Halloween 2012

Halloween kicked off with a parade and party at preschool.

Costumes on! 

Captain America and Princess Grace.

 Time to trick or treat!

Checking out the loot!

And sharing with Grandmas.

 Happy Halloween!  

Sandy

This week we experienced some of the wrath of Super Storm Sandy, which we are blessed to have missed the worst of. We got ready for the storm with some last minute supplies, 

got into trouble with markers, 

"hunkered down" in the basement in case of falling trees, (all 4 of us slept on that couch/bed!)

 and got ready for Halloween!

We continue to pray for all those impacted by this devastating storm.  

Dandelions!

Mountain get away

This weekend we went to Shenandoah National Park for a couple days to unwind in the fresh mountain air and enjoy fall, my very favorite season. We both have great memories of these mountains from childhood and love creating new ones with our kids!  

We had fun hiking, 

(most of the time)

exploring, 

spotting deer, 

one huggable bear in the gift shop,

snacking on trails

and mountain tops, 

beautiful views, 

giggles, 

a sunset view from our room,

and sweet dreams. 

We can't wait to go back!

Wedding weekend

We traveled up to Pennsylvania to see Aunt Abbie's sister Lana get married in the historic Bryn Athyn, which is like a little piece of Europe. Gorgeous! 

Grace and Owen thought the cathedral was a castle (there IS a castle next door) and Miss Lana was the princess. 

We enjoyed exploring and playing on the beautiful grounds. 

(sans shoes..)

So much fun (and chocolate) celebrating. 

Congratulations to Lana and Blake!