Tony & I went to his friend Mike's 40th birthday party Saturday. It was a 1960s themed party, so we found these shirts on ebay. I wore some blue eye shadow, big headband, and turqoise jewelry and that's about it. We had a good time, though. Audrey had a 24-hour bug over the weekend, but she's back to her old self now. Hopefully Jack doesn't get it. I am so ready for Thanksgiving. Mom is cooking on Thursday and Tony's mom is cooking Friday. I love when our family gets together. We don't have huge get-togethers at either of those places, but it's still nice.

I love my MOPS Group

Jack & Audrey going to church last Sunday

For the past several months I have been going to the MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) small group at our church. Getting there is the hard part, but after I go, I feel so inspired and fulfilled when I leave. We meet every other week and discuss our book that we have chosen to study. Right now it is "The Power of a Positive Mom." If you haven't read it, check it out. I can't remember the author off the top of my head, sorry. Isn't it hard to remain positive as a mom some days? I think we can all agree that at least once a week (for me once a day is more like it) I feel so worried, upset, or stressed about something. Through the study we get tips, ideas, and guidance on how to remain more positive in such a negative world. I am so glad I have decided to go to the small group. The adult interaction I get with these other moms has helped me a great deal, and I am starting to make some friends that I know will last a lifetime.

Favorite PJ's

I love little footed pajamas. I will be sad when Audrey outgrows them. Oh, I'm letting Audrey's bangs grow out, so her hair is always in her eyes when she doesn't have a bow or barrette in.

Cousin Caitlan's Birthday Party

Kaitlyn & Caitlan

Caitlan & Jack wanting to go out

Dad & Caitlan (love her little dress)

My big girl Audrey getting ready to go see Madagascar


Caitlan visiting with us last week

Sunday we went to my niece Caitlan's 1st birthday party. Audrey & Jack had a great time. They love their little cousin. I'm so glad Jack & Caitlan are so close in age. She and Lesley visited last Thursday, so we got a picture of all 3 together. Audrey talks about Baby Catie all the time. I took Audrey to the movies for the first time on Friday. She was so well-behaved. I was worried that we would have to leave early if she got too loud or bored, but she did great. The only thing was where she was so little, the stadium seats in the theater kept folding up on her. So, she sat in my lap about the whole time. What a great day!

Potty Training isn't so Bad

Well, I thought Audrey would never want to go to the potty, but the past two weeks or so, she has been going, and is doing so well. The past two days she tells me when she needs to go, and tonight she even did #2! I am so proud of her. She has decided she will only go on the big potty, though, and not on her little potty, but that's fine with me. I will probably get her one of those seat covers if she continues to want to sit on the toilet, so she won't accidentally fall down and decide she's never going to potty again! We even go places with her wearing her panties now and no pull-up, because she is doing so well. I hope she continues to do so. She had an accident yesterday, but today she was perfect. She even told me she needed to potty while I was giving her a bath, so she wouldn't pee-pee in the water. I cannot believe my little girl isn't wearing diapers anymore.

Happy Halloween