First Soccer Season

Tobias just finished his first season of playing soccer. He LOVED it! He's not afraid of the ball and is quick on his feet. This video was from the last game of the season. He is number 4. He had an awsome coach and team. They were the Stingrays and he can't wait to play with them again for spring soccer.

Trunk or Treat 2009

Sweet Tinkerbell and skeleton Darth Vadar. Tinkerbell was a bit confused as to why she couldn't really fly with her wings. Darth Vadar was excited to use the wii light sabers - they worked wonderfully in the dark.

Tinkerbell visited the beauty salon and got a green sparkly ponytail!

Cookie decorating and putt-putt golf (Toby's favorite part of the evening). Notice the mask and cape are off. He only put them on long enough to get candy at the trunk or treat part.

First Day of School for 2009-2010 year

Tobias started first grade, although he hasn't been too excited about it. "It's going to be boring!" or "It will be too hard!" are common complaints. The first two weeks were a bit of an adjustment - mornings were filled with, "I'm not going! I'm staying home!!" But now that we have entered October, he is finally resigned to the fact that first grade is a must. I think he actually might even be having fun - shhhh - don't tell him that!

And Cerise started preschool! She's been looking forward to it for quite a while. She is enrolled in an afternoon program on Tu, W, and Th. She usually puts up a little fuss when I leave, but then settles in for FUN! Her favorite part of preschool is the home center area with the baby dolls and tons of dress up clothes. On the days she stays home, she even tells me that she misses and loves her teacher Miss Melissa. We are off to a great start!

Cousins at the Park

Lindsay came up to Seattle to visit one of her friends and we were able to spend a couple hours at a park visiting with her. The leaves were already falling off the trees even though it was only the middle of August. The kids had a BLAST with the leaves. It was very amusing to watch.

Levi and Tobias in action!

Cerise laughing at the leaves.

Lindsay basking in leaves!

It's scary in this tree! HELP!!!!!

National Night Out

Every year our neighborhood participates in National Night Out. The idea behind it is that you get to know your neighbors with the goal of reducing crime. This year, Dan brought the WSP motor home that is often used as a mobile DUI processing center. The Lynnwood Police and Fire Department also came. Tobias was really interested in the fire truck and spent quite a bit of time inside the engine listening to the firefighters and checking out the equipment. Cerise was a little too nervous to go in the fire engine. Maybe next year!

Back in Time

Because I was such an awful blogger this summer, I am going to go back in time and share a few of our adventures during school vacation. Dan was working on the 4th of July, so Lori and Erik along with their kids, as well as John and Sue, came over to our house for a BBQ and then we walked down to the Lynnwood fire work show. Cerise was quite scared before the fireworks and I almost took her home, but once the fireworks started, she was in awe. The anticipation of what was to happen was much scarier than the actual event. We had a great time although the mob of people leaving after the show was a bit chaotic.

Arizona Trip

I just spent 9 days in Arizona with Tristan, Lindsay, and Logan. Unfortunately, I arrived with a cold and felt pretty miserable for the first couple days (this is my third trip in a row to Paul and Amy's where I have been sick with a cold!!!) but we did manage to go see G-Force at the theatre as well as hang out at the pool. The kids had already started school, so during the day I spent time at the pool and also ventured out to the Outlet Malls. We celebrated Logan's birthday by going to Peter Piper (very similar to Chuckie Cheese, but much less annoying and noisy) and we also went to a school fundraiser at Baskin Robbins. I discovered that I don't remember how to do 7th grade math anymore (I must have known how at one point) which I hope didn't ruin Tristan's grades for the week. We also had a Friday night movie at the house and watched Open Season which made me feel right at home since that is what Tobias wants to watch over and over again. I missed seeing Mimi and Chu-Chu by 2 days :( but needed to get home for the start of school for Tobias. I can't wait for the next visit so I can see those babies! Come up to Seattle and see us, Amy and Paul!!!!!