Random Stuff

Besides baby news, we've had tons of other things going on recently. Here's a quick recap of some of the things we've been up to in the past few weeks:

• Tanner pitched in for a friend as a substitute at Hampton's MDO in a 2-year-old class. It was very fun, but very exhausting...and it wasn't even for the whole day! Those preschool teachers have quite the job!
• We had to buy a new car. The Acura fell victim to a known transmission flaw, and it was going to cost thousands to fix. Although it broke our hearts (and wallet), we decided it made more sense to buy another car for Bo, especially since he logs 50,000 miles a year in work driving. We had 3 days from finding out to him needing the new car, so we worked fast, but in the end, we got an amazing deal on a great car for us. It's really hard finding big SUVs that will hold 3 car seats with room left over for storage. So, now we are a 2 tank-size car family. Luckily, Tanner doesn't drive far & Bo's company pays for his gas! What we REALLY hope is that we don't have to buy another car next year. Two cars in less than 1 year has really hurt the ol' savings account!
• Bo headed out of town to New Orleans for a couple of days for the big International Work Boat Show. He found out that he's going to be given some of his company's key accounts, so that was big news around here. We're very proud of the hard work he's put in, and we love that Pierce is acknowledging it!
• Tanner's summer Bible study has started up again, and she's really enjoyed the fellowship & learning that comes along with the weekly meeting.
• We were so thrilled for our favorite fall TV shows to return, but we've been to busy & exhausted to watch them! Thankfully, we have a dvr, so we're planning to catch up on everything during those midnight feedings that are headed our way.
• We're still working on transitioning both boys to the same bedroom. Harrison is in love with being in the same room as Hampton, but he also likes to talk A LOT once he's in bed. Hampton just wants to sleep, so it's been a little harder adjustment than we planned. Hopefully, that will work itself out sooner rather than later.
• The weather is starting to get a little cooler outside, and we're thrilled with it! We are less than thrilled with the sinus infections that Tanner & the boys have, however.
• The boys are really into playing outside with their chalk & cars lately. It makes a big mess of the driveway & their outfits, but luckily both wash up easily!