Soccer

Luca's soccer season wrapped up about two weeks ago. It was a great season with a super coach! Luca seemed to learn a lot and I think it was very special for him to get to be apart of a team!
He even got a trophy, which he seems to be most proud of:) His favorite position was goalie but he got an assist during the final game of the season! I loved watching him play soccer and am very glad we got a chance to be apart of it this fall!

 

Luca with coach Chris and his trophy

Movie Night and Snow

Luca wanted to have a movie night with his friends! We had popcorn and Dr. McStuffins! Luca seemed more interested in playing with his friends than watching the show but it was a fun idea. Yesterday am we got about an inch and 1/2 yesterday of snow in Seattle! The kids woke up with glee, "Mom, my best wish has come true! It is snowing!" Luca said, and got his snow clothes on right away at 7 am. I let him go out because you never know how long that little snow will stick around! Not enough to go sledding but it was fun and makes me feel like Christmas is on its way!

Happy Birthday Mom and Dad

My parents both have birthdays in November, they were born just three weeks apart. I got to celebrate with my mom downtown Seattle out for lunch, Pike Place Market and coffee! It was great to feel like we were on vacation in our own city! My dad's birthday was when John and I were gone so while the kids got to celebrate with him, I have not gotten to yet...soon! Happy Birthday to you both! I love you!

 Mom, you are looking so young...are you sure you are celebrating another birthday!

Jeremy, Kristin and Iver

John and I were able to visit our good friends Jeremy, Kristin and Iver Jones! We had a great time with them and enjoyed time away without kids! A huge thank you to my parents for watching our kids! I got explore the town through running three of the four days and slept in every morning! We went out to eat and to a musical festival. It was also fun to get to know Iver in person! He is a happy guy! Thanks again for having us! We miss you guys already!
Another fun thing that happened while John and I there, we met a family with a 6 month old who has AMC. We stopped to visit with them! We were the first people they had ever met who knew or had a family member with AMC. It was neat to get to meet another AMCer and help connect them to the AMC community.

 Kristin is an amazing decorator! wow!

John and Iver!

Grandpa Walker

Grandpa Walker was able to come and visit for a few days. He came to a super cold soccer practice. Luca's last one of the season! Juliette had fun climbing on him and Luca enjoyed playing with him too! Thanks for coming out!

Auntie Annie's visit

My wonderful aunt came to visit from Minnesota! We had such a great time together! The kids loved getting to spend time with Annie!
Annie and I were planning on doing a 1/2 marathon together while she was there, but I got a bad sore throat so we did a beautiful hike at Discovery Park instead. She also took Luca and I on the Farris wheel and to Pike Place Market! I didn't take enough pictures! It was a really special weekend, thanks again for coming out to visit us Annie! We love you and miss you!

 Annie brought special stuffed animals for the kids that are also night lights! Luca is sleeping with his Dino in the picture below! Can you tell he loves it?

Auntie Annie, Luca (and Juliette's head)

Dress up!

Juliette is having fun playing dress up and had a blast with Pela! She is a sweet friend to both Luca and Juliette!

The Junction trick or treat

 Luca aka "Jake the Pirate"

 Jake and a Mermaid

                                       

 Face paining!

Lollipops! We went to the trick or treat in the West Seattle Junction, since John and I are both working on Halloween this year. It was fun and the kids enjoyed the crafts, guide dogs, face painting and candy!

Picture from the PlayGarden

This picture was taken at the PlayGarden at the playdate a few weeks ago!

Pony Rides at the YMCA

The kids, my mom and I got to go to a Fall Fair last Sunday! Cozy Nana and I loved seeing the smiles on their faces! Between the baby animal petty zoo, bouncy house, playdough station, bird house making, pumpkin painting, and pony rides, wow! While waiting in the long line for the pony ride we ran into our good friends, Dale, Kate, Sabine and Ingrid! It made the waiting much sweeter! Thanks for making it possible Cozy!