October is almost over...

This really stinks! I can't beleive that this month is almost over. Of course our family has been busy hosting the Meyer Family. We went to a pumpkin patch together and had a fantastic meal by the water in St. Mary's County at Morris Point Restaurant, we all agreed that the food was amazing!  This past weekend we took CJ to the railtrail to ride bikes with Connor and Vivienne, the rents just walked along trying to keep up or push them along!  They had a blast!  This Friday I have a Gifted Education conference up in Baltimore, hoping traffic won't slow me down coming home.  Saturday we had plans to go to King's Dominion but don't have a sitter, BLURG!  I have to help my school with proctoring the PSAT for my 8th graders, so there goes my morning.  Hope these ramblings haven't put you off! 
Colin-potty training is not moving forward, he likes all the pomp and circumstance with the potty but just won't use the toilet, recently he has been channeling his 2.5 yr old MONSTER that lives inside him-got a bad report from daycare about not listening.  Working towards figuring out how to get him to go in the potty and discouraging the power struggles the MONSTER likes to engage in with adults.
Eric-working on setting up a fall charter, possibly creating a costume for Halloween, fishing when the weather is nice.
Amanda-grad work and got some positive feedback from my teacher, work is a challenge in its' own way, trying to fit it all in.
Entertainment: Eric and I have been fans of The Walking Dead and the new season has started.  We also LOVE Breaking Bad and are trying to get caught up for the new season.  I personally have begun watching Sherlock, the British show that they based Elementary on, and I can't get enough of the British show SHERLOCK!  When waiting for new episodes of Sherlock I have started watching Being Human, another British show.  I think that the show Vegas has a lot of potential and I am enjoying Go On.  If you want to talk about these shows I would love to! 
I will try to get some new photos up soon.

Slideshow Frenzy!

Things are hectic here, so I have taken a little time to post the photos via slideshow. CJ is growing like a weed and is making conversations with his toys-super cute. Eric is busy traveling-camping trip and Ryder Cup. I am working on grad work.

What's happening here...

We have been keeping busy as usual!  This past weekend we spent some time with Aunt Erin and Grandma Chase and it was great of Grandma Chase to watch CJ while Erin, Eric, and I went to see the final Batman movie, and it was AWESOME!!!!!!!  While we were watching the film Grandma and CJ were having a party, Cars themed of course.  Party hats, balloons, table decorations, plates and Colin keeps pretending he is having another party!  Who knew balloons helped to develop the fine motor skills as well as wear your child out.  I have been teaching the CPD(Continuing Professional Development) Course-Teaching the Gifted, for the County.  2 week course from 9-3:15.  As well as finishing up that grad class, got an A.  Our friends Jared and Joanna (now)Brenner got married the weekend before, July 28th.  It was a great time, and the Wackerles babysat CJ for us and they said the kids enjoyed the sleep over.  Looking into our future I see a lot of plans and some travel being scheduled.  Trying to entertain and keep up with a 2.5 yr old is a lot of work, add into that equation a busy 35 yr old and I am not sure if I'll have some down time.  Update on the home improvement front, got the painting done and just need to replace all the covers and finish decorating. 
Just recently my dad's Aunt passed away so please keep that side of the family in your prayers. 
I will add some pics in a while!  Check back soon!
Take care,
Amanda