The weather has been significantly cooler lately. I would almost venture to say that it was COLD a few days this past week. I, for one, am definitely ok with this beautiful fall-like weather. Ben likes it too because we were able to play outside without melting. He has been on the swings a lot, but now he does swings and slides. Well, the slides that Andy can fit down, anyway. ;)
We went out to dinner on Friday night and then Uncle Joe came to visit on Saturday morning. He had to see Ben's walking with his own two eyes. I would call it real walking these days. He can go from sitting to standing by himself and then squat, pick something up, and then stand right back up. We are so proud of him!
After hanging around the house for most of the day, we decided to head downtown for Brew Fest. It was more like Oktoberfest with the weather, but again, I'm NOT complaining! Andy was SUPER pumped because there were over 300 beers to try. No sooner did we get Ben situated in the Ergo were we were told no one under 21 is allowed in! (This is outside, mind you. I wasn't going to let my baby have a beer. And we did see a few babes in there.) Luckily, my dad was down there and didn't want to stay any longer, so he hung out with Ben while Andy and I went in and met up with Joe. Ben got to try his first smoothie and we now know what we need to make for him. He only got a few straws-worth at a time, but every time he saw the cup he squealed with excitement. Kinda like every time Andy had a beer he like. :) Bottom line--a great time was had by all.
Since we were already out on the town, we decided to end our evening with more eating. We tried a delicious new-to-us restaurant and were home by Ben's bedtime. We love nights like this!
Sunday funday was more like Sunday lazy day this week. So lazy that I took zero pictures. However, there was some excitement today....we meet a Moo! A local mom found me on Facebook through one of the groups I am in, and she is currently pregnant with an omphalocele baby! We had been emailing this week, and she ended up coming over today to meet us, see Ben, and talk "o" talk. It was awesome! Cool story: we had given the fetal concerns RN a copy of the book "A Very Special Me" with a note to future "o" baby parents. I told her she could give it to the next "o" baby family she met and she had given the book to this family! I cannot believe it has already been over a year since I was in her shoes, completely terrified of what was to come. I almost forgot how rough it was at times, and I am pretty sure she was happy to have someone to relate to. I think Andy is going to get a drink with her hubby in the near future. Last but not least, we ended our evening with a visit to Andy's parents' house and then a visit from Auntie Anna. Another great weekend in the books. And I finished this post in record time. Goodnight!
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