Twin Day

Mia and Anika on "Twin Day" at school. No need to put one of the boys since they get to go to school as twins everyday (no big deal).

Dirt Biking @ China Hat

Darryl got a chance to finally ride a few weeks ago. It's been about 10 years since he got on a dirtbike. They rode at China Hat outside of Bend - the largest trail riding park in Oregon.

Halloween 2008

Here we are getting ready to go trick or treating. Payton and I went as the "Blue Man" group, Mia decided last minute to go as a girl ghost, and Austin went as a Jedi for the 6th year in a row. Mia was supposed to be "Pinkalicious."

Pumpkin Carving

Here we are doing our annual pumpkin carving. Mia still wouldn't touch the pumpkin until it was finished because she said it stunk and was gross.

Mia's trip to the pumpkin patch

Her first bus ride. Mia thought it was cool that they didn't have to wear seatbelts or sit in a booster.

Waiting in line for the Hay slide.


Mia and cousin Ellie.

The "Perfect" Pumpkin!

Fall has arrived!

Fall is definitely here in the Northwest. This is looking out our window upstairs.

Payton jumping into the pile he just worked hard on raking.

3 in a pile.

Fall Soccer

Wow! Only 2 games left. The boys moved up another level this season U10-U11, which means more players on field, bigger field, bigger goals - their definitely big boys now.