Trunk N Treat

This was at our church's Trunk N Treat yesterday. Abby is a dalmation and Noah is a Captain Rex (from Star Wars). Abby's costume needed a little feminin-ing up, so I added pink bows to the ears, a pink collar and big fancy eyelashes so it was no mistaking that she was a girl dog!! Aren't they cute!!!

I love this time of year.

We made our annual trip out to Berger Farm in Newtown. This is the 4th year we've done it now and I just love going out there! We waited until the weather "felt" like fall and I'm so glad we did. It was just perfect!

Abby is 6!

My baby is six!! Her party was on a day we'll never forget. Not just because it was her Birthday party, but also because it was the day that Hurricane Ike hit Ohio!! Only about half of our guests could make it and we had her party without power or air conditioning!! Luckily we were able to still grill dinner (that's after the wind tossed our grill off the deck!!) and even Abby said it was the best party ever. You know, it is kind of nice to just sit down with a few of your favorite people, in the quiet of no electricity and just talk and laugh and have fun. I do feel like it was one of our best parties and we didn't play any kiddie games or anything like that. We just enjoyed each other's company. There's something to be said for that.



Happy Birthday Beater Monkey, we love you!!!

A Year of a Million Dreams

We got lucky enough to receive the special Mickey ears while riding Star Tours at the Disney Studios. Everyone on our ride received them. Everyone cheered and was very excited!! Now during this celebration we have received the Dream Fastpasses (Disneyland), the Ears (Disney Studios) and the Dream Lanyards and Pins (Animal Kingdom). Thanks Disney!!!

Atlantic Ocean

This is Noah and Abby in the Atlantic Ocean. Now, within 7 months they have played in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. I love sharing this country with them. They seem to love it too.