Happy Halloween!

We had a fun day carving pumpkins and getting ready to Trick or Treat!  We went to our friend's house to enjoy the bonfire, roasting marshmallows, hot apple cider and trick or treating of course! 

Ryan decided he was going to be "that Chicken again", and was just as reluctant to put on his costume as last year.  He did put it on, and had a blast trick or treating!

The rest of us completed Old MacDonald's Farm.  David was Old MacDonald, Kendall was the cutest Cow ever, and I was the Pig...E-I-E-I-O! Kendall didn't like her Mama being a pig, but decided I wasn't so bad after awhile! 

Hope you had a fun Halloween, too!!

Mesmerized

I took the kids to the zoo last week and Kendall was mesmerized by the cow in the Family Farm.  She couldn't stop staring at it, until it Moo-ed.  I thought she was going to jump out of her stroller!  Ryan and I got a good laugh out of that.

Self Portraits

Ryan continues to be obsessed with taking pictures.  Every time I pull out the camera he insists on taking a picture as well.  And if I leave the camera within reach, this is what happens....

I love to see the random shots that show up on the camera!

Fun on the Swings

The kids and I went to Cowen Park today for a little adventure.  They have the best swings in Seattle.  Both Ryan and Kendall had a blast!

The Pumpkins

The evidence from our pumpkin patch adventure on Thursday.

Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere

We ventured to the pumpkin patch today.  We were all so excited to get out of the city for awhile.  It's one of our favorite traditions.  Since we didn't have as much time as we usually do, we found a place a little closer to the city to visit this year.  Carleton Farms in Everett was great.  The fact that it was a Thursday afternoon was a huge advantage to us.  Even though the rain caught up with us, it was much more pleasant wandering the pumpkin patch by ourselves than with the 5,000 + people they are expecting over the weekend! 

They had farm animals that Kendall was mesmerized by, huge slides for all of us to zip down and a great little Farmer's Store.  And I can't forget to mention the creepiest looking goat I've ever seen.  I'm not sure what was going on with that goat.  It really was a much needed getaway, and so much fun.  We may even go back next week if we can fit it into our crazy schedules.

I bet you're wondering where all the adorable pictures of Kendall waddling through the patch with her cute little pumpkin hat are.  And those of her riding on her Dad's shoulders while he and Ryan searched for the perfect pumpkin.  Well, they will only be photos in my head since I FORGOT. MY. CAMERA! 

I-CHI-RO, I-CHI-RO

Not only is Ryan obsessed with baseball, he's obsessed with Ichiro.

Since the beginning of the season, he has become the biggest fan of Ichiro - #51 for the Mariners.  He really has taken it to a whole different level.  When the clock strikes Any Hour: 51, he breaks into his I-CHI-RO, I-CHI-RO chant until it is Any Hour: 52.  Whenever he spots the number 51 on a street sign, a mailbox, a house or a license plate we hear, "I-CHI-RO, I-CHI-RO".  And believe me, he spots them all.  David and I are amazed at what his eyes spot.

Last week was the last series for the Mariners this season.  No, they didn't make the play-offs.  In fact, I think they might have the worst record in Major League Baseball.  But, that doesn't matter to Ryan.  He just loves to watch Ichiro!  David decided he better take him to a game one last time, before the Ichiro fascination wears off.  You never know what next season will bring.  I definitely hope it brings the same obsession, because I'll miss it if it doesn't.  It really has brought us a lot of laughs!
 
Grandpa Bill joined the boys for the last outing of the season.  They got tickets in right field right by Ichiro!  Ryan got some good shots.

Here's hoping next season is a little more exciting for the Mariners!