Halloween 2012

Thankfully the rain slowed enough for the kids to get their fill of trick or treating.  Kathryn: a witch. Ryan: a fireman (same as last year). 

 A visit to work, Auntie Korrynee all dressed up too!

Pike & Eel

Swim lesson success!

 Ryan's 4th or 5th time in the "Pike" class - basically beginner class for 3-5 year old kids.  Kathryn's 1st time as a Pike.  Ryan found his fins and his comfort level and did very well.

Kathryn was more hesitant than I expected, but still did very well for her age.

The final class was last Thursday and Ryan graduated to the next level!

  He's an Eel now, Kathryn will remain a Pike.  We will tackle the next session come spring.

My little Dawgs

 

 The kids 2nd annual Dawg Dash!

Korryn, Kelsey, Kels' friend Diana and me ran the 5k, through campus.  It was supposed to rain, thankfully the sun came out.

The kids get to run a "dash" of their own after the 5k - they both loved it and get a ribbon at the end.

I have to think that they love this so much because of the countless cross country and track meets they went to, for Michael and Kelsey.

Often, the kids will play "Michael and Kelsey - the Runners"

I hope they keep a love for running.  :)

 This picture belongs in the previous post for the Portland Marathon. I got this picture after I posted, but love this picture so much it needed to be shown.

I love love love my sisters.  

When we get a good picture of the 3 of us together, it's priceless. 

Portland Trip 2012

 The Portland Marathon trip this year, once again did not disappoint.  I don't know if it's the marathon atmosphere, the city, being there with family & seeing other family that we rarely see.  Whatever, I enjoy this trip immensely The first time I went, Ryan was 2 1/2 months old!

 

 Grandma bought ice cream cones.  They were good sports for the all the walking and shopping we did.

Had to wear Husky colors to represent.  Huskies played the dreaded Oregon Ducks that night.

 

 Being a little stinker and grabbing the rail as Grandma tried to walk with her. It quickly became quite the fun game, per Kathryn.

 Love Ryan's face!  And once again, Little Miss Stinker comes out.

 Marathon morning!

Their shirts say Team Grandad & Team Auntie Korrynee.

The back of the shirt said 26.2

 Watching the amazing drummers just past the start line. 

 Also waiting for Korryn and Dad to pass by.

 Waiting at mile 25!

With Aunt Kerri, Cousin Kelsey and Grandma

 

And then dinner after, at cousin Heather's house in Portland.

Ryan-5  Hannah-5

Kathryn-3 Nathan-3

in between them, being held by Aunt Bobbi is Micah - 4 months

Emily & Ellery - 4 yrs.

The kids were all great and it was fun visiting.

Sorry Bobbi for cutting your head off!