happy halloween!

We survived yet another year of trick-or-treating! We have an awesome tradition of going to my brother's house and taking all the littles around their great neighborhood! Their neighbors are all SO friendly and all have young kids. It's a great area!

The kids all had a great time- and Grace outlasted us all {the last 2 years she's been a bit scared}!! She had a blast out there this year and kept referring to herself as the "Bravest Princess". 

Here's a few pics of our night.

jack rocking grace's wig. so funny!

Seaside 2012

We went to the beach this weekend to celebrate my mom's 60th birthday early. Thanks so much mom and gary for using your timeshare so we could enjoy the beach! We had great weather, yummy food and some worn-out kids. They had a blast! Here's a few of my favs from this weekend!

the weather was pretty nice!

Luke drew an owl in the sand

he was pooped!

fashion show in the lobby

Jack's first time playing skeeball!

Jack enjoying an oreo

pre dinner appetizers!

crusin the hallways before everyone was up!

Jack loves the seagulls!

enjoying the aquarium

the last week... and then some

Our life in photos----

A cute pic my friend Amy took of Jack at her house

Luke  and I showing off NO CAVITIES!

my first attempt at stuffed bell peppers. OMG. SO GOOD.

You too can make them! CLICK HERE!

Homemade cookies!!

 RECIPE HERE!

Luke who said he "accidentally drew on himself" yah. right.

Jack with lasagna-face at aunt mar's

Kids on the swings- enjoying the last day of sunshine!

Jack and Dad shooting hoops

ANDDD now it's finally time for another weekend! yay!

Jack's One Year Photos

We had Jack's one year photos taken mid-august. Here's a link to their blog that shows some of their favorites. so cute!!

http://robinwoodstudios.blogspot.com/2012/09/brothers-oregon-city-portrait.html

the weekend

This past weekend was Luke's first jog-a-thon and carnival for his PreSchool. It was at my work, so needless to say I was quite busy with it all. The only photo I managed to get was this one of all the kids ready to go. I love the looks on their faces. It's like "what are we doing again?!".

the jog a thon starting line

I also got this adorable little video of Jack showing off the parts of his face that he knows. He actually knows more- i just couldn't get him to "perform". Love that kid...

And as the Indian Summer dwindles down, it's pics like this I'm going to miss. Luke has always loved sticking his foot out the window. I bet by next year it will be hanging out there...

busy bees

My weeks are getting a little busier now that Luke is in school {PreK} and I spend a few evenings a week assisting with Zumba and teaching new numbers. I notice it most on my iPhone! There have been far less pictures lately! Here's a few from this past week...

Beaver Believers!

Helping Auntie Mar {or mom} shovel barkdust

Sleeping Angel

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!

humor

it's been a rough week and sometimes we just need a good laugh. I was looking thru my phone and found this pic of Jack and it makes me laugh out loud, hope it does you too!