Halloween 2011

Halloween costuming went much better this year than last. Z decided he wanted to be a policeman...and he was...for every event. Fine by me. Emily was a black cat or a lady bug, depending on the event.

Here are a few photos from a few of our "appearances":

Preschool Trunk-or-treat:
Are you ready???

On the prowl for candy:

The policeman giving kisses:

M-E-O-W:

With two of their preschool friends:

The loot:


Halloween night:
The policeman and the ladybug:





Preschool parade:

Other cute pics from September

The artist:

The towel folder (aka slave labor):


Calling in the heavy lifters:

New addition to the family

In September we added another baby to our circus. Everyone, meet Marlow!!

Am I cute or what???

I have a feeling she will fit right in here.

We woke up one morning to find this: Emily asleep next to Marlow's crate. LOVE.

Look at the size difference between Whiskers and Marlow. Rest assured, it won't last long....but Whiskers is still the boss.

Emily with her kitty and her doggy. Notice the death-grip on Marlow's neck. Good thing Marlow is great with the cubs.

What on earth is going on here???:

Yep, should have known! Our attention-hog!!

At play.

A face anyone can love.

Zach won't admit it, but I think he likes her too!:

I love how Schnauzers sit with their back legs behind them.:

Everyone, meet Marlow. Marlow, this is everyone!

New Fire Department

We attended the town's celebration in honor of the new Fire Department. It was dreadfully hot, and right after lunch, creating a high risk for disaster. Luckily, we all survived, just barely.

It was a 'Wocket' and 'Husky' kind of day. Last minute desperation on our behalf to keep the cubs content...these stuffed little guys are never allowed in public, except in emergencies.



Waiting patiently for their balloon animals.

We waited over an hour for this. In 100+ degree heat. The balloon popped as we were walking to the car. Barely survived the aftermath. Em cried and cried but we were NOT going back for another one.

First day of school

It is so hard to believe that the cubs have started PK-4. They attend 3 days a week: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. My heart skips a beat when I realize my sweet, little cubbies will be in Kindergarten next fall.

"First day of school" hug:

"First day of school hug" spiraling out of control:

Let's try again:

Suspicion and guilt???:

Seattle trip!

We had an awesome trip to Seattle in August. We packed in so many activities...a family party, Steve's High School Reunion, trips to the Point Defiance Zoo, Snoqualmie Falls, Pike Place Market, Saltwater State Park...Dad got to play golf and Mom had a spa day. Of course, the best part was the quality family time!!

This was also the cubs' first plane trip and it went remarkably well. I was really dreading it but it ended up going much better than expected. I was incredibly thankful for that!

We took over 1000 pictures on our trip...and although we would love to share them all, I picked some of my favorites!

The view from above:

Em's first plane trip - thumb's up!:

The sports authorities...





Saltwater State Park:







Snoqualmie Falls:











View of Seattle from Alki Beach:






Point Defiance Zoo with Jaxon:







Playing at Jaxon's:




Pike Place Market: