Half Marathon and Sleepover a Success!

Friday after work we packed up the kids and headed over to Jeremy and Jenn's for the big sleepover!  Vivian and Henry packed their halloween Pj's and we got some for Avery so she could share in the halloween spirit.  We grilled out while the kids played.  We helped get the kids in the Pj's and left about 8p.m.  This was Vivian's 2nd sleepover and Henry's 1st sleepover - with a non relative.  All three kids plus Jenn slept in Avery's bed.  They all finally feel asleep about 11 p.m. Jenn eventually moved into her room with Avery so they had more room.  Viv and Henry were up bright and early at 7a.m. Jenn said Avery had lots of fun and we will have to do it again!

A few miles away Dan and I came home to a VERY quiet house on Friday night.  I'm not sure what time I feel asleep since I was worrying about Henry.  We woke up at 5 a.m. and we were out the door at 5:30 a.m.  The KC Marathon was downtown and it was a chilly 44 degrees Saturday morning.  We both finished our 13.1 miles and I can now cross that one of my bucket list.  This was Dan's 2nd half marathon so guess he gets to cross it off twice! I finished in 2 hours 25 mins and 19 sec.  Dan was close behind with 2 hours 27 mins 36 sec. Saturday was a pretty long day since we were all pretty tired and very sore.  Naptime at our house included everyone! 

Sunday we woke up and headed to the Pumpkin Patch.  Dan and I weren't sure we were going to go but once we got up and moving our bodies felt better so off we went.  We tried a new Pumpkin Patch this year outside of Lawrence about 20 mins away.  It's family owned, small, but it was fun and very affordable.  Most places we pay $10/person just to get in and this place didn't charge to get in at all.  So we saved $30 off the bat (henry gets in free).  We rode the tracker out to the field so the kids could pick out pumpkins.  We haven't done that the last couple of years cause the kids were small and it was chaotic enough just to be at the pumpkin patch.  The kids went through the Maze of hay bails - Vivian was quick to lead the way :-)  We came over with several pumpkins of all sizes - good times for all!

Henry is just become our little talker!  The other day he was walking through the garage, around toys, and he said "Whoa Mom that was tricky."  We were getting ready to leave the other day and he wanted to get a toy or something to bring in the car and he said "Mom don't go quite yet."  He also repeats everything Vivian says and everything Vivian TELLS him to say. 

Tuesday night we are heading to Monkey Business. Make a Wish Foundation is throwing a party there for Avery. Should be a good time!  Always nice to get everyone together, see all the kiddos and provide some support for Jeremy and Jenn.  Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.