Since my last blog in July (gasp!) we've had one wedding, a 30th birthday, a trip to Mexico, a new job, and a baby that walks. So where shall I begin??
Kevin bravely traveled to Chicago with Landon for his cousins wedding. He managed seamlessly, and both boys seemed to have a great time. Not only was it Landon's first wedding, it was also the first time he got to meet lots of family!!! I'll let the pictures do the talking!
Back in July a job opportunity randomly presented itself to get back into the classroom. Ohio University really strives to teach us about many different teaching philosophies and Reggio Emila was one of them. Because of my background in Reggio I was offered a job at one of the most elite preschools in Atlanta. I was so excited to have been offered the job, and of course I accepted! I will be working in a classroom with toddlers and two-year-olds. There are so many wonderful parts about this teaching position, I get back into a classroom, I work half-days, we follow a traditional school year calendar (with an extra spring break!) and Landon gets to go to school for a discount in the nursery down the hall. I had to pinch myself a few times when it came to this job because it seriously could not be real! I'm in week two of preplanning and the children start school next Wednesday!
I have recently joined the "30 Club" and if 30 continues to be as wonderful as my birthday I don't think that I'll mind so much. Although, don't fault me if I "accidentally" say I'm 29 still. We had quite the debacle with what was supposed to be a trip to the Virgin Islands....
As any person tends to do before a trip, Kevin and I were obsessively checking the weather to St. Thomas. Partially because who doesn't obsessively check the weather when leaving for a trip, and partially because we knew we were traveling during hurricane season and bad weather was a possibility. The Wednesday before we were supposed to leave Tropical Storm Bertha decided to rear her ugly head and we were left with a sticky situation. Hope for the best and keep our trip scheduled as planned or completely change our trip and go somewhere where the weather was looking more optimistic. We let the hotel and airlines make the decision for us, and when Kevin was able to sweet talk our way out of paying rescheduling fees with Delta, we switched our trip from the Virgin Islands to Cancun.
It was the best decision because we had the most amazing weather in Mexico, and the trip was absolutely perfect. I couldn't have thought of a better way of spending my 30th birthday!
Thank you again Dad for watching the little guy so we could relax, sip cocktails and enjoy the sun without have our adorable little slave driver calling all the shots!
Celebrating my birthday with all my favorite Atlanta ladies, the Saturday before my birthday.
The view from our room.
The Chef's Table!
Perfection.
Dinner watching the sunset on my actual birthday.
Just a little island hopping.
Our last night in Mexico.
Landon's been able to walk for about the past month. He could take steps, he just choose not to. However, this past weekend he has decided that crawling is a thing of his past and he's been full steam ahead in walking. We LOVE watching him waddle around the house carrying all his favorite toys. It's so exciting watching him start something new, but the walking was a bit sad! It really means that our boy is growing up!
Until the next blog... (I promise I won't let it be so long!) Here are a few of our favorites from the last month!
Puppy rides in the cozy coupe!
Food truck Wednesdays are our favorite!
It's a real page turner.
Shades, check. Monkey, check. Cozy coupe in style, check.
Can't put a good book down.
Five star service here, you get your own toilet fluser.
Oh? I have chocolate ice-cream on my face?
Busted! Caught playing in the toilet water (clean) with a spatula.
Please, no pictures.
Just fixing the toilet.
I love arched back temper tantrums.
Peek-a-boo
Hello? Is someone home?
Someone insisted on drinking his bottle with his snowman scarf and hat. I don't ask questions.
Sup.
All snuggly after a shower.
Shopping with mom is always fun!
Who doesn't eat corn without their tongs?
Walking my puppy.
