Happy Halloween!

Henry thoroughly enjoyed handing out candy. He was a huge little helper. He tried his first m&m's and sour patch kids. So darn cute other parents were taking pictures of him upon walking up to our stoop.

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Nothing like a 10K in the fall during a brisk yet sunny morning. All the family came out to watch. Then we all headed out for an egg and bacon breakfast well deserved by all. Considering I completely under-trained for this event I was happy with the results.

Lil' Stinker

Kids concert at Fitzgerald's started our day and Halloween in the Park ended our day. Fun Fun Fun!

The Wonder of Boys

I couldn't resist snapping this shot. And somehow I think this is not the last time I'll see them peering into the fridge like this.

Brussels!

We love brussel sprouts and so does Henry apparently. He did need to put them in his rice and then out and then popped them in his mouth. At least they ended up in his belly and not on the floor.

Parnership for a McCain Free White House

I found this through one of my favorite mom blogs and its a collaboration with Moveon.org. Enjoy!!

Henry's Baby

I am really just indulging my own secret desire for an American Girl doll. When I discovered they indeed make a boy doll, I couldn't contain my excitement for Henry to get old enough to have one. So here he is, providing a pillow and a blanket for the new addition to his life. Baby doll has even taken a trip to the grocery and sits right next to Henry in the cart. Brian is still a little unsure of having a doll in the house. I have yet to remind him of his Cabbage Patch doll he had, who his sister disclosed the name to me the other day, Gunther. Cute! Either way I think its completely healthy to have the doll in the house and it gives Henry something to share his snack with other than the dog.

So Darn Cute

I swear I didn't make him wear the helmet on that little trike. I'm not one of those moms. He just loves to wear it, Just like Daddy!

Pumpkins, Apples, the Farm, and a 5th Anniversary

Pumpkin patch, an apple orchard, cider and donuts, a children's petting farm, and our 5th Wedding Anniversary all in one weekend. Oh and we managed to squeeze in a cross race which Brian did amazingly well despite pulling up to the start line while still pumping up his tires, putting on his shoes, and slamming some electrolytes. He didn't even get a chance to pre-ride the course and still impressed everyone. We picked out a few giant and beautiful pumpkins that currently reside on our front porch. We spent a night in the city, enjoying dinner and a whole night out, which grandma and grandpa held down the fort in the suburbs. We loved every second of it and still have cider and donuts waiting for us to wake up to to make it through the reality: Weekends must end and Mondays show their ugly head eventually.