Halloween

This is the first year the kids didn't go with a theme to their costumes.  Megan knew that she wanted to be a cat from the beginning.  There was little doubt that Jake was going to be a Super Hero, but the specific character changed about 10 times.  He ended up with Captain America once he saw the shield.  Jenna had a hard time deciding, yet it was the toto basket and animal that sold her.  Since she already had the red sequins shoes, it was a hit.  They were so cute!!!

We started off with Halloween parties at school on Friday.  Saturday we had Trek-or-Treat through the woods, a party at the Sheltons and finally neighborhood Trick-or-treating that night.  The kids slept good that night.

Nana and Megan at her school party

Megan, Jake, Jenna and Josie on the Trail

Darth and Dorthy

Lunch Break at the Sheltons

Shelton Party gang

Alice in Wonderland characters

Megan and her BFF Josie

Ready to hit the road

Trick-or-treating

College Roomies

Let's just say the get-togethers with my college roomies have changed quite a bit over the years.  Last weekend, we met up in Grand Haven to meet the newest addition to our group, Madilyn Bell.  She is the 14th child from our group.  So, the get-togethers are now all about the kids.  Unfortunately, Janna and Wendy couldn't make it, but it was great to catchup with Lisa, Kerstin and Karen.  We always have such a great time.  And, the kids had a blast playing outside with all of Lisa's toys.

Madylin

Jenna, Megan and Sarah

Jake, Jenna, Megan, Sarah and Sam

Jake LOVED all of the Boy Toys

Buzz Lightyear Wings, Hard Hat, 4-Wheeler, and Baseball..

what could be better

Summer Fun

Although the weather has been on the cool side this year. We have managed to have a couple of pool parties. It's fun to be able to hang out with our friends and it is great to watch all of the kids play together. But, boy oh boy, have our "get-togethers" ever changed since having kids. They definitely start and end earlier...crabby and tired kids have a way of putting an end to the fun. No more late night parties. However, it is nice since we are all in the same boat.

Potowatami Zoo

What a fun afternoon at the Zoo with Mini, Peggy and the Vitale's

Megan, Jake, Grace, Max and Jenna

Most of the kids...Jenna wanted nothing to do with the Turtle

An attempt at a Franklin photo was quickly foiled when Jake decided he wanted off and poor Megan was holding on for dear life. However, now looking at this picture, I love it.

Jenna and Max holding hands

BFFs - Megan and Grace

Of course, Jake loved the fish...wonder where he gets that from???

Followed by a picnic in the Park