It's Been A Little Busy

I just realized I'm way behind and can't believe that November is almost over. Again I say I don't know how this happens. I suppose it could be because we had a daughter turn 10, went to lots and lots of hockey, ran some cross country meets, flew to Chicago, went to a wedding in Iowa, started swimming lessons, had girl scout and cub scout meetings, celebrated culture week and now are decorating for Christmas! I guess I do understand how this happens....pictures soon!

Halloween Fun Part III

Unfortunately I was traveling this year on Halloween so I missed trick or treating, but I swear the kids got more candy than ever. Brian helped them carve pumpkins and took them out trick or treating around then neighborhood which they loved. It was the first year we didn't do the downtown businesses and they seemed to enjoy going door-to-door even more. Addy was a pop star and Cameron was a storm trooper. 

We are proud of them because they parted with about half of their candy and Brian turned it in to their dentist and they earned 5 bucks. Another successful Halloween!

Halloween Fun Part II

And Take Two with Mommy on the weekend. Slightly more crowded, very windy, but still super fun!

Halloween Fun Part I

The kids hit the jackpot this year and got to go to a pumpkin patch twice- once with Daddy and then again with Mommy! It was awesome because there was so much to do. Hayrides, trampolines, barnyard baseball, football and basketball, barrel rides, candy cannon, apple cannon, duck races, human foosball, they did it all! Everyone had so much fun and just love this time of year.

Part I- WeekDay Fun with Daddy!

DOUBLE DIGITS!

Last week Addy celebrated her 10th birthday and joined the double digits club. The night before her birthday, she said to me, "I'm officially old now." I took the day off work and we had a wonderful day celebrating our special girl. We got to spoil and embarrass her as much as we could. She loved all of her gifts and all of the attention, and of course eating all of her favorite foods.
To celebrate a bit differently (because turning 10 IS A BIG DEAL), we took just Addy out to dinner and she got to pick the restaurant. It happened to be restaurant week so we went fancy and went for seafood. I honestly don't remember the last time it was just the 3 of us for dinner in a restaurant and a "party of 3" was dramatically different than our typical party of 4. Funny how when your little brother isn't there you are much more talkative...
There aren't words for how proud we are of our amazing, determined, passionate 10-year-old daughter. Happy Birthday Adelyn!