Monster Bike Bash

This past weekend as everyone was wishing they were in St. Louis for the Cardinal's World Series win Tom and I were heading out to Columbia. Weeks ago we committed to do the Monster Bike Bash on the Katy Trail with Paul and his girlfriend, Alex. And I'm glad we did. I haven't dressed up in years. It was a fun way to dress up and get outside on one of the last beautiful weekends left.

Tom got together with the guys and dressed as the Beastie Boys from the Intergalactic video...weird right? I decided to be Waldo. I just looked a little crazy if you ask me, but I had so much fun.

Me and Tom before the ride

There was a huge crew of people and we hit the trail together. It was a blast with lots of music, laughs, and even some good conversation. Not sure if you can tell in this picture but there was even a group that coordinated and dressed as a six pack. Too funny.

The Beastie Boys hanging by the bridge.

All the Beastie Boys together. Tom carried BB music with him. It was a big hit.

Tom biking with an elephant and Jockey...normal.

Paul with his pumpkin and a little pumpkin

The next segment of pictures is me hidden as Where's Waldo at various places throughout the day. For some reason this may have been the most entertaining thing I've done in a while.

Yes..."Amy Winehouse" is passed out in the front of my picture

We made a dinner run to Midway Truckstop...home of the reality show "Truck Stop Missouri"

They were filming. And Tom took a picture with the cut outs of the stars... one of whom happens to be an old college roommate. Too funny.

The night culminated with camping complete with a campfire and a lit pumpkin. Too fun.

Dane is a big brother!

This past weekend was crazy busy with house guests, birthday parties, and a new addition to our family. We all gathered at my parent's house on Sunday night for the Cardinal's game and my dad's birthday. During the gathering my sister got "the call" to come to the hospital to be induced. Off she went as we all carried on with our party, anxiously awaiting the arrival of the little guy on Monday morning (my dad's birthday!) Monday I got to hang with Dane for the day as we waited to go meet his new little brother. Once we finally got dressed and ready to go, new baby, Reese, was already 2 hours old! Below is the recap of the day!

Waiting for the go ahead to come meet him

Dane in his big brother shirt

"Mommy's treats" as Dane says

Joe, happy, as always

Dane getting his first look at Baby Reese

Dane helping Daddy hold baby Reese

My new little friend

The cousins ...minus Claire

The sisters...minus Kara

The new Evelsizer family of 4

Meet Reese Henderson Evelsizer

Born 7:16 am on October 17, 2011

8 pounds 1 ounce, 21 inches long

He shares a middle name and birthday with his papa.

After our time at the hospital we head to lunch and play.

Joe at The Daily Bread

What a big boy!

We dropped my friend, Heather, at the airport and Dane took a much needed nap

Then he was ready to play at McDonald's play land

We were heading to Farmer's Market when it started to rain so we went here instead

That evening Tom and I got to hang with Dane while my mom went to a meeting.

Dane truly adores Tom... it is too cute.

Reese in his little brother shirt the day he came home from the hospital.

I can't wait to love on this little guy as he grows up... he is too sweet!

My Favorite Bro is a 30 Year Old Man

This past weekend was crazy busy and fun. Among the events of the weekend was a birthday celebration in honor of my brother who turned 30 on Sunday. His wife did a wonderful job gathering up his closest friends and family members for an Oktoberfest themed celebration. The weather was beautiful for yard games, drinks, and a bonfire.

Tom and I drove with Dane....these two are special friends.

Dane skipped up to the party in excitement

The kids played games and rode on the scooters they brought to the party

Tom, TJ, and me

Baby Joe and an especially German looking TJ

Dane and TJ in their matching hats

The party was a blast. It was fun to celebrate TJ and I know he enjoyed the festivities.

Beer Bottoms Brew Festival

Tom and I decided to do something fun in honor of our "one year until the wedding date". We wanted to ride the Katy Trail then stay at Klondike Park that night but all the campsites were full over a month ahead of time. Instead we rode the ten miles from Weldon Springs to Augusta and went to a brew fest for the day then rode back. It was an absolutely gorgeous fall day and the brewfest was so much fun. Below are some of the shots we took.

Showing off my Schlafly Pumpkin Ale to Lara H.

ONLY 367 DAYS!!!!!! ugh.

Why Don't You Stay?

I was so excited to hear that Sugarland would once again be coming to St. Louis. I went with my sisters, mom, and friend, Melissa 3 years ago when they came to Scottrade Center with Keith Urban. We had a blast so we were all eager to go see them the second time around. This time it was Mom, Tammy, Stephanie, Kara, Melissa and me. Stephanie is scheduled to be induced a week from tomorrow so we were all a little anxious about having the most pregnant woman at the concert sitting on the lawn with us :) She did a great job despite her 9 month pregnant belly.

I also sold some extra tickets to a couple girls on my team so I was curious to see if I would see them the night of the show. We walked in during the third song of the opening act and I immediately saw Amanda from my team. The happened to be sitting in front of one of the only free patches of grass on the lawn. With prego in tow we decided we just wanted to take a quick seat. Sure enough, we plopped our blanket down right behind my players. I was a bit uncertain about this, but we ended up having a blast! Kara was camera happy, so below are some pictures we snapped through the night.

Talking with Amanda about how cute Jennifer Nettles is :)

Mom and Stephanie

The whole group together

Me with Susie and Eli

Belting out "Stay" just like we do in the van :)

With Kara

with Mel

What a fun show! She is always a blast to see live and it was a beautiful fall evening for the occasion.

It's Finally October!!!

I can't believe it is finally October!!! I couldn't be happier. There are so many things I have been anticipating about this month...even more than the usual fall leaves and delicious pumpkin pastries and drinks.

Among the things to be excited about:

1. Tom and I have been engaged for four months and therefore 1/4 of our engagement has passed. Woohoo! I am actually most excited that we are so close to one year until our wedding. We have done so much planning already and I have enjoyed every last minute of it. I am eager to continue the planning and be able to say October 13 without having to clarify 2012.

2. I have been coaching field hockey this fall and have really enjoyed it, but I am also so excited that field hockey is over next Friday.

3. Lacrosse fall ball ends the next day.

4. AND that weekend Heather and Lara will be in town.

Does life get any better?! Wait.. yes it does.

See this little guy?

For the last 8 months he has been hugging "Baby Reese" in his mommy's belly and talking about being a big brother. I can't wait to see him in action. Baby Reese will be here within the next few weeks. The seventh of my nieces and nephews.

October 2011 is good. Let's see if October 2012 can match it :)