Football Friday

This Friday night, Emporia High School had a game so after enjoying our Sacred Heart Taco Supper dinner, we headed to the game. Peyton was a HUGE fan and kept throwing his arms up and saying, "touchdown!" We only stayed until halftime and unfortunately EHS lost the game, but we enjoyed ourselves!

Saturday, Peyton was very tired from staying up later than normal and took a really long nap. Then we baked chocolate chip cookies...Ben taught Peyton how to dip them in milk and Peyton thought it was the best thing ever!

Today, we went to church and then came home and ate breakfast. Ben is painting the side of the house where we got some new siding. Last week when Ben's dad and Joey were here they primed it, but this week Ben does not have any help...he is almost finished though and it is a beautiful day! I am going to do some homework for my ESL class. Fun stuff!

Oh, and Thursday, we enjoyed a visit from the Barbers! Megan, Josh, Keatin and Crimson came to visit us from Ames! We were glad they could come and so happy to be able to meet Keatin for the first time. She is a sweetie and it was fun to hold a tiny baby again! Peyton was very nice to her and kissed her and tried to share his toys and snacks with her. The dogs had a great time playing too...Copper always loves a visit from her favorite pal!

A McCollum Weekend

This weekend, we had two McCollum's visit us in Emporia. Ben's dad, John, and brother Joey came from Arizona and Lincoln. Peyton LOVED the company and really loved playing with Uncle Joe Joe (as he says). Above is a picture of Peyton playing with Joey (I am actually sad I did not capture any other moments with Peyton and Joey...the literally played together ALL weekend!)

After Peyton went to bed, the guys enjoyed playing pool, watching football and catching up. They also played a round of golf during nap time. We had over five inches of rain on Friday and Saturday, so the course was a little soggy, but they still had a great time.

The guys also helped paint some siding we got on our house. It was a great "male-bonding" time!

I love that last picture of Grandpa John and Peyton...they were being very silly right before John and Joey left and I think that picture really captures the moment! :)

Peyton's new room...

Here are a few pictures of Peyton's new room. I am so excited about how it turned out! He had a few nights of getting used to it and was a little worried about things not where they used to be, but now he has adjusted quite well! I think the painting crew did a great job! As did the "organizing crew..." I still can't believe how much stuff Peyton had in his room!!! It does not take long to fill up a space! :)

After the football game Peyton has been really excited about playing football at home. He puts on his helmet from Grandpa Roger and gets in "down" position. Then we say, "ready, set, go!" and he runs across the room or yard. The helmet is a little big, so it sometimes blocks his view...but no worries for Peyton...he just keeps on running! It is pretty darn cute. Whenever Daddy comes home Peyton heads for the helmet saying, "football, daddy, football, daddy" over and over again until Ben helps him get started. We plan on going to the Emporia High School football game on Friday night and then to the ESU game on Saturday if the weather is nice. Peyton will love it!

Grandpa and Grandma Visit!

This weekend, we had a great time with Grandma and Grandpa Ackerman! They came on Friday night and stayed until today. Here are a couple pictures of Peyton and Grandpa. He loved reading his new "big truck" book and driving his John Deere through Grandpa's leg tunnel. While they were here, we also painted Peyton's room to make it more of a "big boy" place to be! Peyton still sleeps in his crib, but now, to switch the room, all we have to do is put in the big bed! Peyton also got to see his first football game on Saturday night with Grandpa and Daddy. Emporia State played in its home opener. On Sunday, we set up my old fish tank in my classroom. I am so excited for my students to see it tomorrow! They have been begging me since last year to get class fish.

I was sad when they left...it is always hard to say good-bye to mom and dad. I really enjoyed our visit and the three day weekend! It will be hard for me to take Peyton back to the babysitter tomorrow - but at least it is only a four day week!