Monthly Archives: October 2014

Halloween Week Festivities

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Rachel

Samuel and Leah had quite a fun week leading up to Halloween. We’ve gotten some good mileage out of their costumes this year. They both wore their costumes for Playgroup this week and for Halloween trick-or-treating. Samuel also got to … Continue reading →

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13th Annual BYOP

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Rachel

This past Saturday we hosted our 13th annual BYOP (bring your own pumpkin) carving party for Halloween. We had a lot of guests, including over 25 children! It’s quite a change from the first 8 years or so when there … Continue reading →

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Brave boy!

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Rachel

Samuel has had an interesting week… On Tuesday afternoon he fell in the family room on top of the pillow and blanket fort we had made, and he came down wrong on his arm. We could tell that something was … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Patch

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Rachel

We spent a very fun morning at Irons Fruit Farm today! The four of us, plus Grandma and Grandpa, went for a hayride to the pumpkin patch and picked out two fabulous pumpkins. We also visited the farm’s store and … Continue reading →

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Samuel reads to Leah

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Rachel

Samuel has always loved being read to, and he still does, but in the past several months he has also become very interested in learning to read himself. He has known all of the alphabet letters for a long time … Continue reading →

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Leah plays “Peek-a-boo”

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Rachel

One of Leah’s favorite things to do is play “Peek-a-boo” with someone. The cutest part of her playing the game is when she decides to play it all by herself – both covering and uncovering herself with a blanket. She’s … Continue reading →

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Leah’s 1 year stats

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Rachel

We went to the doctor today for Leah’s 1 year checkup. She is still a little peanut! She weights 17lbs. 6oz. (10th percentile) and is 27 1/4 inches tall (5th percentile). It’s safe to say she’s probably not ever going … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Leah!

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Rachel

Happy 1st Birthday, Leah! Have you really been in our lives for just one year?!?! In many ways it feels like you have always been a part of our family. We feel so blessed to be your parents – you … Continue reading →

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Leah’s Birthday Celebration!

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Rachel

Leah celebrated her big 1 year birthday yesterday!!! She was so blessed to celebrate at a party with Mommy, Daddy, & Samuel,  all 4 grandparents, 3 great grandparents, 2 uncles, and her godparents too. Leah was quiet and calm during … Continue reading →

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Leah is cruising!

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Rachel

She’s been crawling for a while now, but this past week Leah has started cruising! She’s able to hold onto the futon or the couch while she walks. It’s so cute to watch!!! She seems so grown up this week … Continue reading →

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