Well Doesn't that Stink??

Another eventful week! Last weekend my in-laws came to visit. They got in on Friday evening and John went to bed around 8 or so. We were all hanging out downstairs when our dog, Allie, came to the door to come back inside. My mother-in-law noticed her eyes were squinted, but I thought it was just her hair. So she came in and the second she did, we all got a whiff of the worst smell ever. Our dog got sprayed by a skunk. I have to say, it was the most unique, worst, powerful smell I have ever smelled. Within an instant, our entire house filled with the scent. Horrible! You can imagine the scene, all of us shouting and trying to figure out what to do. After some strategizing, stressing, and googling, Brad's parents ran to CVS to buy some products for a "Skunk Bath." They said that the minute they entered the door at CVS, the woman working there exclaimed to her boss that a skunk must have been hit outside. It was that bad that it stunk up their whole car, and saturated in their clothes. What a night. And what that shows family will do for you! :)

Brad and I ended up bathing Allie in the garage in John's baby tub and then aired out the house. Our house has stunk all week. My sister and Libby came over on Thursday to air it out and do some researched remedies to try to eliminate the smell. I have to say, today when I walked in the house was the first day it didn't hit me when I came in. Geez!!! Darn dog!

But, we did have a great weekend despite smelling like skunk. At least we got a few good laughs out of it! We went to the Cider Mill on Saturday morning and then went back to the Zoo Boo that evening for some more trick-or-treating. This past week we had John's Halloween party at his daycare, which was fun too. He is getting into Halloween now and is getting the hang of "Trick or Treat!"

Thanks Don and Nan for all of your help this past weekend! We really appreciate all of your "de-skunking" efforts!!

Here are a few pics from the past week:

The petting farm...John got really scared when this guy stuck his head out.

Yummy doughnuts!!

At the cider mill with Papa and Grandma

Zoo Boo!

Our first "family" pumpkin!

Eating cookies with his daycare buddy Matthew

Getting a cool pumpkin tatoo with Miss Cassie. He was so proud of his tatoo!

With Mommy at the party

Libs and John showing off their Halloween flashlights.

Fall Happenings

October already. We have had a fun and busy fall so far and I feel like Christmas is going to be here before we know it. We have been keeping busy with trips to football games, the cider mills, Indiana, Ohio, weddings, The Zoo Boo, and just hanging out. Life has been good. I ran as part of a relay team in the Detroit Marathon today which was a very cool experience. There were over 20,000 runners today, and I got to run through the tunnel from Canada, so it was a lot of fun. I have been trying to get back into running and been training, so it is a good feeling that I did it :)

John is doing great. He is talking and communicating more and more each day. He absolutely loves day care and has so much fun there, which makes going back to work so much easier. I am really liking my new job. It definitely has its challenges, but I am overall very happy. Brad is doing well too. We are looking forward to his parents coming to visit soon and take them back to the Zoo Boo. I will try to narrate the pictures as they come. Sorry about the spacing...Enjoy!

Notre Dame/MSU game in South Bend
The Monhaut family sporting Notre Dame shirts
John's favorite meal...not sure if he likes wearing it or eating it more. He thinks it is hilarious when he pulls out a noodle. Ah, the small things in life :)
Got one!
Great to visit with some high school friends at a wedding. Congrats Paul and Emily!
Wedding = Date night! :)
We went with our parents group to the cider mill. John loves hus buddies Luke and Brayden.
He also loved this tree/bear. It was just his size and I think he would have been happy sitting in here all night.
With his "dadda"
Yates Cider Mill
Perfect spokesman for the cider mill!
With his friend Gavin at the petting zoo...he wasn't too sure of the animals.
Zoo Boo! We started going to the Zoo for their annual trick or treating event last year. We went again this year with my parents, Jenny, Doug, Libby, and Doug's sister and her family.
Trying to get his shoes on, but I thought this was a cute picture :)
Libby and John with Grandma Sheila and Papa Joe.
Holding hands trying to trick or treat.
John finally got into it after half way through. I think he started realizing candy and chips were involved.
Posing with the pumpkin giraffes.
"Trick or treat!"
My cute little puppy dog.
So happy to eat a doughnut at the end.
This was from today. After we got back from my race and took a nap, John and I played outside while Brad raked leaves. He really can't decide what he wants to play with.
My little cutie pie...he is getting so big!

I hope you are all having a great fall too! I promise I will try to update more! Have a good week!