A fun spring weekend

So last weekend we went down to West Palm Beach to spend some time with the Van Dorans. We relaxed, took in a Cardinals spring training game, played some Rock Band, and even took in some sailing (well, Ben and Orie took in some some sailing, I on the other hand lasted about 10 minutes and then had a nervous breakdown-before you judge me, it was very windy that day and not a very big boat). It was a very relaxing weekend and a big lesson was learned by all: if you actually want to watch the spring training game you bought tickets for, don't bring two very active toddlers.

Baby makes 4

So we got some news just before Christmas and did a really good job of holding it in (unless your name is Alyson, Lacey, Orie, or Stephan). With Alyson, I just had to tell someone, and the other three, well Stephan was pressuring me to drink so I had no choice. Coming this August is baby Hoyer number 2. I'm through my first trimester and had an ultrasound Tuesday. Everything looks great and I'm looking forward to sweeter days known as trimester number 2. We'll keep you posted.

an update...finally

No, your eyes are not deceiving you. That is indeed outside of Dolphin Stadium where Florida and Oklahoma played the 2009 BCS Championship game. The one FLORIDA WON. The one Ben and I, along with my dad, uncle, brothers Matt and Patrick, and sister Lindsey ATTENDED. That's right, this Christmas we all received the ultimate Christmas gift (and it came from a Georgia fan no less, my step-mom). Wouldn't you know that my camera ran out of batteries right as we entered the stadium. But I don't need pictures to tell you that a fun time was had by all. GO GATORS! However, my camera was working at the tailgate party outside the stadium. Which is good because I got pictures of Ben and Patrick sumo wrestling. Patrick won. 

For those of you who don't care about the best present ever given (and you're crazy if you don't), here are some recent and not so recent pics of the family:

Fall Fun

It was a great weekend at the Hoyer house, filled with fall activities. Saturday, G.B. and Poppy took us to the Zoo Boo bash (pictures to come at a later date), and today they took us to a pumpkin patch. Wesley picked out his pumpkin all by himself. We walked to the pumpkins which meant that Wes got to ride in his new radio flyer wagon. It was a beautiful 70 degree day in Florida and we enjoyed it.

Wesley's birthday

Let's just say that if you missed Wesley's birthday, you missed a good time. You also missed seeing the Kees, Van Dorans, and the Moores. We had good food, old friends, new friends, and....wait for it....a bounce house (thanks Kees) and washers. If you don't know what washers is, well, you should have been there.

the beautiful baseball cake we slaved over

just playing some bocce

i've decided that every parent should invest in a bounce house

checking out the cake...

then deciding that eating cake would be a traumatic experience

opening gifts

wes had a lot of helpers

peyton getting ready for the big game!

wesley's first haircut

Before...

During...

After..

Lookin' good!

Just because he's so darn cute!