Grandma Bea's 90!!

We made our first trip back to Austin. While we were there, we got to wish Grandma Bea a happy 90th birthday!!!

Grandma with her grandchildren!!

Reis Keeping Busy

Reis doesn't seem to mind sweating anymore. He's been playing soccer and getting pretty fast!
Reis decided his stuffie, Grover, needed a matching Halloween costume this year. He's been hard at work!

Welcoming Fall

There is a crazy new season up here, Fall. The leaves are changing colors and the weather is so nice. We decided to take the boys to one of the many local corn mazes. They had a great time trying to figure out how to get around. We also went on a hayride and fed the goats. We still need to pick our pumpkins though.

More Boston Fun

Colin and Reis quacking before the Duck Tour
Reis trying to kill Mr. Toad
Colin & Will working hard at the Museum of Science
Reis & Colin acting sick on a whale watching cruise
Will's Titanic imitation

Fenway Park Tour

We spent a weekend in Boston and went on the most FABULOUS tour of Fenway Park!!! The tour guide was terrific & more than passionate and informative. We learned quite a bit and were lucky enough to go on the field. It was the highlight of our Boston trip!!!

Reis, Colin & the Green Monster!
The boys want these seats during a game!

The Kennedys Do Vermont

We spent a day touring Vermont. The fall foliage was beautiful, the covered bridges were cute, and sampling the local products was FABULOUS!! The cheeses, dips, syrups, and wine were all wonderful. But, the highlight was the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory tour and the boys discovered their new favorite ice cream...Half Baked!

Chicago with Grandma

Grandma Pam came to watch the kids while we were in San Diego. While she was here, we did a day at Navy Pier in Chicago. We played putt-putt, rode the carousel, and even got her to ride the Ferris wheel!

Colin & Reis LOVE the LEGO store!!

San Diego

Will surprised me with a trip to San Diego for our Anniversary. It was FABULOUS!!! We went to a Padres game, the zoo, the beach, and got massages & pedicures. We also went on an Arctic Adventure at Sea World and swam with the beluga whales! It was absolutely amazing!! We also got to go to Beer School where you taste different beers learn what foods to pair them up with. Sea World is a completely different experience without kids!!

Pupa Ed Visits!!

Pupa Ed came to visit and everyone had WAY too much fun. We showed him around "Rural" America, went to the College Football Hall of Fame, and had several battles in and around the house. He made quite the impression on the neighbors, of course! They're still talking about him!

First Day of School!!!

Thank God! Bad things were about to happen in this house if school didn't start. They won't let me take pictures anymore, so here are the few I could get.

OMG...Colin started middle school!!!! I'm feeling old now. I was giving him a pep talk as we were walking in and my voice cracked. Little Will looked at me like I was a lunatic & told me he was not walking with me if I started crying. I saw him in the hall later and he acted like he didn't see me. He's such a tween! He says he likes all of his teachers & was first to successfully open his locker 5 times during locker practice.

Reis likes his teacher and the kids that sit at his table. He says the ceilings are slanted in his new classroom, not straight like his old classroom. He said, "the day went by too slow because all they talk about are rules and stuff...boring." Reis also likes lunch because he can sit anywhere he wants. I'm not sure how long that will last.