Alina's Drum Solo

New Trick

Too bad I didn't keep it rolling for another 5 seconds since she drew in some funky hair! 

Attempted Photo Shoot

Trying to stay ahead of the game (and be frugal), I hung a green blanket on the wall and dressed Avery & Alina up in their holiday dresses today. How hard could it be to get the perfect non-blurry shot of both girls sitting still, coyly smiling without any of the white wall proving the makeshift nature of the scene? Well...here is the uncut, complete attempt to get a photo to grace the front of our holiday card. What do you think? Any winners?

The rest of our Vancouver trip

We try to make it up to Vancouver at least once every 6 months. I have not been to too many big cities in my life, but I am pretty sure none of the smell as good as the streets of Vancouver - especially Davie. There is always a risk of foul weather when travelling in the NW during fall...and winter...okay, and spring, too - but the places are cool enough to warrant the outings. Of course, this past Saturday was the first real storm of the season, which brought constant heavy rain in 40 degree weather. At least we were away from home, which suffered severe winds and power outages lasting longer than 12 hours. But our main goals were accomplished: eat yummy food, have fun at the market, watch a bunch of movies in a cozy hotel room, and play at the aquarium.

Halloween!

Here is an album of the different events and costumes comprising our 2013 Halloween season! The girls were super excited for Halloween and were in complete awe when they saw everyone in their costumes in downtown Winslow for our trick or treating. Favorite costume they saw: Banana. Favorite Halloween Night Activity: Free Mora ice cream cone. Favorite Candy: All-natural fruit snacks (much to our delight!). Enjoy - but watch out for cavities since they are super sweet pictures!

Vancouver

"Daddy, please stop talking to Mommy and just go!" -Alina upon getting into the car on the ferry. Some seriously excited girls.