Out and About

Momma and Owen

Josie and Owen

This weekend, the weather really cooperated with us. It was really great fall weather and we definitely took advantage of it.

On Friday, Jen took Owen to Boo at the Zoo at Audobon Zoo in New Orleans. She met Antoinette, Vincent and Josie out there and they all had a great time. Since they had such a good time and stayed up past Owen's bed time, they crashed at GiGi and Pop's place while Parker, Jack and I had some quality time at home. We went for a walk after work bundled up in the brisk air and they went into a "fresh air coma" and were out shortly after their baths.

Saturday, Parker and Jack slept in until 7:15 and gave Daddy a nice little morning!! PS - When it is 2 on 1 in the morning, it is much harder to get the appropriate amount of coffee. When Jen and Owen got home, we got everyone fed and headed out to our first tailgate with the whole crew. We were able to park at Uncle Doos's place (the animal house) and walked to the Parade Grounds where we met up with the Baton Rouge Dietz crew (Katie, Rob, Mack (who was sleeping), Kevin, Ted, Daniel, John, Marylyn and Larry). Since it was a gorgeous day and we were in a good area, it was definitely a success. All the boys lasted about an hour and a half before we started to get fussy and had to escape back to the animal house for feeding time. Jen took the boys home and I went to go tailgate with the big boys. Jen and Antoinette hung out with the little ones while Vincent and I were at the game so they had a good time. LSU won over Auburn so that was a nice outcome to our Saturday.

Sunday, Owen and I played ball and chase in the yard, weeded the garden, and tried to spend as much time outside as we could. When P and J got up from their naps, we walked over to the playground in our neighborhood and we were able to swing with the boys and climb and slide with Owen. He really loves a playground and is good at climbing by himself and going down the big slides without help. It was a quick trip before naps but still fun, and we promised O that we would go to the other playground when he woke up from his nap. Yet another adventure this weekend, so we headed to the City Park playground with the dog park and there were a lot of people out. The boys didn't last too long, but it was still a win and it was another excuse to take a drive and spend the rest of the day outside. We put all the dudes to bed and I was able to grill steaks and Jen and I finally got a minute to relax and enjoy a good meal without rushing through it. I think this needs to become a regular thing again...waiting until everyone goes to bed before we eat!!

Parker and Jack turned 8 months on Sunday, October 25th. Boy time flies. It has certianly been a crazy ride, but we have enjoyed every minute of it (well, maybe not every minute...). Things are so much more relaxed in our house than just a few months ago. The little ones are in a routine at an age when Owen was still sleeping in our bed with us. It is amazing how structured we have become compared to when it was "just Owen" and we were still tryng to figure it all out. We knew we had to be structured with twins or we would have gone insane. Nighttime routines are in check and the boys have really taken to them, naptime usually goes smoothly and there is some peace and quiet in our house when everyone is sleeping. Jen is doing amazing watching all of them everyday by herself . It is still tough to make outings to various places (mall, playground, Target) without a bit of help, but she is making it work. I can't thank our Momma enough for all that she does for us!!! Happy 8 months guys!!

Dad and Owen

The Boys