The Month of October

It is hard to believe that the month of October is over. We were, again, so busy that I will have to update this blog on a monthly basis. October brought Ally and AJ's birthdays, more soccer and a new addition...volleyball. Luke, of course, has been up to more mischief as you will see. The temperature is changing and is bringing that dreaded rain! But, look on the bright side...Christmas is just 2 months away!!! Uggghhhh!!!


As you can see, Luke has been up to no good. He recently has successfully got out of his kennel. We always put him in his kennel when we leave so he stays dry and stays out of trouble. But on this day, he "tore" through the bottom of the chain link and made a big of enough opening that he could crawl through. Yikes!! I am guessing that that won't be the last time he tries that!




AJ turned 9 on the 9th! He was able to have 7 of his friends over to the house for cookies and ice cream (he does not like cake); we took them to the park for a game of soccer and football. And then back home for some video games. The weather that day was beautiful. Happy Birthday, AJ!!

His new game for the Wii...Wii Sports Resort.


It was great competition of soccer and football. Even Steve got into the game. The boys loved it!!

Did AJ catch the football? Well....let's say he did!:) Time for cookies and ice cream!


Ally turned 11 on the 18th! She is becoming quite the preteen! 8 of her girlfriends came over for food, fun, and conversation...what else can you ask of girls! There was much laughter, singing and nail painting! Happy Birthday, Ally!!




The girls decided to "rock out" to Party in the USA, by Miley Cyrus. It was a sight to see...9 girls dancing and singing to the top of their lungs.....over and over and over and over and over and over and over....whew!!!



The kids then celebrated together at Grandma's house....Ally got her Sounders FC scarf! Can you tell she is excited!!?

AJ got he 2010 version of the Guiness Book of World Records.




This year Ally started playing volleyball. I am helping my friend Stacey coach the team. These 11 girls have never played before. They have not won many games, but have improved every week. I hope they are having fun!!




Ally and AJ continue to play soccer and both love it. Well....Ally at times says she "hates" it, but that is usually when she has to leave her friends at home and go to practice. She is really quite good at this sport and is fun to watch when she is having a good game.



AJ continues to play up a level for his age in soccer and is excelling. It has been fun to watch him grow this season and really learn the game. His team is doing real well, considering most of the boys are younger for this age level. We see great things to come.