Halloween past

I know Halloween is was a long time ago, but I couldn't pass up sharing these cute pictures.

We spent Halloween in Bend, Oregon with lots of Mike's family. There was a lot of his cousins that my girls adore and they had a blast. They got to trick-or-treat in a real neighbor with a big group of kids and really got into it. Riley ran off with the big kids and Emma tried and then Grandpa carried her most of the night, but she went to every door and scored lots of candy. She was such a darling doggie. Riley had a blast being Jesse from Toy Story. She had these great red boots. It was fun to make her costume (thanks for the help Ron and Karen). Thanks to all the extended family for a fabulous get together. We loved catching up with you all.

Emma turned TWO!

We were soo lucky to have both sets of grandparents join us for the weekend to celebrate Emma's big day. We started out Emma's birthday celebrations at the Pacific Science Center

& even played at the Center Fountain. We had blast playing with everything!!

After a nice nap and dinner, she had plenty of presents

she had a blast dressing up as we worked through all the fun gifts!

candles

and cake

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Emma has gotten so big and grown up. She is just a little chatter box and has a large vocabulary for a 2 year old. She loves to dress up and dance (obviously). She has given up the pacifier completely and loves to play with big sister, Riley. She is very independent and adventuresome and we just love her to pieces!

baby boy

I'm an aunt!! My sister had a baby boy last month and he is darling.

Kind of a big deal. This is the first boy for two generations on my side of the family. I can't wait to watch him grow.

My girls are estatic to have a cousin!! Baby Isaac!!
Good job, Monica and Nate!!