Back to blogging....

Yes, I know, it's been a while since I've updated the blog. Too much going on! I won't even try to "catch up" but will just post some happenings and photos from October. We have been spending a lot of time at soccer - I will post some of those pics at some point. We went to the annual Meeker Cider Squeeze - the girls love this! We decided to do only one bucket this time, as last year we did 3 and still have a gallon in the freezer. Yummy stuff.


Use your muscles, Hayley

Hot cider, glasses....hate it when that happens

Ainsley was grossed out by this apple - the face says it all

And of course, the annual pumpkin patch trip to Spooner Farms.

Hayley needed some help with the pumpkin slingshot

Apparently so did Grandma

Papa and his pumpkin (ha ha!)

This past weekend we went down to Portland - great trip! Friday night we went to see Bailey Williams' soccer game. She is a goalie for Idaho State. In spite of the pouring down rain and cold wind, (and ISU losing) we had a lot of fun. No pictures - too rainy to take out the camera - but it was great for Hayley to see soccer at the collegiate level. It was crazy! So fast-paced, the bal was constantly in the air and I was surprised at how physical it was.

Saturday we took the MAX to the Oregon Zoo - fun day!

The fall colors were beautiful!

Ainsley has this new habit of "waving" at the camera everytime I take a picture...or maybe she's telling us she's 5. Hmmm.

Hayley trying to run as fast as a cheetah - so close!

Ainsley attempting the cheetah speed - they are FAST.

The girls and the lions

I love lions, aren't they beautiful? I want to snuggle with them. Here, kitty kitty kitty....

On Sunday, we met Dan's family (sisters & nephews) for breakfast. Sidenote: If you've never been to Mother's Bistro in Portland - GO THERE. There is a line down the block every morning waiting for them open. Fabulous food! After breakfast we went and hung out with the fam and played some hide & seek and just chatted. It was good to see all of them and catch up - congrats to David on his engagement, can't wait to meet Carly! And we got to meet Brian's girlfriend Jessica - sweet girl and Ains adored her.

Nothing like indoor golf...watch the window Brian. And the ceiling light fixture. And the furniture.

The camera can ALWAYS find you Daniel.

Ains & Jessica playing with the playdough.