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1st Day of Halloween Week

Tonight we started getting ready for the week of Halloween. We carved pumpkins and made home-made doughnuts. We all had lots of fun and the kids did a great job creating the faces for the pumpkins. It is such a fun holiday.

Random Sampler

Oakley told me that this was the best day ever because he played great in his soccer game and we had ham for dinner (if life were always this easy). He really did have a great game and was just glowing when he told me the coach asked him what he had eaten for breakfast because he had the game of his life. I guess we will always have to have crepes on game day.

Tessa told me her two favorite things to do were to swing on swings and to read books in bed with me (because it is so cozy).

Hathaway didn't scream for the first time when I put real food in her mouth and her first bottom tooth broke through.

The Girls

Tessa got a new dress, so we took a picture of all the girls. Here we are.

A fun trip to Portland

Hathaway and I decided we needed a little get away, so we went to visit some friends in Portland, OR. First we went to see the Schwins just outside of Eugene. Kristin has been a friend since kindergarten and she has a daughter, Kaitlyn, who is 2 weeks older then Hathaway. We are sure they are destined to be friends too.

Then we went to see Laura and Colby just outside of Portland. I have known Colby since kindergarten too and was roommates with Laura in college. It was great to see them and their family. They really pampered me.

We had a great, relaxing trip and Hathaway was a great little traveler. Yay for fun trips!

We Love Aunt Suzette

Party at Dad's Work

Bryce's work had an open house/work picnic. None of us have ever been to Bryce's office so the kids were so excited to go to the party at dad's work. Above, Bryce in his chemist's clothes. Below, the kids found Bryce's models and thought they were more fun then legos. We had a great time.

It's finally here

OK, we are big nerds, by die-hard fans of Trader Joes. They finally built one just a few miles from our house. So we got a babysitter and went on opening day to check it out (Bryce's idea). Yay! We are so glad.

Fall Fun

Oakley and his cousin Hazel are on the same soccer team. The coach has been great with the kids and Oakley has enjoyed the season so far. I think that he has learned a lot about the game.

The kids are getting excited for Halloween. Tessa tried on this costume and insisted on making a mask.

Tessa is getting to be a good baker. Here she is helping me. She can crack eggs and without getting shell in!