Fall activites

This year the kids expressed some interest in playing soccer so every Saturday we join hundreds of other families and enjoy a couple of hours of soccer.  The kids are learning and loving the game.  This weekend we spent Hannah's game in the rain and cold but by the time Jonathan started, the clouds had moved on and we were toasty. 

Trying to stay warm and dry.

Go Hannah!

Watching the ball.

Jonathan is all ready to attack.

He scored!

Mr. J's Day

Birthday Boy

Jonathan had a birthday.  He had a good day with some presents in the morning and getting ready for birthday celebration that night.  Grandma and Grandpa were able to join us that night for more presents and some cake.  Jonathan was pretty floored about his cake before I cut into it and went a little crazy after he saw the inside.  Thankfully it tasted as good as it looked.  Happy birthday, Mr J.

So silly.

Six layer of rainbow goodness, a couple layers of milk chocolate fudge too.  Yumm!

Go Bucs!

Ready to cheer on the Pirates.

I really like the view from the stadium

One of the things we enjoy doing is cheering on the Pirates.  This year we once again took the whole crew to a game.  There are a few games every year that start at 4 pm making it possible for the little kids to get a little nap and everyone to get to bed at a decent hour afterwards. 

Just because I love her.

This year the Bucs even won.  The kids enjoyed the celebratory fireworks at the end.  We're not sure if the kids enjoy the junk food we take or the baseball game more but it is a fun outing for the whole family.

It was a little warm.

Happy to be here.

The girls.

First Day

First day of school for Hannah (3) and Jonathan (K)

This year marked another beginning.  Jonathan had his first day of school along with Hannah.  Hannah was really excited to go back to school.  I think she has missed her friends though it was great to have her home with us this summer.  Jonathan started kindergarten and, though a little anxious, I think he had a great day. 

Waiting for the bus

Jonathan outside the kindergarten playground.

Backbone Mountain Expedition

A few weeks ago Hyrum, Hannah, Jonathan, and Charlotte went on a hike to Backbone Mountain, the highest point of Maryland.  It was a two mile hike that took them through West Virginia into Maryland and up the hill.  Hyrum packed a lunch and they headed out around 8 am.  They had a great time and apparently there wasn't too much crying along the way. 

Hopefully we can gt a more comprehensive trip write up one day.

King of the mountain.