the little cowgirl..

ZOO

portland Zoo

We went to Portland last weekend.. we decided if it was nice we would go to the zoo, and if not we would go to the Children's museum, both great choices.. It was a clear day- a little chilly.. I was really trying to get a picture of all 3 kids on this huge turtle, but it was nearly impossible. It is really fun these days because Vi is really loving the world around her! I love this age! She is talking up a storm, signing a ton.. Granted it is alot louder with one more person talking around here! :) At our kindermusik class the first two weeks of the month Miss Robyn comes and teachs us Babysigns. Violet and Abe both love it.. we have been working on animal signs so she was SCREAMING the words while signing the animals at the zoo.. it was really funny.. She totally has daddy's temper!!! Also funny sometimes.. Sometimes not funny at all. Like in public- not so funny!! My montessori certification is going well. I am really learning an amazing amount! I LOVE IT!! I geta little class time on Monday mornings at Abe's Montessori school. I will have to do a year internship next year.. I can't wait!! Know that we are missing all of you that are far away.. evryday, but today especially.. Happy Thanksgiving.. We feel blessed to have such wonderful Family and Friends!!

snack..

Violet is now able to open the fridge and freezer. good times. :)

future daisies of america

our daisy troop

Here they are after becoming daisies for the first time or rededicating themselves ( the first graders ) again. One of our leaders bought them daisies.. They were really excited.

Daisy Investiture

Parker had her daisy (brownie) investiture ceremony last week. She forgot a word or two and was so bummed out.. Hence, the almost tears... Sometimes she is so hard on herself..

Violet and Bryce

Another friend of Vi's.. Luke is not replaced, no worries.

Looving the stroller

Violet has discovered the joy of pushing elmo and her babies in the stroller. It is really funny- she doesn't steer well and often runs into the walls..

soccer

Yesterday was Abe's last soccer game! I am so happy soccer season is over! It was starting to get sketchy with the rain and all. This is his team.

going in for the kiss

vi is trying to give her friend Charlie a kiss- She couldn't reach because he is sitting in his stroller.. His costume was sooo cute!

the downtown gang

Our little downtown has trick or treating for the kids afterschool.. Abe kept his mask half on and half off- he kept running in to walls and people for that matter, with his Rex star wars mask completely on..with it

miss thing

minnie mouse

the halloween parade