Check, babies and upcoming events

Update on the check situation. The bank said that the check had been washed. So, someone stole our check, used a chemical wash to clean everything but the signature off, and re-used it. The bank refunded the money, since we had the carbon copy of the check- so all is well. I am SO glad to was not a stolen check-book! We had a good visit with Chad's parents. It seemed short and quick- but they had alot to do and alot of people to see, so- we are just glad for some time with them. They will be back at Christmas. Baby Silas, my nephew, is doing good. He is a cute baby and so nice to cuddle. It will be amazing to see the change in him at the time Thomas comes. Just 4 months away! You can see him Here. On the baby front, I am 6 months pregnant this week and I am really noticing his presence more and more! He seems to be high, I feel like he is up in my ribs a lot- this did not happen as soon with Ella. Maybe he will be bigger. I have to pee a lot more than I did with Ella, and my vitamins still make me sick. I threw one up yesterday- I even took it on a full stomach. I'll talk to the doctor about that. He is really active in the afternoon- during Ella's nap and more active at night than Ella was. Anyway- I am excited to meet him soon. Chad leaves Friday for Denver. It is a trip to pick up a structure for a performance at our church, but more importantly- he will be watching the Denver Broncos play. Chad has been a fan forever and this will be his first game- so I am really glad he gets to go. My parents will be here while he is gone- so that will be fun. He returns Monday and we host a Halloween party Tuesday night. I am excited about the weekend and the party- I like to be a hostess. I have a few games rattling around in my mind to play. We are going to have chili for dinner- people are to bring the rest of the food- to supplement. I am going to make pumpkin bars too. I have a tendency to do more than is necessary when hosting- so I am trying to keep it simple. Otherwise I will blow my entire grocery budget on one night! We hosted a Halloween party a few years ago and it was fun. I am not sure how many will be here yet- but we could have as many as 18-20. We had quite a few trick-or-treaters last year, and will probably have more this year- so Ella will love that, since she LOVES to greet people at the door. Tonight we are going to a pumpkin patch with our Sunday school class. It should be a fun time- Ella will like wandering around in the dirt. My sister and her husband are coming too- so we may have to watch a few episodes of The Office afterwards with them!