Silly Skeletons

The girls are always pretty silly at bedtime. They were extra silly in their new glow-in-the-dark skeleton pjs. They had fun tackling & wrestling with Daddy, and then putting him night night. They made sure he was warm under the blankets, and gave him backrubs and arm scratches. They've become very good at stalling at bedtime!

Mia & Emma - silly sisters.

The double somersault!

Mia puts Daddy to sleep on the floor and tucks him in.

Emma pats Daddy's back to put him to sleep.

Papa George Comes to Town

Papa George came to visit us for a whole week! He was nice enough to help us with some house projects, but we tried to show him a good time too. We checked out a pumpkin farm, carved pumpkins, visited the girls' Gymboree class at school, went to the park and played at home.

We also sampled lots of local fare: Paseo's sandwiches, Totem House fish 'n chips, and teriyaki. The biggest hit with the girls were the Top Pot Doughnuts I brought home one morning. The girls had previously had one doughnut before at a Husky event, which they loved. It was also a Top Pot doughnut, so they're totally spoiled. As you'll see below, the girls (and the rest of us) thoroughly enjoyed them.

Who loves doughnuts?!?

Mia chose pink with sprinkles.

Emma ate her chocolate frosting and sprinkles first.

Mia tried to keep her doughnut away from Daddy.

Papa George and Emma are deep into their doughnuts. Yum!!

Later that day the girls had fun playing with Papa George. We hope he comes back to visit again soon!

Papa George is surrounded.

Papa George and Mia work on a puzzle.

We're gonna get you, Papa George!

Papa George retaliates with tickles for Emma.

The girls watch Papa George work on the fence outside.

The Pumpkin Farm

We tried out a new pumpkin farm this year - Carleton Farms in Lake Stevens. We loved it! We didn't quite escape the rain, but had a great time anyway. Even better - Papa George was in town visiting, so we got to show him the farm country here, not too far from Seattle. Hayride, pumpkins, kettle corn...what more could you ask for?

On the hayride to the pumpkin patch.

How tall this fall? Not sure this is a very accurate measurement of Emma and Mia this year. Maybe next time.

And they're off!!

Let's split up to find the best pumpkins. So many to choose from!

Running and splashing in mud puddles was another highlight of the farm.

Family photo with our pumpkins.

Papa George and the girls are ready to get out of the rain. Can you tell the girls liked their kettle corn by the way they are clutching the bags?