September Sunshine

It was nice to see some September sunshine yesterday. Addy took advantage of the warm weather to swim one last time.

There was some chasing going on:



I got a picture or two of some of the last blooms of the season.


It is definitely fall in the air. And we are ready . . .

Dress-Up

I think I need to play dress-up again. Its been years and years but I still remember how fun it used to be!

Lovin' Fall Food

Oh how I love fall food . . . we were babysitting the Pelton kids the other night and we made carmel apples. White chocolate with cinnamon sugar and the everything apple - carmel, white chocolate, milk chocolate, sprinkles, m&m's, twix, heath bar. YUM!

Road Rally

Last Sunday we did the Morningside Road Rally. This was our second time and we had a blast. Even with a little rain, we were ready to go bright and early.

At the starting line we were all ready to win!! We are number 1!!! Gavin was nice enough to join us for the big race.

We journeyed about 50 miles, it took about 2 hours and we got to explore Washington on the way. And of course we finished number 1!!!!!



Checking our answers:

Overall it was a great morning and a great organization to support. And this was my favorite picture of the day. How cute are they? Addy wanted to make sure whenever we were out of the car Bobo was holding her hand. :)

Daukas-Todorovich Update

Thought I spend a few minutes and get caught up. Fall is upon us already - and with it rain, rain and rain - what is up with that? Last night it poured . . . and poured some more. Here is what we've been up to in the last couple of weeks.

Silly rain pics:

Addy started in her new "big girl" class at school. She struggled with the transition, but seems to be settling in very nicely. Her teachers are amazing and the curriculum seems to be more in line with her level. She has made some new friends and continues to cultivate her existing ones. She has really transitioned out of toddlerhood in the last few months and now seems very much like a little girl to me. I am so proud of her generous heart and capacity for love, but my heart does miss the little toddler too.

Our household continues to thrive in chaos between our crazy work schedules, enjoying time together, visiting with friends and family . . . but there is always time to work on learning letters and writing. Addy really enjoys writing things up on the TV computer. She is pretty sweet!


It is Fall. It does my soul good to leave the heat and sun of summer behind. I. Love. Fall.



And although I am not so in love with the more then normal rain we've been getting, it hasn't stopped me from busting out my absolutely favorite fall cookies. They are the best! EVER! My sister-in-law Brandy introduced me to them. And I am embarrassed to admit I have had attempted to justify why I should make these cookies in April, July, etc. I am proud to say I resisted. It is September and rainy now . . . its cookie time! Yum!


My dear friend Courtney had her little baby girl last weekend. Yea for Bill and Courtney! Baby Elyse is darling and I enjoyed a nice visit with Courtney, Marcie and Elyse the other night. Check out these newborn pics. The photographer is so talented and you can see both the baby and the gorgeous nursery!

And today is our 11th anniversary! Happy Anniversary to us!

Beach Time Holiday

We were lucky enough to get away this weekend and spend a relaxing and fun holiday with our friends. We arrived at Seabrook, tired and stressed and left happy, relaxed and ready for fall.

We stayed in a wonderful cottage right next to the big park. We were steps away from the playground, fire pits, horseshoes and all kinds of fun games. Addy got to have her first slumber party ever (three nights in a row) with Gracie and Gavin! The kids shared a room together and did great.
We had amazing (and unexpectedly) nice weather. Breezy, but sunny and warm. We enjoyed a couple of different mornings at the beach. Nothing says beach more then flip flops and pretty toes (thanks to Brandy's pedicure she gave me).

We took walks around Seabrook to check out all the houses and little tucked away parks.


Addy had a wonderful weekend playing with her friends. Here she's getting a ride from Gracie.

We had two different campfire nights. Met nice people, roasted marshmallows and enjoyed the fire!

Daddies and their girls!



The sand monster is unleashed!
I still say there is nothing like a walk on a Washington beach!!


Jeff cruising on his "big boy" bike. :)

Walking the forest trail to the beach.

Exploring nature:


Flying the Elmo kite.

Playing on the playground:



Thanks for a truly great trip Peltons! We'll always remember it . . . and here is to many, many more adventures.