While Dad's Away

Dan (who, by the way, is having knee surgery on Tuesday!) went to Ohio State for the weekend. Even though the Hawks lost, it was still great game for him to go see. While he was gone, we had a lot of people to keep us company. Mom, Christine, Kurt, and Lance spent just about the whole weekend with us. We went to the park, mall, got Finn a haircut, and out to dinner. The mall would be the place where we picked up the giant Mickey Mouse. I know, I know, I am such a sucker. But how could I say no to Finn when he was walking around the store with Mickey telling him he loved him and that he was going to take him home?

Diet Update

Despite Dan's recent setback, we have still both made progress. Dan has lost 15 pounds so far and I have lost 20. Still seems like we have a long way to go, but my 3 mile runs are getting easier and Dan's work pants now come off without him unzipping them. In fact, this morning, he had to make a new notch in his belt.

Dan saw the orthopedic yesterday and he is going to have to schedule an MRI and will also have to wear an immobilizer for 6 weeks. He is pretty bummed because that is going to limit his physical activity. I guess he'll have to counter not working out with drinking less beer! Haha!

Daddy's Halloween "Boo Boo"

Not too much excitement for the kids on this Halloween night. Dan created his own excitement with a trip to the emergency room. I had just taken Finn trick or treating (which he LOVED), and my mom, Christine, Kurt, Megan, Molly, Bob and Donna had just come over for pizza. We had the gates up in the family room to keep Payton from scaring trick or treaters at the front door. Dan went upstairs to change Patrick's diaper, and when he came back downstairs, he didn't quite make it over the gate and fell with Patrick. Patrick was completely fine, but Dan found his knee cap on the side of his knee. After screaming in pain for what seemed like an eternity, he was able to move his knee cap back into place. Thank goodness we had so many people over (especially our brand new nurse practioner, Megan!) because Bob and Donna took Dan to the hospital to get checked out. He's pretty swollen and sore, but doing ok. He'll follow up with our family doctor next week. Never a dull moment around here! I did manage to get a few cute pictures of the kids in their costumes before he took his spill!

Lots to Blog About!

Today was quite and eventful day. First, I have to wish our first born, Payton, a happy 5th birthday. We got him a new toy and a busy bone, and I did not even yell at him when I returned home from the mall to find that he had gotten into the garbage can. The rest of the day was filled with Halloween fun. I tormented Patrick by making him wear his costume just long enough for me to get a few pictures. After that, we went over to Finn's school for his Halloween parade and party. He was very excited about all the goodies he collected. And, finally, we finished the night off with some pumpkin carving. Looking forward to trick or treating tomorrow!

Playdate

Megan and I took a trip downtown today with the babies to meet Mary Jean Sullivan Shaefers. She is absolutely perfect. It was so great to see Colleen and the new baby we have been so anxiously awaiting. And, yes, we did enjoy an ice cold one in the middle of the afternoon. Can't wait til girls' night out so we can have a few more of those!

More Pictures from Bday Party

Patrick's First Family Party

On Saturday night, Patrick got to attend his Zangh family party. It was a birthday party for Nick, turning 16, and Lance, turning 9. Patrick got passed around all night, giving mom a break, and Finn had a great time playing with all his cousins. Finn even got to go home with some cool party favors (see last picture). Meanwhile, Dan enjoyed having the house all to himself to watch the Iowa game. I got home just in time to see a very drunk Dan almost have a heart attack as the Hawks won with only 2 seconds left on the clock. GO HAWKEYES!!!