Some Random Halloween Pics

Drew loved his t00-small elephant suit

this costume was Lauren Shearer's a couple years ago - cute!

Olivia was Queen Esther - she loves her custume and wore it for three days in a row.

Olivia and Drew with their friend Paige -

We love little Miss Paigey Bittner...we went over the the Sherwood Bittner's house for a little play time at their park. Isn't Paige just the cutest thing ever? BTW...her Daddy - Dr. JJ Bittner is a FANTASTIC pediatric dentist. Our kids think going to the dentist is one big party, and they ask me to go frequently. i think our kids started going at age 3.

Who do I look like?

While Miriam is definitely her own person, most people tell me she looks more like Olivia or Drew... Here's a little trip down memory lane.

I know - I posted this one, but it's just for the comparison - I was so happy I had one of Drew that looked so simialar..plus, it's cute enough to post again.

Drew at 3 months...WOW!

And Miss Olivia at 20 months...what a sweetie.

TOY review

Every once in a while you run across a toy that stand out from the crowd, that really engages your children, that is both educational and bushels of fun. For us right now - that toy is WEDGITS!!! My (math and science teacher) Dad bought Drew this great toy for his birthday and I highly recommend it. The kids are getting to be expert builders and we also use it for simple math problems.

Stop the Clock - no seriously

My newborn is three months old today...choke, choke, sob! She is great - we all love her and can't remember life without her now. She is my best sleeper by far and has recently figured out how to laugh - if she is sufficiently entertained. This usually requires lots of jumping up and down and squeeling, but it's worth it to hear her little laugh.

Trying Texture

here is my feeble attempt at adding texture to a photo. I like a lot of things about this image...mostly the setting. This park is relatively new in lake oswego and it is in the middle of a bunch of farm land. the play equipment is all "progressive" and new. I love the barn in the background too. thanks for the tutorial mindy strauss. if anyone else has tried this tutorial it would be fun to see your pics...come on - be brave. we promise we won't be critical, right everyone?

More Tualatin Wildlife Refuge

i dragged livi and drew out on a hike as an educational experience during one of the last 80 degree days of the season. This park has a nice walking trail with plenty of benches to rest. The welcome center is very nice and definitely kid-friendly. We did see A LOT of coyote poo! I'm not kidding, it was everywhere. We also saw this fuzzy, wuzzy caterpillar...these are one of the only bugs i'm willing to pick up. they are pretty cute, for a critter.