Disney, disney, disney

You might think that this was Jude's first trip to Disney since he is not even two, but you are wrong. This was his third trip (once to Florida when he was three months, and once to California when he was 18 months). We met my whole family - mom and dad, brother's family, sister's family, and even one of my sister's friends and her family! The kids all were great- especially considering they didn't have their normal naps (if at all), went to bed later (a lot later, Ms. Malia! - party girl!), and their eating schedules were all off. It was great to see my family - especially my nieces and nephew who have grown up SO much since the last time I saw them. And Jude was just enjoying being out and running around, except when those creepy characters would try to come up and hug him. How dare Mickey try to say Hi! But, then you see the opposite with Malia and Garrett just running up so excited for them to shake their hands, sign their books, and pose for pictures. They also got to trick-or-treat at the Not So Scary Halloween Party, which was really cute. Everything was all decked out. They had candy everywhere, and little dance parties. And to see all of the little kiddies dressed up - so cute!!!!

The annual Notre Dame trip

Every year Ryan and his parents (and me- pre Jude) would go to the Notre Dame game. This year, we still knew Jude wouldn't be up for sitting in a stadium, especially at those crazy prices, but thought we could come with and have some fun on the grounds. Ryan's parents came in a few days before to help celebrate Ryan's birthday (Ryan and his mom tried a Buffalo burger!) and we had a great time. It wouldn't be Ryan's birthday without his parents and a Central Pastry cake. His favorite! The weather was perfect - they finally wised up and got tickets earlier in the season than later..., and it was so nice for Jude to spend time with his Mimmy and Papa. Here are a few fun pictures. Oh, and one of Jude in his first Superman outfit - like father like son.