Happy Halloween!

Hope you've had a great one! Here are some shots from tonight with Ella (Jasmine) and Nate (Prince Ali/a king).

Pumpkin carving on Halloween Eve

Ella named hers "Timothy." Not sure if that's in honor of Uncle Tim, or cousin Tim, or someone else. The carver (me) tried to stay true to the artist's vision. Nate named his "Pumpky."

October fun at the pumpkin patch ...

We are psyched for Halloween ...

Catching up with Nate and Ella ...

With apologies for not updating the blog in a while, here are some shots from the last couple of months! Pictures from today's visit to the pumpkin patch coming soon ...

First day of school!





























Ready for a late-summer swim with cousin Evan















Ella, fresh off her own dinner, helps with Ev's bottle:
















Snuggle time
















Stylin' after haircuts















Coffee shop kids (don't worry -- it's only hot chocolate)

Birthday fun

Amazingly, our heroes turned 3 years old today! The festivities actually kicked off last week with a fun visit from Aunt Jayne, Uncle Lance, cousin Alex and cousin Katie. Last Saturday Nate and Ella enjoyed a party at a nearby farm with some good friends. Today brought Grandma and Papa T, Uncle Kevin, new bikes sent by Grandpa H. and so many other wonderful gifts and wishes. And it's not over yet: Aunt Karen and Uncle Ron will join us for a family party tomorrow! Thanks to everyone for thinking of us -- we love you!

Here are few shots from Nate and Ella Festivus 2011:

Fun morning at the Seattle Children's Museum with Lilly O'Claire.

Cake for Mommy, July 4 and More

Hello and happy July to everyone. We're enjoying our summer and hope you are, too! We've recently celebrated Karin's (Mommy's) birthday, taken a ferry ride to a Fourth of July celebration, and enjoyed a quick trip with our friends Sara, Don, Lila, Reed and Molly. Here are a few shots and a video: