And it was November...

Pictures from November. Relatively good days, which made for nice pictures.
First, the Doctor (Who), contemplating the universe's mysteries.

The kids are enjoying the brand new glider that we bought for the play set.

Cheese!

And then they enjoy the pile of leaves that Mommy just raked up.

I might have mentioned before that the kids love to snuggle in our bed whenever they get the chance. I think this is probably a Saturday morning, as they are trying to wake up. Liam probably jumped into our bed, and Maia wanted to join him.

Liam introduces Maia to the joys of sack races. Or at least hopping around in them.

Apparently Liam makes a good bed.

Liam has some pretty good artwork. And I am impressed by his attempt to spell things.

Christmas tree shopping! The kids pick THIS one.

A romp through the trees and fields and the kids have turned into bugs! Check out their antennae!

Giving Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving!
Maia is enjoying a drink, waiting at the kids' table.

I just wanted to capture her cute pigtails. They are her best look.

Hanging with Aunt Sandy.

Thanksgiving Dinner has started. The kids are enjoying the food...not sure what is up with the faces.

After dinner, Maia catches a snuggle with Aunt Michelle.

Another Belt Test

It's time for another belt test. Liam went from a Yellow Belt to a High Yellow Belt. I am SOOO proud of him. 

(Note 01/15/2014: Sadly, these are the last pictures of Liam in Tae Kwon Do, as he quit before the next belt test. *sad sigh*)

Halloween Havoc

Just about the entire month of October, there were various Halloween happenings involving the kids.

First, there was Trick-or-Treating at the Garden State Discovery Museum, followed by play indoors.

Then there was a Halloween Party at the dojang (Cherry Hill Martial Arts).

Then a Halloween Party at a friend's house (the baby was the big attraction).

Then the Trick-or-Trunk Halloween Parade at Maia's daycare.

And then finally, actual Halloween night Trick-or-Treating.

Knitting!!!!

Be still, my beating heart. Liam had been asking me to teach him knitting since he was four, but I wasn't sure when he would be old enough to teach. He really begged me to this month, and so finally I decided to try and teach him. I cast on for him and did two rows to get things started, but then I showed him how to do it. And he picked it up right away. I figured he would try a few stitches, and then be done with it. But no... he stuck with it. And the next day, he wanted to continue doing it.

A few days later I sat down to knit, and he happily joined me. Look at the joy on his face. My heart was soaring! I would LOVE to have another family member to share knitting with. I hope he sticks with it.