Thanksgiving

For Thanksgiving, Avery's class put on quite a program.  They sang a few songs and showed off their many classroom projects.  Following the show, Mark and I gathered up Avery and immediately headed for Seattle.  The following day, it was Thanksgiving at Aunt Barbara's House in Olympia.  Mark, Eric, Cousin Alec and Avery engaged in a many hour game of Monopoly.  Based on the reaction below, guess who won.

Avery's First Grade Class

Avery with her teacher Ms. Russell

Intense Game

Always Humble

Halloween and the Beautiful Colors of Fall

Autumn is my favorite time of year.  I love the leaves changing colors and the crisp air.  This year has been particularly mild.  Thus, we have enjoyed many days outdoors.  Of course, Halloween was filled with party opportunities for Avery.  She attended four Halloween events requiring two separate costumes.  My goodness our girl is busy.

Our Cheetah Girl

Fi-Fi The Pink Poodle

The Trick or Treating Group

Avery, Vivian, and Weston playing in a pile of leaves