ISU Homecoming

Go Redbirds! This weekend was ISU's homecoming, and our friends and alumni Melissa and Ben convinced us to attend the homecoming parade. It was so much fun! It was more than just a school parade; the whole town got involved too. Michael got in the spirit with a redbird tatoo.

We also biked down to the game later that day and checked out the festivities, but we didn't go to the game. And, I got lucky and never saw even one of my students in a compromising position!

But that's not the only fun we had this weekend. I also got to go to Champaign with some friends for dinner and shopping at the Gap. Michael got some cute clothes out of the trip. We took lots of walks this weekend because fall in the Midwest is the most beautiful weather I've ever experienced.

As for the rest of the week, Michael had his 4-month checkup (even those he's almost 5 months!). He's 14.5 lbs. and almost 25 inches long. A long, skinny baby, even though he feels like he weighs 100 lbs to me! But he's healthy and happy and has started eating rice cereal this week. We've noticed a slight improvement in fussy times and sleeping since then. He doesn't quite get the spoon yet, but we're working on it!

For my Atlanta folk, I bought my Thanksgiving and Christmas plane tickets. Michael and I will be coming to Atlanta on November 21, with JD joining us on the 24, and December 18, with JD joining us on the 22 or 23. Let's make some plans!