On Saturday night, I attended my 10 year high school reunion. I thought I was pretty slick...I had myself completely ready by 7:30, got Jack down at 7:55, and walked out the door to pick up Abbie at 8:10. (I case you don't know me well, I am late to things 95.9% of thetime) And despite the fact that the reunion started at 7:30 - Abbie and I had agreed to leave around 8, since we both have little ones.
The reunion was really nice. I got to see people I haven't seen in 10 years and some I haven't seen in 10 months. But it was just nice to catch up and see how everyone is doing. We had to fill out a form and one of the questions asked about our hobbies. After some deliberation, Abbie and I decided that changing diapers, pumping, and doing laundry probably wasn't what they wanted to hear. So I put down yoga, shopping (much to Tyson's dismay), and COUPONS (yes, I actually wrote down "coupons" as a hobby. Gina will be proud). However, I think I need more hobbies.
At 10:00 I got a desperate call from my mom. "Jack has been screaming since 15 minutes after you left. I hate to bother you, but he won't stop." So - that was the end of my night out.
When I arrived home my dad was standing in the driveway with Jack. His eyes were red and swollen from crying (Jack's, not Dad's). He took one look at me walking toward him and a HUGE smile spread across his face. He was happy as can be the rest of the night.
This is the picture we texted to Tyson....
(thanks to Alyssa for the picture of Abbie & me at the top)
Jack is still "crawling" in reverse - however, he now can go from sitting to crawl position and from crawl position back to sitting. He is ALL OVER his crib and, fearing he could be pulling himself up any day, we lowered his crib last night.
You may remember Baylen Brees sporting some sweet ear muffs at the Super Bowl this year...well, I decided Jack needed a pair too. If you remember correctly, he doesn't like loud cheers (home runs) or yelling (surprise parties). I think he & I both have sensitive ears. 
Right before we headed out at half-time. Jack was getting tired and the starters were just about finished. The Lions ended up WINNING! Woo Hoo.
Floyd was at Camp Bow Wow when we left today, so Jack got his picture taken with the Floyd-look-alike. Not the same as that droopy-eyed, long-eared Bassett...but it will do. Congrats on your new home, Blake, Sarah, and Floyd! See you soon!
Gone for the weekend! Jack's in Ohio visiting his friends Blake, Sarah, and Floyd (the Bassett with looooong ears)
Jack is still stuck in reverse. He backed himself up to the coffee table, so he could lick it. Classy.
My mom is officially half-way finished with her Chemo treatments! She has been a trooper. There are bad days, when she feels awful...but there are also good days. We pray she will start having more good days than bad. Thank you to everyone for your thoughts, prayers, emails, cards, etc. You have no idea how wonderful it is to know we have such a broad and loving support system.
Molly: Lick this.
Molly: It tastes good. Just lick it.
Jack: Mmmmmm, I love puffs. Okay.
While we were in Warsaw, Jack & I took a dip in Miss Renee's pool. Jack floated around in a pink car. I'm sure it made his Daddy proud.
Starting on September 3rd, our blog fans have a job to do...we need daily votes for Jack. Listen, if there wasn't a chance he could win a $25,000 scholarship - I wouldn't ask you to do it. But that would ALMOST cover one year at DePauw. So help a sister out. 
