WEEK IN REVIEW MOVES TO SUNDAYS :)

I will start posting WEEK IN REVIEW on Sundays instead of Fridays. Here is a a photo and video from today's Halloween themed day. Madeline had a party and mini-parade and loads of candy treats. The photo above shows the girls in their new winter ski masks. HA! Meredith is wearing the Halloween outfit from Dave and Mindy in the photo below.

H1N1 & Haircuts

Today was a busy day for Edwin. He woke up and ate breakfast (the normal cheerios and banana) and then played for about 2 hours. He took a nap for about 1-1/2 hours and then we met my old boss Jim for lunch. Of course Edwin was hamming it up and flirting with everyone at the place! Thank God he likes to color so I could actually enjoy my lunch as well!


After lunch, we both had dr. appointments. We both have a nagging cough and runny nose, so I decided we should get checked out before we travel north for Halloween. Thankfully, we are both fine...just seasonal drainage. But, while we were there...they suggested I give Edwin the H1N1 vaccine (the first part). He also got his seasonal flu booster. So, we went in for a general check up and left with Edwin getting 2 shots. As soon as he saw the bandaids with soccer balls, he was fine! He'll go back in 1 month for the 2nd part of the H1N1.


We came home, had a snack, and then he went back to bed for an hour nap. Once he woke back up we headed downtown. Dave had a haircut at 5:00pm and mine was scheduled for 5:30pm (with the same lady) so we can do a smooth transition. However, Edwin didn't like the idea of hanging out with dad while I got my haircut...so Dave had to keep bringing him in to see me! Afterward...I had our beautician help m convince Dave that Edwin was ready for his 1st haircut...it wasn't much of a cut - really a snip...goodbye MULLET/RAT-TAIL/WHATEVER YOU WERE...hello cute little man!!!! Enjoy the pics!!!

After the family haircuts, we returned home...dinner and playtime with dad while I went to help a friend...bath and bed followed. What a busy and fun (surprise filled) day!

Another Milestone in my Weight-Loss Journey

Yesterday I passed the 45lb mark...46 lbs lost since starting Weight Watchers on January 1st! So exciting!!!!

It is no wonder that none of my old clothes fit...looking like I'm going to have to go shopping sooner or later!!!! Darn! :>)

Edwin Braves Mud to Find Perfect Pumpkin

Grandma Nikki, Edwin and I went to the pumpkin patch yesterday. We took the hayride out to the pumkin patch and braved the mud to find Edwin his perfect pumpkin.

Bearcats 7-0

UC Homecoming Weekend. It is hard to believe how much has changed about UC football since we were in college. Back then, football seemed to be an afterthought. We might (or might not) go to a game on a Saturday afternoon. We never had to worry about getting a seat...or paying for them either. A quick flash of our student ID and you were in. The stadium was NEVER full - in fact, I would say it was mostly empty. At half-time we'd leave without even looking at the score...who even cared? Stand in a 20+ minute line for the bathroom? Are you serious? $6.00 for a beer and $3.00 for a water? Geez...times have changed, and I LOVE IT!!!!

UC (as of yesterday) is ranked #5 in the country. The Bearcats 7-0 start is the first since 1954. There were 35,099 fans in attendance for the game and the CATS won 41-10 over Louisville. CRAZY!!! Thanks to Grandma Nikki and Mike, Dave and I were able to enjoy the festivities - Edwin spent the night getting spoiled! I loved seeing our campus packed. It makes me proud to be an alum.

Don't worry, Edwin didn't miss all of the Homecoming events. On Friday night, we attended a Carl H. Lindner Honors-PLUS event. Most of our readers probably know that Dave and I both graduated from this program. It was a great event and everyone was so excited to meet Edwin.