Tony turns the BIG 3-0!!!

Last Friday Tony turned 30 years old & we threw a big party to celebrate with our family & friends! My parents were generous enough to let us host the party at their house--it was a good centrally located place to have it since we had guests coming from all directions. We had lots of yummy food, drinks, a bonfire, & an overall great time with awesome people! Here are some pictures from the party... Owen made a short appearance to wish his daddy a happy birthday before heading off to bed! Ash & JoelMarisa & RandyNeighbor ladies in the kitchen Tony blowing out his candles My birthday boy! Neighbor fellas Tony's oldest & dearest friends The ladies that belong with the "oldest & dearest" Our neighbor crew Crazy, fun people! The bonfire Rounding up the festivities for the evening

Thank you a billion to all who came to celebrate Tony's 30th birthday, it meant so much to us to have you there & we love you all! For those of you who weren't able to make it, we missed you dearly & we love you all too!!!

Halloween

Tony & I were not actually in town this year for Halloween, we were in Jacksonville for the UGA vs. UF game, but Owen spent half the weekend with Geebee & Pops & the other half with Noni & Grandpa. He was a cowboy again this year 1) because he doesn't know the difference & I didn't want to miss anything new and 2) his costume fit better this year than last & he just looked so darn cute! Here are some pictures that we took of Owen a few days before Halloween in his cowboy getup!

Matt's Visit

My brother, Matt, came home for 3 weeks during the month of October & we had so much fun while he was here! Matt's been living out in Colorado for right at a year now so it was so awesome to have him come home for a visit. Owen really bonded with Matt a lot while he was home & it was such a beautiful thing for me to witness my brother & my son playing, laughing, & enjoying each others' company. Matt wasn't home nearly long enough (nothing short of a permanent move home ever is though!), but we were so thankful he came & treasured every minute with him. Here are some sweet pictures we took during the time he was here.

Choo-Choo!!!

Goodness I'm waaaayyyy behind on my blogging :P It may take me a few days, but I'm gonna catch up this week, I promise!!! I'll start with these adorable pictures of Owen that we took near my parents' house...oh about a month ago (I know, I know! I've already admitted I'm behind!) Owen's way into trains these days so this is one of his favorite places to go play. Shoot back about 20 years and there's a sweet story to go with this train. So apparently my brother was pretty into trains when he was little too, so one year my parents "gave" Matt this train for Christmas. The only stipulation was that he had to leave it where it was so that the other kids could play on it & enjoy it too. How about that for some creative gift giving?! I love that story & from that point forward, we've always called it my brother's train :) So here are some pictures of Owen playing on Uncle Matt's train. My aunt & uncle were in town when these were taken so I've even got a few of Owen playing with Lali (my Aunt Alison) too. Enjoy!