First birthday party and much more! November 14, 2008

It’s been a busy month, so I apologize to any faithful readers (Suzanne especially!) for the lack of news and more importantly, pictures!  We’ve celebrated Eva Joy’s and Cora and Megan’s first birthdays!  It was so much fun, and the whole family was there to witness the girls dressed in frilly hats and experiencing frosting for the first time.

Here’s some pictures from the momentous event:

Birthday Girls October 23, 2008

Eva Joy in her party hat- thanks Aunt Joyce!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cora and Megan diggin in!

Eva is just not sure how she feels about cake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eva says

The whole family

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colin had a 3 week vacation from school, and we enjoyed a week in Iowa and Minnesota with family.  We got to see all of Kirk’s siblings and his parents, and they all got to meet Eva for the first time.  It was beautiful weather, and the highlight in Iowa was raking leaves and jumping in them.  We also got to go to the Field of Dreams and the Farm Toy Museum.  After Iowa, we spent a few days with our O’Neills in Minnesota.  We got to see some old friends at a party they hosted, and then we spent a few beautiful, relaxing days on the Northshore of Lake Superior.

Eva with Aunt Kristin and Uncle Les

Grandma and Grandpa

Duluth watching the boat come in

Eva enjoying a hike