Halloweenies

E & S as Ariel & Panda, moments before the hitting the streets for the Great Candy Rush (and moments before losing their identities when returning home to bundle up in coats, hats and mittens).

It's the Great Pumpkin (Carving)

The annual pre-Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party at the McNerney's was fun had by all, as always... well, except for the "team photos" (never a popular event with the little ones). 

Clockwise from top left: Cohen, Finn, Mable, Henry, Sawyer, Ella, Maddie, Jack, (Can't Remember?!?),  Addy, Evie, Archie

Say Cheese!

E & S enjoyed a day with "cousins" Maddie & Tanner, while Jay & Jenny (M & T's parents) enjoyed the big Gopher Football upset (over Nebraska).  The kids yucked it up at Punch, then burned every last calorie at during a three-hour swim at the hotel pool.

Charlotte's Web

E & S got their first exposure to Minneapolis' famed performing arts scene this weekend, taking in Charlotte's Web at the MIA's Children's Theatre Company.

The life lessons, food chain realities, suspension of disbelief were a bit much for a three and four year old... but both girls loved Fern, Charlotte & Wilbur... and whenever things got a bit heavy, Templeton's antics had them in stitches (and distracted).

Sawyer's 3!

Our little Sawyer entered year three with a bang... partying three straight days.  First, a celebration with the "Kangaroos" at school.  Then, her big Bounce House bash with family and friends.  And, finally, closing it out with the traditional breakfast in bed.

Happy Birthday, Sawyer Rose!  We love you! 

Bity Baby

Nana paid us a visit this weekend, and job #1 was to take Sawyer out to the American Girl Doll store to pick out her first Bity Baby for her upcoming birthday (like she did for E when she turned three).  They say it's a rite of passage / American tradition, of sorts, for little girls... and, while I don't quite get it, S sure did beam when bringing home her new best friend.  

Thanks for the gift and fun weekend, Nana!

Tiny Dancers

Following in their Aunt La's footsteps, E & S tried their hands, er... feet, at ballet at Just for Kicks' NW studio this fall.  

Both girls had fun, and followed along just fine... but, E was clearly bored each week and often complained about it being "too easy", and little S just wished there was more running, jumping and/or climbing.  

We'll give it another whirl in the future, but it looks like this one might not be in the cards...