Halloween Costumes

Here we are before heading out to Boo at the Zoo (Oct. 25th), Parker's original costume was a magician...he wore Superman for his Halloween party at school and trick or treating.

Our playgroup now consists of organized activities (somewhat less chaotic). Here we are at Splatters (art class) where we had our art class and Halloween party --the moms loved it (I think the kids had fun too ---who doesn't like cookie decorating --and eating).

Happy Halloween!

Pumpkin carving

Gabe doesn't like his costume and Tia doesn't know what to think of Daddy

Parker and Iris are ready to strut their stuff!

Cool Tricks

Stuck in traffic, Parker couldn't do his headstands like he would like to so he came up with another game, balancing shoes on his head...he might have gone higher if he had more feet.

How many can we fit into one tub? Lots of fun with our friends.

Finally I got the cutest pout on camera, it makes me laugh every time and then he stops doing it by the time I get the camera.

The Biggest Chair

Enjoying Hot Chocolate at a very cold Pumpkin Festival in Grafton, WI....we saw our first snowflakes of the season.

12 weeks old and loves to smile and coo.

We went to Milwaukee for the kids long Columbus day weekend. The best part for them was swimming at the pool in the hotel. We went to Mader's for dinner and the kids loved the big chair.

Dressed for school

Dressed for school, and goofing off as usual.

Here we are at the fire truck that came to visit at our block party.

Getting so big and enjoying his toys!

Apples and Pumpkins

Here we are at the apple orchard....it was a little rainy so we didn't get to pick them off the trees but we still really enjoyed the apple donuts!

Our friend Maddie (Steve and Mel's daughter) came to visit, the kids enjoyed playing with their old toys just as much as Maddie did...look out Gabe they might not share.

Here we are at the Morton Arboretum, we really enjoyed painting the pumpkins too!

2 months

Gabe is 2 months already! He weighed 13lbs, 6.6oz. (86th percentile) and was 23 1/2" long (75th percentile). His head size is in the 50th percentile. He had to have 3 shots and the rotovirus vaccine by mouth so he has had a sad day, with sore thighs.

Iris started gymnastics on Monday, here she is proudly showing off her new leotard.

Parker started soccer on Saturday, he's not to sure about team sports...we are working on teaching him to be more aggressive.

Here they are on Saturday morning, the girls head to dance class the same time Parker heads to soccer.