Halloween 2010

Trick or treat, witches and mummy-lovers! Another Halloween is in the books, and by all accounts it was the most epic candy hunt yet witnessed by the Reese kids. Pippa went as an Evil Cinderella, William went as an Evil Prince Charming, and Oliver went as an Even More Evil Than Normal Pirate. Okay, then went as the normal versions, and were all very cute and sweet and not evil whatsoever. Pippa was full-on, of course, while William was great until he figured out how to open up a lollypop, then it was game over. Oliver, however! For the first part he was content to ride in the wagon and watch, but once it got dark he started hitting doors and screaming "Trick or Treat" as loud as he could. I got a couple of videos of it, truly hilarious how excited he was; certainly moreso than the other two were at that age! Here's a bunch of photos of the day:

Stair Gate Be Gone!

Oliver has become a pro at climbing up and down the stairs over the past 8 months, so we feel confident enough to remove the bottom stair gate for the next 12 months or so! It was becoming more of an annoyance than a help. So now the kids have access to the stairs, they like to just sit on them and look down. Yesterday they were playing together and just sitting on the stairs looking at books. They were all very happy and content and let me take some photos. They are all facing the same way at least! Hopefully we can get some great pictures of them in costume on Halloween, too!

Oliver so ready for a nap with his thumb and his blanket!

Pumpkin Pickin'

Again, this year we went to the Central Oregon Pumpkin Company for a fun time out and to choose some pumpkins. We went the first weekend they were open when the weather was gorgeous and the selection of pumpkins was great. Pippa, William and I also went for a field trip with the preschool, but the photos I have are from our family day out.

First Pony Ride for Oliver & William!

Oliver's New Friend

Mmm, Cotton Candy!

More. Give Me More!

Preschool Pictures!

Last week a photographer came in to take photos of the kids at school. He got some good ones, but these are the 2 I bought. On that preschool note, they are both doing great and loving it. Pippa is a star pupil and William has improved so much since the first weeks. He comes home so happy and is always singing the songs!

Pippa

William

 

 

 

 

Enchanted Forest

Last month was Nick's birthday. For a while now he has wanted to go to the Enchanted Forest just south of Salem, Oregon. As a birthday treat at his suggestion, we went up to Portland on Saturday, spent the night there, then drove down to the Enchanted Forest for a few hours of birthday fun before driving home. This place is perfect for young children and all 3 had so much fun. It also made for an easy drive back home as they were all so worn out they mostly slept. Here are photos from the day!

Enjoying Lunch

First Taste of Guns

Pip and Will in the White Cage

Oliver loved the Bumper Boats!

A Magical Train Ride

Frog Hopper was the favorite I think!

Park Mascot?!?

Pippa Live at the Improv

Pippa got a new joke book on our most recent trip to Portland (thanks, Powell's Bookstore!). Here she is trying out some new material before taking the act on the road. Note: none of these jokes actually come from the joke book.