake's favorite people (aside from his parents).  When ever we see him he screams "Auver... Zanna!!!!"

New Deal of the Day

 

This deal of the day isn't quite as exciting as my Gap one but still pretty darn good.  Bath and Body Works is having an awesome 75% off sale.  To make it even better they are handing out $10 off your $30 purchase coupon.  So I was able to get these 11 yummy items for $20.00!  That's $1.82 each.  What a deal!  The sale runs through July 5th so get in there before all the good stuff is gone!

Oliver's first splash pool

 Oliver with his best friend Drake

The fun didn't last long though.

Most Awesomest Deal of the Day Ever!

Behold my deal of the day.  For me:  I got 2 pair of jeans, 1 pair of shorts, 1 long sleeve shirt, 3 tank tops and 1 t shirt.  For Oliver:  two pairs of bottoms, two pair of shorts, 1 swim trunk, 1 swim top, 1 hoodie, 1 long sleeve shirt and 1 pair of socks.  (plus two girls t shirts and a newborn jumper for gifts).

Any guesses on how much my loot came to?   All twenty items.... came to.... $19.00!!!  Less than a dollar a piece!  Retail on all of these items came to over $375.00 (but who would ever pay full price?)  This awesome deal was a result of me hoarding my gap rewards, taking advantage of the 40% off already reduces sale items, and using my "pick your own sale day" coupon that gave me an additional 15% off.  Ya, I'm awesome and I love my Gap card.

First Harvest!

Here is proof that I am developing my green thumb (after killing my fair share of plants).  The radishes were quite tasty but super hot!  Even with my mouth on fire I ate them all.  It is so hard to see food go to waste when you put all the effort and time in to keep them alive.

The kitchen remodel part 3

 

 Ugly yellow kitchen day one (about a year ago)

Much less ugly kitchen day 384

Good bye white confetti counter tops!

Tah dah!  Day 386

Our little home and not so little projects.

 This weekend we did yet another retaining wall.

Matt now thinks he is a master mason.

 One of my baby flowerbeds

 

Our little patio and grill where my world famous

kabobs are made.

The garden.  Can't wait for tomatoes!

 

Pictures from Idaho Falls

The one of many things Idaho and Wisconsin residents have in common... once the weather hits 40 degrees it's time to head for the golf course!  Oliver had to sit this out out.

 

Oliver loved the new play room!

 

Playing dress up with cousin Sara.  

What a lovely headband!

Oliver and Grandma Tina

 

Ella's birthday party at "Disneyland"

Oliver making beautiful music!

 

We started with the hands but had to switch to the feet after he kept grabbing fistfuls of cement.

This stepping stone was made using Papa Phil's 

marbles from when he was a little boy!

Nothing beats a peanut butter and jam sandwich!

 

Oliver playing with his cousins Ethan and Reagan.