Happy Halloween

Henry was very excited about the trick-or-treating part of the holiday this year. He only visited about 8 houses and then he was ready to head home. Miles really enjoyed walking around and checking out all the witches, Ironmen, and vampires. They both loved seeing Little Lucy the Ladybug and taught her a thing or 2 about trick-or-treating.

Sharing

Henry was a great big brother today, giving many rides on the power wheels. He insisted Miles go first today for their flu shots. Miles was a super star, no tears...nothing! Henry got up on the table and SAME thing! No tears! I couldn't believe nor could the 2 nurses in the room. I think my kids were the highlight of those ladies' day!

Commute home Tuesday

Spectacular

Weekend racing

Brian spent the weekend out of town participating in a 2 day cyclo cross race. I spent Sunday morning doing a little 10k. This has been my 3rd year participating in this same race near our house. I love it. Weather has repeatedly been amazing, brisk, fall weather. Beautiful color on the trees and fun Halloween decorations throughout the neighborhood to keep your eyes peeled for. Nana, Papa, Amanda, Jay and Lucy were there to cheer! A fun morning for everyone with a great brunch to follow.

Well I'll be a monkey's uncle!

This might be Uncle Shawn's blog debut! Here's my monkey and the monkey's uncle.

Happy Bob Slackert Day!

Does your mailman have a day named after him in your town. Ours does! Bob has worked for our town for 40 years and even grew up in our town! He loves the boys, our dog and claims our house is his favorite! So glad that an entire community can recognize a great person doing a great job and always smiling.

Jump

A boy, his leaves and a kazoo, that he walked around with it all weekend.

Multi-tasking

Who says you can't do the yard work and watch your kids all at the same time?

Boo at the Zoo

A little Halloween preview of our little dragon and monkey.

Such great fun they had we went the next day for a repeat day of fun!

Great Grandpa

Bare Feets

Both boys have sat with crossed ankles in this highchair. This morning I was afraid if I didn't capture it, the image would be gone in flash.

Big Brother. Little brother.

Thanks Great Grandma for the matching pjs! The boys sure love 'em! Great to see everyone this weekend, we had a blast!

18 holes

Pumpkins, Apples, a Race and a 7th Anniversary

The kids loved the pumpkin patch we visited. Henry was so tickled to pick out a pumpkin just his size that he could carry. We all enjoyed some apple pie and hot cider. We have visited this same orchard when Brian's CX races have us taken us to the outskirts of town before. Brian really enjoyed his race and was pleased with his finish. The kids loved playing on the playground, though Miles is a handful chasing through the tunnels and bridges great playgrounds often have. We were lucky enough to have Aunt Babe and Uncle Jay babysit for us while we caught up with friends over dinner. Another filled to the brim with fun weekend!

Last shots of summer

If we can wrap up summer of this year in a sentence, its definitely, "Miles ate tomatoes all day, everyday while walking around the backyard."

Thats it, nothing else was as cute, annoying, messy and nutritious as that single action that happened every day.