Everyday Ave and Lulu

Saturday, October 31

Sunday, October 25

apple picking and harvest festival

Beautiful fall day out with the Plas Family.

Just strange.

apples and ham

Sunday, October 18

Bewitched

Avery is all dressed up for her classmate's Halloween birthday party.

How fun is that?

Saturday, October 17

Look what showed up in our fenced backyard. Bambi. This might not be so bizarre, except we are no where near a forest or wherever deer hang out. So we called Animal Control to ask what we should do and they said -- in a not very nice tone -- "Um, open the gate." duh. Bambi ended up jumping the back fence, much to the surprise and delight of about eight 10-year-old boys who were playing football. Poor deer.

Saturday, September 12

guess who's potty training?

We traveled so much this summer (not to mention moved to another part of the country), I put off Louisa's potty training until after we settled in the new house. Thanks to some M&M incentives, she took to it right away. yippie!

Tuesday, September 8

Louisa's first day of school

Tuesday, September 1

Avery's First Day of School

Avery was very excited to get back to school. Our neighborhood has a "walking school bus" that departs right in front of our house, rain, shine or (gasp!) snow. I've been advised by the walking parents to get snow boots with really, really thick soles. Those just can't be cute.

third grader

Louisa was excited to take Avery to school (and have mommy all to herself!)

Saturday, August 22

City Garden

Before heading north, we pit-stopped in St Louis. Even though we weren't in the new house yet, we still had MUCH to do. I'm so glad we took a break and met friends Michelle and Gian for a bit of fun at the downtown City Garden. It is amazing. The kids had a blast and the artwork is fantastic. Check it out if you can.