Happy Halloween!!

Finally we actually get to go trick-or-treating!!


Farmer Andrew with his little cow Nathan :)


The boys with their newest cousin, Mary (not yet in her pumpkin costume).

Andrew ringing our own door.

We're here to pick up the rest of the family.

The three Bruemer grand kids ready to go :)

The boys with their pumpkins for candy.

Andrew in action :)

Aunt Laura and Mary.

Halloween at the Vehige's

This evening we headed to Grandma and Pops' house to visit with everyone in their Halloween costumes. It's always a fun evening with everyone dressed up and of course eating lots of candy!!


Pops with Andrew and Kathryn.


Nathan all smiles in his cow costume with Daddy.

Some of the grand kids with Grandma and Pops - Andrew, Anna, Olivia, Nathan, Henry and Will

Home of the World Series Champions

This morning we headed down to Busch Stadium to see the aftermath of Game 7. Andrew was super excited for a "train" ride on the MetroLink and to go to Fredbird's house.


Andrew and Daddy figuring out our ride.


Anxiously waiting for the MetroLink.

Nathan ready to go.

Andrew and Daddy spotted the train :)

Halloween Party at Trinity

Andrew had his Halloween Party and Parade this morning. I was able to work the event and all of the kiddos were too cute in their costumes.


Andrew's class and teachers.


Snack time :)

Andrew was the very last one finishing his snack and lemonade - he had to make sure not to leave anything behind :)

After the parade and games, all of the kids settled down with a Halloween story.

Trinity Fall Festival

Andrew and I headed up to his preschool this morning for their Fall Festival. We had a great time inside and outside to make sure we did ALL of the activities.


Andrew starting the obstacle course - just finished the balance beam.


Now balancing on a bar.

Showing off his noodle necklace he just made. Notice the bruise on Andrew's forehead? One of Mom's not so great moments - I accidentally hit him square in the head with the car door. I cried harder than he did :(

Clifford!!

Pops' Cows in Clarksville, MO

Today Andrew, Daddy and I went to Clarksville to see Pops' Cattle Operation and to visit the most recent calves. We had a great time riding the four-wheelers around the wide open land. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous and we could not have asked for better weather!!


Andrew in the back of the EZ-Go up close with the cows.


The calves and their moms.

Uncle Ed, Daddy and Pops on the four-wheelers.

Pops explaining his new method to keep water available to the cows to Andrew, Morgan and Matthew.

Pops and Andrew - Andrew LOVED the four-wheeler!!

Andrew on the four-wheeler.

And, a big THANKS to Gigi and PaPa for watching Nathan for the day :)

Stuckmeyer's Pumpkin Patch

After a LONG day yesterday, Nathan slept through the night and woke up as his usual happy self. We decided to get out and enjoy the beautiful day at another pumpkin patch. Gigi and PaPa were able to join us and we had a great time!!


Nathan up and at 'em not letting surgery hold him back :)


Andrew entering a bounce house.

Jumping!!

Ready to slide down.

Action shot in a tunnel slide.

Mommy, Nathan & Gigi on a hayride.

This is the best shot we were able to get of the two boys...one of these days we'll get them both to cooperate!!

Nathan's Surgery

Today is the big day for Nathan's eye muscle surgery and removing his two skin tags near his left ear. We've been waiting to get this behind us for almost two months now. We were scheduled to be at the surgery center bright and early this morning at 5:30am. Nathan sure was ready as he decided to start his (and our) day at 3:00am. To say the least, we were all very tired. Everything went very smoothly and Nathan was quite the cooperative patient. All of his nurses and doctors couldn't believe how laid back he was. After being under for about 2 hours, we got our little boy back. He was quite the handful, but settled down enough to let them discharge us and bring him home :) We are hoping for a quick recovery!! THANKS to everyone for all of your thoughts and prayers.


Nathan bright-eyed in the waiting room.


Hanging out watching cartoons as he gets prepped for surgery.

All dressed and ready to go...

Sound asleep at home while playing - Nathan couldn't decide what he wanted. His schedule was so messed up.

Nathan's FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!

Today Nathan went to his very first day of Toddler Class at SJID. We can't believe the day is here and Nathan couldn't be more happy. He LOVES all of the kids in his class - there are only 5 of them :) He had a great first day and we are looking forward to all the progress he will make in such a great auditory-rich, communication and sound environment.

Nathan all smiles ready to go!!

Daniel's Pumpkin Patch

We headed out to Daniel's Farm in St. Peters to check out their pumpkin patch with several families involved with Delta Gamma. The boys had so much fun with everything this farm had to offer!!

Andrew entering the haystack maze.

Caught him running in action - he LOVED it!!

Checking out the bunny rabbit.

The boys watching the chickens.

Nathan getting a closer look.

Andrew petting the donkey.

LOTS of digging, filling and dumping to do.

Andrew on a miniature International tractor.

Nathan on a miniature Farmall tractor.


Both boys on the tractors that Daddy remembers his Dad and Grandpa having as a little boy.

Andrew on a BIG tractor!!

Crushing corn.

Tire swing.

Here comes Andrew down the BIG tunnel slide.

AND Nathan and Daddy!!

Mommy and Nathan ready for our tractor ride!!

Andrew with two little girls.

All smiles.