Appy Aloweeeen!

Another favorite holidays is complete.

Halloween is great - I mean, think about it - the whole neighborhood buys candy, kids dress up and walk around in the dark begging for sweets.

What could be better??!!

Pumpkin carving with MaMop and BaPop

 

Queen of the Pumpkins!

 

Yes, we let Jude have a sharp knife.  Luckily, all 10 fingers are still intact!

 

Jude's first preschool Halloween party.  He LOVED showing off his costume.  And with his little toddler voice Batman sounds more like Bacon!

 

 The beautiful witch

 

We have a Halloween tradition of pizza and wine at the Asmann's before heading out to trick or treat in the neighborhood. 

 Olin, Ellie, Livi and Chloe.  These kids didn't mind the rain!

 

 Just today Jude started saying Aloweeeen.  Every door we knocked on go a version of Appy Aloweeen and Tank You!!!

 

 

 

Happy Halloween from the Nobles!

 

 

 

Happy Daddy

We have entered celebration season in the Noble household! 

Within the span of 3 months we celebrate 3 birthdays and 3 big holidays!

It's a bit busy

 

 

Drew's birthday kicked off with a mustache beer tasting party.  The theme was perfect and he loved the beer tasting.

 

Guinness cupcakes with vanilla buttercream frosting

 



Finger 'staches

 Some guys brought their own 'staches

 

 

And because the Nobles always go overboard on birthdays - the next weekend we headed down to Portland for a little get away

 

Happy couple enjoying dinner without kids.  Pink champagne and a dirty martini help make an enjoyable evening too!

 

 Cool building on our night time walk through the city

 

 We had a record stretch of sunny weather this fall.  But alas, our day to enjoy Portland was hampered by a torrential downpour.  So we spent our day inside coffee shops playing cards.  Luckily there is a cool coffee shop on every corner in Portland.

 

Happy Birthday to my sweet hubby!  I love you!

 



Cha cha cha changes

THIS KID

 

Has some big news to share!

 

Drew and I were amazed that during this sunny week in October Ellie suddenly learned how to ride her bike without training wheels.

Drew regularly takes the kids into the cul-de-sac to ride bikes when he gets home from work but I had no idea she was this close to this major milestone!!

It brought tears to my eyes to think that she will probably remember this afternoon for the rest of her life. 

After all, can't you recall when you first learned to ride a bike!!

 

Not only does she love riding her bike but she also loves giving exclusive blog interviews.

 

 

AND THIS KID

Can't stop talking.

 

He literally learns 5 new words a day and can copy almost anything.  I love his little perky voice.