Busy Busy September

September, as usual, was a hectic and busy month. Poor Will's birthday month is probably his most stressful. That is why I try to make sure he gets a full week of celebrating. At least to try andmake the month a bit more enjoyable. His job gets extremely busy with the end of the fiscal year...you know with the government needing to spend all of their funds at the last minute. Poor guy has been working late nights practically all month.  Plus, he is working east coast hours on west coast time. He is really good at what he does. I love hearing about situations that come up and how he handles them. Pretty impressive. 

This year the kids and I had little gifts for Will each night. Then on his birthday we decided to incorparate 'National Talk like a Pirate' day and had a treasure hunt for his big gift. Colin and I had a blast planning out the map and drawing it. Plus, we got to dress up and talk like pirates! Such a fun age.

I love Colin's adventurous and playful spirit. He loves costumes and dressing up. He usually gets dressed each morning by the colors of whomever he wants to pretend to be that day. Usually a superhero. Below he is dressed up as Hulk while at the park. 

Here he is as Batman...a gift from Mi-ma and P-pa. We are ready for Halloween!! Colin and I started decorating today. I am excited for the holiday season!

We are getting used to the NW fall weather. Probably should say goodbye to my warm weather birthdays in Virginia. Welcome back pouring rain greeting me at the start of my next year. Luckily, I like rain more than most people. Meli loves the rain. She enjoys jumping in the puddles and getting soaked. Being cold does not seem to bother this girl.

October is still busy for us...well the rest of the year. I am surprised how busy I am staying while being at home. The kids of course take a lot if time. I do like being busy so I am glad I am not getting bored. I have plenty of things to do with the new house, volunteering at Colin's school, his soccer, our softball games and now holiday crafts!!! I am hoping to take Colin to his first play here soon...and possibly going for a quick trip to Arizona to see my grandma. 

I am so excited for all if the things going on this month! We have a few Halloween parties, trick-or-treating with the kids, costumes(!!!!), some of our quaint little town's fall festivities, and of course pumpkin patch!!!

Daddy's girl!!!

I am starting my hints to the hubby about my birthday this year. I want to do something I have not done before. To stick with Our new outlook on life and all tge changes we gave been making. So I am thinking going to Seattle for a few days...I know it is crazy I have never been there. Or going snowboarding at Mt Hood....I guess I have a little time to decide. Hmmm...