Owen's First Snow

This weekend, we got our first snow of the year, a little earlier than usual. The wintry weather inspired us to go get our Christmas tree and break out the cocoa. Grandma & Grandpa were in town for a visit, so Evan and I snuck off for a mini vacation at a hotel.

Delicious!


World's tiniest snowman


Owen's not quite sure what to make of all the fuss


Post-snow hot chocolate


Charlie-sized tree


Reading with Grandpa


Grandma and the boys


The prodigal parents return (note the J in Owen's mouth - this is his favorite new accessory)

In Richmond

Just before Thanksgiving, we traveled to the great state of Virginia to visit our friends Matt & Paula in their new digs. It was a beautiful weekend, and we spent a lovely afternoon wandering around Maymont.

Evan & Paula


Charlie poses in the Japanese Garden


Looking for koi with Matt


Fall color reflection


Charlie shows Owen his leaf bounty

Lollipop Boy

Owen has been having a great time with Charlie's Halloween candy. As soon as Charlie dumps out his pumpkin to sort his candy, Owen makes a beeline for the lollipops . . . one in each hand.

Trick-or-Treat

A few weeks ago I bought Owen a little skeleton outfit for Halloween. As soon as Charlie saw it, he decided he wanted a skeleton costume, too, so they could be the "skeleton brothers." And so they were.



Charlie & Gabe practice trick-or-treating at our house


Owen made the rounds with us for awhile, but was ready for bed before Charlie's pumpkin was full!

Adventures in Wilmington

I had a conference in Wilmington for a few days, which meant Owen needed to tag along for mama's milk. So we twisted Omi's arm to come along and hang out with the boys while I was in meetings. I'm pretty sure they had more fun than I did!

Bathing beauties


Checking out the toys at the children's museum


Dino Dentist


Yummy cupcakes at Hot Pink Cake Stand




Playing at the Railroad Museum




Checking out the amazing snakes at the Serptentarium

State Fair

Nothing says fall like the state fair. And this year we were lucky to have our friends Dave and Marybeth visit so we could take them on a tour of our NC's agricultural and food frying prowess.

Which pumpkin is cuter?


The Great Pumpkin - over 800 pounds!


Charlie posing with Dave and Marybeth


Charlie was decidedly not a fan of milking a cow


We raked up up a fabulous leaf pile that afternoon, and Charlie made himself right at home

Vegas Baby!

It's the year of the O! Our niece, Olivia, was born in July and we finally made our westward to visit the little miss.

Captain Charlie ready for takeoff!


Hanging out with Olivia and Auntie Lauren


A little big for Olivia's bouncy seat


Panning for gold at the museum


Budding paleontologist


Owen loves dogs, and Kozar was no exception


Playing outside


At Red Rock




Playing in the hot tub with Uncle Russell


Sneaking up on Olivia