We had Bishop's 18 month pictures taken a few weeks ago (Oct 6th). We had Matt Addington take the pictures--he's taken all of our pictures, including our wedding pictures! Matt is a good friend of ours....and was the ring bearer in my parents wedding, so it's extra special and so fun to see him every once in a while to catch up!! We went down to his place near Kenyon, MN. He lives in a farm house on a very neat piece of land! Bishop was a little leary and we had a hard time getting smiles out of him....but all in all, he did just fine!

Pumpkin Patch

Last Sunday (10/16/11) we went to Dehn's Pumpkin Patch near Maple Grove. We met Madelyn, Shelly and Ryan there. It was a small family farm, which was nice. We were a little disappointed to miss out on the "apple orchard", as it was just pumpkins, but it was still fun. It was cool and windy and Madelyn wasn't feeling well, so that was too bad. We picked out our pumpkins and played a bit!

Bishop feeding the goats

 Feeding the cows

 They had an awesome corn pit! Bishop loved playing in it and it was so great because it wasn't messy or dusty or anything!!

 The Bormann's!

 Poor Baby girl wasn't feeling well--she still looks super cute though!! I love my niece so much-she's the best!!

 Bishop just HAD to pull a wagon, just like daddy!

 We tried to get a picture of the cousins, but Madelyn wasn't feeling like herself and wasn't interested in posing for a picture. If you look closely, Bishop is holding a couple of gourds. The one in HIS right hand is his absolute favorite (and it is a pretty nice gourd, thanks, Auntie for letting him keep it, as I know it was the best one we found)....he now sleeps with it! :)

 4 Pumpkins......one for Daddy, one for Mama, one for Bishop and one for Sisbro! 

Lake Pepin Bike ride

A couple weekends ago (10/8/11), Luke participated in a 75 mile bike ride with a few of his good friends around Lake Pepin.  The bike ride was to raise money for breast cancer and dogs.....it is a family run ride and Molly's uncle organized it a few years ago. There were around 17 bikers this year, making it the largest crew they've had!

Molly's neighbors invited us to spend the night at their place--they are so thoughtful and giving and thankfully so because Bishop woke up at 4:30 screaming with a fever. Poor guy was sick!!! Never fun to be sick, especially away from home. Bishop played with Logan and Amelia for awhile in the morning and then we headed home so he could rest and take it easy. Thankfully my parents were watching Madelyn that night, so they stopped by to play with Bishop for awhile so I could nap.

Friday (10/7) was pajama day at daycare, so Bishop wore his skeleton pj's....I love them! They even glow in the dark!

Bishop and Amelia both LOVE dogs...they had a blast together!

Bishop and Daddy before the big bike!

A few of the bikers

Most of the bikers--a few caught up with them at the 1/2 way point

The bikers and the "sag car drivers"!

Luke had a great time and will definitely do it again! Thanks McKay's for such great hospitality!!!

Since Bishop was sick I let him eat most anything (since he didn't have that great of an appetite). Here he is, eating a pumpkin cupcake!

Bishop and Nana always have fun together! They both giggle a lot! I love it!

Bishop and Daddy tightening the baby gate....I hope Bishop enjoys helping this much for years to come! :)

Pregnancy-22 weeks

I am 22 weeks along today! So far, so good! I had an appointment today and everything is looking good! I am being seen every 2 weeks and then every week as it gets closer. My Dr will check my cervix at each appointment. I asked her if there were any concerns with checking me every week, she said she hasn't seen any situations that it has put women into pre-term labor (and she is very conservative), so that's good.

I have a meeting in Philadelphia next week and I'm cleared to go to that--I fly out Monday afternoon and get back Tuesday night, so it's a quick trip. I get a progesterone shot every week and will see my Dr again in 2 weeks!

So far so good--hold tight, baby Froehle--we're in this together!!!

Bishop's first haircut

Bishop had his first haircut on Thursday, Sept 29th. We had it in preparation for pictures that were coming up.

We took him to Kids Hair, where every chair has its own TV, so Bishop could watch Elmo. They blow bubbles to distract the kids and give them suckers.  I was prepared with all sorts of treats, distractions and we tried everything.....unfortunately, he was NOT having it!!! Bishop does NOT like to be restrained, and he cried and screamed bloody murder the entire haircut (which, thankfully only lasted less than 5 minutes). The minute she unbuckled him, he was fine and he now has a big boy haircut!!

While we were there, 2 mothers came up to me and said...."that was my son, 4 years ago" and "I remember that exact experience". We're hoping the 2nd time won't be quite as tramatic!

I wanted to get a before shot, but everything happened so quickly, that I wasn't able to.

 Loving his sucker after that!!!

 Bishop's big boy haircut! I think it turned out great and he looks so handsome! :)

Friends, Rocori Homecoming, and more friends

We had a very fun, busy weekend last weekend! Friday we went to the Hennum's for dinner. Bishop had a blast playing with the girls!

Saturday morning we visited Grandpa and Grandma Froehle, Uncle Jake and Great Uncle Art delivering firewood. It was a COLD morning, but it was fun to see them. Bishop played with some toys of the customer they were delivering to, so it was hard to get him to leave.

Saturday afternoon we drove up to Cold Spring for 2011 Homecoming. The game was played at 1pm on Saturday, which was different and no one really knew why it was a day game. I'd have to say---it didn't really feel like hs football because it was played during the day. It is the 20th anniversary of Luke's team making it to the Prepbowl (State finals for football). His team is the only team in Rocori history to make it to the Prepbowl, so there was talk they were going to recognize the team. Unfortunately, NOTHING was done to recognize them. It was disappointing that nothing was organized, but it was still fun to go to the game (and they won)! After the game we went to our friends' Ben and Jen's and hung out for awhile. We drove back home that evening.

Sunday we walked down to watch the marathon. We saw a few people we knew and also missed a few friends. I had tears in my eyes watching the marathoners, as I can relate to the preparation, excitement, pain and feeling of accomplishment the runners were feeling....it also motivated me to get back into running after this baby is born! Luke and Bishop went for a long bike ride in the afternoon and I went to a baby shower at a neighbors.

Sunday evening two of my college friends came over with their families. Beth and Jill came for dinner and it was SO fun to catch up and see their families!! We don't get together as often as I would like, but we always pick up where we left off when we're together.....and the kids had a blast together!!

Pizza with Maia and Siena Friday Night

 Bishop's first run on the football field!

 Rocori Homecoming 2011

 Here is a picture of Paxton eating some dinner! He is so stinkin' cute!

 Noah, Bishop and Pressley eating mac and cheese

 CUPCAKES!!

 Bishop and Noah had a blast together--they laughed and laughed and laughed!!

 Little Logan...SO CUTE!

 Smily Paxton

 Bishop, Paxton, Pressley, Noah and Logan