Mason's first train ride

Mason has been asking to take a train ride for some time now. I needed to have all the logistics ironed out prior to his first train trip (I know, I'm such a mom). I knew we would need two adults involved. I knew mason wanted to ride the train but I wasn't sure how he would feel once on the train so I wanted him to be able to get off at any stop and have a ride home.

Matt took the day off last Friday and we figured it would be a great time to take a mini trip. Ava and I dropped them off at the Hinsdale station and waited for them in LaGrange. Mason did great on the train and now asks more often if we can take a commuter. So I see many more rides in our future. 

Here are a few pictures of Mason & Matt's adventure:

Mason & Daddy waiting for the train

The train ride was followed by hitting up the toy store, grabbing hot dogs for lunch and taking Mason to Tates (an old fashion ice polar) for some pink and blue ice cream. 

My Growing Belly....8 Month Bump!

It seems like our weekends have been packed with dinners/brunches with friends, baby classes etc.  Staying busy sure has helped time fly by for us (our due date is just 55 days away).  When Matt & I realized we had absolutely no plans last weekend we decided it would be a good weekend to get away.  Matt, Mia, Marc and I drove up to Lake Geneva to spend some time with Uncle Neal & Aunt Rose and enjoy some fun in the sun.  The weekend was filled with lots and lots of food, boating & many loud Italians in one room.  Matt was able to get in a golf game and kick some butt on the golf course; overall a great weekend.  A big THANKS to Uncle Neal and Aunt Rose for allowing us to spend the weekend with them!

The boys cooling off....

Jenn & Mia enjoying a boat ride!

Baby News: My belly really has grown; it was like I woke up one morning and I was VERY pregnant!  Besides some minor aches and pains caused by the baby's positioning I am still feeling great (and very thankful for that).  Baby's kicks have gotten stronger which has allowed others (besides Matt) to feel him kick.  We attended a baby basics class a couple of weeks ago (which covered swaddling, infant car seat safety & essentials we will need for baby Murray); we have a few more classes scheduled between now and the little guy's arrival in efforts to prepare us for our new addition.  We haven't started "nesting" yet but I have a feeling that will begin immediately after the baby shower takes place!  Sleeping is getting a bit more challenging; apparently I need the entire bed to get comfy along with LOTS of pillows.  Rumor has it I have almost pushed Matt off the bed on several occasions (sorry babe). Many have asked about baby Murray's name....to date we haven't decided on one; we do however have a running list and plan on going to the hospital with a few or our favorites.  As the due date approaches I wonder more and more about who the baby is going to look like & which one of us he will take after.  We are just so excited to meet him!

First Load of Baby Laundry completed!

 House News: We have been told we will know about the house in LaGrange by the end of the week; seeing that it is Thursday Matt and I are fairly certain we are playing the waiting game again.  We plan to hold out a bit longer but we just aren't sure how much longer.  No bites on our place yet so we are still in limbo (which I think I'm handling fairly well with everything else we have going on).