Holidays

For Family Home Evening last week we went downtown to the "Festival of Lights."

--fun street decorations

and "snow!"


chaos and excitement!

a fellow student hosted a group for Thanksgiving dinner-



Jordan loves to play in boxes. He even fit into our tiny (student-sized) Christmas tree box.

I'm a "soccer mom"

Here's Michael at the Parks and Rec. class--


Jordan joined this group of friends doing soccer drills while waiting during Michael's class. I hope to take more of Jordan's class soon....

recent photos

Tessa-



This tree behind the boys is amazing. I love the Spanish moss that grows everywhere here.

From Florida with Love ;)

I'm starting to realize why people live in Florida lately! The "snowbirds" are arriving for the winter and we are venturing outside at any time of day(finally). We enjoyed a beautiful outing today at the botanical garden with a friend!
I've been taking lots of photos lately. I'll post some soon!

Tessa Today

Tess is almost two months old. Here are some new photos of her!








She was telling me she was done with the photo shoot and ready for a nap....

School Days

Monday was Michael's first day of Official Preschool. so far so good.
Here's the photo for the record.



Jordan has a co-op class at home on Thursday mornings. Here's a photo of the Halloween class at our house.

Blessing Day

a Special day

All-Saints Day/Halloween

The Family association at Jared's law school organizes a parade (trick-or-treating caravan) to all the administrative offices.
Here are some pictures of the kids listening to Father Orsi before the parade. He started out his talk like this, "What is Halloween really all about?" One of the kids shouted out, "candy." Everyone laughed and he asked again-- this time to a Catholic child. and again the answer was "candy."
Oh well... I learned that Halloween has roots in a feast day commemorating saints and honoring deceased relatives. You can see religious costumes of some of the parents and kids who appreciate this part of the holiday. Michael and Jordan are sitting to the right of Father Orsi (Buzz Lightyear and Star trekie). Tessa is in the stroller next to Jordan.
There is a great group of families at the school and we love the activities we can take part in with them.
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This picture turned out really goofy so I had to post it. Jared is the only one posing. Jordan insisted on sitting down in front and Michael was shielding his eyes from a car's headlights. There is a speck of the Halloween moon behind them.
We went to a neighbors Halloween party and then trick or treating old-school door-to-door style.
Yes, Michael somehow got into Star Trek --and thus their choice of costumes this year. Thanks Grandma!