T-25 Days......

...until school is OUT for the summer!! But who's counting? I'm loving this amazing weather and I can't wait until I can enjoy it during the day. Granted, I'll be teaching summer school but those are only half-days so I'll still have plenty of time to do whatever in the afternoon. Being a teacher definitely has its perks! It'll be nice to spend some more time with Mason too, I suppose. ; ) Although, he'll probably be busy as well because he's going to be taking a couple of summer classes plus he's planning to work a little on the side as well.

In other news our nephew Carson officially turned ONE on the 12th! Where did the time go, seriously?! Mason and I made the trip to Camden Point (up by St. Joseph) for his first birthday party which was wonderful. He had a sock monkey-themed party that was super adorable. Everyone seemed to have a good time and Carson made out like a bandit! Here are just a few of the pictures from his party:

His super cute cake!

 The birthday boy with his mom and dad!

 Too cute for words!

 Checking out one of his presents.

 Tearing that cake up...what a stud!

 Then he decided he was done and threw it on the floor! 

Mason's birthday was also this month, but on the 10th. He didn't get much since he got the gun safe, but I did buy him a movie and some new headphones so he had something to open. Not to mention the lemon meringue pie I got him from Slice of Pie (amazing!) here in Rolla. That's his absolute favorite and he seemed pretty excited about it! The Friday before we went to Matt's Steakhouse here in Rolla and had his birthday dinner. That's our birthday/anniversary restaurant so we always take full advantage and splurge when we go!!

This weekend (after Mason hunts of course..) we will be heading up to St. Louis for the day to register for baby stuff and just do some general baby shopping. I can't wait!! We've been picking up a few things here and there and are getting quite a stash together! In fact, I managed to find a used bumbo seat and tray for only $20 and it hardly looks used....I love a good deal! Everything is going well, and my last appointment happened to land on Mason's birthday. And it was there that I found out I had gained 6 more pounds...oops! ;) The doctor didn't seem too worried about it so I'm not going to either! I figure I'll get back on track after the baby comes so I may as well enjoy it while I can! I am 25 weeks today and I can't believe how quickly it is going! Now if only this kid would lay off my bladder....there are times where I'm pretty sure that he/she is trying to escape alien-style!

25 weeks

Well, I'm off to grade some papers before I lose all the motivation I have. I've done the dishes and now have written this blog so I suppose I better stop procrastinating. Have a good night, all!!