Happy Holidays!

Christmas is around the corner...the tree is up, the kids are looking for reindeer and lights are twinkling in the yard.

Farm Fresh Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving on the farm north of Spokane. The weather was so cold, not getting any warmer than about 36 and dipping into 25 at night. We spent Thanksgiving dinner with Ryan's family and enjoyed an amazing feast. The kids had a blast in Friday's snow and Hannah didn't want to leave. She got to ride Dan twice during the week and named him the "bestest horse ever!". Cousin Stacy even put Dan's jingle bells on for us. Grandma Chris asked her what she would name a horse if she got one, and Hannah said, "Dan, of course!"

Swim Lessons for Jack!

Jack and Ezra are taking swim lessons together in Federal Way. Hannah and Ryan joined the party during public swim that ran before the lessons. Hannah didn't want to quit and ended up waist deep in her pants... The kids absolutely love the water and it makes it that much more fun! The Federal Way Community Pool is pretty cool with a water slide and rapids you can float.

Mr Fix-it

Ryan was trying to fix our gas fireplace pilot generator, and Jack had to get in on the action. It was so adorable to see Jack crawl up behind Ryan and then start peering around him to see if he could help...haha! I couldn't resist snapping these pics. Lately Jack is all about tools, particularily metal wrenches and pliers. He also is really enjoying his Black & Decker toy tool set from Aunt Kristin. He seems to have some tool in his hands at all times. Needless to say, Ryan is stoked about it.

What a busy time of year!

October has been incredibly busy! Ryan turned 30, the kids looked forward to Halloween with a trip to the pumpkin patch and costumes, and I took a vacation to Mexico! As the weather changes and the holidays approach, it's only getting busier. In the next 8 weeks, we will celebrate 4 childrens birthdays (including Ezra's FIRST birthday), Thanksgiving and Christmas. Both Jack and Ezra will be new to the holiday extravaganza that awaits them with plentiful eats, Christmas trees, and gifts galore. Here are some pics from the most current events...enjoy! (Vacation pics to follow...)

Ryan turned 30 and to celebrate, we had back-to-back birthday parties. First, a poker night with some close friends and firemen. Second, a family party with members from both sides.

The kids trick-or-treated with the Lamoureaux family. Kylie was a clown, Hannah an elephant, and Jack a baby pirate.

Hanging out at the pumpkin patch, Hannah had her sights on a 'baby' pumpkin. Note: Ryan and Hannah still held out hope for the Seahawks season, why, I don't know...