Happy St. Patty's Day Weekend!

Although we didn't get to see the Chicago river turned green this year, we did get to have a nice little get together with some dear friends.  We grilled some burgers, had some green beer, and Andy made his first Corned Beef (which was amazing!)  See the chef below......

And with it being Cooper's 1st St. Patrick's Day, I of course had to take several pictures to capture the moments......

Love the expressions on both their faces!  Coop just loves Aunt Annie, especially grabbing at her pretty hair and glasses ;) Don't ask me what Coop is grabbing at down below......

So much fun! Well, tomorrow starts another week, and it will be the first week of my new normal schedule. As I was venting to my hubby about how it's so weird to have a set schedule week after week, he reminded me that it's actually very normal and most people in the world work a set schedule 5 days a week.  Well after seeing I wasn't going to get a lot of sympathy from him, I took a deep breath and "gently" reminded him that I have never worked the same set days in a week.......ever.  It's just a new concept for me and one I have always desired, however something I have never done.  I guess you could say I have a hard time dealing with change, and even though I know that this change is the for the best......I just need time.  Please pray that my adjustment to this job and new schedule goes well.  Cooper seems to be doing fine with it, I guess I just need to suck it up.  Ok sorry, enough venting to my blog (but isn't that what these things are really for anyway?!?). 

Here's a few more Cooper Moments before we go:

Nice little Friday night at the Hyvee. This was our first experience with the Race Car shopping cart, and as you can see Coop was instantly mesmerized. Great idea Dad.  Griffin he is saving that seat next to him for you!!!!

Ok I know this looks extremely dangerous and that he may flip out at any moment, but he kept leaning forward like this even though I kept scooting his little bottom back......my crazy little daredevil!

Hiking in Fontanelle Forest in Bellevue, NE. Here is the group standing in front of the Missouri River.
I know, just breathtaking, right?! Thanks to John and Kristel for this fun idea on a beautiful Sunday afternoon (and for the coupons to get us in for free!)

And finally, I will leave you with this hilarious picture below.........let's just say Coop was not a fan of sitting in the "wall chair" in the groccery store bathroom. If you have never put your kid in one of these or ever seen them, they are actually quite a good idea.  Believe me, I have tried to pee (and do other things) with Coop balancing on my lap, it's not he easiest!  Probably not the most sanitary, but.......

If he could talk I know for sure he would be saying, Really Mom, is this serious????