The Zoo

We spent what will most likely be the last nice day of the year by meeting up with some friends from Cincinnati at the Columbus Zoo.

Trumpet

Jenna has been learning some movie theme songs on her trumpet.

Trumpet

Jenna has been learning some movie theme songs on her trumpet.

iPad

Alyssa’s technology teacher finally caved and let her take her iPad home to play on. She had been asking him ever since school started, and convinced him to let her for her birthday. Here she is showing it off to Megan.

iPad

Alyssa’s technology teacher finally caved and let her take her iPad home to play on. She had been asking him ever since school started, and convinced him to let her for her birthday. Here she is showing it off to Megan.

Alyssa’s Birthday

Alyssa enjoying a doughnut breakfast for her birthday:

A quick picture of her in her new boots just before leaving to go to school:

Having a special McDonald’s lunch with Mommy at school:

Having fun finding her presents hidden around the house:

She couldn’t wait to try on her gifts from Jenna. She has been wanting pajama jeans ever since she saw them advertised on t.v.

Taking a time out from searching for gifts to talk to Grandma and Grandpa Mason who called to wish her a happy birthday.

Having trouble finding the last gift:

Getting some play time with Megan, and the gift Megan got her just before bedtime:

Alyssa’s Birthday

Alyssa enjoying a doughnut breakfast for her birthday:

A quick picture of her in her new boots just before leaving to go to school:

Having a special McDonald’s lunch with Mommy at school:

Having fun finding her presents hidden around the house:

She couldn’t wait to try on her gifts from Jenna. She has been wanting pajama jeans ever since she saw them advertised on t.v.

Taking a time out from searching for gifts to talk to Grandma and Grandpa Mason who called to wish her a happy birthday.

Having trouble finding the last gift:

Getting some play time with Megan, and the gift Megan got her just before bedtime:

Alyssa’s 9th Birthday Party

Alyssa celebrated turning nine by having a pool party with her friends at the Dublin Rec. Center.

Alyssa’s 9th Birthday Party

Alyssa celebrated turning nine by having a pool party with her friends at the Dublin Rec. Center.

Halloween

It was a cold and wet night for trick or treating, but that didn’t stop the kids from enjoying the evening.

The girls sorting through their haul, and trading with their friends.

We allow the kids to have 4 pieces of candy on Halloween night, so the first thing Megan went for after emptying out her bag was the full size Nestle Crunch bar she got. She’s no fool. Maybe we need to specify size.