Pittsburgh Museum

We had a great time at the Pittsburgh museum. The kids favorite parts were the fossil dig. Ethan loved all the geology and gems on display. SA he is big into rock collecting. The dinosaur exhibit was great as well. Shawn's mom came along with us. So that is why for once I am not behind the camera!

It is nice being so much closer to Shawn's family...just a 5 hour car trip.

Riley's 6th Birthday Party

For Riley's 6th birthday she wanted to have a party at home with party games. The girls first played with Barbie's until everyone showed up. Then they decorated purses to put all their goodies/prizes in. They then played musical chairs, hot potato, doggie who has the bone, and pin the crown on the Barbie. After that we had cake and ice cream, pinata and presents. They all left with a Barbie as their "goody bag gift". Riley had an awesome time!

Christmas in GA at Grandma and Grandpa Blevins

Time to decorate cookies for Santa.

Grandpa's cuties...

Riley and Santa...

Since Riley didn't sit with Santa at our Christmas Party she had to go see him at the mall. We waited for like an hour. She asked for polly pockets, a play ironing board and a washing machine, and build a bear clothes. This Santa had her totally convinced he knew her and was the real thing! Worth the wait...

Christmas Party

Our neighborhood country club had their annual Christmas Party. Here are some photos:

Here in front of our tree before the big event...

Riley has a huge crush on Nathan. She is boy obsessed and only 5!

Santa and Ethan.

Riley missed Santa at this event as she just went up for the candy candy and ran away.

Christmas at the Arboretum

In Cincinatti, there is an Arboretun they deck out for Christmas. The kids had a fun time looking at all the different plants and trees.

Ethan's love of cactus were evident here. There were so many big ones he had never seen before.

Halloween...

This year for Halloween Riley was a leopard kitty and Ethan a Clone Trooper. They got tons of candy as usual...and after several parties we are a bit partied out! Here is a compilation of photos over the past 2 weeks.





In front of the clubhouse before the big party.
There they decorated pumpkins, had a terrific haunted house in the pro-shop downstairs...which Ethan spent most of his time at...and a great hay ride and huge bonfire they roasted marshmallows at.

In front of our house with Grandma Black leaving for our trick or treating through the neighborhood.

watch out for the kitty may bite you!

Ethan loves to annoy Riley...




CANDY!!!!