Snow Day Fun!

As I mention earlier, Missouri has had two snowy days and one icy day that caused school to be canceled.  On one of those days Sarah, James, Mommy and Olivia went out to play in the snow.  We had tons of fun, the babies enjoyed it too.  We made great memories!

Setting up the gear.

Gearing up.

Alright, Mommy, I'm ready.

Once we were bundled to the gills we hit the slopes.

James and Olivia took turns.

 

Snowy love.

Snowy memories.

Nothing beats a warm bottle and warm snuggles after sledding in the snow!

Eleven Months with Bernice

Yesterday was eventful!  Mommy had her third snow day of the year and Olivia hit her eleventh month birthday.  We took the picture right after she woke up from her afternoon nap.  Just beautiful!

Trunk or Treat

Zion hosts a Trunk or Treat each year.  The school invites parents to park their cars, open their trunks and pass out candy.  It is a safe fun way for the school to celebrate Halloween.  I wasn't able to go this year due to an illness, but Daddy, Olivia and the Buescher family were happy to go.  The evening started at Pizza Street with Grandma Beaty.

James and Olivia modeling their festive bibs.

Our penguin!

Visiting Grandma Beaty's classroom.

James is ready.

Olivia is ready.

Great night for fun.

The 5th grade teacher and her class.  How creative!

A Package Arrived

In celebration of Halloween,  Aunt Martha sent Olivia a number of books and an adorable Halloween bib.  On the day the package arrived we took a couple of pictures.  Aunt Lisa was here to see the package as well.  It should be noted, the package also contained a Reformation card for Dennis and me.  The card was homemade, seems you can't purchase one at Hallmark.

Olivia playing.

Aunt Lisa is excited to see Olivia.

Mommy is reading one of the books from Aunt Martha.

Olivia's nightcap.

8 Months And Counting

Olivia turned 8 months old on October 20.  We have been taking photos of her with her bear Bernice since she was 1 month.  The picture taking used to be easy.  Prop up the bear, prop up the baby, take a quick picture, make sure Olivia's eyes are open so on and so forth.  

Now, with Olivia on the move it has become...well, a bit more challenging.  Here are a few of those pictures.  It is a process.

 

 

 

 

All of that, for this one perfect picture.  Whew, exhausting!

Fall Photo Shoot

I had to work extra late one Monday evening and was surprised with a number of Olivia pictures later in the week.  It was such a blessing.  I decided the following weekend I would take advantage of the beautiful weather and season.  I will let the photos speak for themselves.  Enjoy!

Oktoberfest

Each year the Seminary hosts an Oktoberfest for the community.  It is a great opportunity for fellowship with friends both old and new.  The menu includes brats, german potatoes, kraut, pretzels and fruit cobbler.  There are candy apples, apple cider and root beer.  Later the polka band entertains the crowds and Schafly beer is served from the keg.

Olivia enjoys Kyle's glasses.

Dennis shows off his food.

Aunt Lisa flashes a big smile.

James and Olivia are having a wonderful time.