Solstice

Solstice on the Snake River... Lots of fun with Tate, fire building, rock hunting and cheering on the return of the sunlight!

Lots of school programs, Madelyn's dance recital and solstice!!

Here are some pics from the last week. We all have been very busy with stage holidays. I'll see if we can post some video, which has not been working lately.

Nutcracker Ballet and Tree Hunting

We all went to the Nutcracker on Saturday- the obligatory holiday dress-up opportunity;) A great show, enhanced by the Eugene Ballet. Madelyn said she loved all of it. Miles said he lovd all of the dresses (costumes?). Miles was so exhausted from 2 hours of concentration that he fell asleep mid-clap!

At nutcracker

Loved this set of miles at the nutcracker!!

Tree hunting expidition this morning...

Madelyn helped saw...

Miles was in charge of the rope...

It was so warm that it rained on us!!

November happenings

Happy Thanksgiving! We spent the day here, had the neighbors over for the feast, enjoyed lots of great food, company, and kid performances in the living room;) 

Madelyn and Lisa ran the local turkey trot, and Mike and Miles dido a great job cheering the crowd on. 

The weather has been a little wonky- we had a great snow week last week, and it's all melting at this point. Slippery and slushy!

Sushi night

Sushi night for all! Proud of these little sushi eaters!;)

Miles gives the sushi two thumbs up

Gearing up for Halloween

Last week we carved up our pumpkins with Karsten. We've been eating breakfast by the light of our pumpkins each morning- sets a really spooky feel;)

Grandma Jude sent M and M their amazing sweaters a few days ago- kids have been wearing them day and night! Perfect timing for a week of colder weather. Also, Picts of Miles in his goggles and rain boots ( no rain involved, purely to satisfy his fashion sense).

Yesterday kids and I joined Karsten and fam for a hike around String Lake- 3.5 miles is no joke for little legs! Such a stunning day...We had a great time, and EVERYONE slept like champs last night!

October wedding get-away

Madelyn and Lisa jet-setters off to Cincinnati for cousin Chris' wedding- great fun seeing family! Madelyn became BFFs with her second cousin Katie ( see Picts), and we're hoping for a family reunion in 2016.

Leaf crowns...

Fairy house construction in the dessert room of the conservatory

Wedding camouflage;)

Glow stick fun at wedding- BIG hit!!

Cinci aquarium, another big hit

Rain day happenings