Trick or Treat

We took Avery and Ryan around to a few houses and Avery seemed to grasp the hang of it – go the door, grab some candy and put it in her candy basket (Not that she knew what candy was, but she did like putting things in the basket and keeping it organized). She was the designated candy carrier for the two of the them. Ryan of course was most interested in trying to chase after dogs and just run around. He wouldn’t wear the football helmet or carry the football – but his speed and compact size should make him a good running back someday; Avery seemed to play the part of cheerleader well.





Not happy about the helmet


Avery holding on to the football

Getting hang of the pom poms

Daddy and the cheerleader

Avery posing for the camera

Mommy and her football player

Ryan ready to head outside

Heading down the driveway

Our first house - the Adams
Ryan going full speed ahead

Daddy and Avery



Avery checking out her candy

Weekend Fun

October went by quickly and we enjoyed the gorgeous fall weather and scenery. Avery and Ryan love going to My Gym on Saturday mornings. And, we have been having fun at the park, going for bike rides, walks, and playing in the yard. Looking forward to Thanksgiving in a few weeks!


Avery saying hi! to Grams

Avery checking out their new tunnel

Trying to figure out who is going to go first

Silly Avery

Silly Ryan

Having fun going down the slide

Meeting Beckett

Sunday evening, we headed over to meet Beckett and see Dana, Brendan, and Stella. We brought over dinner as we definitley remember what the first few weeks are like! Beckett is a cutie and already 4 weeks old and growing quickly! Avery and Ryan had fun playing with Stella and chasing around the dogs. We can't wait until Avery, Ryan, and Beckett are older and we can all hit the slopes together.

Avery and Stella listening to some music

Ryan and Wrigley

Stella cuddling with her baby brother

Avery, Ryan, and Brendan

Amy holding Beckett - Avery and Ryan did get a little jealous!

Visit from "Uncle" Junx

Andy's friend, Justin (aka Junx), was in Denver for a conference. It worked out for him to spend Saturday evening with us before he headed back to Hawaii on Sunday. We picked up dinner at Brickyard BBQ - burnt ends, pork, beef brisket, ribs, and sides! It hit the spot! Avery and Ryan enjoyed playing with Junx (and Raleigh too)! Junx brought Avery and Ryan some cute hawaiian outfits for next summer. Can't wait for them to get to wear them!


Avery checking out the pretty outfit!



Avery carrying her new pink phone around

Junx, Avery, Andy, and Ryan

Avery reading Junx Good Night Denver

Junx and Ryan

Fall is here

After gym class, we headed to the Pumpkin Festival and met up with the Carlsons. It worked out well that we arrived around the same time and headed straight for the patch. Last year was a little easier to take pictures. This year, Avery and Ryan just wanted to run around and wanted nothing to do with standing still. We picked out a few pumpkins and then walked around the rest of the festival before heading home for lunch and naptime. It was lots of fun and looking forward to next year when Avery and Ryan might be up for some of the rides. After naptime, we headed to Olga and Paul's to celberate Nika's 2nd birthday. Not sure if she understood it was her party, but the kids had fun playing!





Mommy and the kids ready to head in to the patch



Looking for pumpkins

Jennifer, Jack, and Ben

Daddy and a pumpkin (not sure if this one came home with us)

Avery and lots of pumpkins

I lost Andy and Ryan for a bit. Andy was busy chasing Ryan around

Ryan resting his legs on the pumpkin and enjoying some milk, a snack, and Brown Bear

Avery with her baby pumpkin

Nika and Avery with Ryan running in the background

Avery and Ryan racing each other

Playdate at the Meyer's

We headed north to visit the Meyer's on Sunday afternoon. It is fun now that Avery and Ryan can somewhat keep up with the Annabelle and Gwyneth. The kids enjoyed playing outside on the playground before dinner. But, Ryan ditched the play set and headed over to the rocks. He is one happy kid when he gets a chance to play with rocks! We had a delicious dinner and the kids did great sitting at the little kid's table together. After dinner we enjoyed chocolate cake and some football! It was also time to switch out the 12-18 month clothes we borrowed for 18-24 month clothes. Avery got great use out of the summer clothes and looking forward to the fall clothes.




Avery and Gwyneth trying to sort out the silverware


Ryan found a stroller that he could use to put his Brown Bear book in and push around.

Dessert time on the deck!

Ryan with a little chocolate on his face

Gwyneth with an icing covered face as well!

The girls palying with the diner

Avery and Ryan running the diner