A funny one...

So ever since Will potty trained about three months ago, Ella has been OBSESSED with his underwear.  I dunno, I guess she just would really like to have some too.  Last week I found her taking them out of the clean laundry basket, putting about 6 pair on her ankles, and shuffling down the hallway cracking herself up. Will thought it was pretty funny too... me three.

Halloween Fun!

We had a wonderful Halloween this year.  We started the festivities with a trip to the pumpkin patch (see last post!).  And then had a wonderful little Halloween party with some of our favorite friends in the world.  It was a beautiful day and we were able to paint pumpkins in the backyard, do a lot of playing, and eat some yummy treats.  

Will, Kathleen and Luna making some pumpkin masterpieces.

 

Reece being a great helper.  Ella just latched onto her and basically adored her all afternoon.  Reece was such a gem. 

 Madeline doing her thing!

 Benjamin, seriously concentrating.

 There was not an un-painted spot on Will's pumpkin.

We also did some family pumpkin carving!  The kids really didn't want to touch the insides, but they were pretty fascinated by the process, and got REALLY excited when we lit them.  Ella ran all over yelling, "Pumpk!  Pumpk!"  Will corrected her of course, by saying "Ella, it has a face now, so it is a jack-o-lantern."  Sheesh.

 Trick-or-treat was quite a "treat" this year for all of us! While we planned to only go to the houses in our cul-de-sac, Will quickly figured out the process and began telling us, "That house has a light on, we should knock on their door."  So it took a bit longer than we anticipated, but they had a blast.  Well, except for a run-in with a 6'2" full gorilla aping around on his feet and knuckles and grunting.  There was a bit of fear, but it was quickly resolved when he took off his mask.
So the costumes.  Ella is obsessed with ducks.  We take out the same library book basically every week about ducks so there was really no question what she should be.  Thanks SO much to Michele for passing along the adorable costume!! Will went back and forth for a number of weeks about his costume.  First he wanted to be spiderman, then a rocket ship, but he latched on to the Elmo costume at Target one day and there was no turning back.  I think they would have slept in their costumes the last week if we would have let them.  Too cute...

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Happy Halloween!

Pumpkin Time!

Some fun times at the pumpkin patch! Getting in the Halloween spirit!

Notre Dame 2010

We spent a wonderful weekend at Notre Dame for the Pitt game two weeks ago.  Seriously, I think I've waited about my whole life to see my kiddos chasing after a football together at ND.  It is such a special place in my life and I was just thrilled to share it with my family.  We were so lucky to spend the weekend with Kate, Dan, Liam and Bridget Kelly.  Kate has been a dear friend since our freshman year at ND and their hospitality was so gracious and made the weekend that much more special.  We also saw the Lee's on Saturday which was the icing on our great weekend.

Ella and Bridget all ready to cheer on the Irish!

Liam and Will ready to go!

Tailgating with Nan, Aunt Amy and Mrs. Nelson.

Daniel and Matt hanging out before the game.

A little tackle football with Liam.

Buddies.

Will, Liam and Joe playing some catch. Check out Will's form! I swear that's a tight spiral he's throwing :-)

US!

Feeding the ducks at the lake.  Thanks Kate for the bread!!

With Nan and Pappy!

Random stuff...

Here is a collection of pictures to officially close out the summer, cute things that I haven't had a chance to post!  Enjoy!
Uncle Damon rises from the deep!

Ella in her first bikini!

 

 Jumping in to Uncle Damon.

 Ella lounging...

 Snuggling.

 Night-night.

 Ella just loves taking care of her Baby Stella doll.

 Ella's pony tail!

 Checking Baby Stella's diaper.

 Ella helping me make brownies!!!

 Will's cowboy hat from Great-Grandmom Lucy.