Halloween 2013

Josh and Meg had dentist appointment today, so we got this cute little trick or treater!  Elliott changed from Doc to Princess Sofia during the day.

Elliott and Josh.

Grandpa Charlie Chaplin and Elliott.

Meg, Elliott and Jonathan in his Grell costume.

Meg even helped Jon get his green contacts in.

The older Skardas.

Mekayla and friend.

The Lays.

The younger Skardas.

The Schilling's grandson.

The older Gearys.

The little Geary and his dad with poor sick James' bucket.

The cute Henrys.

The new neighbors; the Chamberlines.

Pecks and friends; sadly you can't see Nick's teletubby costume very well, it was awesome!

And last of all the cute little guy from next door in his adorable hobo costume!

Cosplay Jon, Meg's and Mikey's birthday dinners

Jonathan's favorite anime character is Grell from the Black Butler.  He decided that he wanted to dress up like him for the Catching Fire premiere.  He had most of the costume, so he wore it and went to an Anime Convention on Friday.  He had fun!

This was from a while ago.  Somehow I didn't get it posted with all of the wedding excitement.  Meg's birthday cake!

And today we celebrated Mikey's birthday with cheesecake.

Fun people and good food make a nice Sunday dinner!

Fun with Grandkids and the wedding dinner.

We went to Rodizio Grill for dinner after Joni's wedding.  Here's Jess and Joni.

Grandma and Grandpa came.

Yes, Grandpa found a couch and had a nap there.

Jack and Steph's family with Grandma and Grandpa.

Some of the gang.

Here's our cute nerds at the house.  Jacob and Jamison playing with keyboards..

Tessa and Elliott playing with my tablet...

Sophie and Jess watching a youtube video...

While Jack and Jonathan are in the basement with the Smash Bros crowd.

It was so nice to play outside.

Jamison has been too small or its been too cold, so this was his first time to play in our playground.

He and Elliott getting ready for a tea party.

Getting balls to put in the back of the car.

Sliding.

Jumping.

Heidi just slept.

It was a really nice couple of days!  Thanks for coming kids!  We missed our Texans!

Joni is married!

Hiking up to Donut Falls.

Jack and Steph had their hands full getting their family up there.

It was really gorgeous and worth the hike!

Lots of photographers.

They both said, "I do"!

Mikey's fam and friends.

Joni's work friend.

The Quincy Clan.

Hiking back down after pictures.

Elliott knew!

Meg said that when Elliott first woke up this morning she said: "Go to Grandma's?  Play with Dex"? Meg said that not she didn't think that Dex was coming to Grandma's today.  When she climbed into my van this morning she said; "Play with Dex and babies"?  I told her that no, the Francises weren't coming to play today.  Before I got home, I got a text from Amanda asking if they could come and play today!  Guess what the answer was?  Amanda had had 2 other plans for the day which had both fallen through!  

Elliott and Dex having a tea party!

Miles loving the swing.

Nora was only loving the swing when her mom told her how fun it was.

She did  love the car though.

Dex waiting for his turn in the car.

Elliott was in heaven sitting at the counter between the twins.  

Thanks for coming to play!  I'm guessing that Elliott prayed you guys here!

A Little Time with the Chapmans

Jess and fam are here for a quick trip to see Dan's sister's baby blessed tomorrow.  So we got to take her out for a day late birthday breakfast this morning.  The ladies I work with recommended Kneader's for breakfast and it did not disappoint!  I missed the shot of the sparkler in her pastry, but Dan got one with Jess' camera, so I may add it later.  It was such fun!

Joni had to work, but stopped by the house to see us.

Elliott and Jacob dancing.

Tessa and Elliott jumping.

Richard roofing.  He's been up there in the heat the last 2 days reroofing the house.  Its looking great.

Papa and Elliott

Elliott had a sleep over on Sunday night.  She and Richard both woke up too early Monday morning and by noon they were sleeping in the recliner.  Elliott really loves her Papa!