Jackie Turns 2

Jackie had her second birthday celebration on Saturday. It's hard to believe just how much our little kiddos have grown in the past year. 

She loved everyone singing to her

cheese

L!

tea party with Jackie and Lucy

Trick or Treat

Giving a Halloween cheer

Laurelea woke up this morning refusing to wear her Elmo Princess costume. Thankfully we had a Texas cheerleader outfit on hand. She was okay with this choice and wore it all day. Molly, Jacob, Lucy and Henry hosted a get together prior to heading out to trick or treat. 

George as a Lion

Duder as Luke

Henry and Lucy were sheep

Allister was a cow boy

Molly and Henry

the Muths

McCamy

Group kiddo shot, Duder, George, L and Ella

it was like herding cats

going trick or treating with Daddy 

George- L would get him treats too at each stop

She really got into it and was pulling her Daddy along to the next house

she asked if it was a "cup cake".. she loved checking out her candy

Happy Halloween!

Boo at the Zoo 2012

Boo at the Zoo was so much fun this year! L really got into it and loved all the treats. In addition, Clay, Lonna and George came with which made it extra fun. Laurelea was an Elmo Princess. They had these big fluffy Elmo costumes, but that just didn't seem her style so she had to get a tutu version, which she loved! Here is a link from our trip last year.

George as a Lion and L as an Elmo Princess-they were ready to roll

shoes are not needed while waiting for treats

cute picture of Lonna and Clay

kid friendly treats

George and his treats

the coolest thing ever

me and L and the lolly pops

L dancing on a table with her lolly pop

ready to go in and see the monkeys

me and L

this is how she rode down to the car

making sure George got back okay

A new addition to our family

Other than our very first blog post right after L was born, this is my all time second favorite. On Tuesday October 23rd, L became a cousin and most importantly Karli and Jason became parents to Talan James Goetz. He was exactly 7lbs and 20 inches long. Both he and his parents are doing well. They were released from the hospital yesterday evening and are enjoying their time at home getting to know each other. We head out to Seattle in just a few weeks and the time does not seem like it can go by fast enough. We love you Talan and are so excited to meet you! If you are interested in everything Talan please read Karli's blog at www.journeytooctober.blogspot.com 

Talan right after he was born

:)

I think he looks like Laurelea here

Papa and Talan

Nana and Talan

Port Discovery Children's Museum in Baltimore

On Saturday we went with Duder (Jeffery) and Meredith to the Port Discovery Children's Museum in Baltimore. Another friend in the neighborhood gave us a ticket so we thought we would try it out. They even have a Tot area for the wee ones. We were so impressed with all the exhibits and will have to make a return visit.

L hitching a ride on a choo, choo train

super cool light bright

riding a turtle in the tot room

cool floor that moved when the kids walked on it

L playing a little soccer (she looks professional, doesn't she)

drums!

riding shot gun 

the car was her favorite

at the fountain on our way out

L and a fountain