Are You Ready For Some Football?!

This weekend went by entirely too fast but we enjoyed it very much!  On Sunday late afternoon we even managed to get outside and run and play football for 30 minutes.  It was incredibly humid and warm but the sun was hiding behind clouds allowing us to play outside.  Devin kept asking us if he could race outside; the kid loves to run!  So we brought all 3 dogs outside too and made it a family affair.  After Daddy and Devin were racing we tried to play a little football.  The kids and Sterling had a blast...okay and Mommy and Daddy did too!

As you can see Lexi's football stance is almost perfect! LOL

Devin had on his Tony Romo jersey but because it was so warm outside he took off a layer of clothing.  These pictures would have been perfect if he were wearing a football jersey.  We hope Devin keeps his love for running or racing as he calls it.  He has plenty of running genes...well...running through him!

Saturday evening Barron's Class of '95 had a very small gathering (15 yr reunion) at The Pub at Mercato.  It was a very low turn out but a very fun time!  My friend Jen and her two kids, Lindsey and Trevor, came over to babysit.  Our kids LOVE them to death and had a great time!  We can't thank Jen and crew enough for coming over and allowing us to get out for a few fun hours. We love you!  We had no worries at all leaving our little ones in their hands. 

It was EXTREMELY warm and muggy/humid out.  I'm not sure why I bothered to shower and dry my hair.  After 15 minutes of sitting outside all of the girls were passing out hair clips like it was candy on Halloween!  We had a few more people show up that were not in this picture but this is the fun crowd we hung out with all evening!

All in all we really had a perfect weekend; Kids got to play and run around, Mommy and Daddy got an evening out with old friends and I actually got some house work done as well.  Now if we could just get some cooler weather so we could spend more time outside; I'd be really happy!  We got some of our fall and Halloween decorations out on Sunday but it just doesn't feel like fall yet.

Time to Play Catch Up!

We have been very busy and very sick in the Schaps household.  Maybe the very busy part is what contributed to the very sick part?! ;-)  The colds we all had were over and done with in two days but it was like a domino effect...First Devin, then Lexi and then Mommy.  Before everyone got sick we were busy bodies playing up a storm.  Last weekend we had two play dates, one on each weekend day.  Chrissy and her 1 year old Colton came over to get a real taste of what it's like to have a brother and sister 16 months apart.  Chrissy is pregnant with a little girl, which she is naming Avery Jayne (I think that's beautiful!), and her two will also be 16 months apart.  I hope we didn't scare her too much! LOL It was nice to chat about the double stroller, the sling vs. baby bjorn and just plain living with two babies under one roof and how to keep it together!!  (still learning that part...)  Unfortunately I didn't get any pictures since I was trying to keep three dogs happy while locked up and three toddlers from killing themselves!  I wish I could have captured Colton's face when he walked into our play room.  Very cliche but he was like a kid in a candy store.  Big eyes and big smiles and he just dug right in!

We also had a play date with my friend Jessica and her two kids Ross and Bridget.  Really the play date was for Bridget and our two kids since Ross is only 7 months.  We haven't met Ross before last weekend and have only seen pictures.  He is just as happy and cute as he is in her blog. (The Florida Johnstons-->)  Bridget is the cutest & funniest little girl and has a HUGE personality.  She is going places! LOL :-)  Of course I couldn't get one picture where all three were looking but you can't say I didn't try.

Oh and did I mention Bridget is a HUGE Gator fan too?!  Chomp...Chomp!

I think this was the hottest and most humid day the entire summer and it was mid September!

Where are you dear Fall...we miss you...

We may not have Fall weather but September still brings smiles to our faces.  It kicks off our favorite time of year...FOOTBALL SEASON!!!  We were invited over to our dear friends, The Jarbo's, house for the Sunday NFL games.  I love this time of year...fantasy football, terrible (and by terrible I mean YUMMY) food/snacks, get-togethers and yelling at the tv (why does it feel so good to yell at a tv?)!  Below is a picture of my first 7 layered dip of the 2010/11 Football Season.  It was delicious! 

Gabby and Devin sharing a seat...Don't they look cute together?  13 years down the road maybe...

Quick Story: We couldn't find Lexi for a few minutes and I peeked in Gabby's room and there she was.  Sitting at Gabby's vanity playing dress up with all her play jewelry.  It was the cutest thing and Lexi couldn't have been happier. Guess what Santa is bringing her this year?  Poor girl only has her brother's trucks to play with in the house.

Gabriella and Lexi in the pool.  Gabby is so sweet with our kids and is always so nice and shares everything with them!  I didn't get any pics of Cal but he is a real champ.  He lets Devin go in his room and tear it apart up and down.  Devin is in heaven in Cal's room. 
 He has the best big boy toys a little boy could dream of!



Lexi dolling it up for the camera!  Eric and Devin are being silly in the background.

We always have such a great time at Eric and Amanda's house. Thanks for always letting us come to your house and allowing our kids to trash it! LOL  We love you guys!

This past Saturday I attended a baby shower for my friend Randi who is going to have a baby girl next month.  It was a fun shower and beautifully decorated.  I got to catch up with good friends and relax and enjoy myself for a few hours.  I remember at one point I looked over at Lynn and said I am going to help clean up but I'm enjoying sitting and relaxing right now.  I never sit and I hardly ever relax! 

The hosts; Tesa, Kelly and Stacey and beautiful mom-to-be Randi!

Lynn, Me and Joanne...enjoying sitting, sipping and gossiping!!



Aren't the colors in our dresses beautiful together?  We all appropriately dressed for a baby girl's shower!
Tesa, Me, Joanne and Kelly

As always, the girls threw a fabulous party with plenty of champagne and delicious food.  Randi was showered and showered with wonderful gifts.  It is always fun to watch the mom-to-be's expressions and then ask...what is this for?...how do you use this?...I've never seen this before?!  God if I could only go back in time...I remember at a friend's baby shower years ago we were playing Pictionary and I got the word ONESIE to draw.  I didn't know what it was and I lost! :-(  I can't believe now that I never knew what a onesie was.  You live and learn...fast in my case!

I think I've caught everyone up so far.  Like I mentioned we've been busy but having fun!  Last night we attended Miah Jane's 1st Birthday Party.  It was so much fun and I will post pictures soon or just link Joanne's blog entry since she's so great at blogging about her beautiful daughter.  (Mama's Little Bandaid -->)

The BIG 3-5!!

Happy Birthday to best dad and husband in the world!  The kids and I brought daddy pancakes in bed with candles and sang Happy Birthday.  Hope that got his day off to a good start.  We love you! xoxo

Our Little Pat Riley

I got the kids out of the bath the other night and got them dressed and combed their hair.  Devin walked out to Andy and he yelled, "Hey it's Pat Riley!".  Looked up some pictures of Pat Riley and sure enough the hair matched his hair perfectly.  Too cute!!

We had a very fun filled weekend and I have many pictures to post.  I've been really busy keeping up with my little Pat Riley and his sidekick Lexi!  I will post some new entries this week so please check back. :-)